CHAPTER-15

Pauline June's POV

"Coming dad!", I shouted so that my dad can hear me to the living room in the downstairs. I took a look at myself in the mirror. I wore a red dress with no sleeves. I put the tiara that Nick gave me and quickly came downstairs.

"Pauline, Princess, you look so beautiful!", my dad said hugging me and pulled away, taking a look at me.

"Why wouldn't I? It's your selection after all", I said smiling. My dad was so excited about me going to prom. Yesterday I told him that I am going for shopping to buy a dress for prom. Since he is at home, he said he will also come with me to help me pick a dress. I love spending time my dad. So, as the offer came, I jumped in.

I was so tired at the end of the day. I just wanted to buy something and go home and get done with this. But no. Dad took me to different shops. I tried a lot of clothes. He bought me clothes and we shopped a lot. I know dad hates shopping. Actually, I hate it too, but it's very rare that we have time to spend. He is always busy working.

The prom theme is Prince and Princess. Dad made me try different dresses, but he didn't even like one. At last, he liked, no, loved a red dress that he saw in the mall and got it. We talked a lot. We chatted and spent the whole day together. My favourite part, every moment. I was so happy that I had spent it with him. At the end of the day, we went to a park and enjoyed the evening.

"That it is", he said and kissed my forehead. The doorbell rand and we both knew it is Nick. Dad smiled at me before going and opening the door.

"Hello Mr. June", I hear Nick say.

"Hi, Nicolas. Call me Brad. No need of formalities", dad said. I decided to shoe myself and went to the door. I tapped on my dad's shoulder. He turned back to me. I looked up and found Nick looking handsome as ever in his black suit and pants with a white shirt and a red bow that matched my dress. He is holding a bouquet of red roses in his hands. I smiled at him.

"Hey!", he said but it came only in a whisper. He is staring at me like I am some alien.

"Hi, Nick!", I said while going out to him, passing dad. He is still staring. I waited for him to say something. At least give the bouquet to me for which he brought them. I heard dad clear his throat. Nick seemed to come out of his traumatized state and looked at me. He smiled at me and I saw a little faint blush on his cheeks. Nick is blushing! He grinned and came forward to me.

"You look so beautiful Babygirl", he said pulling me to him. He put his hand around my waist. I blushed since dad is here.

"Thank you". He kissed my cheek and I blushed more. I saw from the end of my eyes that dad is looking at us. I lightly push him, but he didn't let go.

"Here. These beautiful flowers are for you. But sorry they are not as beautiful as you", he complimented.

"Nick", I tried to warn him that dad is here.

He leaned down to kiss me but was stopped by another cough from dad. I blushed tomato red. I looked down at the roses that are in hand. Nick pulled away a little as if realizing just now that dad is watching us.

"So, can I trust you to bring my Princess back home safely?", dad asked in a serious tone.

"Sure, Brad. I will take good care of her", Nick said confidently.

"Thank you. Have a good evening you both", dad said and I smiled at him.

"Bye Brad", Nick said pulling me with him.

"Bye dad", I said.

"Bye", he said closing the door.

Nick opened the car door for me. I smiled at him before sitting inside. He helped me put my dress inside and closed the door. He got to the driver side and sat in before closing his door. I waited for him to start the car and drive, but that didn't happen. I looked at him and found him staring at me.

"You look so beautiful and so gorgeous Babygirl", he said kissing me on my lips lightly as he leaned down. He held my face for a few minutes staring into my eyes.

"Thank you", I said while blushing and looking down at my fingers.

"You look just like what your dad call you. Like a Princess. Damn! I have to guard you a lot tonight. I swear all the girls will be jealous of you", he said and I laughed at his joke.

"Good joke". He turned to me and gave me a serious look.

"I am serious". I tilted my head while looking at him and shook my head. I looked forward.

Soon we reached the place and Nick opened the door on my side. He gave me his hand. I took it while grinning and got out. It's so late already. I tried to walk fast in the high heels.

"It's okay Baby girl. It's not a class. No one is going to give you a slip for detention today because you are late. You may fall", he teased. I glared at him and smiled sarcastically at him. He grinned and we got to the entrance. Nick took my hand and entwined our fingers. He took them to his mouth and kissed the back of my hand. I can't stop smiling and blushing.

We walked inside and there is already loud music blaring through the boom boxes. Everyone is dancing crazily. The spotlight suddenly fell on us and I gripped Nick's hand tightly since everyone is looking at us. I never had attention and it scared me that suddenly everyone is looking at us. Nick squeezed my hand, assuring me and gave me a small smile.

We descended the stairs and everyone's eyes followed us. The music is still on. Once we reached down, they all turned to do their work. I lifted my head up slowly.

"Hey, beautiful!", I heard a very known voice. A smile instantly made it's way to my lips. I turned around and found Ryan. He hugged me and I hugged him back but was soon pulled back by an arm. I turned to look it is Nick. He is angrily looking at Ryan.

"How many times do I have to tell you to stop calling her that?!", Nick said angrily. Ryan put his hands up in a surrender mode.

"Cool dude! She is all yours. Just calling her what she is", he said the last part smiling at me. I blushed at his comment. Nick pulled me to him and put his hand around my waist.

"But as her boyfriend, I forbid you to call her that!".

"Forbid?! Seriously forbid? What century have you came from? I will call her that. Do whatever you want", Ryan said arrogantly. God, are these both men really best friends?

"You-", Nick started but I stopped him.

"Stop it you two! Not tonight!".

"Yeah. Tell that to your boyfriend", Ryan said.

"Dud-".

"Nick, please", I stopped him again. He looked at me and clenched his jaw angrily, looking another side. I reached up to him and kissed his jaw and cheek. He turned to be with a normal face and smiled at last. I grinned and kissed his cheek again.

"Whipped", I heard Ryan mutter. Nick got angry again. Not again Ryan!

"Baby girl. Tell him to run away. Now", Nick said angrily. I turned to Ryan and gave him a pleasing look.

"Okay. But, seriously. You look so beautiful tonight. If it is me in Nick's, I would not be able to take my eyes and hands off you", Ryan said winking and he took my hand to kiss the back of it. I blushed again. After Ryan kissed my hand, Nick took it back in his hand, glaring at Ryan.

"Now get lost", Nick said.

"Nick. Why are you being rude?".

"He kissed you!", he said like it is the biggest crime that ever happened. Ryan is stopping himself from laughing.

"Nick!", I warned him.

"Go away", Nick said to Ryan in a boring voice. Ryan rolled his eyes.

"Whipped", he muttered again, before leaving. Nick looked angry.

"You both fight so much", I said trying to lighten the mood.

"Yeah, and he is lucky that he is my best friend. Now come on, let's dance", he said smiling down at me his cheeky smile and I grinned.

We danced for how much time I don't know. He put his hand around my waist and pulled me closer as a slow song came. He kept looking into my eyes and I stared back into his. He leaned in closer and I moved up a bit to get closer. He pressed his lips to mine and I kissed him back. It is not rough or wild or something. It is slow, caring, loving kiss.

Loving. Yes. I think I am in love with him. I know, I am. I can't imagine my life without him. The way he cares for me. The way he spends time with me. The way he cares for me. I don't think anyone has ever done that. He even brought me my favourite ice-cream at mid-night to my house, by crawling a pipeline. I can't sleep without eating that ice-cream every day.

He sneaked into my house a lot of times. I lost count. We talk so much. I don't even know how time passes when I am with him. We cuddle in my bed at night sometimes. He plays with my hair, my fingers and keeps kissing my cheeks, nose, neck and forehead, telling me how much he like me. The way he just keeps staring at me is sometimes enough to make me fall for him.

He tugged my lower lips gently and I came back to my senses.

He leaned his head against mine and stared into my eyes. He pulled away and kissed my forehead.

He took my hand and we both walked down the dance floor. We went to get a drink. Just then Cesar came. I smiled at him.

"Hey, guys! Here have some", he said giving me a drink. I was about to take it, but Nick snatched it from him.

"Don't need it", he said giving it back to Cesar with a smile. Cesar rolled his eyes before going away.

"Nick! Why did you do it? He is just being nice".

"Baby girl, don't drink anything unless I give you something to drink. Some drinks are spiked. Maybe Cesar don't know, but it may be one of them", he said and I nodded my head at him.

"Okay. I will just... go to washroom once", I said trying to get out of his grip.

"Okay, let's go", Nick said pulling me with him. I stopped him.

"Nick, I am going to the washroom. Not canteen where you can come happily", I said trying to hide my smile.

"Oh yes", he said rubbing he back of his neck as if he just understood something. I laughed at him and went to the washroom. I did my job and came out to wash my hands. There stood. Jane.

"Hi!", I said casually, hoping she will leave me alone.

"Mmm. Hi!", she said sarcastically. I frowned and went to wash my hands. I turned around to go out, but she blocked my path.

"What do want?", I asked as I sighed. She looked at me from top to down.

"You do look beautiful. Anyway. I am just here to warn you about something", she said sounding bored.

"What?".

"Nick".

"Don't. You always keep sayign something bad about him to me. I am just tired fo hearing your complaints", I said trytingot walk out. But she stopped me by holding my arm.

"I am not going to complain this time. I just want to say that, Nick is using you. You are nothign to him. You go out of here and find him, you can see him kissing my best friend ot should I say making out with her. So... since, you are innocent, pathetic, nerd and looser, I feel sympathy for you and I am warning you before hand so that you won't get your heart break", she finished.

I ripped away her hand from me and kept my face emotionless. I don't believe a singel word she says. I know Nick wouldn't do that. Would he? No, he wouldn't. I knwo in my heart that he is not like that. I just ignored her other hurtful words and shook my head before coming out of the bathroom.

I walked over to where Nick is and found him laughing with Ryan. These you guys. They fight and then again, they instantly team up. I kept walking towards them and found Kim, best friend of Jane, coming towards Nick and running her hand on his arm, he shrugged it off. She put it again on him and tried to kiss him while holding his face. He pushed her away harshly.

I kept walking towards them. He looked at her annoyed and with an angry face.

"How many times do I have to tell you?! I don't like you or I don't want to kiss you! I am trying to not be rude! But you know what, it's useless! Only my Pauline has the right to kiss me, not you! Just... go away!", he said angrily. Ryan saw me and them he looked back at Nick. He smiled putting his face down. His smile is not the evil one. It has something deeper meaning.

Just as Nick finished talking, I reached him and put my hand on his muscular arm. He turned to me angrily, but once he saw me, his expression changed. His eyes softened. He pulled me to him.

"Baby girl, I swear nothign happened between us. I don't like her. I only-", I stopped him by putting my finger on his lips.

"I know. You don't need to explain", I said to him calmly.

"Really?", he asked with a frown.

"Yeah", I said nodding my head at him. He leaned down and kissed my lips briefly. Kim stomped her leg and walked away. he held my face in his hands while looking into my eyes.

"I love you", he said and my heart stopped. The world around me stilled for a minute. Tears brimmed my eyes with happiness. Did he just say what I heard? I searched his eyes and they are filled with so much emotion. So much of... love.

"What?", my voice is barely above a whisper.

"I love you. I love you so much", he said and pulled me to him.

I so much want to say it back, but I am scared right now. I will say it to him one day. Soon. Very soon. He hugged me and I hugged him back. I silently thought in my heart.

I love you too.

A/N:

Hey my cute dumplings!

Hope you guys like the twist. So, do you guys think he really loves her. Also an important news. The story is going to over in the next three chapters.

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