Ricky & Nini : After All

Chapter 28 : After

Ricky's POV:

Part of me felt like once I open my eyes I'll find myself back in the East High dressing room and all of this would have just been a vivid daydream. 

But it really has been five years since we've kissed. Why does it feel like none and a million at the same time? 

After we finally broke apart, I didn't know what to say or do or even think. Nini looks down at the floor. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to .. I don't know what I was thinki-" She says quickly, all of her words jumbling together. "Nini, it's okay." I breathe. 

She meets my eyes again. Part of me wants to run out of the house to who knows where and the other wants to kiss her again. When she broke up with me, I was heartbroken. Even though we were in high school, I loved her. I did. And then I moved on. A little piece of me thought I never would, but I did. I picked up all the shatter pieces and glued them back together. But even the strongest glue can't undo what was broken. Sometimes I think the cracks are still noticeable. Do I want to come full circle and risk having my heart broken again?

Nini's POV:

I can't believe I did that. We finished unpacking the kitchenware and almost acted like it didn't even happen. How could I be so stupid? Now, I'm more confused about my feelings than ever.  The rest of the night, Ricky doesn't really act any different, but I can't help it. As we sit on the couch and watch a random movie that was on, I can't help but glance over at him a few times. His eyes stay fixed on the TV screen.

Later that night, some producers deliver a pizza and it was great to see them. As Ricky and I ate, we talked about who knows what. I wasn't really paying attention. "Nini." He says, waving in front of my face. "What?" I ask, snapping out of my thoughts. "I said your name like four times." Ricky says with a laugh. "Oh, sorry." I reply, smiling slightly. I'm sure he can tell that there's something off with me. He sets his glass down on the table. "Nini, it's okay, really. Nothing has to be awkward between us." Ricky says. 

"I can't help but feel awkward." I murmur, looking down at my plate. "Well, we can pretend that it never even happened." Ricky replies, but I'm not convinced. What if I don't want to?

A/N: Hi guys! Gonna try to post more frequently, but the chapters will be about this length or just a little longer:)