V

Today was a Saturday and you know what that means....no school, movie night, sleeping in, and blasting music all day. As much as I love these Saturdays, today was different. I just remembered I and will were meeting up today to discuss our project work since our teacher extended the due date to Monday.

I tried my best to get out of bed quickly but I took my time of course. I went to take a bath then brush my teeth before anything else. I slipped on a plain black T-shirt with a skull right in the middle, I also wore some ripped black jeans and dark blue sneakers to go with my a ribbon I used to tie my hair since it was getting in the way.

After all the necessities, I trugged downstairs for breakfast to only see Hazel by the stove cooking....what was that? Bacon?

She noticed me and greeted with a simple good morning while I just nodded her way. "So, Dad is still not back?" I asked even though I already knew the answer. She shook her head and dished out a few strips of bacon for me along with two pieces of toast, Orange juice, and eggs.

"But I'm not that hungry," I said lightly pushing the plate away from me. She just glared at me and I gave in. Girls are so damn scary sometimes.

After about a few minutes of nibbling here and there and just mostly slipping a few pieces to Mrs. O'Leary I was finally done. I scrolled through my phone as I waited for Will to come over. Luckily I didn't have to wait that long.

*Ding dong* The doorbell rang.

"I'll get it." Hazel said as she scurried off to the door. She looked at the porch cam before opening the door. I heard them converse with each other before Hazel and Will came into view. Hazel offered snacks and I guess he was still hungry even after his breakfast so he accepted.

I took him to my room to start our project so that I could get this over and done with. "Oh~ Nice room neeks."

"What did I say about calling me neeks," I said sending a glare his way but he doesn't learn apparently. I leaned back on my desk as he scanned my room.

"Oh, come on it's a good name I came up with."

"No, it's not good."

"...." Oh no he's planning something I can feel it.

He leaned forward as he held onto the edge of my desk with his fingertips and rested his chin on it as he gazed at me intently. His blue eyes bored holes through mine as his voice deepened slightly. "It's cute". He said before backing away and glancing around my room with curiosity.

What just happened? It felt like an illusion 'cause of how fast it all happened and how fast it ended. I was stuck in a daze the whole time he was scanning my room, I mean what is so fascinating about my dull, black room?

"--eeks? NICO!!" Will called out to me, snapping me out of my daze. A huge smirk was planted on his face as he stood close to me staring intensely at my face. That little bastard was having fun messing with me!

I shot him a death glare and turned away from him. No one calls me nicknames! Not even Bianca! And especially not him!!!

I opened my mouth to yell at him but he beat me to it, saying "You do look cute when angry. You should try to smile more often." and winked.

Before I could stop myself I blurted out "Stop it!! Stop it!"

His smirk grew bigger as he laughed and sat himself down on my bed as he pulled a notebook towards himself and opened it to where we left off yesterday.

"Come on let's get started shall we?" He said patting the space beside him on the bed, gesturing for me to sit down.

We got started as soon as I sat down, and we decided that he would take half and I would take half then in the presentation he'll talk since I'm not a people person.

A few minutes later Hazel came in with cookies and glasses of milk for us telling us good luck before exiting. As soon as she left, Will went straight for the cookies.

"I didn't expect you to be such a big fan of sweets," I said smiling slightly. "It's not hard to be a big fan of cookies, there's nothing that compares to them. Especially chocolate ones!" He exclaimed taking a cookie from the basket.

"I think chocolate is the worst thing ever,"I grumbled.

He frowned and put his hand over his heart as he faked an offended look. "And why's that?"

I rolled my eyes and said, "Because it is unhealthy, you dumbass."

"Well, then I think I have a very good reason for being a huge fan of chocolate."

"How?"

"Well...it's because it's delicious and tastes good." He said grinning widely.

He then proceeded to take another bite of his cookie and chewed thoughtfully, contemplating what he was going to say next. Finally, he spoke again, "Plus I don't complain about your habit with those happy meals. Yeah, I know. Don't think I don't see you snacking on those at lunch and on the bus ride home yesterday."

I wanted to argue but I knew it was no use, so I just kept quiet and continued my half while he snacked on cookies. It's weird how close we've become in just two days. How did we even get this far.

Suddenly I felt a poke on my arm, "Are you gonna eat those?" Will asked eyeing my cookies so I just shoved to him and he dug straight in, his stomach is a bottomless pit I tell you.

"Se continui ingrasserai come un grosso". I accidentally reverted back to my original language. Will just stared at me in shock.

"What language is that? And what did you say." This is gonna be fun.

"It's none of your business.' I said smugly but my smile dropped when I saw him take out his phone and go to Google translate...oh no!

He pulled up the app and looked up at me trying to glare not it didn't work out. He looked at me and asked, "So what was that you said?"

I shook my head refusing to tell him what I said, because if I did it would be a war.

Because of my reluctance he inched closer to me then all hell broke lose. He put his hand under my shirt and started to tickle me. I tried my best to not falter but I couldn't and I burst out laughing.

My sides started to hurt but my laughs said otherwise

He decided that I hadn't suffered enough and started to tickle me even harder than before. I grabbed both of his arms and held them above his head, stopping him.

"Will....stop." I said in between breaths before sliding down the bed to help with my unstable breathing.

"Okay, okay but for real though, let's be quick cause--" He checked the time on his watch. "I gotta get home soon." We turned serious and were soon done. I escorted him to the door as he left he turned back and asked, "This makes us friends right?"

"I-i think so." I said my stomach getting all tingly with a little feeling of disappointment. He smiled before walking away and turning the corner before he was gone.

I close the door and sighed before going back upstairs, I flopped unto my bed and shut my eyes for a minute and before I realized, it was already 10pm. I went to bath to clean myself up, I then just flipped back on the bed and slept without having any dinner.

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Sunday, 4th August 20XX

9:14am

"Nico.....NICO!!"

"Mmm, What?"

"Get up you've slept enough." I heard her footsteps go back to where she came from. I was tempted to stay in bed until I felt like getting up, but I knew Hazel wouldn't stop knocking until I got up so I did.

After I brushed my teeth and washed up, I put on my pajamas and walked out my room only to meet Hazel and I headed downstairs. As soon as we got to the dining room, Hazel served us some pancakes and scrambled eggs.

As we began eating the food I started to get lost in thoughts again but then Hazel noticed that I wasn't eating. I glanced up at her and smiled weakly. "Everything okay Nico?"

"Yeah, I am just tired.." I replied. I haven't been sleeping well lately...or at all actually. She didn't question anymore and continued to eat.

We talked about a few things, like how Hazel got a boyfriend or how Dad said he couldn't make it this week, you know the usual.

"Hey, Nico?" Hazel asked with uncertainty in her voice, I hummed in response and she continued.

"I'll be going on a date with Frank today and I didn't want to leave you alone. So I called will to come over." She said with a shy smile waiting for my response.

"CHE COSA?! Perché Will?" I almost fell of my chair but I surprisingly stayed calm as I argued over what was obviously her caring about me.

"Well he seemed to be the only person you're close with."

"What do you mean?! What about Reyna?"

"You never really invited her over before."

"...." No complaint there, I only ever went over to her house but never vise versa

"That's what I thought."

I groaned in frustration and threw my hands up in defeat. "Fine! Sure he can come." I muttered and Hazel grinned widely and said Thank you before we knew it Franks signiture honk was heard. Hazel heading out the door after giving me a kiss on the cheek and some warnings, the she left me to wonder if I should make an effort in my looks.

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After I cleaned up my room I put on my ear pods an started listening to 'Immortals' by Fall out boy. I almost didn't notice the excessive ringing of the door bell. But once I did, I took out my ear plugs out and quickly rushed downstairs to answer the door.

When I opened the door, Will was standing outside looking very frightened. Seeing my face, he immediately rushed into the house and closed the door behind him. I was about to ask what was wrong before I heard loud banging on the door.

I checked the porch cameras before opening the door in confusion. Just Infront of me was a girl version of will. "Um..excuse me. Have you seen my brother he is this tall, same features as me but a boy."

"No I haven't seen such a person."

"Oh okay. But if you do see him do tell him.....he always has to come back home and I'll be there, in case you're wondering, my name is Skylar Solace." She went away in huge strides clearly pissed off.

That was oddly weird, she clearly knew that he was here.

I turned to Will after closing the door.