That one moment

chapter 14

nicks pov 

It' 3:30 and were walking out of Science, luckily I don't have Alicia in the lesson but Brax is. I really wish this guy would just f**k off. When I get out of this issue with Alicia and win Elle back I hope he leaves her alone, I don't trust him and no it's not jealousy talking. I see Elle walking outside with Brax I step in front of them making them stop. "Elle can we talk... privately" I say looking at Brax, She looks at him and he smiles "It's ok babe I'll wait for you by that tree" He walks off with a smug look on his face and I mentally scream at him. BABE. f*****g BABE he's calling my angel babe, why I should kick his f*****g arse. "Nick you ok" I hear her sweet voice ask. "Erm yeah sure. I just wanted to ask what the plan was, I tried getting a moment alone with you today but it's like your new boyfriend are joint at the hip" Saying boyfriend was like a knife to my heart, it physically pained me to say that. She laughs a little "Yeah sorry about that. Well I'll go home and change and ask my mum out for a drink shall I meet you there at about half 4 that gives me an hour." She asks, I want to say I was listening but It's been forever since we were alone talking like we use to. I miss it, I miss her and now I've lost her to that girlfriend stealing, babe calling, asshole. "Nick... you ok" I feel her touch my arm and I love the feel of her on me. "Sorry I was distracted what did you say?" I tell her. She looks around seeing what distracted me. "Erm I said we will meet at half 4 there is a little diner about 10 minutes away on Cambridge road is that ok?" I smile and lean closer to her "sounds perfect, F.Y.I it's your beauty that distracted me. I'll see you soon beautiful" With that I move away and walk off, I see her stumble towards the girlfriend stealing prick. I mentally laugh pleased I still affect her, I may just be able to win her back. 

I walk to my car and see James waiting. "Hey James do you think we could go to this little diner I fancy getting a drink do you wanna join me?" I ask him as I jump in the car. "Of course." We get to the diner and we have about 50 minutes to kill before Elle arrives. We order two drinks and go take a seat near the door so I can spot them easily. "So Nick how is Elle?" He asks me. I smile at the mention of her. "You really care about her don't you?" I question, I'm glad Elle might have a James as a father she needs someone that will love her like a daughter and be there for her. "Of course, she's had it hard and I have nothing but admiration for her" We talk about Elle and her new boyfriend and my situation with Alicia and before I knew it, it was half 4 and in walks Elle and her mum. "Elle" I call out in fake shock-ness. "Nick, James, what a coincidence." She says I introduce James to Elle's mum and vis versa. They sit down with us "Let me go and order us some drinks Elle want to help me" She smiles and nods we get up leaving them two to get aquatinted with each other, I lean on the counter looking back at them and seeing them smile is a relief. "Looks like playing cupid paid off" I grin at her and she looks back "Wow, It's been a while since I've seen my mum like this" I can see the happiness in Elle's eyes. "How have you been?" I ask awkwardly like I haven't spoken to her in years. "I'm ok thanks how are you?" I give her a fake smile. "I'm good thanks I'm really good, never been better good" She looks at me intently and I know she can see through my lies but she doesn't call me on it. She puts her hand on top of mine smiling at me. "Hi what can I get you" The sound of the waitress behind the counter startles us and Elle is quick to move her hand off mine. I order our drinks and ask if the waitress can take over their drinks while me and Elle find our own table. 

We sit down and I just stare at her, I can't even control myself my eyes don't want to look away, she's too beautiful. "Nick why do you keep staring at me" I chuckle lowly as she starts patting her face down. "I just miss you Elle, I miss this, miss us." My voice breaks a little and I stare down at my iced latte. I really don't want to cry in front of her. "So how's you and Brax?" I ask hoping she says bad. "Good thank you, he is really nice always makes me smile" I slump in my seat as I reminisce the past when I use to make her smile. How could this of happened. "Do you ever think of me?" I shyly ask. "Of course Nick. Just because we aren't together anymore or really friends anymore doesn't mean my feelings for you have gone. I'm not like you I can't fake or turn off my feelings like you can" Her words hurt me and I just want to tell her the truth, I'm hoping when she finds out the truth and what I have done for her she will run back into my arms but somehow I feel the wounds are too deep, but I will never give up till she's mine again. I guess that's what being in love does to you. Her phone beeping brings me out of my daze. I see her smiling ear to ear as she reads it. "Who's that" I ask curiously knowing full well its that prick. "It's Brax, he's doing the English assignment and he doesn't have a clue what to write about, he asks if he can just kill all the characters in the first paragraph." She laughs out. God I hate this guy, I'm not sure I have stressed this enough.

"Elle sweetie you ready to go?" I hear Elle's mum calling. I glance down at my watch and see it's 6o'clock. Wow time flies when your having fun. Or in my case time stands still in the presence of Elle. She has that affect where 2 hours feels like 2 minutes. We get up to leave and I don't know why but I pull Elle into a hug holding her close breathing in her scent.. I feel her body stiffen for a second then her hands pull at my top and I feel her gently run her hands down my stomach feeling my body. I lift my head but not removing my arms and she lays her head on my chest, God how I have missed her in my arms. She lifts her head and I lean in to kiss her till I hear James calling me. The reality of the situation must of become apparent to Elle as she suddenly pulls away from me leaving quickly with her head down. If I didn't like James I would defiantly punch him. "So why are you all giddy" I ask James. "Oh me... No reason, Elle's mum is really nice isn't she... Jennifer" He whispers her name but I herd him. "Sounds like you two hit it off did you get her number?" I ask "Yeah, were going for dinner tomorrow night, I hope Elle will be ok with this, Jennifer is going to talk to her tonight and let me know the outcome" I grin knowing the outcome. We get in the car and James drives us home, he's singing along with the radio, I've never seen him do this before. 

Elle's pov. 

"Nick" I hear James calling him snapping me out of my Nick trance. I pull away from him but regret it immediately, I instantly feel cold and broken, I seriously miss his touch, the warmth I would feel from him, the safety he use to provide me with. I  run out of there with my mum, I was about to kiss him how can I face him now, I'm suppose to be in a fake relationship making him jealous, not to mention he is in a real relationship with Alicia. If she finds out I'm dead. Maybe going to his party tomorrow night isn't a good idea. It just felt so right being in his arms. I get in the car and my mum has the goofiest smile on her face. I smile at her happiness it's about time. "Elle honey. I need to talk to you. It's about James, Nick's driver" I nod for her to continue, "Well, how would you feel if I went to dinner with him tomorrow night?" I squeal in excitement and she exhales the breath she was holding. I hug her tightly "Mum I'm so happy for you, James is a really great guy." She gives me a shocked expression. "Sweetie you don't mind me dating" I laugh at her response. "god no mum. It's about time you met someone. I love you and I want to see you happy and not alone" She hugs me back and we eventually drive home. 

the car journey is silent all I can think about is Nick. I get home and text Brax 

Me - Hey you free I need to catch you up on the latest Nick news. 

Brax - Be there in a minute babe x

I smile at his name for me I've never been someone's 'babe' before. He knocks on the door and I open it greeted with that desirable smile of his. I introduce him to my mum and they hit it off really well, she's invited him to join us for dinner which he has no option but to accept. I laugh at the fear he has when my mum goes all forceful. We head for my room and I watch as he inspects it, it kind of reminds me of when Nick first came into my room. I fill him on all Nick news and he gives me a small laugh, something feels off with his reaction. "You ok?"  I ask. "Yeah I'm fine, just can't believe you nearly kissed him, just shows you how jealous he is of our relationship." 

"I know I'm so stupid, thank god I didn't or he would have defiantly thought I would come running back to him. I just don't know what he wants from me." I sigh in frustration. Brax comes beside me pulling me into his arms and I rest my head on his chest. "He's just screwing with you. If he really wanted to be with you he would. He doesn't deserve you heck he doesn't even appreciate you." His usual happy tone is replaced with somewhat of annoyance. I'm not sure what's changed with Brax, I don't want to push him too much. We lay like this till my mum call us for dinner. Throughout our meal me and Brax just joke around making my mum eye me up suspiciously. After we clear everything away me and Brax sit on the sofa chilling, messing around. "Well good night you two, Brax it was lovely meeting you" My mum says heading upstairs. "Your mum is really nice" I look up at him "She really is" Our eyes lock and somethings feels different. I feel drawn to him, this feeling is confusing as I have only felt it once before with Nick. I pull away putting some distance between us. I don't want Brax to think I think this is something more than what it is. We watch telly for a bit till he heads off "Goodnight Elle" He says pulling me into a hug. "Goodnight Brax, I'll see you in the morning" He nods and leaves. I turn everything off and head upstairs. As I lay in the darkness my mind rushes to Nick, I wish I had kissed him as much as I would be laying here regretting it I would of relished in the moment of our lips touching one last time. The tears slowly leave as I know that we are over. I feel my heart pounding. I wish things didn't turn out like this but he's made his choice and I'm not it.