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"No, no, no. See Nick. You go like this, this, then this," Macy laughed at the flimsy Nick. Few minutes ago the two best friends were sitting down watching TV then the next thing they knew, both were laughing and teasing each other and making quirky handshakes.
"Okay okay. I think I got it now," Nick explained and showed Macy what was supposed to be an improved handshake but failed miserably.
"Nick! Okay, one more time," Macy pointed her finger to him. Both clapped their hands and joined one hand across each other and attempted a confusing hand shake that Nick once again failed."Just when I thought you could do anything. Such a shame Nick Lucas can't even do a simple handshake."
"Why can't we do something more easy? Like… this!" Nick stretched his arms toward Macy and began tickling her with all his might. She was laughing so much her face was turning red so she rolled onto the floor.
"Oh, Macy!" Nick chuckled. "Are you- oof!"
Macy pulled Nick down as revenge and was about to tickle him too when she noticed how close they were. The laughter that once filled the room was no longer present, but only silence and the intense stares they exchanged. Macy was breath taken by the view of Nick's profile up close. She found interesting things about Nick. She noticed his hazelnut eyes, how they just stared back at hers like he was searching for something. Or how his lips curved in this perfect shape that just made her weak in the knees. Or the way his body felt on top of hers that she wondered if he can feel the butterflies just emerging to get out. Or just maybe how his face was coming closer towards her and that she could feel his breath hovering over her.
"We're hooome!"
The yell from Kevin's voice startled Nick which caused him to jump and hit his head hard against the table.
"Ouch!"
"Oh Nick! Are you okay?" Macy said worriedly.
"Yeah, I'm just… ouch!"
"Wait here, I'll just get some ice," she quickly ran out.
"Oh Nick. Are you okay there bro? I heard a crash."
"Yes, I'm fine Kevin," Nick said in annoyance.
"Oh, hey, Nick. What's wrong with your head?" Joe questioned.
"Where's Macy?" Stella added.
"And did you water my fikus?" Kevin asked.
Nick just closed his eyes wishing this whole thing was a dream. He was frustrated that they had to ruin the most perfect moment. Not that he even wanted it to happen or anything.
"Okay, here we go." Macy gently put the ice pack on Nick's head and guided him to the couch to lie down.
"Thanks Mace."
Macy replied to Nick with a warm smile not even realizing that the rest of the gang was there.
"Macy!" They all greeted her at once.
"Oh hey guys. How was your trip to the beach?"
"It was amazing. You should've come. I saw this really cute guy and I instantly thought of you. He actually gave you his number." Stella handed the small wrinkled up tissue to Macy.
"Really? But he hasn't even met me yet."
"Which is why, I set you two up on a blind date!"
"You what?" Macy and Nick exclaimed in unison. The gang immediately looked at Nick.
"Well, uh, you know. I heard blind dates could end badly."
"Really?" Macy asked, surprised.
"Oh, right. How is Macy even supposed to go on a date if the dude is blind?"
Everyone sighed and shook their head at Kevin's testament but Nick was glad that everyone forgot what happened just a while ago.
"So, how about it Macy?" Stella asked.
"Er, um." Macy didn't know what to say. She didn't really feel like going on a date, much less with a guy she hadn't even met. She used her peripheral vision to see Nick looking at her, waiting for her answer. "Yeah, sure. Why not?" she smiled at Stella.
"Great!"
"So when is it?"
"Uh… tonight?"
"Tonight? Stella, what if I said no?"
"Well, I already prepared a long list of reasons for you to say yes. I mean, come one Macy. The summer's still young. Plus, you two would be perfect," she gave her best friend a reassuring smile.
Macy took one more look at Nick. She was upset to find no emotion at all. She couldn't even sense one hint of jealousy.
"Now let's get you ready for tonight!" Stella grabbed Macy's arm and pulled her out of the room, leaving the Lucas brothers behind.
"So Nick," Joe smiled suspiciously.
"So Joe."
"Nick."
"Joe."
"Oh come on."
"What?"
"You think you can hide what you're hiding? Well, you can't!"
"And what exactly am I hiding Joe?"
"Oh please. Don't act like you don't know."
"Know what Joe?" Nick half smiled.
Joe slapped Nick on the head. "That you like Macy!"
"Ouch! Easy there," Nick rubbed his head. "And no I do not."
"Yes, you do Nick," Kevin interjected.
"No I don't and "no" is the answer you're just going to get," he smiled.
"Oh he's good," Joe eyed him. "Whatever Nick. We know what's going on. Let's go Kevin. Leave this sad man alone.
Nick smiled and rolled his eyes.
"Oh Nick. I got you a hotdog. I wasn't sure if you wanted onions so I-," Kevin whispered.
"Kevin!"
"Coming!"
"Perfect." Stella Malone gave one last pat on Macy's fixed hair.
Macy was surprised to feel herself become a bit nervous. She was actually excited to see this guy.
"Just relax, okay?"
As always it was just like Stella could read her mind. She was so happy that she had a friend like her.
Macy's heart raced a little when she heard the ring of the doorbell.
"Okay," she told Stella, forcing a smile.
Both girls headed to the door and opened it to reveal a tall scrawny young man holding what Macy saw was a pizza box.
"Oh, um. I'm Macy. And I'm guessing we have a-a date?"
"Um, no I'm Tim. Your delivery guy for a pizza deluxe."
"Oh. Right. Ha-ha." Macy was beaming red with embarrassment.
"Unless, you really wanna go out," Tim winked at Macy.
"Uh-"
"Oh, that's us," Nick said with his brothers trailing along. Nick gave the money and took the pizza.
"So I guess I'll see you-"
"Never?" Stella shut the door.
Nick was going to ask what happened when he saw Macy. He eyed her up and down and thought she was gorgeous. She was wearing such a simple dress yet still looking beautiful, although, soon his thoughts were interrupted by another sudden ring. The door opened and there stood a tall blond, muscular man.
Macy was impressed and basically almost drooled. She had to admit that he was gorgeous.
"Hi."
"Hey. I'm Ma…Macy."
"I'm Stone. Stone Steve."
"As in the professional surfer Stone Steve?"
"Yeah," he smiled.
"Okay, enough chit-chat. We'll see you later Macy. Have fun!" she pushed her best friend out the door.
"Oh, okay I'll see yo-" but the door was already closed.
"Now let's go eat some pizza" Stella drooled, eyeing the box.
Nick just stood there in shock. He couldn't believe Macy was going out with that no-good guy. He had to do something. Or at least see what they were up to. And that's just when he came up with that something.
"Hey, I'm just going to take a walk," Nick said, his eyes still on the door. He handed Kevin the box and went out the door.
"At 9:00 in the night?" Joe asked but he was already gone. That's when it hit Joe. He smiled suspiciously.
"Why are you smiling like that?" Kevin asked.
"Kevin get the pizza. Stella get the drinks. We're gonna go on a little trek."
"Stop smiling like that Joe. It's creeping me out," Kevin said.
When Joe opened the door, he saw what he suspected.
Nick's car was gone.
A/N: So how was it? Reviews are welcome (: