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nini x ej

"I like your hair longer, you should grow it out again," I say as I play with EJ's hair.

"I don't know," he shrugs.

We sit in silence for a few more minutes while he studies. Things have been like this for a while. Now that the SATs are coming up, EJ's been studying like crazy. We don't really do fun things anymore, like go on dates. Now that I think of it, we haven't been on a date in a while. I know the ice skating rink in the park is up now. Maybe we could go there.

"You know what, we should go on a date," I suggest.

"Babe you know I'm too busy right now," he sighs.

"The rink is up and I really wanna go before it closes again," I explain.

"Just take Kourtney or something," he says as he writes something down.

"But I wanna go with youuu," I pout.

He finally sits up and sighs, "If I go with you will I be able to study in peace?"

"Fine. Let's go!" I exclaim and clap my hands excitedly.

I grab my coat from his desk chair and slide it on. I slip on my boots and wait by the door. Soon he comes downstairs and drives us to the rink.

When we arrive we buy our skates before entering the rink. I'm still an amateur at skating, but EJ looks like a pro. How did I not know this?

"Hey, this isn't fair. You didn't tell me you were good at skating," I frown while we hold hands so I don't fall.

"Well, Neens, there are a few things you don't know about me yet," he smirks and kisses my cheek.

He lets go of my hand to skate a little faster. He spins around to face me while he's on the opposite side. I grin and start going faster to catch up with him. As I'm skating, one foot crosses in front of the other causing me to trip and groan. My face makes contact with the hard ice. I slowly sit up and rub my cheek as EJ quickly skates to me.

"Nini! Are you okay?" He asks as he helps me off the rink.

"I'm fine!" I smile.

"This is my fault. I shouldn't have left you by yourself. I'm sorry babe," he apologizes.

"EJ this isn't your fault. I'm not some kid you have to babysit. I should've slowed down knowing that I'm not a good skater like you. Let's just go home and cuddle while watching Mulan," I say.

"You know I have to study after this," he frowns.

"Please?" I ask.

"I'm sorry Nini. I can't. I'll just drop you off at your house," he sighs.

"Just- don't bother. I'm tired of barely seeing you. All you do is study all day! I just wanted to spend time with my boyfriend and go on dates like we used to. If you can't make time for us then we can't be together," I say before storming off.

"Nini, wait!" He calls out as I leave.

I put my hands in my pockets and feel tears escaping. I shouldn't be crying over him. He's not worth it.

Suddenly, a hand pulls me back. I don't even make it 10 steps away. So much for a dramatic exit.

"What do you want EJ? Don't you have to go study," I roll my eyes.

"Nini you have to understand. This test determines whether I get into my dream college or not. I didn't want to screw things up, but now I know that you're more important than anything. I can't imagine losing you. I promise to make more time for you Neens. I love you," he says softly, bringing a smile to my face.

"EJ...I love you too. I don't want you to feel like I'm pressuring you. I want you to be successful. Even if that means without me. Don't let me hold you back," I say, pulling him into a tight hug.

I would never forgive myself If I got in the way of one of his dreams. The fact that he would choose me over anything makes me really feel important. I'm glad I have EJ.

"So...Mulan?" I grin.

a/n

heyo this one was more e m o t i o n a l so that's fun.

I wasn't going to post this originally but thought, hey why not? so yeah um anyway leave recs and enjoy!!

k bai