Chapter 2 XOXO
"STELLLLLLLAAAA!" yelled Macy over the phone in pure excitement.
The blonde haired girl who was sitting comfortably in her NYU dorm room had to hold her cellphone an arm's length away from her as her best friend screamed her name.
"Thanks for that, Macy. Now I think I've gone deaf in one ear," the blonde-haired girl joked.
"Sorry about that. But oh my goodness! You won't believe it. Nick of Jonas is finally single again! Praise the Lord. I knew he and Penny wouldn't last. Seriously, what does he see in her," Macy started off saying completely fan-girling over this bit of information. "And I think it's a sign from the JONAS gods that something could definitely happen between me and Nick if I play my cards right. You know what they say—
"Whoa, whoa whoa, Mace, slow down," her best friend replied because it was hard keeping up with the petite brunette once she gets really excited about something. "So let me get this straight. Nick is single?"
"YEP!"
"And you think you have a shot with him?"
"YEP!"
"Oh, Macy…"Stella said as she tried to find a way to bring her back to reality. Macy was her best friend. She really was but sometimes she felt like it was her duty to take her out of her fantasy land because there were times when Macy could be a bit delusional and right now was one of those times. "Why don't you give Nick some breathing time? You don't want to overwhelm him with your-uh- gusto. You know?"
"I know I know I know," Macy said as she brushed off her warning. "I can play it cool."
"Really, Mace, can you? Remember what your sister and I told you before?"
"Yes, no more acting like an obsessed Jonas fan…"
"And?"
"It's not cool to follow Nick around school because that can be annoying and creepy…" Macy said somewhat annoyed because even though she promised to do all that, it wasn't fair that Stella was bringing up such a depressing reminder when she was filled with complete elation over the fact that the boy of her dreams was on the market again.
"Exactly. Did you finally throw out that Nick Lucas collage in your room?"
"OKAY, Stella, I need to take it one step at a time. Besides, it's not like Nick can see the shrine –uh- I mean fan art I made of him," Macy said quickly.
"Oh Macy. These are times when I wish I was still in Horace Mantis with you just so I can bring you back to your senses when you're around him."
"Stella! What are you talking about? I've definitely matured over the summer," Macy pouted and added proudly. "Didn't I tell you I went from an A-cup to a modest B cup? See, I can act more womanly now."
"Okay physically you've matured but you still need to tone down your obsession—
"It's not an obsession."
"Macy you called me at 5:30am in the morning to tell me that Nick is single."
"Okay I'm sorry I woke you up but I needed to tell my best friend the best news in the world," Macy squealed with excitement. "Anyway did Joe tell you anything else? Like is Nick okay? I know I can't stand Penny but I hope Nick's okay. Maybe I should give him a hug or a card or flowers when I see him…"
"Macy…" Stella said in a distressed tone because she can tell that Macy wasn't heeding to her advice.
"Okay okay okay…I'll tone it down," Macy reassured her.
"And no. Joe didn't tell me anything because…we broke up…" her best friend admitted.
"WHAAATT?! Oh my gosh, Stella, I'm so sorry. Here I am bragging to you about Nick and I didn't even realize you, yourself, are going through a break up!"
"No it's okay, Mace, we both decided we needed this. I was actually the one who called it off."
"Why? You guys were so in love and I was so looking forward to double dating with you once Nick and I get together."
"Macy…"
"Okay, you're right. I need to tone it down."
"It's just that ever since he went to Hollywood after the tour and starred in that movie with Vanessa Paige, he's been acting differently."
"Like how?"
"I don't know…like more superficial? All he cares about is his looks and at first I was fine with that especially since I used to be their stylist but it got to be a bit too much…"
"Stells, is it because you're jealous of those rumors that he and Vanessa were quote unquote dating?"
"I don't know…maybe?"
"You know those rumors weren't true. What you and Joe had was genuine. There was no denying the fact that you guys care about each other and I honestly think you and Joe were made for each other," Macy said happily before she started thinking about the love she and Nick would share once she was able to win him over.
"Maybe they weren't but…"
"Stella Malone…is it because there's another guy?!" Macy asked her in a scandalous tone because her hesitation seemed like there could be someone else. "Because that's the worse-to know the person you love left you for someone else."
"There's no one else, Mace!" Stella said defensively. "I just needed a time out, you know? Anyway, I think my roommate is waking up. I should go. She already got mad at me because I took too long in the bathroom yesterday…ugh…I wish I had a single room."
"Okay dokay, I'll talk to you later," she replied. "But remember you can always talk to me. And I'll keep you posted with my progress with Nick."
"Macy…" Stella once again said in her stern tone.
"You're right I'll tone it down," Macy promised without really taking note of what she promised herself to.
It was Macy Misa's last year in Horace Mantis Academy and she was definitely looking forward to it because everything was falling into place. She got into NYU early decision on a sports scholarship. She was her class representative and captain of the tennis team. But the real icing on the cake was that Nick Lucas was single again because that in itself made Macy feel like anything was possible. So while Nick was having a miserable first day back in school, Macy was just overcome with pure joy and excitement.
She knew she promised to be "normal" around Nick to Stella but when one of her cookies looked like Kevin's profile during her Home Economics class, she took this as a sign that she needed to talk to Nick, which was why she made it up to the rooftop during lunch because she knew that's where the "love of her life" would be. Of course, she couldn't keep her promise to Stella to "tame" it down because every time she was within a ten feet radius of the handsome boy, she reverted back to her fan-craze behavior. And after the encounter she wished she hadn't because she definitely could tell that Nick seemed a bit overwhelmed with what Stella would like to call her "gusto".
'Come on, Macy, be normal,' she lamented to herself. But she just couldn't help it. Nick was just so adorable. And to see him so down and forlorn over his ex-girlfriend was truly heartbreaking. She needed to brighten his day somehow.
And while Macy took it upon herself to think about how she could comfort Nick during his moment of need, Nick and his friends were thinking of a way so that possibility never happened especially after the whole letter incident from the day before.
"Okay so let's take this as a good sign," Nick said to his buds as they made their way through the main hallway of Horace Mantis Academy.
"Yeah the fact that she still hasn't come up to you, meant that she still hasn't read the letter," Randolph agreed. "Maybe you put it in the wrong locker, DZ."
"Nope, I know it was the right locker. I looked it up in the directory," their blonde haired friend replied. "Besides, I still think my master plan is fool proof."
But DZ knew his sentiments were not appreciated based on the glares his two best friends were giving him at that moment.
"ANYWAY," Nick said loudly because he still could not forgive DZ for putting him in this impending situation. "We need to get it back."
"How?" asked Randolph because like Nick, he, too, agreed this plan was completely idiotic and could only lead to disaster.
"Well, it's going to be a two person job," Nick said slowly as he formulated a plan. "We need to catch her when she's going through her locker and one of us needs to distract her, while the other one swoops in and gets that letter without her noticing."
"Okay, I'm down," Randolph agreed. "I can ask to borrow more of her notes since we're in the same class."
"Okay great," Nick quickly agreed. He was so happy at least one of his friends was on the same page as him.
"I don't know, man. You should at least see how it goes," DZ said because unlike his friends, he was disappointed that they didn't have a little faith in this master plan of his. "Besides, Nick, you were actually warming up to my idea before."
"Yeah, I don't know what I was thinking," he said while shaking his head at that momentary lapse of judgment.
They didn't realize that they were lingering near her locker at that moment until the high spirited brunette girl squealed in delight when she saw them near her locker space.
"NICK!" she said in pure excitement as she rushed up to him. "You were just the person I was looking for."
"Oh hey, Macy," he replied as he looked nervously at his friends. He gave a slight nod to Randolph as a signal that it was now that they needed to take action. "You were looking for me?"
"Yeah," she said excitedly. "Especially since yesterday, I couldn't help but notice how depressed you looked. Well, I mean everyone was talking about how you got dumped and all. And I wanted to tell everyone that you didn't get dumped because I mean who can dump you? You're like the complete gentleman. And to be honest you were too good for what's-her-face. She totally did not deserve you."
"Thanks, Macy," Nick managed to say in between Macy's rapid paced speech. He wanted to interject some more so that they can distract her and go into her locker but Macy continued what she had to say.
"And so I stayed up all night trying to think, what can I do to make Nick of Jonas feel better and it dawned on me that you love chocolate chip cookies- sugar free of course. So…" Macy said as she managed to find what it was she was looking for. "Here. I made these for you. I know they don't look perfect but I never made cookies before and they do taste decent. I had one…Just avoid the burnt edges and you're good to go."
"Um…thanks, Macy," Nick said apprehensively as he took the container full of cookies from the eager girl. "I'm sure I'll enjoy these."
Macy just beamed up at him because she was proud of herself for not being so over the top and being somewhat tamer than before. Plus, it looked like Nick didn't want to run away from her which he normally did. Maybe Nick will finally see her in a new light? Only time will tell.
"Anyway, Macy," Randolph interrupted because he promised Nick to help him undo DZ's plan. "I was wondering if you got the assignment for our bio class. I didn't really get the last part and I was wondering if I can just look at your notes if you don't mind?"
"Oh sure, Randy," Macy replied. "I don't mind at all. Let me just get it in my locker."
Nick and Randolph quickly exchanged looks while DZ just stood to the side and shook his head. The moment Macy opened her locker both boys peered over her shoulder to see if they can see the white envelope anywhere inside.
And there it was. It was stuck between her textbook and her pink binder. As of now it seemed to be perfectly concealed from Macy's unsuspecting eyes but Nick saw it and he was about to swoop in when she had her back towards him to get the envelope but at that moment Macy turned around leaving them in a very awkward situation with Nick's face only centimeters away from hers.
"Oh whoa... hey Nick," Macy said quite flustered from the close proximity causing her to blush profusely.
Nick could feel his cheeks heating up too but he needed to save face fast because to any outsider it definitely looked like he was about to kiss her.
"Uh…sorry about that… I was just noticing …um…" Nick stammered as he quickly peered into her locker for a decent excuse to go by. "…your JONAS memorabilia."
Sure enough, Macy's locker was covered with posters and ticket stubs of all the JONAS concerts she's been to and not only that but she had newspaper clippings from the band's earliest days. Nick had to admit her collection was pretty impressive. It was somewhat comforting to know that Macy really has been supporting their band since Day 1.
"Oh this is nothing. You should see the shrine—er—I mean the collage I have at home," Macy caught herself before exposing her excessive loyalty to the band. Act cool, Macy. Nick is actually starting a conversation with you.
"Thanks for being such a big fan," Nick said as he gave her a warm smile to show his appreciation but little did he know that act alone caused Macy to go into fan-girl overload causing her to blush profusely, which in itself was comical to watch because Macy was as red as a tomato.
Nick never smiled at her and right now when the boy, whom she was completely in love with did just that- an action that was only directed towards her, she felt like she could die and go to JONAS heaven. The usually talkative Macy Misa was stunned into silence.
"Anyway, Macy," Randolph said as he tried to break the awkward moment. "The notes?"
"Oh yeah, sorry about that," Macy said as she was brought back from her Nick Lucas trance. "It's right here in my binder."
Nick exchanged a worried look as the letter that was wedged between her binder and books fell more into view. He could have made a quick swoop to fetch it but Macy closed her locker so fast before he could make his move.
Throughout the week, Nick tried to spark up a conversation with Macy trying to find an excuse for her to open her locker but it was hopeless. His attempts were going nowhere. He did find it amusing that every time he did smile at her she would blush profusely to the point he was afraid that she would faint. Did he really have that effect on a girl? It was really flattering and also comical because Macy seemed to be such a strong willed girl and to see her so flustered and at a loss of words from a simple act seemed so unlike her.
But Macy was not used to this attention. For her, Nick was her ideal. He was the guy that seemed to be only attainable in her dreams but she could no longer deny the fact that Nick was actually reaching out and trying to talk to her. He seemed really interested in her Jonas memorabilia so she decided to fetch her JONAS scrapbook because Nick mentioned that he wanted to put some of her work in the official JONAS website. She opened her locker to grab the album she made so that she give to Nick and that's when she noticed an interesting piece of paper or rather a simple white envelope wedged in between her notebooks.
What could this be?
She slowly opened the letter and curiously read the first three lines because that was all she could read since she was shaking from head to toe.
She couldn't believe it. This had to be a dream. But then it all made sense to her.
The reason why Nick Lucas was talking to her more than normal was because he was interested in her and that's exactly what it said in the letter that she found. Her JONAS prayers have been answered. And because of this alone, the brunette girl experienced a brief moment of elation and disbelief before she fainted into fan girl heaven.
Closing Remarks:
I know it has been THREE years...WOW...but I had some spare time and decided to finally update this story. I just felt inspired to continue this because I feel like this story has a lot of potential. I actually made an outline for this and I guess you can say I'm back? This story is going to have a lot of character development. It will be interesting to see how Nick and Macy's characters interact with each other after this interesting turn of events. Their characters are completely polar opposites right now. But I mean, opposites attract, no? And of course, you will expect drama later on as the story unfolds. I know there wasn't really much going on in this chapter but things will definitely pick up. I'm really excited. Hopefully, I will be able to upload chapters in a timely manner.
Hopefully there are still some NACY fans out there! Please review! Voice out your predictions and if you guess right, you may get a shout out in the next closing remarks.
This story will have the same rating as 'Remember Me' and 'Trust Me'. And if you are new to my writing please check out my other stories! I'm really proud of the work I was able to put out three years ago. I can't believe I wrote so much before!
-Penelope36
