Like a ruby flower (nickloon)

What to do?

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10K READS BRO WHAT. IM FLABBERGASTED NO WAY
NAH GUYS TYSM FOR THIS I WOULD HAVE NEVER EXPECTED THIS MUCH MAN
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BALLOONS POV
I lean back into the chair, trying to make myself to look more relaxed. I decided to sit on some random chair on the side and wait for breakfast to come out. OJ, paper and soap were all putting out the plates and food, getting breakfast ready.
I sigh, well this morning is going just greaat (is nickel's sarcasm is rubbing off me?).

My leg continues to bounce up and down off the floor, geez these minutes feel like hours. What do I do, if Nickel was awake when I did that then how would I even explain that? It's not like I could just tell him that I have a crush on him! I mean I could- Agh! You know what I mean. Okay but maybe he was asleep? He didn't look that awake and he did just kinda lay there frozen, or maybe that's just what I'm hoping. I rest my head on my hands.

I guess I'll find out when Nickel comes down (do I even want to find out?). Well, he should wake up from OJ if anything I could just bring him breakfast, yeah.
I let out a frustrated groan. It's fine balloon just calm down, HOW CAN I BE CALM ABOUT THIS, I hear footsteps becoming increasingly closer.
"Uh hey balloon? (God this is so out of character for me) I just wanted to ask are you okay? You seem kind of, stressed?" I look up to see OJ in front of me. Surprised, I instinctively answer back
"Oh me?! No, I'm fine! I'm just uh.. thinking! About.. stuff" I force a smile
"You sure? I mean I don't mean to pry or anything just checking if you're okay"
"Yeah no no, it's nothing to worry about" he looks at me unconvinced
"Well if you say so, see ya then" he walks off, resuming with helping set up. I sigh. That was nice of him, to check up on me; shame I had to lie to him
My eyes relax on a spot for what feels like a second
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Suddenly I hear OJ calling out for breakfast with the help of a very loud bell. Covering my ears, I get up from my seat and walk over to my chair. I see others walking by me too; sitting on my seat, I couldn't help but look over at the empty one next to me. Well, I'll see how this turns out.

NICKELS POV
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I jump up from the bed from the sound of the bell.

Ugh how long was I lying down for? Was I asleep or something. No wait I was in shock because uh.. right balloon kissed me- WAIT DID HE- HUH?!? THERE IS NO WAY HE- DID I IMAGINE IT??

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NO THAT WAS DEFINITELY REAL, UHH. WHAT??? DID HE THINK I WAS ASLEEP, what if he knew I was awake. Wait no dumbass, he literally said 'sleep well'.
Okay but was that platonic or romant- then again I DONT THINK YOU KISS YOUR FRIENDS GOODNIGHT.
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SO DOES BALLOON- AHGSWHG WHAT.

Geez so much has happened literally in the span of a morning. MORNING ARENT MENT TO BE EVENTFUL. HOW DO I EVEN PROCESS THIS? FIRST BALLOON SOMEWHAT FLIRTS?? WITH ME AND THEN HE- HE..

I fall down back onto the bed, screaming into the covers. NOW WHAT. DO I JUST CONFESS?? AM I EVEN SURE HE LIKES ME FOR SURE? he kissed you for god's stake YEAH I KNOW BUT WHAT IF HE WAS JUST ACTING ON IMPULSE?? Why would he- let me just take a step back.

BALLOON.

KISSED .

ME.

A-AND I DOUBT IT WAS PLATONICALLY, SO..HE
ACTUALLY
LIKES
ME???
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BALLOONS POV

Agh where is he!?! Practically everyone left already!! And it feels like it's been 3 hours!
Box falls off the chair, never mind! EVERYONE LEFT!! If anything, the bell should have woken him up, Nickel's not that heavy of a sleeper and it was pretty loud today. It's not like he was in a deep sleep too (if he was sleeping), It was just a quick nap!!

What if he didn't come down because he know I did that, and doesn't want to face me anymore. HOW DO I EVEN FACE HIM ANYMORE?? I stare at the uneaten plate beside me,* sigh* well let's hope for the best. I grab his food and start head to our room.
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I look at the door, more like stare it down. Either I find nickel asleep or completely awake and yeah. I knock before entering, a quite *thud* was heard.
"Uh Nickel?" I gently open the door.. (/ref)

"Huh? Oh!" to my surprise nickel was lying down, asleep!? I walk over to him and notice his face, he's looked like a tomato, he was also breathing heavier than a sleeping person should. Maybe he's sick? I quickly put the food on the nightstand before putting my hand to feel his forehead, he flinches at the touch. Oh geez he is really warm, maybe I should let him rest then. But if he's sick then he needs food! Then again let's not forget THAT YOU KISSED HIM.
"UGH WHAT DO I DO!!" oh crap did I say that out loud
"Huh, what?" Well looks like I'm waking up nickel, I look over at him "oh uhm balloon right yeah, hey"
"Haha sorry for waking you up..but uhm I brought your breakfast?" I force a smile, this feels so awkward.
"Oh hey- thanks" I sit down on the edge of his bed, nickel shuffles so he sits beside me

"A-also I wanted to check if you're not sick, because you look really.. red, and you feel kinda warm?"
"I am?! Oh sh- yeah right uhm, I'm just uh- I'm not sick or anything! I'm just-" I could help but laugh "Huh!? Hey what's so funny!"
"Nothing haha, your just really cut- funny. I mean funny" WHY AM I BEING SO RECKLESS TODAY, I need to seriously think before I speak, or do anything at this point!

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"Were you about to call me cute?"
Crap
"I-"

"...I don't mind." He mutters that, I look at him surprised no, shocked. He looks in the complete opposite way
We stay silent, nickel growing more anxious.

But then I snap out of my shock and chuckle, nickel turns slightly so I could see his face.
"Well don't forget your food..cutie" he looked at me embarrassed
"pffff- shut up" he laughs
"Okay but seriously don't forget"
"Hey I got a pretty good memory, unlike you!" he jokes, I chuckle. I start getting up
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"Uh wait Nickel...Why didn't you come down for breakfast" Please tell me that he was-
"..I needed- I mean I was s..sleeping, yeah I fell asleep heh yeah sorry"
"Phew- I mean uh glad nothing bad happened"
"Yeah no, Just sleeping! Totally" he says quietly. I nod. Wait what does he mean by totally; he doesn't mean that he was awake when- I quickly hurry off to my bed. N-no he couldn't be because then why wouldn't he say anything h-he... HE DOESNT ACTUALLY KNOW RIGHT!?!

(then again

even if he does, that wouldn't be too bad.)

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OMG YES I TECHNICALLY POSTED TWICE IN A WEEK
Damn bro we getting close to the end of the book

Can't believe it's been like 3 months already since I started

(1257 words, grrr why is it so short 😡😡😡😡🤬🤬🤬)