The Blade Chronicles

The Visit

***Emily's Point of View***

Things between Nico and I got back to normal or as normal as it could be. I would wait for him at the café on the days he had practice and share a coffee with Harley, our friendship still going smoothly even though Nico protests against it. Through our talks we learn more about each other. I learnt that Harley had lost her one year old daughter due to a few mistakes her and her husband had made but they haven't lost hope that she would one day return. I had hugged her and said that her daughter would return once she knew that she was adopted. Harley had smiled and said that she believed it would happen soon. I smiled at her positivity amazed by it. 

Nico had pitched up a few minutes later and Harley excused herself. "So what did you two get up to?" "Oh, we painted the city red," I replied laughing. Nico smiled and ordered his usual to go. When the waiter came with the order we paid and left. When we arrived home we ran to our rooms. It was our new tradition we would do our homework and the first one done would get to choose the night's movie. Lets just say I had an unfair advantage I would complete most of my work during break and the last subject I would work like the speed of light just to make sure I didn't get homework, so all I'd have to do is change but today was without avail. Nico was done before me and he had chosen a horror movie. Look don't get me wrong I enjoy horror movies as much as the next person as long as it isn't about spiders. I hate the things and of course Nico knew this, hence his selection. I rolled my eyes and sat down on my usual spot hoping to brave it out. 

It didn't take me long to jump to where Nico was sitting and hide my head between the couch and his shoulder. I heard him chuckle so I whacked him playfully. "The scene has moved on you know." I carefully remove my head and take a peek not really trusting him. Once I see the scene has moved on I return my full attention to the movie.

It isn't until I feel the atmosphere change around me that I become aware of Nico's arm on the back of the couch. He watches me out of the corner of his eye before moving his arm away and focusing on the movie again. I try to focus but just the thought of him in close proximity has my mind racing. 

I catch him looking at me a couple of times and when I caught him the last time it was enough. I paused the movie and looked at him. "What is bothering you?" "Nothing." "Really so it's just my imagination then." He nods and I roll my eyes. I get up and he grabs my arm yanking me back towards the couch but what he didn't expect is me falling onto him. Our eyes meet and the heat that flew threw me the night we kissed, flew through my veins again. I tried to move but he held me captive. "N...nico we can't. It'll make things bad again." "No it won't because this time I'm sure you want me just as much as I want you," he says his voice suddenly hoarse. His eyes drop to my lips and I nod giving into him. 

Our lips connect and both our tongues start to dance perfectly with each other. He pulls me closer deepening the kiss. His hands travel up my spine but too soon we pull apart trying to get some air, when my phone starts to ring. I try getting my breathing under control before answering it. "Hello?" "Hi, Emily it's Harley I am so sorry to trouble you but I was wondering if you'd like to come over for dinner tonight?" I smile widely. "That would be lovely just text me the address and time and I'll be there." "I'll come and pick you up at your place, at let's say seven is that alright?" "Sure. I can't wait! I'll see you soon then." With that she puts the phone down and a very confused Nico looks at me. "That was Harley she wants me to come over for dinner." "And you're seriously going?" "Yes do you have a problem?" "No, I guess not." He pouts and I quickly place a peck on his cheek before rushing upstairs to get finished. 

When Harley arrives I'm happy I decided to put on my little black dress that stops above my knees with lace covering my shoulders and my silver shoes because Harley is also dressed to impress. She has a gorgeous red knee length dress on with subtle bead work here and there and the sleeves are off shouldered with her golden heels. Nico watches the two of us and he gasps. "You l..look s-" Before he can complete his sentence Harley interrupts him. "Gorgeous?" He nods stiffly. Uncle Ferdinand smiles," Emily just be home before ten okay." I nod. "Don't worry I won't keep her away to long." Harley reassures him. 

And with a last good bye we drive off to go and meet her husband at a high end restaurant...

***Nico's Point Of View***

I turned to my dad stunned. Had he seen what I did? Emily and Harley looked a lot alike. If Harley was somehow related to Emily why didn't she just say so? Was she waiting for the right time? 

With all the thoughts I didn't even eat. I went straight to my room and lay on my bed. If Harley hadn't called what would've happened with Emily and I? Because I wasn't going to stop anytime soon and the way Emily's lips called mine back I knew she wasn't going to stop either. 

I sighed and put my headphones on hoping to drown out my thoughts... 

***Emily's Point of View*** 

We had a lovely dinner. Harley's husband was quite the gentleman. We spoke about everything under the sun. He had a security business that he had started when their daughter went missing. He had used a lot of resources to track her down and that's what brought them to town. A new lead on their daughter's kidnappers. The mood around us shifted but Harley knew her psychology because she soon had us all laughing again. 

After the supper they invited me to their house for Harley's famous chocolate brownies. I looked at the time feeling a bit unsure but decided to go against my gut... 

If I only I had listened to it I wouldn't have been in this situation...