Nina's P.O.V

It'd been two weeks since mine and Brads date. Work had been amazing, Brad and I had been on another two dates since then and I honestly couldn't be happier. In fact, it'd been so good, I agreed to let everybody meet him. Unfortunately, everybody was busy. Patricia and Eddie weren't. Instead, we were going on a double date.

I slipped on a simple skater dress and a pair of converse, doing my makeup and leaving my naturally curly hair as it was. Patricia wore a black skater dress with a pair of black heels. She looked amazing.

The drive there was silent. I was too nervous to talk. I just wanted it to be over already. What if they didn't like him? What if he didn't like them? My thoughts were cut short when the sound of a car door slamming caught my attention. Eddie and Patricia were outside of the car laughing, realising I had jumped. I quickly exited the car and made my way inside the restaurant, only to see Brad waiting at a table. I smiled, walked over to him and gave him a small kiss on the cheek.

Patricia stared at him, a look of confusion on her face. Eddie shook his hand, making me feel more comfortable.

"Eddie and Patricia, this is Brad. Brad, these are my best friends, Eddie and Patricia." I introduced.

Patricia's eyes were glued to him, almost as if she were trying to decode him. We all sat, discussing things among ourselves. So far, it wasn't too bad. Patricia hadn't said anything, she was still staring at him. After ordering, I stood.

"I'm just going to freshen up. Patricia, come."

Before she could protest, I grabbed her hand and pulled her with me.

"What's the emergency? Do you need… you know?" She motioned to her bag.

"No! What I do need is an explanation. What the heck was that?"

"What was what?" She asked, confused.

"You've been staring at Brad since we got here. What is the problem?" I crossed my arms, waiting for an answer. She gave me a blank look before shaking her head and laughing. "You really don't see it, do you? Are you really that oblivious?" She replied.

"What do you mean? See what?" I began panicking.

"Have you really moved on from Fabian?"

"Of course! I'm dating Brad now, can't you be happy for me?" I defended.

"The only reason you're dating Brad is because he looks exactly like Fabian!"

"He does not, he looks nothing like Fabian! They're completely different."

"You just don't want to see the truth. You're not over Fabian and you know it. You're literally being blinded by love."

I can't believe she would say this. "Why can't you just be happy for me. I'm trying my best to move on from him. They look nothing alike. Why can't you see that?"

Patricia sighed. "I am happy for you but you're not thinking straight. Your mind is fooling you. It's making you think you like him because he looks like Fabian. You have to see him for how he really is."

With that, she went back to the table. I followed soon after and sat back down. The rest of the night went by smoothly. The food was great, Brad was showing such an interest towards Patricia and Eddie, I couldn't have been happier. That was until he tried to kiss me. I'm not sure what came over me, I freaked. All I could think about was what Patricia said. Did he really look that much like Fabian?

Patricia and Eddie took us back to theirs after Brad went back to his. Patricia got her phone and showed me a picture.

"Look what Fabian just sent me." I stared at the picture. He was sitting in a restaurant, looking smart.

"Why would he send you that?" I ask.

"He didn't. I took it of Brad. You see, even you think they look alike and you just proved it." She had a smug smile plastered onto her face. I sighed, maybe she was telling the truth. This changed everything. Have I moved on? I'm not so sure…

-:-

Next to me, Patricia's iPad began ringing. Fabians caller ID popped up and I froze. Do I answer?

I decided I should, slightly regretting it once I plucked up the courage to. "Nina, hey. How've you been?" He asked.

"I've been good, how've you been? How's tour?"

"I'm great, thanks! Also, tour is pretty good. It doesn't feel right not being with everybody back home. I can't wait to come back. Not long now!" He smiled. The smile that made me melt.

"Yeah, it's pretty weird without you. On the bright side, there's been no arguments since you've been gone!" I teased, causing him to smirk.

"Oh really, so they're my fault?" He asked, looking slightly amused. I nodded in response.

"Oh yes, Rutter. I'm afraid so." I attempted to mock Victor, leading him to laugh.

"Miscreants." He muttered. My smile widened and my laugh grew loud. This was the guy I fell in love with.

"He never really liked me." I stated.

"Are you surprised? He wasn't very fond of Sibuna after we broke into his office, stole his belongings, ruined all of his plans and unleashed Senkhara. Also, we found the mask."

"All this time, I thought it was because I was American!" I replied, sarcastically. He laughed. It was music to my ears.

"Well, you never know. Remember when Patricia poured the-" I cut him off before he could finish, cringing at the sheer thought of soggy clothes and the embarrassment that followed.

"Unfortunately, I do."

"We had some great memories in that house." I nod in agreement.

"We did indeed. Now, we're attempting to be adults in the real world. I'd pick Anubis any day." I joked.

"I wouldn't change it for the world."

"Anyway, you called to speak to Patricia. Want me to find her?" I ask, feeling a little rude that I forgot.

"Its fine, I'll talk to her later."

"Okay, well I'm going to go. Text me? Only if you want! I mean, you don't have to. Unless you want to." I rambled. He chuckled.

"I'll text you. Goodnight, my chosen one." He ended the call as he said it. I froze. I was unsure on what to do, did he mean it? Was he mocking? Am I still his chosen one?

The buzzing of my phone made me jump. Luckily, it was him. We texted throughout the night and didn't stop until early hours the next morning. Maybe things would finally be normal between us.

-:-

My alarm woke me up the next morning. My eyes burned as I stood up. It was time for work and I was dreading it. I would have to face Brad. After last night, it made things harder. I wasn't over Fabian, I was far from it. I still loved him, how could I not? I think I will always love him, he was my first love. Nothing could ever change that.

I pulled myself together, the best I could. The walk to work was long, Fabian decided to call me halfway, brightening up my morning. As soon as I reached my destination, I terminated the call and walked in. I did my best to avoid Brad. Unfortunately, he found me.

"Nina, you didn't return my calls. Is everything alright?" He asked, looking genuinely concerned. I stared at him, trying to unsee Fabian.

"Sorry, my phone died." I lied.

"Oh, okay. So, how would you like to go out again tonight?" He seemed eager to find out an answer.

"Tonight's not too good, maybe another day." I excused.

"Is everything okay? You don't seem too excited?" He panicked.

"I'm fine, now isn't a good time."

"What do you mean?" He pried. I was getting tired of the conversation.

"I just need time to think about things!" I stated firmly.

"Was it me? Was it something I said? Something I did?" He questioned.

"Look Fabian, I just don't think-" I stopped myself as soon as I realised my mistake. I was dreading what was next.

"Who's Fabian?"