Taking Chances (WILL EDIT LATER)

Chapter Nine.

That night after putting her sister to bed, Nicola sat on the sofa with a bag of crisps and a glass of iced coffee, ready to watch one of Taron's movies. She knew that it may be a bad idea but she wanted to see what all the fuss was about.

"Here goes nothing." She said as she pressed play on the remote.

When Taron came onto the screen, a large bright smile pulled at her lips and she let out a little squeal. She had to admit that it was pretty cool that she knew him and that her sister was in his son's class.

Nicola was so enthralled in what was happening, she didn't hear her phone buzzing next to her. By the time that she realized that she had a text, her phone started ringing.

"I texted but you didn't answer." Taron said when he knew that Nicola had answered.

"I know, I'm sorry. I was actually watching one of your movies. You're really good." She replied, trying not let on that she was crying.

"Oh geez. Which one are you watching?" Taron asked.

"Testament of youth." Nicola shrugged.

"And?" He responded simply.

"I can stop watching it." She offered, not wanting him to feel uncomfortable.

He smiled to himself.

"It's fine, I really don't mind but please, just don't start fawning over me." He said, making Nicola chuckle lightly.

"You got it boss." She teased.

"I just wanted to talk about the details for the playdate on Sunday." Taron admitted.

"Well, what would you like to know besides the address?" She questioned with a smirk.

"Are you sure you want to take Mikey for the whole afternoon?" Taron replied with his own question.

"Taron, it's just a few hours and I know that Jasmine's already looking forward to it. Besides, it will give you time to do whatever you want. I can even bring Mikey home if you'd like." Nicola explained.

Discreetly wiping her nose, Nicola accidentally sniffled.

"Are you crying?" Taron asked with a playful tone.

"No." Nicola quickly replied.

"Yes you are." Taron teased

"So what if I am?" She said, getting annoyed with the fact that he was teasing her and thinking that her tears were a joke.

Nicola stupidly looked back at the tv screen and saw where the movie was paused. Edward was looking up at his sister through the window. It broke her heart all over again, making her tear up once more.

Taking her silence as a tell-tale sign that she was in fact upset, Taron scratched the back of his head awkwardly.

Taron sighed and opened his mouth to speak when his phone buzzed with a facetime request.

He nervously accepted it and he felt awful.

"Does this look like a bloody joke to you?" Nicola asked when the video finally connected.

"I'm sorry." Taron said but Nicola just stared at the camera.

He could see the tear stains on her cheeks and the fresh tears growing in her eyes. His foot was well and truly in his mouth at that point.

"W-what scene are you on?" Taron stuttered, genuinely wanting to know.

"You just died." She replied after clearing her throat.

"If it makes you feel any better, my mam cries at that part as well." He tried.

Nicola shook her head and rolled her eyes.