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Chapter 28

Nina's POV-

Fabian searched the room awkwardly, trying to avoid my eyes. I got out of the bed and grabbed a blanket. I walked over to the loveseat, making myself a mini bed.

Fabian: What are you doing?

Nina: You take you the bed, I'll take the couch.

Fabian: What? No, you take the bed, I'll take the couch.

Nina: Fabian, you took the couch at Patricia's apartment. It's your turn to use the bed.

Fabian: It doesn't matter. You're taking the bed and I'm taking the couch.

Nina: But-

Fabian: I'm serious. Get back to bed. I'll take the couch.

I stood there, a bit shocked by Fabian's demand. Did he just order me to bed? He must have noticed how strong he was being and sighed.

Fabian: I'm sorry if that was too commanding, but you're going to take the bed.

Nina: Fabian… we could share the bed.

Wow, that sounded less awkward in my head.

Fabian: You mean… you and me… together…

Nina: Well, yes. But, it's not like that. I mean, friends can share a bed together…right?

Fabian started to blush and his hand rubbed the back of his neck.

Fabian: Um… ya… I- I guess.

Nina: Ok… so, no one sleeps on the couch.

He chuckled and sat on the bed.

Fabian: I guess not.

I made my way back to the bed.

Nina: Shouldn't we change in to our pajamas?

He shrugged and lay down.

Fabian: It doesn't really make a difference to me.

I looked down and saw that I was still in my cami and jeans.

Nina: Would you mind if I changed?

Fabian: If you mean in the bathroom, then I have absolutely no problem. Otherwise, that'll be…

Nina: Awkward, ya. I'll just… you know… I'll be back.

I grabbed my stuff and hurried to the bathroom. Talk about embarrassing! I changed in to my pajamas and looked in the mirror. Maybe I should have stayed in my jeans. I was now wearing shorts. This will be so awkward. I pulled my hair in to a messy high ponytail and picked up the excess clothing from the floor. When I got back, Fabian was sitting up in bed, thinking. I dropped my things in the corner and crawled in next to him. He looked at me and tried to stifle a laugh.

Nina: What?

He just shook his head.

Fabian: Let's just… get some sleep. Goodnight Nina.

I gave him a suspicious look before settling in and ignoring him.

Nina: Goodnight, Fabian.

We turned away from each other and lulled ourselves to sleep.

Fabian's POV-

One minute, I'm fast asleep but the next, I was woken up by movement. I don't know whether the movement was real or just a bad dream, but it sure got my attention. I turned around and made sure that Nina was alright. She was fast asleep and still. Maybe I just imagined it. Just as I was getting ready to lie down, Nina bolted up, screaming. She grabbed her right wrist and a frightened expression flooded her face. That face made me kick the sheets off my body and sit up straight, facing her.

Fabian: Nina? What's wrong?

Nina: It's…he…nothing.

Fabian: Nina-

Nina: It was just a bad dream.

Fabian: Rufus?

She couldn't even find the words to answer. She just turned her back on me to lie down again. I sighed in defeat and came close to her. I wrapped my arm around her waist and she turned around. I gave her a weak smile and she came closer, snuggling her head in to my chest. I could tell she was about to fall asleep when I heard her whisper something softly in to my chest.

Nina: I don't want anyone to get hurt.

I thought for a moment and answered back quietly.

Fabian: You're worth it.

She shook her head slightly and her breathing evened out to a slow pace. She's asleep.

Fabian: Good night, Nina.

I closed my eyes and let myself drift off.

The room was still dark when I woke up. I opened my eyes and waited for them to adjust to the darkness. I was about to get up when I realized that I had someone in my arms. Looking over, I recognized Nina. Her honey dirty-blonde hair cascaded past her right shoulder and fell right under her chin. Her face was calm and at peace for the first time in a long time. Even her lips were slightly curled in to a small smile. I slowly raised my hand and stroked her hair with my hand. It was so soft and she looked so beautiful-

Nina: Fabian? Is that you?

I suddenly snapped out of my la-la-land as Nina looked up at me.

Fabian: Hi.

She chuckled and snuggled in to my chest again.

Nina: Hi.

Fabian: Are you comfortable?

Nina: Yes. Very.

I chuckled and lowered my head so I could whisper in her ear.

Fabian: What if Amber sees us?

Nina: Meh.

I smiled and pulled her closer to me. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. The door remained closed, but the screech behind it penetrated it with ease.

Amber: NINA! FABIAN! WAKE UP! SIBUNA'S GONNA BE HERE IN HALF AN HOUR!

Nina: Ok, Amber, we'll….wait. Did she just say half an hour?

My eyes widened and nodded.

Fabian: Yes. Yes she did.

Nina and I shared a look as we scrambled out of bed. I blindly grabbed a random shirt and a pair of jeans from the male side of the closet and I all but ran to the bathroom to change. After brushing my teeth, I pushed my hand through my hair once and walked out. When I looked in to the closet, I saw Nina just standing there, looking pretty overwhelmed.

Fabian: Too much clothing?

She nodded and started biting her fingernails. I looked around and grabbed a teal button down shirt and a pair of jeans.

Fabian: Is this good?

She looked at me and noticed the set of clothes I was holding.

Nina: Oh, um…ya. That's perfect. Thank you.

I nodded and watched her go to the bathroom to change. I put on a pair of black converse and sat in the small common room, reading Amber's copy of a science magazine. Nina emerged from the bathroom with her hair braided, her clothes changed, and a nervous smile on her face.

Nina: Um….how do I look?

Fabian: Beautiful, like always. Ready to go?

She nodded and we walked downstairs.