Two years have passed since the death of the notorious and feared Klaus Mikaelson, and his twin daughters, Hope and Nicolette, are still trying to move on with their lives at the Salvatore Boarding School. But their lonely lives are going to get com...
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Later that Night -Richie's Dorm Room- (Nicole's POV)
As I was walking through the hallway, heading towards Richie's dorm, I was dreading every moment of it. I know we're not a couple, but I still didn't want to hurt his feelings.
Richie: *opening his door, after Nicole knocks on it* Hey.
Nicole: Hey. Um, mind if I come in?
Richie: Course not. *steps aside*
Nicole: *walking into the room, looking at him as he shuts the door* T-There's um, there's something I gotta talk to you about.
Richie: What is it?
Nicole: *glances down at the floor, looking back at him* Jenna asked me out. And I accepted.
Richie: *pauses* Oh. That's good.
Nicole: I'm sorry, Richie.
Richie: No, don't be. We're not dating. Besides, I saw you and Jenna dancing earlier. You guys seem to have a lot of chemistry. *sees tears in her eyes and chuckles a little* Why are you crying?
Nicole: *tears in her eyes, wiping them away* Because I'm crazy not to be in love with you. I mean, I love you, I always will, but...
Richie: *cuts her off* But not the way I wished you did. It's okay, Nicole. I found out we weren't meant to be a while ago. *gently cups her cheeks with his hands, staring down at her* Being with you this last week has been amazing, and that's enough for me.
Nicole: *staring up at him, smiling softly* It's been amazing for me too.
Richie smiled back at me, leaning down and placing a soft kiss on my temple. I hugged him tightly, before I kissed his cheek and left to go tell Jenna the news.
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-Richie's Bedroom- (Richie's POV)
I silently watched Nicole walk out of my dorm, knowing I did the right thing. As I went to shut my door, I was almost knocked down by Logan, who came barging in.
Logan: *shutting the door behind him, staring at Richie in disbelief* Are you actually more idiotic than I thought you were? Why on earth would you give up so easily?!
Richie: *glaring at him* Well, I wish I could say that I'm surprised that you eavesdropped, but I'm not.
Logan: From what I've heard, you've been simping over Nicole since you were a mere pup. And now a cute little redhead witch strolls by, bewitches Nicole with a beautiful smile, and you roll over?
