Opposite's Attract

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✤ Chapter 17: First Date✤

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My eyes open slowly. The smell of cooking bacon filled my nose. I smiled to myself. I squirmed in my bed. I groped around for my phone and put in my pocket.

I adjust my shirt and pull myself up from my bed. I open the door, tuck my hands in my pocket, and walk towards the kitchen.

"Morning," Tyler says to me, as he reaches for a piece of bacon.

I smile a good morning and sit down. Nick turns around and hands me a plate.

"Tyler cut up some fruit, I made pancakes and bacon, and the twins made waffles. Your choice for breakfast."

I smile again, "Tell them I said thanks."

Nick looks at me, "Everyone is in the basement, they are playing Madden, you can tell them yourself."

I shrug, "Nah, I don't think the boys like me very much. At least, the twins."

Nick shakes his head, "Everyone likes you, Claire. The twins are just naturally mute people."

"They don't talk?"

"They do. When they need to. And to each other."

I nod and grab some fruit and a few pieces of bacon.

I grab some water from the fridge and sit down. Nick sits across from me and eats his food quietly. He smiles at me and I laugh.

He looks at me, "What?"

I shake my head, "Nothing. Sorry. I laugh when i'm a awkward."

He hums, "Why is it awkward?"

I shrug and laugh again. Nick looks down at his food and takes a sip of his water.

I finish my food quickly and wash my hands and my dish, "Thanks for breakfast." I smile.

He smiles back and nods.

It's definitely awkward.

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"Ha ha! You can't beat me! King of Madden!" Zack smirks.

Jake looks at him, "I can easily beat you in NBA2k."

Tyler laughs, "Madden and 2k are what your proud of? Try and beat me in FIFA." He smirks.

Jake looks at him, "Tyler, we all know no one can beat you in FIFA"

Tyler smirk widens, "I know. I just wanted to play."

I adjust my position on the couch and keep my eyes on the television screen.

"Gonna get it! Gonna get it! Boo-yeah!" Cole yells. I laugh as Liam stands up and groans.

"That was unfair and you know it."

Cole grins, "All I know is that I won."

"Aww, Liam. Would you like a rematch? I'm sure Cole would like to kick your ass again. Beat some of that ego out of you." I smirk.

Cole laugh, "At least my sister knows what's good."

Liam sits down, "Whatever. You don't even know what your talking about."

I feel someone poke my cheek. There abnormally warm finger wakes me from my trans. It's Jake. I look at him and he smiled sheepishly.

"Sorry. You were so deep in thought, and Nick wants you."

I smile gently at him. "Sorry. Okay." I stand up from the couch and make my way up there stairs. I put my phone into my back pocket.

As I get closer the once loud music isn't so loud anymore. I can hear murmuring and I'm immediately nervous.

I look around upstairs and my eyes land on Nick standing in the kitchen.

He's wearing a white button up and his signature black ripped jeans.

That's not the only thing ripped.

My eyes go away from his shirt and I look up at him.

He smiles at me.

A genuine smile.

His eyes are soft. His blue eyes are prominent.

I smile back.

I like this side of him.

He walks up to me and takes my hand in his. "Get in some jeans and a t-shirt. I'm taking you somewhere nice tonight."