The Boy Next Door || Scream || Wes hicks & Chad Martin Meeks

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[Wes pov.]

Nick was eating his fries as we walked side by side. He offered me some, but I had declined.

I was nervous around him, I didn't know what could trigger him. Like, what if I accidentally brush my hand against his, and he'll go into a panic attack.

Tara had told us about his panic attacks. I was worried about him, I mean, who wouldn't be?

Nick's my friend, who I find very attractive , very cute.

I was pissed when I found out what Duke did to him.

We were at that party. I was at that party, I should've kept an eye on Nick.

I knew Nick didn't like parties, but he made an appearance once in a while, so he could show people that he had a social life.

I just never thought that Duke could do something like that to Nick. I knew that he was being extra touchy with Nick, but Nick never thought much about it.

I should've done something about it. Maybe it would've changed what happened that night.

I might be the deputies's son, but I am glad that Duke is dead.

"You don't have to be nervous around me." Nick's voice brought me out of my thoughts.

"Huh?" I turned my head, and I looked at him. He slightly chuckled, bumping shoulders with me.

"I said you don't have to be nervous around me. I'm not gonna freak if you accidentally do and say something. Lighten up, man." He said

"Right, sorry." I said, with a small smile.

"You wanna get some ice cream?" Nick asked, and I nodded

"Sure." He smiled, "You think they'll have cookies and cream?" He asked

"Yeah, I mean the last time I checked, they had it unless Chad ate all the ice cream." I said

He let out a small laugh. It was nice to hear him laugh. He has an adorable laugh.

"He really likes ice cream," he said, "where is everyone else? If you don't mind me asking?"

"Oh, um, Chad and Mindy are home cause their uncle Randy came over. Liv, Tara, and Amber are at the mall. Jack and blake went home, and that just left me, so here I am." I replied, and he nodded

"Well, now you got me." I could feel my heart start to race in my chest as he smiled at me.

"Nick! Wes!" Was that Chad? We both looked over and saw Chad, Mindy, and their uncles.

Great, can't I have some alone time with Nick?

"Nick, it's good to see you. How have you been?" Mickey altieri meeks questioned

"I'm doing okay. It's good to see you too." The two hugged.

"Surprised your papa let you out of his sight. How's he doing? Died of a stroke yet?" Randy altieri meeks asked

"He trusted Wes, and no. It's good to see you again, Uncle Randy." Nick said, hugging the man

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[Nick's pov.]

Papa and Uncle Randy always seem to hate each other, but they seem more like brothers than anything.

I can't say that to Papa cause he'll have a stroke if I did.

"We were just about to get some ice cream. Do you guys wanna come with?" Chad asked

"Ha, isn't that funny, Nick and I were about to get some ice too." Wes said,

"Yeah, do they still have cookies and cream?" I questioned

Cookies and cream are my favorite ice cream flavors. Chocolate is my second favorite ice cream flavor.

"Yeah, they do." Chad replied with a smile

"Let's go ahead of Chad before he eats all the ice cream." Mindy joked, and Chad sarcastically laughed.

"Ha, ha. You just wanna go cause of the new girl working there." Chad said

"So, Uncle mickey, how's that new movie coming along?" I questioned, and he smiled

"Arlight, let me tell you...."

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