One Shot

《8》

Mae's POV

Nick's hand was intertwined with mine as he led me up the stairs and into "my" bedroom. It was really one of my aunt's guest bedrooms but I had basically moved into it.

Sighing, he let go of my hand and shut the door making sure it was locked. Nick turned around to face me again as I crossed my arms over my chest.

"Come here," He mumbled pulling me into his warm chest as a tear rolled down my cheek. Nick held me close to his body as more hot tears spilled from my eyes. Nick pulled away a little, bringing the pad of his thumb to wipe away my tears.

He kissed my forehead, "I'll go get the shower running." I watched Nick walk into the bathroom and decided to follow him.

"You don't have to help me, Nick. I can do it," I said playing with the hem of my shirt.

He looked at me, eyes full of compassion, "I'm sorry if I've been overbearing. I just want you to feel better. And feel safe."

I nodded and lifted my shirt above my head. Nick smiled softly at me. I turned to look in the mirror, not liking what I saw staring back at me.

Dark purple bruises covered my lower stomach and ribcage. Another tear rolled down my cheek but I was quick to wipe it away. I wasn't fast enough though and Nick came over to me, kneeling down on the ground. He proceeded to place gentle kisses wherever there was a bruise. I smiled down at him as he looked up at me while placing a final kiss to my bruised hip.

He stood back up and I wrapped my arms around his neck, pulling him close. Nick almost immediately wrapped his arms around my waist and rubbed my back soothingly.

"Would you like to shower now love?"

I nodded and gave one last smile as he walked out the door giving me some privacy.
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Nick and I were currently laying on the bed cuddling. He was humming softly to me while I played with his fingers. My eyes grew droopy and I closed them. There was a knock at the door, however, which caused me to stir. Nick gently removed himself from the bed and made his way to the door.

"I'm sorry about earlier, Nick. May I talk to Mae now? Alone please?"

Nick nodded and walked out of the room, closing the door behind him. Tommy came in and sat down at the end of the bed where my feet were.

"Look, Mae, I think we need to talk about Nick. You guys have been getting way too close lately."

I sat up, "I like hanging out with Nick. He's a good friend."

"Well did you forget that you had a boyfriend," Tommy fired back becoming more angry.

"Well, no, its just-"

"No, you don't get it, Mae!" Tommy stood up and began pacing as he continued, "Nick has been acting like your boyfriend and you don't even seem to care."

I got off the bed angrily, "well maybe it's because I don't care, Tommy!"

"You selfish little hoe. What about us, Mae?" Tommy's face was inches from mine.

"Don't you see it, Tommy? There is no more us. There hasn't been for awhile and you know that. We've both been seeing other people and you know it!" I don't know what had come over me, I've never stood up to Tommy before.

"So you admit it? You did cheat on me with Nick?!" Tommy was furious.

"If you can cheat on me, I can cheat on you!" I was not letting him get away with this.

"How dare you accuse me of cheating when you cheated on me?" Tommy screamed back at me.

Slap.

"Get. Out." My voice was firm and I could tell by the look in Tommy's eyes that he was shocked by my sudden outburst.

"Its over for good if I walk out right now." He said towering over me.

I didn't respond. I stared at him good and hard before walking over and opening the door for him. Tommy scoffed and rolled his eyes as he stormed out the door. I heard a door slam and assumed that Tommy had left. I walked downstairs to see Nick on his phone at the kitchen table. I walked up quietly behind him, kissing his neck.

"He's gone for good, Nick." I whispered in his ear. Nick put his phone down and pulled me to sit on his lap so I was straddling him. He gave me a slight smirk, "in that case, would you maybe want to go out with me sometime?"

Nick blushed as he looked to the floor.
I chuckled lightly and lifted his chin so his eyes met mine, "I'd love to."

Nick smiled before crashing his lips onto mine.

Finally.

a/n
Tbh I don't really like this chapter but there are some cute moments🤷‍♀️
*unedited*
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