Where I'll Always Be
Chapter 17: New York Nights
Nikkie woke up to find herself in Jimmy's arms. She slowly got out of bed. She walked into the bathroom and looked in the mirror. She touched the red bump she had on the side of her forehead which she hit in the car when the guy pushed her in. She also touched the scratch on her cheek. But it was just a little scratch. Jimmy came beside the door. He looked at her. She turned to the side and looked at him. She immediately reached her arms around his neck and hugged him. He wrapped his arms around her back holding her tightly. He rubbed her back. She stepped back and sat on the rim of the bathtub. He went up to her and went on his knees. He grabbed her wrists and looked her deep in the eyes. For some reason she still had this scared look in her eyes.
"Nikkie, I am really, really" Jimmy apologized over and over again. "Please say something" Jimmy added as his eyes became a little watery.
"I love you" Nikkie said and she wrapped herself in his arms as she began to sob.
"I love you too" Jimmy said
"I was scared for you. I didn't know what to do.. I felt something bad would happen to you... I really did Jimmy" Nikkie cried as she stared at him.
"I understand... I understand" Jimmy said as he pulled her into another hug. Nikkie then dried her tears and got up. She pulled on her sneakers and her sweater.
"I need to leave" Nikkie whispered in the hallway.
"Imma walk you" Jimmy said
"No it's ok. Go back to sleep. It's early" Nikkie said. Nikkie kissed him on the cheek and left.
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It was Friday morning and Nikkie only told Paige about what happened. It was the day they were leaving to New York. But they weren't going until late afternoon to the airport. Everyone was going to meet over at Nikkie's house. Around 5:00 Jimmy came with Sean, Paige and Spinner. After a while Manny, and J.T. came. Then Hazel and Craig showed up. But Marco, Ellie, Terri, Kendra, Toby and Liberty couldn't make it.
"I can't wait to get there" Manny said as she stood in her aqua colored mini-skirt and yellow and white tube-top.
"Yeah, this is gonna be the highlight of the summer" Paige said as she wrapped her arm around Spinners back.
"This is gonna be great. New York..can you believe it. The city that never sleeps. And there is plenty of clubs. Teen nights everywhere" Manny said
Sean pulled Nikkie to the side of the crowded living room.
"I thought you said Ellie was coming..." Sean asked
"Aww man, I forgot to tell you. She can't make it. Her dad's not coming home yet. The date was pushed for next week. And she can't leave her mom..so" Nikkie said
"It's ok.. I'll still go" Sean said. Nikkie smiled and went back into the living room. Then the doorbell rang. Nikkie got up to open the door. She found two large vans. Each fit the driver and six passengers. All the guys helped pack up the vans with luggage. Emma's mom was driving one car, Snake was driving the other. Chris had already been with Emma in the car.
"Bye mom" Nikkie yelled
"Bye honey, have a great time" Kayla yelled out
They drove the cars to the airport. They had a private airplane though. They put all their stuff on the plane. Everyone got on 1 by 1. After 20 minutes of getting ready to fly the plane took off. The plane ride was about and hour and a half. But everyone had fallen asleep because it was early morning. Everyone woke up and stretched. They looked out the window to find them at La Guardia airport. They got off the plane. They were so excited.
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When they arrived at the Marriot hotel, the girls shared one room and the boys shared another. And Snake, Spike and baby Jack took another. Everyone got dressed because they needed to look good for sightseeing. But instead they decided to walk out in Times Square. Nikkie, Jimmy, Paige, and Spinner went to go see the malls and the great partying spots. They were planning on going to a club that night.
After a while of mild sight-seeing they went back to the hotel. All the girls got dressed in black and red. Nikkie was wearing black jeans with a red tank top. She had black high heel timberlands that went 3 inches past her ankles. And he hair was let down straight with a red kangol hat on top. The girls were all dressed cute and sexy but not too exposed. Then they headed out to the night club.
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At the club the boys were around just looking at how night clubs were in NYC. Jimmy was dancing with Nikkie to the song "No Letting Go" by Wayne Wonder. It was completely crazy. A lot of reggae songs were playing. The only people who weren't dancing were Hazel and Craig.
Nikkie and Jimmy came back to sit with Craig. Sean followed to take a breath.
"I'll be back. Let me go find a bathroom" Jimmy said
"K" Nikkie said
"This place is so great" Nikkie yelled
"Yeah" Sean said as he took a sip of his soda.
"I'm sorry Ellie couldn't make it" Nikkie said
"It's ok. I'm still having a good time" Sean said. Nikkie smiled and looked to her side to see Craig. She moved closer to him
"Hey you..having fun" Nikkie asked him
"Yeah tons" Craig answered
"Doesn't seem like it" Nikkie said
"Yeah, well I have it in my own ways" Craig said with sort of an attitude. Nikkie looked at him.
"Craig" she said with a worried voice. "What's wrong" Nikkie asked
"Nothing" Craig said and stormed out. Nikkie's eyes followed him out of the crowd. Jimmy came had came back.
"What was that all about" Jimmy asked
"I don't know" Nikkie said
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Later that night everyone went back to the hotel. Hazel was sitting in the hallway. She was jealous of Nikkie. She had always liked Jimmy. But she never had the guts to show it. She wanted Jimmy but she couldn't. One of her best friends had him. But she thought to herself. It was time to get what she wanted. She never got what she wanted. She thought Paige got everything. But Hazel wanted that to change. She was gonna try her best. But without hurting anyone.
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The next day everyone went out on their own. While Mrs. Nelson, Mr. Simpson and baby Jack went to spend their shopping money everyone else went out around the city. They went all together. They went out into the city looking around. They decided to go to the movies. They saw the movie "28 days later". Afterwards they went to Toys'R'us on 42st. It was huge. They went to A LOT of places. It became dark outside. All the lights were bright. There was a bunch of flickering lights and signs everywhere. Nikkie took her camera out of her pocket. They were in front of the big back round view perfect for pictures. The whole back round would be filled with lights.
Nikkie stopped a lady in the middle of the street.
"Um would you please um." Nikkie said as she held out the camera
"No problem" the lady said
They all gathered up. It was Nikkie, Jimmy, Paige, Spinner, Hazel, Craig, Manny, J.T., Emma, Chris and Sean.
"Smile" the lady said. And she took the picture.
Nikkie went up to her and took her camera.
"Thanks" Nikkie said and smiled
"Ok how about the couple pictures" Paige said
Ok cool. Craig took out his camera and Nikkie handed him his.
"No it's ok. Everyone will get a copy of every picture I will take with this camera" Craig said
"Ok" Nikkie said.
Nikkie and Jimmy were in one. He had his arm wrapped around her stomach and his head right next to hers sitting on her shoulder. Emma and Chris took the same picture. Spinner and Paige and Emma & Chris took the same one also. Then everyone began to take individual pictures. Everyone took one.
"Ok.. I'm wiped out. I need some sleep" Manny said
"Yeah, time flys when your having a good time with your friends. Especially in a new place" J.T said. Manny smiled and held his hand tighter.
"Yeah, it seems that we bonded more tonight then we ever did back at home" Chris said
"But when we stick together like this, I think we can make this school year worth the while" Emma said as she wrapped her elbow around Chris's elbow.
"Yeah, and plus we have a whole other group of friends waiting for us back home" Hazel said
"Yup, lets add this to the memories. Hey I know this would feel kind of weird but lets go down to ground zero. Take a picture maybe" Paige said
They all agreed and walked over there. When they reached the street they stopped to look how it had been completely cleaned up. And there were still signs of sympathy everywhere. There were dead dried up flower petals and rocks and pebbles all over the floor.
"How bout I take the picture" Hazel asked
"Are you sure you don't want to be in the picture" Craig asked as he slowly handed her the camera
"Positive" Hazel said
They all huddled up and smiled but not too much. The girls stood lined up in the back and the boys kneeled down on the floor. The girls huddled over them.
After taking the picture they went home.
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The next day they all went to dinner. They were sitting down at a table for 14. They ate dinner and they were sitting at the table having a conversation. Nikkie brushed herself off and stood up. She was in dark blue jeans and a baby blue silk blouse that had white floral print on it.
"Um I'm not good at speeches so I'll make it short" Nikkie started. Everyone's attention was on her. Even half the restaurant.
"First off, I'm sure all of us me included want to thank Emma in the first place for inviting us. So thanks Emma." Everyone clapped.
"Second, Mrs. Nelson you are a great and beautiful and inspiring person. You are nice enough to let us all come and we want to thank you by giving you this" Nikkie pulled out a black paper bag that read on it "I Love New York".
She handed the bag to her.
"Guys you didn't have too" Mrs. Nelson said. She opened the bag and pulled out medium sized silver box. She opened the box and found a gold dog tag chain. On the dog tag read "True Love Comes From True Friends". Mrs. Nelson smiled and said
"Thank you. I wouldn't be this happy if you guys would not have came" she said
"Your welcome Mrs. Nelson" Paige said
"Ok, last but not least Mr. Simpson. Amazing teacher. Strong, funny, and 100% dork. But I don't mean it in a bad way" Nikkie said. Mr. Simpson smiled and looked at Mrs. Nelson.
"Even though this wouldn't mean much. We found a place where we all made our own award for you. It's an award for Best teacher and Most bravest, funniest guy in town" Nikkie said. "Congratulations" Nikkie added handing him the wooden plaque. Everyone clapped.
"You said this wouldn't mean much. But it really does. Even though it gets hard for me I have my students, family and friends supporting me through it" Mr. Simpson said.
Then the waiter came up to the table.
"Um do you mind taking a picture" Craig said
"Absolutely" the man said
Everyone crowded around Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Nelson held up baby Jack and Mr. Simpson held up his award. And the picture was taken.
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It was the end of the week and it was time to go home. They left early in the morning.
Author's Note: NEXT CHAPTER IS FIRST DAY BACK!!!!!!!!!!!! SORRY THE WHOLE NEW YORK THING WAS SO SHORT I REALLY WANTED SCHOOL TO COME INTO THE PICTURE!!!!!! SO IT'S COMING NEXT SUNDAY!!!!
HOLLA BACK
Chapter 17: New York Nights
Nikkie woke up to find herself in Jimmy's arms. She slowly got out of bed. She walked into the bathroom and looked in the mirror. She touched the red bump she had on the side of her forehead which she hit in the car when the guy pushed her in. She also touched the scratch on her cheek. But it was just a little scratch. Jimmy came beside the door. He looked at her. She turned to the side and looked at him. She immediately reached her arms around his neck and hugged him. He wrapped his arms around her back holding her tightly. He rubbed her back. She stepped back and sat on the rim of the bathtub. He went up to her and went on his knees. He grabbed her wrists and looked her deep in the eyes. For some reason she still had this scared look in her eyes.
"Nikkie, I am really, really" Jimmy apologized over and over again. "Please say something" Jimmy added as his eyes became a little watery.
"I love you" Nikkie said and she wrapped herself in his arms as she began to sob.
"I love you too" Jimmy said
"I was scared for you. I didn't know what to do.. I felt something bad would happen to you... I really did Jimmy" Nikkie cried as she stared at him.
"I understand... I understand" Jimmy said as he pulled her into another hug. Nikkie then dried her tears and got up. She pulled on her sneakers and her sweater.
"I need to leave" Nikkie whispered in the hallway.
"Imma walk you" Jimmy said
"No it's ok. Go back to sleep. It's early" Nikkie said. Nikkie kissed him on the cheek and left.
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It was Friday morning and Nikkie only told Paige about what happened. It was the day they were leaving to New York. But they weren't going until late afternoon to the airport. Everyone was going to meet over at Nikkie's house. Around 5:00 Jimmy came with Sean, Paige and Spinner. After a while Manny, and J.T. came. Then Hazel and Craig showed up. But Marco, Ellie, Terri, Kendra, Toby and Liberty couldn't make it.
"I can't wait to get there" Manny said as she stood in her aqua colored mini-skirt and yellow and white tube-top.
"Yeah, this is gonna be the highlight of the summer" Paige said as she wrapped her arm around Spinners back.
"This is gonna be great. New York..can you believe it. The city that never sleeps. And there is plenty of clubs. Teen nights everywhere" Manny said
Sean pulled Nikkie to the side of the crowded living room.
"I thought you said Ellie was coming..." Sean asked
"Aww man, I forgot to tell you. She can't make it. Her dad's not coming home yet. The date was pushed for next week. And she can't leave her mom..so" Nikkie said
"It's ok.. I'll still go" Sean said. Nikkie smiled and went back into the living room. Then the doorbell rang. Nikkie got up to open the door. She found two large vans. Each fit the driver and six passengers. All the guys helped pack up the vans with luggage. Emma's mom was driving one car, Snake was driving the other. Chris had already been with Emma in the car.
"Bye mom" Nikkie yelled
"Bye honey, have a great time" Kayla yelled out
They drove the cars to the airport. They had a private airplane though. They put all their stuff on the plane. Everyone got on 1 by 1. After 20 minutes of getting ready to fly the plane took off. The plane ride was about and hour and a half. But everyone had fallen asleep because it was early morning. Everyone woke up and stretched. They looked out the window to find them at La Guardia airport. They got off the plane. They were so excited.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
When they arrived at the Marriot hotel, the girls shared one room and the boys shared another. And Snake, Spike and baby Jack took another. Everyone got dressed because they needed to look good for sightseeing. But instead they decided to walk out in Times Square. Nikkie, Jimmy, Paige, and Spinner went to go see the malls and the great partying spots. They were planning on going to a club that night.
After a while of mild sight-seeing they went back to the hotel. All the girls got dressed in black and red. Nikkie was wearing black jeans with a red tank top. She had black high heel timberlands that went 3 inches past her ankles. And he hair was let down straight with a red kangol hat on top. The girls were all dressed cute and sexy but not too exposed. Then they headed out to the night club.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
At the club the boys were around just looking at how night clubs were in NYC. Jimmy was dancing with Nikkie to the song "No Letting Go" by Wayne Wonder. It was completely crazy. A lot of reggae songs were playing. The only people who weren't dancing were Hazel and Craig.
Nikkie and Jimmy came back to sit with Craig. Sean followed to take a breath.
"I'll be back. Let me go find a bathroom" Jimmy said
"K" Nikkie said
"This place is so great" Nikkie yelled
"Yeah" Sean said as he took a sip of his soda.
"I'm sorry Ellie couldn't make it" Nikkie said
"It's ok. I'm still having a good time" Sean said. Nikkie smiled and looked to her side to see Craig. She moved closer to him
"Hey you..having fun" Nikkie asked him
"Yeah tons" Craig answered
"Doesn't seem like it" Nikkie said
"Yeah, well I have it in my own ways" Craig said with sort of an attitude. Nikkie looked at him.
"Craig" she said with a worried voice. "What's wrong" Nikkie asked
"Nothing" Craig said and stormed out. Nikkie's eyes followed him out of the crowd. Jimmy came had came back.
"What was that all about" Jimmy asked
"I don't know" Nikkie said
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Later that night everyone went back to the hotel. Hazel was sitting in the hallway. She was jealous of Nikkie. She had always liked Jimmy. But she never had the guts to show it. She wanted Jimmy but she couldn't. One of her best friends had him. But she thought to herself. It was time to get what she wanted. She never got what she wanted. She thought Paige got everything. But Hazel wanted that to change. She was gonna try her best. But without hurting anyone.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next day everyone went out on their own. While Mrs. Nelson, Mr. Simpson and baby Jack went to spend their shopping money everyone else went out around the city. They went all together. They went out into the city looking around. They decided to go to the movies. They saw the movie "28 days later". Afterwards they went to Toys'R'us on 42st. It was huge. They went to A LOT of places. It became dark outside. All the lights were bright. There was a bunch of flickering lights and signs everywhere. Nikkie took her camera out of her pocket. They were in front of the big back round view perfect for pictures. The whole back round would be filled with lights.
Nikkie stopped a lady in the middle of the street.
"Um would you please um." Nikkie said as she held out the camera
"No problem" the lady said
They all gathered up. It was Nikkie, Jimmy, Paige, Spinner, Hazel, Craig, Manny, J.T., Emma, Chris and Sean.
"Smile" the lady said. And she took the picture.
Nikkie went up to her and took her camera.
"Thanks" Nikkie said and smiled
"Ok how about the couple pictures" Paige said
Ok cool. Craig took out his camera and Nikkie handed him his.
"No it's ok. Everyone will get a copy of every picture I will take with this camera" Craig said
"Ok" Nikkie said.
Nikkie and Jimmy were in one. He had his arm wrapped around her stomach and his head right next to hers sitting on her shoulder. Emma and Chris took the same picture. Spinner and Paige and Emma & Chris took the same one also. Then everyone began to take individual pictures. Everyone took one.
"Ok.. I'm wiped out. I need some sleep" Manny said
"Yeah, time flys when your having a good time with your friends. Especially in a new place" J.T said. Manny smiled and held his hand tighter.
"Yeah, it seems that we bonded more tonight then we ever did back at home" Chris said
"But when we stick together like this, I think we can make this school year worth the while" Emma said as she wrapped her elbow around Chris's elbow.
"Yeah, and plus we have a whole other group of friends waiting for us back home" Hazel said
"Yup, lets add this to the memories. Hey I know this would feel kind of weird but lets go down to ground zero. Take a picture maybe" Paige said
They all agreed and walked over there. When they reached the street they stopped to look how it had been completely cleaned up. And there were still signs of sympathy everywhere. There were dead dried up flower petals and rocks and pebbles all over the floor.
"How bout I take the picture" Hazel asked
"Are you sure you don't want to be in the picture" Craig asked as he slowly handed her the camera
"Positive" Hazel said
They all huddled up and smiled but not too much. The girls stood lined up in the back and the boys kneeled down on the floor. The girls huddled over them.
After taking the picture they went home.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
The next day they all went to dinner. They were sitting down at a table for 14. They ate dinner and they were sitting at the table having a conversation. Nikkie brushed herself off and stood up. She was in dark blue jeans and a baby blue silk blouse that had white floral print on it.
"Um I'm not good at speeches so I'll make it short" Nikkie started. Everyone's attention was on her. Even half the restaurant.
"First off, I'm sure all of us me included want to thank Emma in the first place for inviting us. So thanks Emma." Everyone clapped.
"Second, Mrs. Nelson you are a great and beautiful and inspiring person. You are nice enough to let us all come and we want to thank you by giving you this" Nikkie pulled out a black paper bag that read on it "I Love New York".
She handed the bag to her.
"Guys you didn't have too" Mrs. Nelson said. She opened the bag and pulled out medium sized silver box. She opened the box and found a gold dog tag chain. On the dog tag read "True Love Comes From True Friends". Mrs. Nelson smiled and said
"Thank you. I wouldn't be this happy if you guys would not have came" she said
"Your welcome Mrs. Nelson" Paige said
"Ok, last but not least Mr. Simpson. Amazing teacher. Strong, funny, and 100% dork. But I don't mean it in a bad way" Nikkie said. Mr. Simpson smiled and looked at Mrs. Nelson.
"Even though this wouldn't mean much. We found a place where we all made our own award for you. It's an award for Best teacher and Most bravest, funniest guy in town" Nikkie said. "Congratulations" Nikkie added handing him the wooden plaque. Everyone clapped.
"You said this wouldn't mean much. But it really does. Even though it gets hard for me I have my students, family and friends supporting me through it" Mr. Simpson said.
Then the waiter came up to the table.
"Um do you mind taking a picture" Craig said
"Absolutely" the man said
Everyone crowded around Mr. Simpson, Mrs. Nelson held up baby Jack and Mr. Simpson held up his award. And the picture was taken.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
It was the end of the week and it was time to go home. They left early in the morning.
Author's Note: NEXT CHAPTER IS FIRST DAY BACK!!!!!!!!!!!! SORRY THE WHOLE NEW YORK THING WAS SO SHORT I REALLY WANTED SCHOOL TO COME INTO THE PICTURE!!!!!! SO IT'S COMING NEXT SUNDAY!!!!
HOLLA BACK