By the time he had gotten off work at the diner, took a shower and got into bed, she had come online.
He opened his laptop, one of the few things besides his clothes he had taken with him.
He had one guitar, his cell phone and I pod and that was mainly it besides the old laptop.
Nick looked at his buddy list first and his fingers wavered over the keys. She was his friend though and be badly wanted someone to talk to. Someone who knew him that is.
Macy sat on Nick's bed as she answered every email her fan club sent. By the time she was finished a chat screen popped up.
"Mr. Prez 92…oh my gosh….everyone come here" Macy yelled. Joe, Kevin and Stella ran to Nick's bed.
"It's him…he's online" she shrieked.
"Well talk to him" Kevin urged and Macy nodded.
Ms Athletic: Hi Nick
Mr. Prez 92: Hey Macy, let me guess you're on my bed and my brothers are behind you
Macy looked at the group. "Don't ask Mace, Nick always knows" Joe answered.
He reached over her and typed.
Ms Athletic: It's Joe. Hey Nick, how r u?
Mr. Prez 92: Hey Danger, I'm doing all right. I miss you all and the girls
Joe smiled. It was almost like Nick was on the bed instead of Macy. He'd kill to see the curly haired kid he loved one more time.
Ms Athletic: Where r u Nicky? Can we please talk? In person?
Joe had to try. The girls and Kevin looked at him like he was crazy. Nick didn't respond for a long time.
"You scared him off" Kevin began to scold after five minutes passed when a message appeared.
Mr. Prez 92: Okay, but just you and Kevin, sorry girls but I can't see your sad faces right now, you might actually make me smile
Stella grinned. Still same old Nick.
She pushed Joe away and typed.
Ms Athletic: It's Stella. Don't worry we understand Nicky, I miss you
Mr. Prez 92: I miss you too Stella, you'd scream if you saw my work uniform, its ugly
Stella grinned again and wiped a tear.
Mr. Prez 92: I'm tired gang, I sent you the address in an email to Joe's email, meet me at my lunch break at noon
Kevin reached over and typed quickly.
Ms Athletic: It's Kev, see you tomorrow buddy, I miss you so much, Joe stinks at making cookies
Nick laughed as he read his brother's message. "I work in a diner Kev, I'll ask Louie the chef to make us a good lunch and dessert, now I have to go, I love you all peace
Kevin smiled. "Were getting him back" he said. Joe made a half smile.
"Don't get your hopes up Kev, he agreed to meet us, not come home" Joe said and Kevin nodded but refused to give up hope.
"He has to Joey, like you said we need him, he's our leader" he answered.
Stella nodded. "Let's just get some sleep, tomorrow will come soon" she said.
Everyone nodded. The girls climbed into Nick's bed as the boys went to their own. Joe clapped his hands and the lights went off.
Nick didn't go to sleep right away though. He shut off the computer and leaned into his pillows with the small light beside his bed on.
"I hope that was a good idea" he murmured. Part of him wanted his brothers to force him home and half wanted to live on his own forever.
Nick settled down and decided to sleep. It would be an interesting day tomorrow.
It's not set in stone whether nick will return but I decided a meeting can't hurt