An Upstate Christmas
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Ch3: Dashing Entrance
These twin beds were nothing in comparison to his king bed. After of hours of talking about their shift Mandy had fallen asleep while Nick lay awake. There was not enough room from both of them on one bunk so Nick went to the top. He couldn't help but start thinking about things, damn his insomnia. Nick scratched his face as he leant over looking out the window as the sun shined through. It was a peaceful scene, the sun shining and the snow glistening. Nick looked around resting his face on the bedrail and looked down at Mandy as she started to stir.
Mandy stretched out and tussled her own hair. She turned over and saw Nick looking down at her. She smiled up at him as she moved to get more comfortable.
"Morning bunkmate." Mandy joked as she reached for her glasses.
"Morning darling', how'd you sleep?" Nick asked laughing.
"What are you doing up there? If you keep leaning like that you are going to fall." Mandy asked.
"You kept pushing me off the bed. I came up here to try and get some sleep."
Nick said. Nick's phone chimed and Mandy grabbed his phone unplugging it. "Who is it?" Nick asked, as Mandy unlocking his phone. They trusted each other and hid nothing from each other. Neither would hesitate checking each other's phone or email. Nick often times would watch TV while Mandy checked her Facebook on his laptop, Nick would put in his little jokes about the twitter sphere.
"It was Greg. He says that you owe him a new pair slippers and to give him a call when you can." Mandy chuckled. She held the phone up and Nick reached down to take it. He grabs the rail for support as he leaned a little further. Nick felt his hand slip and Mandy saw his eyes go wide as he fell off the top bunk. Nick tried to tuck and roll but just hit his face on the ground shoulder on the dresser.
Mandy just looked at him fighting her laughter. Nick covered his face and rolled onto his stomach.
"What's going on in here?!" her dad said running inside the room with everyone in tow.
"Are you alright?" Mandy said trying to quiet her giggles. Nick looked up at her and nodded while smiling before covering her face. "Nick fell over the top bunk." Mandy said laughing and slowly Nick started laughing and then everyone was.
"Breakfast will be done in about 10 minutes." Elaine said.
"You didn't leave the stove on did you?" Matthew asked his flighty mom.
"Well..." Elaine said but noticed everyone staring at her and just left to the kitchen.
"Well, see you in a couple." Eli said leaving.
Once everyone left, Nick and Mandy looked at each other and started laughing again. Nick rolled on to his back and Mandy laid down on the ground above Nick's head laughing. Nick released a deep breath and put his hands on his chest. Mandy sat up and looked down at him smiling.
"Are you alright?" Mandy asked smiling.
"Yeah."
"That was quite an entrance there stud muffin." Mandy said smiling.
"You know me." Nick chuckled sitting up. Mandy stood up helped Nick up. Nick put his hands on his knees and sighed. "It doesn't look that high..." Nick chuckled standing up.
"I bet." Mandy said smiling. Nick smirked at her and Mandy tried to run away laughing but Nick caught her and pinned her against the door.
"Where'd you get this?" Nick asked touching her necklace letting his hand linger on her chest as he kissed her gently.
"Stole it." Mandy said Nick smiled as he felt her hands slipping under his shirt. They continued to kiss until they heard someone clear their throat. They stopped and saw Billy looking at that.
"Excuse me love birds." Billy said. Mandy smiled as Nick stepped aside to let him go by.
At the breakfast it was a little awkward for some reason unknown to both of them. The only noise was the forks hitting the plates and Billy's obnoxious chewing. There was the occasional thump under the table from Eli to Billy with a harsh whisper.
"So Mandy, I heard from Veronica and since you and Charlie are both in town. We were all going to go out for dinner on Friday." Elaine said smiling as everyone finished up. Both of Matthew and Billy started to snicker and scurried from the table.
"Mom..." Mandy said slightly upset with her mother. Nick looked up confused as he wiped his mouth.
"Don't start. Anyway, your father and I are going to go shopping to restock for the New Year's party. Do you guys' have any plans for today?" Elaine asked as Mandy had a sour look on her face and looked down. She felt Nick's hand rub her back.
"We... Umm... We are just going to hang in today and probably do some stuff tomorrow." Nick answered. "Keep Friday night open, okay?" Elaine said.
"Yes, ma'am." Nick said as Elaine took the plates and left Nick and Mandy alone in the dining room. "Are you alright?" Nick asked rubbing her back while leaning back in his chair.
"No!" Mandy said upset but more so angry. Nick leaned forward and consoled her.
"What's wrong? Who's Charlie?" Nick asked confused.
"He's my ex." Mandy said getting up from the table, trying to leave. Nick immediately stood up and stopped her.
"Hold... Hold on... You can't just say that and leave." Nick said pulling Mandy into a hug. "Should I be worried?" Nick asked his insecurities showing its ugly head. Mandy looked up at him kissing him.
"No way, dude. You win by a long shot." Mandy said hugging him tight. She put her head on his chest hoping that he wouldn't feel threatened because he was the only one for her. No one could take his spot in her eyes; Nick Stokes was most certainly one of a kind.
Nick couldn't help but feel insecure and threatened. He trusted Mandy's word but couldn't help the little devil whispering things to him. He couldn't lose Mandy. Not now. Not ever.
Nick is threatened by Charlie. What do you think will happen? Hopefully, I will finish this next chapter tonight. Next chapter will be the dinner. Will sparks fly? Please Review!
