My Lovely Stalker

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No, no way, I can't be liking Andre, I already have feelings for Nicholas! Just because he handed me 100 dollars as a tip doesn't mean he's kind, no, no, no, no way! Fern thought.

She erased her thoughts and went to the VIP room to clean it.

" Andre, Nicholas, Andre, Nicholas " Fern mumbled. She diagnosed herself with love-struck, except it's not at one person, it's at two people, Andre and Nicholas. She finally declared that she will choose Nicholas over Andre. After all, she's closer to Nicholas, Nicholas is cute, sweet, and he knows here by heart. He's the full package!

After cleaning, Fern continued her shift. Lunch break was over so she continued working and making beverages for the customers.

Just as the clock struck 8.00, Fern rushed to clean up and go home. She took off her apron and tidied up her bag. Suddenly she felt a tap on her back. She looked back and saw Nicholas.

" Uh, hi Fern, " Nicholas said shyly.

Nicholas is NEVER shy! What's making him act this way? Fern asked herself.

" Hey Nicholas, I was just about to go home, will we go home together? " Fern asked.

" Actually, I was wondering, if you would like to go with me to my house, I prepared something for you, " Nicholas said.

A date?! No, no, I can't just jump to conclusion but since it's with Nicholas! Okay, I just have to say yes! Fern thought.

" I would love to, " Fern answered calmly when really her heart was pounding.

Nicholas's eyes glittered with joy.

" Come on then let's go! " Nicholas exclaimed happily. He held Fern's hands before leading her out the door. Fern just stayed quiet, she likes the fact that Nicholas is holding her hand.

Nicholas and Fern went on their bikes and rode to Nicholas's house.

" Here we are, " Nicholas said.

Fern and Nicholas walked into Nicholas's house. Fern thought his house was very warm. The walls were warm grey and white. It looks aesthetic but still comfortable.

He guided Fern to the kitchen.

" What are we doing? " Fern asked.

" Well, you haven't had dinner, right? " Nicholas asked.

" Nope, I thought of getting takeout, " Fern replied.

" I thought we could cook something up together then eat it, it'll be a good experience and a good dinner with you... '' Nicholas said looking at Fern with glittering eyes.

I think I'm going to hurl Fern thought. But not vomiting because she's disgusted, vomiting because more butterflies are fluttering in her stomach, causing her to have a stomach ache. Fern was overwhelmed with joy. She has never felt so happy and close to a person as she is right now to Nicholas.

" Oh, that's a great idea, let's get cooking then, what are we making? " Fern asked.

" I thought of making smoked beef sandwiches, but I want you to agree with it too, " Nicholas said. " What do you say? "

Nicholas held Fern's hand and looked at her eyes. They were less than a meter apart.

" I think smoked beef sandwiches would be great, " Fern declared.

" Great! Let's get making then, " Nicholas said. He took Fern's hands and dragged her to the kitchen.

" I'll just make drinks, lemme go make us 2 cups of the famous cafe Olimpico cafe, " Fern suggested.

" Okay then, " Nicholas said.

He headed to the stove and started to heat the oil. He also prepared the ingredients while Fern created the lattes.

Fern finished quickly and put the lattes in the fridge to chill. She walked to Nicholas who was still frying the smoked beef. Fern headed closer to Nicholas and observed him cooking.

Nicholas finished cooking a few minutes then. They headed to the dining table and sat down across each other. In between them, there was a lavender-scented candle.

Maybe Nicholas likes candles? Fern thought.

The atmosphere was magical. It felt like a candlelight dinner. It was awkward for the first few minutes. No one really said something.

" So, how has your life been going? " Nicholas asked.

" It's been great, Coco's doing great, work's great, Andre's been giving me gift baskets, and yea, " Fern said.

At that name, Nicholas's face dropped. Like he was sad or disappointed. But it quickly turned back to normal.

" How has your life been going? " Fern asked.

" It's been great, my sister, Nicole, has been going to college and will be moving hereafter, " Nicholas said.

" That's great! " Fern commented.

" Yeah, it is, how are your parents doing? " Nicholas asked.

" They're still in the UK, last time I called them they've been great, Daisy, our golden retriever, she gave birth to 5 cute puppies, I'm so excited to be bringing one here when it's bigger! " Fern squealed.

" Nice! I bet the puppies are super cute! " Nicholas said.

" Yeah... Do you remember? The first time you went to my house, for our project, Daisy jumped to your face and licked it wet, " Fern said while giggling.

" Yeah, I remember, do you also remember, when you and I were going to Paris for vacation, we bought the wrong plane ticket, so instead of staying there for 9 days, we stayed for 13 days because we couldn't find a plane ticket, " Nicholas said while laughing a little.

" I remember that! It was an amazing trip, remember the Eiffel Tower? " Fern asked.

" Of course I did! " Nicholas exclaimed.

" I remember, I wanted to take great shots, so I put on the best clothes I bought. Which was a mini dress that was off the shoulders, halfway through the night I got really cold and you lent me your jacket, you were so sweet... '' Fern said.

The situation was warm and cozy, but it didn't last long. Soon everything turned awkward.... Sweetly awkward.

" Am I still sweet now? " Nicholas burst out.