Chilling Adventures of Sabrina Oneshots/Imagines

Nick Scratch - Lupercalia

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Nothing was ever serious with Nick.

"This again?" You tease, glancing behind your shoulder as you get a peek at Nicholas.

He only laughs, deciding to fall into step with you as you make your way to class. "I thought you liked it."

"I always know when you're creeping up on me. You're too obvious." You state, stopping in front of your class as you stare up at Nick.

He's got his arms crossed, a smirk on his lips. There always seems to be one there, tempting you to lean in to press your lips against his. It has happened in the past, but it complicated things. Feelings so strong could be a weakness, one that neither you or Nick seemed to want.

He eyes you for a moment longer before speaking, "So, Lupercalia is coming up..." He participates every year, but the two of you have never been paired up. It's all he's hoping for, this year.

"And what are you suggesting?" You lean closer to his body, an eyebrow quirked up. Sure, you agreed not to complicate things, but flirting wasn't completely out of the question. "It's all luck, Nicholas. Don't go meddling." You wink, retreating inside the classroom, leaving Nick to himself.

He's watching you from across the room, your hand on Blaise's arm. Rarely did Nick get jealous, there was no reason to. He'd remind himself of that. You weren't together. But he can't deny the way you're looking at Blaise, the same look you give him. He didn't flirt as much as he used to with other people, maybe always holding out hope that the two of you would reconsider things. He liked you, but you had a point: witch relationships could get complicated but wasn't everything?

Your hand is still gripping the Blaise's arm as you glance over at Nick, a smile instantly forming on your lips. You give the boy a quick goodbye before making your way over to Nick. "Hey." You sit down across from him, eyeing his odd demeanour. "What's up?"

He wipes the look off his face, reminding himself to let it go, but it still itches at him.

"I didn't know you knew Blaise." He meets your eyes, a look of confusion flashing across your face.

You shrug, clearly picking up on the comment. "Yeah, he's nice, isn't he?" You sigh dreamily, almost attempting to egg Nicholas on. You two had an unspoken agreement, Blaise didn't matter. Nick was your best friend, the one who was constantly by your side, for everything. "Not quite as nice as you." You add once you see the look on his face, you have a playful look on your face. "Don't get so worked up."

"Who said I was getting worked up?" He raises an eyebrow, standing up from his seat. "I have to meet with Father Blackwood, I'll see you later." He leans down to press a kiss against your cheek, all for show, Blaise still across the room.

You shake your head despite the smile on your lips.

Today was the start of Lupercalia, not exactly your favourite of the witch holidays, but seeing Nick in one of the seats made you think it could begin to be. You have a knowing look on your face and his eyes don't leave yours even as the music begins to play. You grab part of the red fabric, looping around with the other girls until the music stops, placing you right in front of Nicholas Scratch.

"What a coincidence." You tease, taking the seat on his lap. "What did you do this time, Nicholas?" You lean your head forward, lips close to his. You suppose you'd have to break the agreement for Lupercalia, make a little exception.

"Nothing. I just had a good feeling." His arms encircle your waist, a smug look on his face. This already feels right, he can't imagine how he's gonna let this go after the celebration ends.