Bar and Grill Pt. 2
"Nick?", I whispered.
I was just staring at him as he greeted the rest of the group.
"He's hot isnt he?" Katie asked next to me, snapping me out of it.
"Umm.. Yeah." I replied . Not sure if I should tell our history .
I turned back around toward the bar and was suddenly fascinated with my Sprite.
"This is Kendra, James' friend" Giana said to Nick .
"I'm afraid we already know each other." Nick replied to Giana.
"It's been a long time Kendra." He sat down on the empty stool next to me.
Great, I should've sat where James sat instead of next to Katie.
Katie and the rest of the crew was watching us with the curious eyes . I finally turned toward Nick and acknowledged his presence.
"Hi, Nicholas. It has been a long time" I said too friendly to him, that it felt like I was acting.
"So wait, let me get this straight. You two know each other?" Carlton asked.
"How? When? Where?" I honestly didn't know who was asking these questions.
"Are you a fan or something?" Katie whispered to me.
"No" I answered quickly . Nick raised his eyebrows at me. "I mean yeah. I went to one of his concerts a few months ago, and I had a special backstage tour."
"Oh, well that's cool."
"What do you mean by special?"
"Nick, when is Joe and Kevin coming? I haven't saw them since the start of the South America tour" Giana said to her cousin.
I was glad Giana interrupted the previous question but just the mention of that tour, brought back the hurt I felt after I broke up with him and when he left and everything after.
I was knocked out of my thoughts when Nick whispered in my ear as other conversed with each other.
"I missed you, Kendra. You have no idea how long I've been waiting to see you again ."
Great.
It's official . This is going to be a long night.
I raised my hand signaling the bartender and he made his way over to me.
"Can I have the strongest drink you have?" The bartender nodded.
I saw Nick smirk out of the corner of my eye .
Yup, long night here we go.
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So it's about 11:30pm and I've already had THREE of the bar's strongest drink . I'm a little tipsy , not drunk . I'm really glad I can hold my liquor.
Nick has been at the bar with me this whole time. Everyone else has gone about their business, leaving me with him.
"Did you know I ran around my neighborhood, back in Chicago, naked?" I asked Nick out of the blue.
He chuckled.
"Umm, no , I didn't know that. When did this happen and where was I ? I would've loved to see that sight."
I immediately grew embarrassed and blushed at what he meant.
"It was the night of my graduation, back in June. There was a graduation party and everyone was drunk and decided to play truth or dare. I swear I must've been really drunk because Asther told me what happened the next day. I swear I couldn't face anyone after that." I laughed at the humiliating but hilarious memory, while Nick laughed along.
After the laughed died down, the smile was off my face.
I fiddled with my fingers, staring at them intensely. Thinking hard about my emotions that night.
"That was the night you was still gone." I glanced at Nick, and he was looking at me with a thoughtful and remorseful expression. He started rubbing my back soothingly.
"I remember you texting me and congratulating me .."
Thinking back to this day, I remember it almost clearly. He had texted me congratulating me and said he'd be back in Chicago soon. I thought I couldn't and wouldn't be able to handle it if he came back. So I left to Paris as soon as I could.
".. And you never replied back after I sent that second text about me returning. " he continued my sentence for me.
"Why didnt you text me back ?" He continued.
I shrugged , unsure of if I should tell him or not.
"I didnt want to get hurt again. And I had to get my mind off of you." There was silence as I let what I said sink.
"I'm sorry." I whispered, almost inaudible, but Nick heard me because he wrapped his arms around me.
His embrace was warm and familiar. When we use to just hug all day long in the bed , when he'd comfort me. I missed his hugs.
I pulled him tighter, as if he would leave at any moment. He released me from the hug and looked at me, like he wanted to say something. He was slowly leaning in when someone cleared their throat.
Nick stopped what he was about to do and I turned around seeing none other than the other two members of the band .
"Joe and Kevin!" I squealed. I might not have been that happy to see nick, but joe and kev were there got me when they were on tour. They texted me sometimes just to see wht was up when they were in South America .
"It's been a long time." Kevin said as he wrapped me in a hug.
"It has!" I said releasing him and turned to Joe to give him his greeting hug.
"Missed me?" He asked with both his arms open, ready for my hug.
I hugged him tight.
"Of course!" I squeezed him even tighter.
"Hey guys what took you so long?" Nick asked his brothers.
"Blame Joe, that's all I have to say." He pointed to joe. "Blame Joe, he repeated and walked off into the crowd.
Nick, joe and I all laughed .
" so , how's it going lovebirds? Are you two a thing again?" Nick and I looked at each other and back to joe. I opened my mouth to answer , but joe interrupted.
"Because Nick was depressed on that tour. I mean his mood was just unbearable for the whole crew.he would always complain and complain about how he misses and love you. So, anyways I'm about to go over ther where that hot blonde chick is staring at me. Later." And with that he trudged off , not waiting for a reply from either of us.
It was slightly awkward after that.
"You want to dance?" Nick asked.
I nodded.
"Sure"
He grabbed my hand and lead the way to the dance floor. There was a slow song playing as we swayed to it with nick's hands on my waist and my arms around his neck .
After a couple of songs, nick and I had a close proximity. Our bodies were glued to each other and My eyes were drooping. Nick noticed this.
"Come on, lets go."
I nodded and followed him out of the bar and grill.
"So so you have a car?" Nick asked as we were walking to the parking lot.
"Nope" I said popping the p.
"Well , I'll give you a ride home." He opened the passenger door for me and I slid in. He got in the driver seat and made his way out of the parking lot.
"So, where am I going?"
"Just keep straight." I replied.
"So how is it that you managed to buy a car in Paris and you haven't even been here that long?" I asked .
"We'll, I didnt exactly buy this car, its a rental."
"Oh"
"How long have you been here? In Paris?" I asked .
"2 months."
Whoa., i thought to myself.
"Make I right here." I told him.
"Do you live by yourself?" Nick said?
"Umm no. It's just me. Stop right here."
Nick found a park. And I got out. I started walked to the apartment when he fell into step beside me. I smiled.
"Well this is me." I said , unsure of what to so next. I mean its been awhile.
"Yea. It's nice"
"Thanks do you want to come in?"
Nick seemed shocked at first but that shock turned into happiness .
"Of course" he said happily, and we made out way into my apartment.
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