Chapter 8
Briarwood Soccer Game
Behind the Bleachers
6:32
September 20th
Spencer was speechless like his sister Nicole.
Derrington quickly broke the kiss and gasped when he saw the Langdons. "Nicole, wait!" he yelled but the other brunette had already pushed past Spencer and ran off. "Nicol-!" An arm suddenly stuck out, grabbing Derrington and pushing him back.
Spencer was glaring at the blond, who was staring back "What the hell Derrington, what the hell." His voice was low and dark.
Derrington looked down at the ground before quickly rushing past Spencer. Massie stood still, looking at Spencer who was looking at something useable. "I thought that…," Spencer turned away and started to walk, leaving Massie standing there.
Touching her lips Massie thought for a moment. "Spencer….."
Nicole grabbed Spencer's bike, not having the guts to go into the limo so disheveled. Tears were streaming out of her eyes but she quickly brushed them away.
"Nicole!"
Derrington was running towards her, making her panic. Quickly getting on she pedaled as hard as she could.
"Nicole!" he yelled louder but she was already biking away.
When she was about five minutes away, she rummaged through her bag in search of her cell phone. When she finally got it out her hands were trembling so hard that she couldn't dial. Laying her head on the handlebars she cried quietly.
Spencer walked to the car, knowing that Nicole had taken his bike. Practically flinging the door open, he shoved himself next to Jacqueline. "Hey, where's Nicole?" Angela asked.
Spencer looked down at his hands, which were balled up into fists. "Massie and Derrington…they kissed."
Langdon Estate
Nicole's room
11:02 a.m.
September 21st
Picking up her cell phone Nicole checked the time before dropping it back onto the side table. Alexander walked around the bed, making little padding noises in the silence.
He meowed and rubbed against Nicole's tear streaked face. She moaned, and turned her body the other way. Her phone rang, making Nicole flinch under her blanket. It beeped and a voice was recorded.
"Nicole, hey this is Derrington. We need to talk. I know your there. I've called like twenty times so pick up." He paused to see if she would and sighed. "You can't ignore me forever. I'll see you at the party tonight. Bye." The phone beeped again and it went silent. Nicole stayed still then sat up. Alexander meowed and curled up in her lap.
"I better get ready," Nicole said quietly.
Langdon Estate
Spencer's room
11:45 a.m.
September 21st
Pulling on a button up shirt, Spencer sighed. "Nicole was probably crying all night," he thought, brushing some hair back. Someone knocked on the door. Walking over, he pulled on the metal doorknob. Nicole stood there, wearing a sweatshirt and a skirt. She looked up at him.
"Can I talk to you?"
Spencer stood to the side, letting his younger sister go over to a chair and sit down. He sunk into the opposite chair and looked at Nicole with his green eyes. Nicole looked at her hands then took a shaky breath. "You like Massie Block, don't you?"
The older Langdon's eyebrows went up. "What makes you think that?" he stated, keeping his voice quiet. It looked like Nicole was pondering this question for a while.
"When I mention her around you, you seem…different. And also, when I ran off, you glared at Derrington but gave Massie a sad look."
Spencer put his hands behind his head, leaning back. "Nicole, I don't know what you want me to say," he replied, annoyance in his voice.
Nicole looked up. "I want you to tell me the truth!" she demanded, standing up.
Spencer flopped his hands onto his knees, looking at her. "Okay, I kinda like her. You happy?"
Nicole's hands were fists as she looked at Spencer. "I just want you to know that I hate her," she said darkly.
Spencer sighed. "Yeah, I can tell after what they did. I hate Derrington right now. I guess we're even then," he laughed, crossing his arms.
Nicole's expression stayed hard, her arms crossed as well. Spencer sighed, walking over to her and giving her a hug. "I won't ask her out until WWIII dies down, okay?" he suggested, squeezing tighter.
Nicole thought for a moment then nodded. "Okay Spencer," she mumbled, hugging back.
Langdon Estate
Backyard
2:00 p.m.
September 21st
"Okay! We have two hours to get everything ready! Hurry up people!" Angela yelled, people putting up decorations. Jacqueline sighed next to Angela.
"Nicole's been acting normal, but is she really?" she commented, watching Nicole set up the café.
Angela shrugged. "She's good at faking it," she said.
"Jacqueline! Is your brother coming?" Nicole called from the other side of the pool.
"Yeah, and David too!" Jacqueline replied, stepping forward.
"Great!" Nicole grinned, fixing some lights on a pole.
Jacqueline shrugged. "Yeah, really good."
Party at Langdons
Backyard
4:10
September 21st
People were starting to swarm in, even when the party only started at 4:00. The Prep Posse stood in front of the gate, greeting people as they passed. "Hey, what's up!" Spencer laughed as he high-fived a few guys.
"Spencer, where's your sister?" one asked, his black hair brushed to the side. Spencer pointed at Nicole and the guys oood.
"So you're Nicole Langdon. Nice to meet you," he grinned, showing off his white teeth. They shook hands before Natalie pushed them inside.
"Okay guys, there are other guests here!" she exclaimed, winking at Nicole. Nicole sighed in relief.
"Hey, Nicole! I'm guessing this is going to be a hot party!" a girl said, coming through the gate. Her name was Alexis and she was one of the few people that Nicole called an 'Outside Friend.'
"Hey Alexis! You look fab. In that skirt!" Nicole complimented, Alexis thanking her then going in.
"Oh god, it's Ben," Katie said next to Nicole. Ben walked in, walking over to Spencer.
"Ben, try not to do anything stupid," Jacqueline said, irritated.
"Don't worry ladies, I'll try," Ben said, laughing as he walked away with Nicole's older brother. Suddenly Nicole noticed the group that she was waiting for.
Massie stopped in front of Nicole, a waiting expression on her face. Nicole smiled, sticking her hand out. "Good. You came," Nicole greeted. "I hope you guys brought bathing suits. The pools over there."
A confused look was on Massie's face but she walked away. "What the heck Massie? I thought you kissed him!" Alicia said harshly when she thought she was far enough, Nicole still heard.
"I don't know. I think she's faking it," Massie replied before disappearing into the crowd.
Nicole glared before turning back to Katie. "I'm going to go to the party. Come soon," she grinned before walking away, brunette hair swaying to the side.
"Where's she going?" Angela asked, raising an eyebrow.
Katie drooped her shoulders. "She knows he's coming soon."
After half an hour, the party was in full swing. People were swimming in the pool, eating at the small café like shack, and dancing on the dance floor. Nicole sat at the fire pit eating a freshly roasted marshmallow. "Hey," Natalie said as she sat down next to the Alpha.
"I can't believe she did that…" Nicole mumbled, glaring at the fire. Natalie stayed quiet before hugging Nicole.
"You know he's here, right?" Natalie said, letting go. Nicole nodded and stuck another two marshmallows on the stick, sticking it into the fire.
"Do you want to talk to him?" Natalie suggested, leaning on her hands.
Nicole thought for a moment. "I don't know," she simply stated. Natalie showed as a sad smiled as she stood up.
"Let's go dance! Everyone else is already on the dance floor," the blond suggested, leaning down to offer a hand. Nicole thought for a moment before smiling and taking Natalie's hand and standing up. The girls made their way through the crowd to find everyone else.
"Here's a favorite! Fergalicious!" the DJ called out, everyone cheering.
"I love this song!" Nicole laughed but stopped when she saw Derrington and Massie. He had a defiant look on his face as Massie said something to him. He said something harshly back before walking away, Massie sighing and walking the opposite direction.
"What was that?" Nicole thought, turning her head a bit away. The girls danced together happily, laughing at everything when some guys came over.
"Hey, can we dance with you guys?" they asked playfully, Nicole seeing no harm in it. Suddenly something grabbed her arm and pulled her to the side.
"W-what the heck?" she demanded, still being pulled back by someone. The other group didn't notice and continued to dance, making the brunette a little mad. When they were clear away from the dance floor, she turned and glared but stopped.
Derrington was looking down at her, his brown eyes narrowed.
Nicole crossed her arms, noticing that they were hiding behind the corner of the café. "What do you want Derrick?" she said coldly, not even daring to look at him straight in the eye. She heard Derrington sigh and saw him brush back some curly blond hair.
"Why were you hanging out with those guys?" he asked, his voice a little dark.
Nicole pondered this question. "Because I'm single," she replied sarcastically, looking at him like he was stupid.
"Well, don't."
"Why not?" she stated, noticing how cute he looked when he was….mad?
"Just don't, okay?" he mumbled, looking to the side of her face.
Nicole raised an eyebrow, getting a bit annoyed. "Wh-"Because I like you!"
Derrington looked down at the newly cut grass, party noises seeming quiet. Nicole looked at him, a blush across her cheeks. "But you were kissing Massie," Nicole said, looking at him confused.
"No, no! That's wrong! She kissed me!" he demanded, grabbing her shoulders. "you have to believe me!" his voice frantic.
Nicole stared at his brown eyes for a moment then looked down at his dark blue polo. "Are you telling the truth?" she mumbled, still not looking at him.
"You don't believe me?" he said, almost a whisper.
Nicole nodded her head. "I do believe you." He grinned down at her, making her face more red. God he was cute.
"Nicole," he said calmly, his grip loosening. She looked at him and felt her head tip to the side a bit, his as well. It's going to happen, right now….right now! Like Jake Anderson but… Nicole's heart was going crazy. "I'm not going to run away….."
She was in his air space when their lips finally touched.
TBC…
Sorry for not updating yesterday. R&R!
