chapter nineteen

it's been a week and Nick had not heard from Joan.

Joan and Callum had become very close, Nick went to see Joan after class, when he got there he saw Joan and Callum talking and laughing and being playful, he didn't like the feelings he felt looking at them, he turned around and went back to his house.

over the weekend Nick decided to visit Joan when he got there, he knocked on the door and Joan opened, through the opened door he saw Callum in Joan's house.

"Nick? you didn't call me that you would be here" Joan said

"when have I ever call you before coming here" Nick asked

"it's even good you're here, maxim and Kimmy are in the kitchen, let me introduce you to my new friend. Nick this is Callum and Callum this is my BFF" Joan said smiling

" I've heard a lot about you" Callum said and Nick just nodded with his hands in his pocket

just then maxim and Kimmy came out,

"food is ready" maxim said

and they head towards the dining room

"Nick, you're here, " Kimmy said

"what's going on here" Nick asked

"we are having a friends party" maxim said

"a friend's party?" Nick asked Joan

"I know, it's just us but they are the only friends I have" Joan said

"us?" Nick asked

"yes, I know it's small but it will be fun" Joan said and sat down

"I was never part of the 'us' I came here on my own, I was not invited" that was what Nick wanted to say but he could only in his mind.

they ate and watched movies and did a whole lot together but during those times, Joan never gave Nick the attention, she was all about her friends and she failed to notice he was there, he felt stuffiness in his chest and went out for fresh air.

he breathe in and out and stared ahead

"This feelings again, I can't bear it, what's this feeling, I don't like it" Nick said placing his hand on his chest

just then Callum came there

"hello" Callum said and Nick nodded his head

"uhm I know it's weird to say this, but I really like Joan and I want to date her" Callum said

and Nick closed his eyes and breathe in and out and allowed himself to feel the fresh air

"why are you telling me this" Nick said still with his eyes still closed

"since you are her childhood friend and you look out for her, I just want your permission to pursue her" Callum said

Nick opened his eyes

"I'm just her friend and not her father, so don't bother with me" Nick said and went back inside