Thoroughly, Anna and Ky corrected Harrison’s quizzes as they finished their lunch. An instant message window appeared on Harrison’s computer screen.
“Who’s JSBlondie69?” Anna asked.
“I have no idea,” Ky said as she began to type her reply in the window. “He says that he’s Joey’s best friend named Lawrence Rodriguez.”
“Oh! I remember him; she’s his gay best friend!” Anna said as she typed a question.
“What are you doing?”
“Seeing if he has webcam and he does!” She turned on Harrison’s webcam.
“Damn, he’s hot,” Ky said.
“Hell yeah! And he probably smells really good too. Aww, he just called us beautiful.”
“I love gay men!” Ky said happily. The lunch bell rang.
“He has to go but said that Joey might be coming back to North Franklin soon,” Anna explained. “And he wants to come along.”
“Let’s hope,” Ky added.
“I miss you too, Joey,” Harrison said into his phone as he entered the room. “Bye.”
“Aww,” Anna and Ky said.
“Aren’t you two supposed to be correcting,” he moved out of the doorway to let students in.
“We finished, we’re speedy like that yo,” said Anna.
“Thanks,” he took a bite of Ky’s friend rice. “Joey says Hi.”
“There goes the two minute bell,” Anna said.
“And Nick isn’t here,” Ky said. Anna and Harrison gave her a curious look. “You two just stop, all right? He’s usually on time.”
“And we both know how you love his punctuality,” Anna winked.
“Uh-huh and there goes the last bell,” Ky replied.
“I guess I should start class,” Harrison said.
The intercom turned on.
“Hey, this is Nick Storetto,” Nick said. The whole class stared at the intercom. “Um..this is probably the smartest thing I’ll ever do. Yesterday I humiliated one of the sweetest girls I’ve ever met. I was a total ***hole and didn’t deserve. Anna, you’re hilarious, helpful and just an overall good person. I’m sorry.”
“That’s so sweet,” Anna was near tears.
“And Ky,” he continued. “I didn’t mean to hurt you but I did. I’m apologize for everything. I don’t know why, but I want to get to know you better..be-be in your life. If you’ll let me. And I’m being kicked off now, later.”
The raw honesty in his voice caused Ky to walk into Harrison’s office. Cupping her mouth, she ran his words through her mind and felt her overwhelmed.
With a half smile on her face, Anna walked and said, “Are you in love yet?”
Ky held her face in her hands and sighed.
Chris was in his French class when he heard Nick’s announcement. Unlike him, Nick had been truthful with Ky and he knew how much she needed that from the people in her life.
He hadn’t known that Ky had formed a relationship of some kind with Nick. He was taken aback when he discovered this revelation. For the first time, the thought of losing Ky became real to him. Nick cared for her deeply. This frightened him.
Sensing Anna’s smile, Ky tried to ignore her while they walked to her car. Anna giggled and shoved her hands into her coat pockets. When she began doing her sassy skip, Ky spoke.
“Would you just calm down? It’s not a big deal,” she said trying to hide her contentment.
“Don’t try to play it down! Did you hear what he said?”
“Yes but you don’t have to get all cheery about it,” she opened the door to let Anna out first.
“Ky! He basically proclaimed his undying love in front of the entire school! What more do you want from him?!”
“He didn’t proclaim anything alright?”
“Fine. But you cannot tell me that you’re not on cloud nine right now?”
“Maybe a little bit,” her smile was modest.
“A little bit?”
“Ok, I’ll admit it was …nice of him to do. It feels great to have a guy be honest with me,” she stepped the patch of ice in front of her.
“And speaking of that handsome devil,” Anna motioned with her head.
Leaning on the side of her car, Nick folded his arms and watched her.
“I’ll just take these,” Anna took the keys from her. “Hopefully you’ll charm the pants off of him,” she tapped Ky’s arm before walking towards the car.
The image of him patiently waiting for her made Ky feel elated yet afraid. It was odd, she didn’t remember taking the first step towards him but before she knew it, he was in front of her.
“Hi,” his grin was boyish.
“Hey. You didn’t come to class, where were you?” She could smell the mints he had eaten earlier.
“I was in the Dean’s office watching that b**** McGregor filling out my detention slip.”
“How many hours?”
“Two four-hour Saturdays.”
“Ouch. How did you pull it off?”
“Well, since most of the secretaries are grandmas they thought it was sweet, so, we struck up a deal. They left the office for a little break while I..ya know.”
“Anna told me what you did yesterday. There wasn’t a need for you to-.”
“I don’t regret what I did today. It was worth it.”
His eyes captivated her.
“Thank you. It was ballsy and thoughtful but most of all..it was real.”
He beamed and said, “I have a few tests to cram for and I need your help. So, are you free tonight?”
“Yes, my night is completely open.”
“Oh and I can pay you right now,” he took out a few hundred dollar bills. She reached and gently pushed his hand down.
“Let’s just see how tonight goes,” slowly she withdrew her hand.
“Are you sure because-?”
“Yes, I’m sure. So, see ya at four?”
“Yeah - definitely.”
Anna honked the horn.
“I’ll see ya.”
“Tonight,” he added.
He opened her car door for her.
“Thanks,” she gave him a closed mouth smile.
A triumphant smile overcame his face while he went over to his car.
Little Toby cooed in the background while his babysitter Britney spoke to Ericsson on the telephone. Cradling the phone between her neck and shoulder, she fed the well behaved infant.
“Has he had his nap yet?” Ericsson asked while he corrected quizzes.
“Not yet, but he’s almost finished eating,” she wiped Toby’s chin.
“Has anyone called me today?”
“The usual, telemarketers, credit card companies and surveys.”
“I’m not surprised. Is he done eating, yet?”
“Just about. Wanna talk to him?”
“That’s why I asked.”
“Here he is,” she held the phone up to Toby’s ear.
“How’s my boy doing?” Ercisson spoke in a singsong voice. “Are you being good for Britney?” Toby giggled. “Daddy’s gonna be home in a little bit. Bye, bye.”
“When will you be home?”
“In about in hour, I need to run some errands.”
“Ok then, bye.”
“Bye.” He put his mobile phone on his desk and began to put his belongings in his black messenger bag.
“Ericsson?” Chris walked into the classroom.
“Chris, what brings you here?” He closed his bag.
“Did you hear the announcement Nick Storetto made last block?”
“I did,” he knew what Chris’s intentions were.
“How does he know Ky?”
“Chris, I’m not going to answer that.”
“Why not?”
“Because Ky’s business and I’m not the type of guy that gossips.”
“But..you’d know.”
“I do, but that doesn’t mean that I’m going to tell you.”
“I need your help. From what I heard…it sounds like Nick really cares for Ky. I can’t lose her.”
“Don’t even try to pull this act on me.”
“What?” Chris was confused.
“I know what you’ve done to her. You are a selfish little bastard that treated her as if she was nothing to you. The worst part is, you are too dense to accept that she doesn’t want you in her life.”
“You don’t know that,” Chris tried to keep his voice steady.
“Really? Let’s look at your record, shall we? You told her you loved her, gave her first kiss and did all of this after sleeping with her best friend and this is not to mention the times that you’ve actually denied your relationship with her. Even after she told you f*** off and threw you into the lockers, you still won’t quit! It’s pathetic.”
Chris had not expected to receive this type of a reaction from Ericsson, maybe Jacobs but not him. He had known Ericsson to be a sensitive and composed man.
“I thought I could come to you for help.”
“You thought wrong,” with that said, Ericsson walked past him and left the room.
Checking his e-mail, Harrison sat in his office and listened to Anna speak with Ky. It was obvious that Anna was expressing Ky’s hidden excitement by making suggestive but playful comments about their study date. The melodic ring of his mobile phone startled him.
“Hello?” He asked.
“Hey you,” Joey said. “How are you holding up?”
“What do you mean by ‘holding up’?”
“I heard the message you left me on my voice mail. It’s normal to feel hesitant about her and Nick,” she fed Angel a treat. “And it’s sweet to see you get all fatherly.”
“I can’t help it. I saw what Chris did to her and I just want to go through hell again.”
“Well, I can’t promise you anything but I was just talking to Nick. He really cares for Ky and...I think he’s changing because of it.” Her doorbell rang.
“Sounds like I’ll have to let you go,” Harrison said.
“I’m going out with Lawrence and Hayden tonight. But I will definitely call you later. I miss you.”
“Miss you too, bye.”
“Bye for now.”
Ky poked her head into the room. “Can I come in?”
“Yeah. Wow,” he scanned her appearance. “You’re wearing makeup?”
“It’s just a little bit of tinted lip gloss. Anyway, I just to ask if it was all right if I came home at ten, is it? Nick really needs to cram.”
“I’m cool with it.”
“Really?”
He wanted to be the overprotective and demand that she stay home.
“Yes, now go before you’re late.”
“Thanks,” she hugged and kissed him on the cheek. “I’ll call before I come home. I love you, bye,” she waved to him before she left.
“Love you too,” he voice was low.
Meticulously, Nick worked a small dollop of gel into his dark blond hair. Releasing a deep sigh, he put on a pair of navy blue pants and a form fitting v-neck sweater. Banks summoned for him on the intercom.
“Master Nicholas, Ms. So has arrived,” Banks informed. “She’s in the study.”
“Thanks,” he went downstairs and strolled into the study. When his eyes fell upon her, he stopped dead in his tracks.
“Are you ok?” Ky stood up.
Donning a dark blue v-neck top and pair of her trademark hip hugging jeans, she was a vision of desire. Her hands lay flat on the desk and her dark eyes peered at him.
“Nick?”
“Yeah,” he shook his head. “Sorry, I just spaced out for a second.” He joined her behind the desk. Her luscious lips glistened. “You look really nice tonight.”
Her mouth curled into a smile. “Thank you. You don’t look too bad yourself.”
“Thank you,” he pushed her chair in after she seated herself.
“Should I pay you now or-.”
“Nick, don’t worry about it. Let’s just started all right?”
“Whatever you say,” he said.
Two hours had passed and Nick knew his study guide word for word. She had sensed that the scheme that he was trying to pull and was flattered by it. Sitting on the desk, she crossed her legs and tilted her head to the side.
“Interesting,” she said.
“What?” Nick asked.
“In only two hours you seem to know everything on your study guide; inside and out.”
“You’re just a great tutor,” he gave her a half smile.
“I’m good but not that good.”
“What are you implying?”
She shrugged, “I just have the feeling that studying is the last thing on your mind right now. Am I right?”
He moved his chair forward and positioned himself in front of her.
“Maybe.” He placed his chin on her knee and gazed up at her.
“What are you doing?” She kept her composure while concealing her smile.
“Hitting on you.”
“Why?”
“Because you’re letting me. I mean, you haven’t kicked me in the balls yet.”
Chuckling, she answered, “The key word there is yet.”
“I trust that you won’t.” He sat up.
“Well, that was quite odd and random.”
“I was testing you, Ky and frankly, I’m still stunned that you didn’t bust balls.”
“It was just my knee.”
“Still, you can do some damage with these boots,” he traced her boot with his forefinger, “especially with this heel.”
“I don’t wear them much. They’re a pain to put on and take off.”
“Are your feet killing you right now?”
“A little bit but I can take it.”
“I think I can help. My Aunt Sydney owns a salon/spa on Newbury Street. I guess you can say that I’ve learned a thing or two from the masseurs there.” Grasping her ankle with his right hand, he asked, “May I?”
Nick’s bold attitude and flirtatious demeanor thrilled her. She was aware of the role she was playing in their playful game. His advances made her feel desired yet insatiable.
“If you insist,” she couldn’t believe those words had just left her mouth.
Gradually, his left hand went up her calf and felt the firmness her muscles as he unzipped her boot. Keeping his eyes on her, he removed her other boot and heard it drop to the floor. A small gasp escaped from her lips when he began to massage her feet.
“How am I doing?” He inquired, already knowing her answer.
“Not too bad.”
“How about.. if I do this?” He began rotating his thumb on a strategic area on the sole of her feet. “How does that feel?”
“Good,” she breathed deeply, “Relaxing.”
“You have baby soft feet.”
“Does that bother you?” Her grin was sincere.
“No, why would I? Do you use a pumice?”
“Of course. As much as I’m going to regret this, you can stop now.”
“Are you sure? I really don’t mind.”
“I’m sure.”
Delicately, he let go of her feet and stood up. He drew nearer to her.
“What do you want to do now?”
“I’m deciding.”
“Do you mind if I influence your decision?” He slowly advanced towards her mouth.
“Excuse me,” Banks walked in.
“Banks,” Nick began to speak, “you have such great timing.”
Banks smiled. “Dinner is ready.”
“We’ll eat in the entertainment room,” said Nick.
“I’ll go wash up,” Ky hopped off the desk and swiped her boots off the floor.
“Don’t take too long,” Nick said.
“I won’t. Banks,” she nodded as she passed him.
“Mrs. So,” he replied.
Kneeling down, Ky examined the DVD collection next to the television. Sensing his presence, she looked at the glass cabinet and saw his reflection.
“You really need to work on your stealth skills,” she took out one of the DVDs and turned around.
“What did you pick?” He sat down.
“The only one that stood out,” she joined him.
“The Breakfast Club? Joey must have forgotten this. She loves John Hughes.”
“Who doesn’t?! The man was a genius when it came to directing and writing teen movies. His stuff is just timeless.”
“Really? I wouldn’t know, I never really watched any of his movies.”
“What did you just say?”
“I haven’t seen any of his movies,” he said timidly.
“Ok, we are definitely watching this,” she snatched the movie and went over to the DVD player.
“Master Nicholas,” Banks voice sounded from the intercom. “There is a telephone call for you.”
“I’ll be there in a minute,” Nick let go off the reply button. “Don’t start it without me.”
“Just be back in time,” she turned on the television.
“You’re so considerate,” he yelled out as he left.
“You know it!”
“Master Nicholas,” Banks handed him the phone.
“Thanks. Hello?”
“Hey,” Andy said.
“Andy, whatever you got to tell me just say it.” His sigh was impatient.
“Why the rush?”
“I have someone over here.”
“Nick, don’t even tell me that you’re with that b****.”
“Her name is Ky and yes I am,” Nick said defiantly.
“What the f*** has gotten into you? You pull ****y stunt over the announcements and now you’re dating her?!” He was livid.
Nick laughed. “You are a real ***hole, ya know that? I’m laughing my ass off because you think that I’m the ****y.”
“You are! Oh Ky I’m sorry blah blah and other s***. It was f***ing sad!”
“I can’t believe how pissed off you’re getting over this,” Nick chuckled knowing that his indifference was irritating Andy. “Man, that bleach in your hair has finally seeped into your brain. ”
“I’m not getting pissed off!” His voice was piercing.
“Dude, you just f***ing screamed like a little b****. Ah, thanks for the laugh bud, but I gotta go.”
“Nick, are you s***ting me-?”
“Later,” he hung up and turned around. “Ky..” He jumped a little.
“I just came in to get myself a drink,” she said timidly.
“You heard all of it, didn’t you?”
She nodded. “Nick, as much as I can’t stand Andy, he is your best friend. I don’t want to ruin your relationship with him.”
“Ky, this between me and Andy. Don’t worry, alright?” Her lips were slightly pursed. “As much I love looking at your pillow-like lips, I’d like an answer.” He gave her a on of his boyish grins.
She smirked and said, “You really need to learn how to be subtle.”
“I’m just saying what’s on my mind.”
He was enamored by her and she knew it.
She broke the silence between them.
“I’ll just,” she pointed quickly to the refrigerator as she went over to it.”
“Right, let me,” he opened the cabinet.
“Nick, I can-.”
“It’s just a drink Ky. Could you at least let me do this for you?”
“Nick, you know how I am when it comes to people catering to me,” she took the glass from his hand and carefully poured apple juice into it.
“There’s a difference between catering someone and just wanting taking care of them. And it seems like you don’t want anyone to do either for you.” He put the pitcher into the refrigerator.
“I prefer it that way.”
Nick nodded. “Ladies first,” he stepped aside.
“Thanks.”
He placed his hand on the small of her back as they left the kitchen.
It only took a few minutes for him to be taken by the movie. Everything from the dialogue, direction, humor and characters intrigued him. He began to understand why Joey and Ky were so fanatical about the film. When the closing credits began to roll, Ky stopped the DVD.
“So, what do you think?” Ky asked him.
“Wow. I just thought it was another overrated teen movie but…it’s not. Thanks,” he told her.
“For what?”
“For making me watching it. I could relate to the characters.”
“Especially Emilio Estevez’s character.”
“Who?”
“Andy, the athlete,” she explained.
“Right, him. You’re always right, aren’t you?”
“Sometimes, I don’t want to be.”
“At least his father talks to him. You should have seen the so-called conversation my father and I the other day.”
“From what I gather, I can assume it didn’t go off too well.”
“There are times when I question if we’re even related. I can’t remember the last time he spoke to me as if I mattered to him,” his voice was almost a whisper.
“I’m sorry. I don’t have much of father either but I have Harrison and that’s all I need.”
They had more in common then he expected.
“You’re very lucky. Harrison’s a good guy.”
“He is.” Her mobile went off. “I have ten minutes until my curfew.”
“Is that your way of telling me bye?”
“Yeah, sorry,” she bent over and put on her boots.
“It’s getting late anyway,” he stood up. “Come on, I’ll walk you to the door.”
“I left my coat in the study,” she said when they came onto the foyer.
“I’ll get it,” he retrieved her black coat.
“Thank you.”
He opened the door for her.
“We should do this again,” he suggested.
“Sure, I had a good time. You were a gentleman…for once.”
“And there it is. I knew you were going to take a shot,” he laughed with a knowing smile.
“That was not a shot. It was..my form of a compliment,” she put on her gloves.
“I’ll take what I can get,” he gave her a once over.
Holding back her grin, she said, “I’ll see ya around.”
“Bye,” he waved before closing the door.
Sighing, he rested his back against the door.
Banks emerged from the kitchen.
“Shall I make the wedding arrangements tomorrow, Master Nicholas?” Banks said with an amused smile on his face.
“Good night, Banks,” Nick said before going to his bedroom.
:lol: that deserves a big big big
I can totally seen Nick get all hot and bother by that :lol: :rotflmao: :laughbounce: :sideroll: anyways that was awsome more very soon!
