Steal My Zombie Heart (Norman Reedus Love Story)

Chapter 8

Chapter 8

Nevaeh's POV

*One Week Later*

I showed up for work on Monday, dreading another day with Emily and Norman. I was doing a zombie's makeup when Norman walked in.

"Tzvia, Nevaeh, good morning." He said with a smile as he walked in.

"Good morning Norman." Tzvia said.

"Good morning Nevaeh." He said with emphasis.

"Morning." I mumbled.

"Ooh, woke up on the wrong side of the bed?" Norman asked.

"I'm just focusing." I said. Truth is, I didn't feel like talking to him. I've been invisible, 2nd to Emily for the past few weeks and now he wants to pay attention to me? Bullshit. Tzvia was busy with Lauren so he sat on the couch close to me. He tried making small talk with me but I was just ignoring him.

"Hello? Earth to Nevaeh!"

"I'm sorry, I told you I'm focusing." I said.

"Alrighty then." He said, pulling out his phone. Eventually, it was his turn in the chair and he started conversing with Tzvia. Of course, I was eavesdropping.

"So, how's it been catching up with Emily."

"It's been great, I really missed her. She left on Friday though, so it's back to business as usual I guess." What? She left? So that's why he finally decided to give me the time of day.

Later at lunch, I was sitting at an empty table with Norman sat across from me.

"Someone's been a little quiet today." He said.

"I just don't feel good." I lied.

"Nevaeh." He could see right through me. I stood up and grabbed my tray. I threw it in the trash and stormed off. "Nevaeh! NEVAEH!" I heard him call but I kept walking. Suddenly, I felt his hand on my shoulder, spinning me around.

"WHAT!" I screamed at him.

"What the hell is your problem? You've been avoiding me like the plague all day!"

"You haven't given one inch of attention to me for the past couple of weeks while your precious Emily was here. When I was oh so lucky to get your precious attention, it was very short and our conversations were cut off by your best friend. I lost my two best friends, you and Andy in a week! It's been so difficult! This is supposed to by my dream job! The gig of a lifetime! And the last few weeks, I have dreaded coming to work! So I really don't want to talk to you right now Norman." He just started laughing. "What the fuck is so funny?

"You're jealous!" He exclaimed.

"Me? Jealous?"

"You're jealous of Emily because you looooove me!"

"I do not love you. I am not jealous." I totally was.

"Fine, you just really really like me."

"I was jealous that she got all your attention and our conversations got shoved under the rug."

"I'm sorry about that. I lose my mind a bit when Emily comes around. Look, shes like a sister to me, you have nothing to worry about." He said, patting my shoulder and walking off.

Norman's POV

I walked around set until I found Andy.

"Lincoln!" I called out. His head shot up and his eyes got wide. I haven't talked to him since our fight.

"Y-Yes?" He asked.

"I want to apologize for how I acted. I really like Nevaeh and I got jealous seeing you guys laughing and smiling with each other."

"Norman, I'm married."

"I know, I know. My judgement just got cloudy. Look, she's been really upset since you guys have stopped talking so please talk to her again."

"Will do." He said with a smile. We bro hugged and I walked off.

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