15-Reconcilation
Nick's pov
I'm still mad over earlier but I still go to the party. It's not like I have a choice. I always have to go. At least Ezra won't be here since he has a work shift on Fridays.
He hasn't apologized nor did I. I won't apologize for that. I was stating my honest feelings. I needed to get it out. It wasn't the brightest choice but I still had to.
It's not even like I will be able to talk to him at the party either or else the guys will ask questions. I guess I'll mainly hang out with Taylor because I'm still kind of mad at the guys.
This time around this party is at a random house so I don't know whose house it is. I get in and immediately notice the guys, Livia, Taylor and Maryka?
Huh, she's with us now? Awkward...Through. Judging at her proximity to Dominic I guess not.
Regardless, before they have a chance to mention what I said earlier, I take ahold of Taylor and don't even notice.
"Taylor!"
"Woah, what's going on? Why you're shouting my name?"
"Nothing happened with the gang, I just want to talk to you."
"Me? Why? What is it?"
"Let's go talk in private. It's serious what I have to say."
"Oh, ok"
We walk around the crowd. We decide to opt for the washroom after realizing there's nowhere else to go to. I don't want to talk about the two people screwing in the bedroom.
I close the door.
"What is it...?"
"Remember when I told you I like guys?"
"Yeah?"
"I'm dating Ezra."
"What?!"
"Shh"
"Sorry..." She smiles apologetically.
"It's for real but we had a nasty argument earlier."
"Woah...that's a lot of information to take in."
"Yeah, I know but I felt like I should tell you."
"Huh? Why is that?"
"Ezra thinks we are too close. Everyone thinks we are a thing."
"Oh...and that's bad?"
"Yes, I can't let him think that and by the way don't tell anyone that. Only my brother knows."
"I swear I won't."
"Good thanks."
"So he thinks we're too close..."
"I know...annoying."
"I'll take my distance from you."
"No!" I take her by the arms to make her understand.
"Huh?"
"Let's act like we always do but not too close either. Too close contact makes them think we are dating."
"Yeah.."
"Can you do that?"
"Yes.."
"Thanks, you're the best Taylor!"
I hug her and she reluctantly hugs me back. For once, she doesn't blush anymore. I think
she officially moved on from me.
But now I don't know if things will be good with Ezra or not. I hope things will be fixed between us.
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Last night, I couldn't sleep well. For once, I was overthinking. I hate when that happens especially when it's a Saturday but it had to happen someday right?
I couldn't help but think about Ezra. I'm scared that things might be over...between us. It's crazy to say that but most relationships don't stand still because of that. He didn't say it was over between us but I can't help but be scared it is.
What did yesterday's disagreement meant? Is it gonna change something or did it make things worse? Honestly, we both said some nasty sh*t and I don't know what to do about it.
Anyways, as much as this is a puzzle piece, I have to try to talk to Ezra. I can't let things go like that. I'm afraid he'll start avoiding me. I have no interest in that. We haven't talked since yesterday. The last time we did was our first couple fight.
So, I'm tempted to call him but I have doubts about whether or not he'll answer. I just hope he'll still want to talk to me.
I take my phone and call him. I know damn well he isn't at work yet. He has time to talk before he goes to work. If he doesn't answer I already know what it means.
It rings a few times before he finally answers.
Ezra: Hey...
Nick: Hey...
Ezra: Look, yesterday was a big deal...
Nick: I know, I know.
Ezra: I said some things I shouldn't have said...
Nick: It's fine you said your opinion. Why'd you only say it yesterday through?
Ezra: I know that but it's not like we can change our bloody situation, so...I didn't say anything.
Nick: Yeah you're right about that.
Ezra: But even if what I said was a bit of a cock up, you said some hurtful things too you know?
Nick: Yeah...
Ezra: Did you really have to say all that yesterday?
Nick: I know...it wasn't the best...
Ezra: I don't know why you suddenly blew up but I hope it won't happen again.
Nick: Yeah...it wasn't fair on you.
Ezra: I won't hold it against you since you were in a narky but think about it next time?
Nick: Ok, ok, I'm sorry. What I said was quite harsh. I shouldn't have said you didn't like me.
Ezra: Ah, about that...you weren't completely wrong about it.
Nick: What are you kidding me right now?!
Ezra: It's because I didn't express it enough right?
Nick: What do you mean by that?
Ezra: You made that conclusion for a reason right?
Nick: Yeah and?
Ezra: I'm sorry ok? I didn't show it enough to you...I know how much you care about me and...I didn't care to show it off to you.
Nick: What are you talking about?!
Ezra: You made all this effort just for me and I guess I didn't take you seriously.
Nick: You didn't take me seriously? Damnit Ezra, I can't believe that.
Ezra: I'll admit I...don't really trust you...
Nick: Where is that coming from?!
Ezra: I didn't believe in you...
Nick: What is that supposed to mean?!
Ezra: You're too close to Taylor for my taste.
Nick: What? Don't misunderstand! We have nothing going on between each other.
Ezra: Oh, really? I still don't believe you.
Nick: Look yesterday at the party, I told her about our fight and she supports us, happy?
Ezra: Still..that Taylor girl likes you.
Nick: She doesn't ok! It was clear as day! She fully moved on from me. Argh, you just don't understand.
Ezra: Then what is it? Why are you so close with Taylor?
Nick: She's like my best friend. The one I can confide in. No, she's like my girl friend. One that most gays have.
Ezra: Seriously? I don't really believe that but if you say she means a lot to you...
Nick: There's nothing wrong ok? We decided we'll stop being so close to each other to clear up the misunderstandings.
Ezra: You don't have to do that for me.
Nick: Trust me, I'm tired of everyone thinking I'm dating her because I kissed her to get revenge on you last month.
Ezra: Yeah...
Nick: I guess everyone thinks we broke up because I told the guys. I'm sure they'll spread that up in no time or no Livia will, she's good at that.
Ezra: Ok, so now that is out of the way, I was thinking you could come to my house after my shift.
Nick: Why?
Ezra: You'll see why then.
Nick: Fine...
Ezra: You think you're gonna be able to wait for me?
Nick: Yeah, yeah, later then.
Ezra: Later
I hung up.
Ugh, that's such a big thing out of the way. At least things aren't over between us seeing that he asked me to come to his house after his shift! The good news is that he's back to his usual mood of teasing me. I hate it when he's all serious.
Argh, now I have to wait for later to see why he invited me to his house.
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I'm ready to leave but I'm interrupted by my brother.
"Where are you going?"
"Seeing my boyfriend why?"
"Oh, yeah figures. I was hoping you could help with something but I guess you can't."
"Still I wanna know what that problem of yours is. You never ask for my help why now?"
"Well, Allyson's boyfriend, Jonathan, wants me to go babysits his little sister. I don't understand why he asked me instead of Allyson. Ever since he came to our house for the first time, he won't stop bugging me and I don't like it."
"I don't know what to tell ya. Why can't he do it?"
"I don't know?"
"Yeah, you have to deal with that on your own. I've got no idea why he's bothering you but I'm surprised you of all people let him get to you." He seems embarrassed by that actually.
"Yeah...he's so...commanding. He's a freshman! I don't get how he controls me that easily!"
"I don't know man. I have to leave now. Maybe I'll help you another time?"
"You traitor!"
"Who's a traitor?"
We both notice Allyson that suddenly came out of her room. Damn, we didn't notice her there.
"Nickolas is a traitor. He doesn't want to help me with my problem."
"Seriously? Since when do you care about that Felix?" Ally laughs.
"Stop it! Tell your boyfriend to stop bothering me!"
"What about Jonathan?"
"He keeps bugging me."
"He just wants to be your friend, it's completely normal. You're so mysterious after all. A new friend won't hurt you." Felix glares at Allyson.
It's then I remember that Felix did try to befriend Ezra, on the pretext that Ezra would be his future brother-in-law. Isn't it the same situation here?
"What?"
"He doesn't get to control me like that. I don't want new friends, especially not him."
"Why are you saying that? He just wants to be your friend. Plus he doesn't have a lot of friends, only one but his friend of his doesn't go out much so I'm basically the only one he hangouts with."
"Really? He doesn't seem like the type to not have tons of friends."
"He just wants to get to know you ok? He's curious. It was the same thing with me. We're older than him of course he's curious about our lives."
"You think so?" At this point, I don't even exist in this conversation.
"Yeah now stop complaining."
It doesn't seem like Felix is convinced. It feels like he knows something that we don't. Oh well, it's not like it's my business. I'm leaving.
"Wait don't leave!"
"What?"
"Would you let a freshman control you like that?"
"Like what? Of course not. Anyways, I'm older than you two so of course not. He's 14 and I'm 19. Of course, I wouldn't let him do that."
"He's almost 15 actually." Ally specifies.
Would you look at that, now, it's her turn to act like Felix. I think they reversed their personality today.
"I don't really care about that. Are we done here?"
"Yes, we are." I doubt it is. I'm sure they'll argue about it after I leave lol.
Then, I finally get out of there and I get in my car. I start my car and as I usually do those days, I pick Ezra up from his work.
He gets out of the supermarket and gets in my car. At least he smiles upon seeing me. I was afraid the mood would be tense again.
"Ready to come to my house?"
"Why are you inviting me all of a sudden?"
"Ah, ah, you'll see then." He dares smirk at me.
I start the car and we leave the parking lot to go to the direction of his house not too far from here. We don't talk during the ride as it was expected. I'm mostly impatient about this and Ezra keeps grinding at me. How annoying.
We finally arrive and for the first time, I get out of the car with Ezra. It feels so strange going into his house for the first time. He already went into mine but I haven't gone in his. What am I expecting out of this?
Ezra tries to hold my hand, which is rare of him to do but I shrug it off as soon as we get in the house in fear someone sees us.
"I'm home!" Ezra yells immediately. Damn does he do that all the time?
Suddenly, two beautiful women come down the stairs. One of them I recognize as his mother as they look identical but why is there another woman next to her?
"Nick meet my moms." Moms?!
One of the women approaches me, the one that looks like Ezra.
"Hey, I heard a lot about you. You can call me, Jenessa. Don't call me Ms Pierce, it makes me feel old."
Woah this is too much for me to process. Is that all the life Ezra was hiding from me?
"Hi, Jenessa nice to meet you." I decide to shake her hand. Then, the next woman, which is also Ezra's mom, comes closer to me.
"I hope you're not too gobsmacked that Ezra has two moms?"
Gobsmacked? Hmm...I think I recall Ezra saying that before.
Through, that said woman, has honey blond hair and those classic blue eyes. They are both from the UK for sure. Come on the accent reveals it!
"Um no, it's fine." Ezra looks back at me trying to dictate whether I'm telling the truth or not.
"I'm Scarlett, also Ezra's mom. Just like my wife said, don't call me Ms Pierce." Damn, I wasn't expecting that. Is this really Ezra's life?
"Hi, nice to meet you...Scarlett?"
I make a handshake to her two. I doubt I'll be calling them by their names because I'm used to calling others by their last name.
"Excellent, so I guess Ezra told you why you are here?"
Wait am I missing something? He didn't tell me what? Ezra comes closer to me and talks low enough not for his moms to hear us.
"I brought you here because..it's about earlier. I want to prove to you..that you do matter a lot to me, Nick."
"Really? You didn't have to do all that..."
"No, it's fine. I had to besides they really wanted to meet you."
"Wait they knew about me?"
"Yeah, sorry. Does it bother you that...I have two moms?"
"No, I was just surprised. This is the first time I met two lesbian moms."
"Oh, what a relief! I was scared it would bother you."
"Really? Is that why you didn't want to bring me here?" He smiles awkwardly.
"Kinda yeah.."
"Don't hide those things from me anymore ok?"
"Yeah, I won't.."
"What are you two talking about?"
"It's nothing."
"Come on you lovebirds. I've already done dinner." Lovebirds?
"Sure"
We follow them and we sit down at the dining table. The woman who's called Scarlett I believe serves us food not too long after.
She sits down with us and I can tell they will question me.
"So Nick, I heard you do basketball is that true?" The one called Jenessa says. How does she know?
"Yeah, I do actually. I'm the captain of our school's basketball team."
"That's marvellous! We always wanted Ezra to do some but he didn't want to."
"Mom!" She laughs.
"Anyways we are so glad that Ezra finally found himself a new bae. He doesn't have a sibling to talk to, especially if he has bullying issues."
Boyfriend? He told them? I look at Ezra angrily and he looks back as if he f**ked up. Oh, he sure did.
"Mom..you don't have to declare that out loud. I think he already knows that.."
I think the other mom Scarlett picks up that I'm mad because she speaks up about it.
"You didn't know about it? I thought Ezra told you, he told us. He tells us everything. Besides don't be scared about it. We fully support you guys. We are your biggest supporter."
Even if she says that I still feel mad. It feels like I got betrayed.
For the rest of dinner, I remain mad. They don't ask me any more questions, fortunately.
As soon as we get out from the table I make sure to make Ezra hear my piece of my mind.
"Why did you tell them?! I thought I told you to not tell anyone?!"
"What? I'm not allowed to tell my moms?"
"I know it's your moms but it could've very well turned out nasty because you told them."
"Look, I know you didn't want it but they wanted to know so I told them. I won't tell anyone else. Just know you are welcome here."
"Yeah...I guess that's true."
Ezra kisses me and suddenly I'm all happy again. I won't forget what he did but for now, I won't ruin the night.
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I had a good time yesterday. It turns out that they really are nice moms. I learned a lot of things about Ezra I didn't know about. At least that compensated for the betrayal he did to me.
I get along quite great with his mom too. They are really cool. I'm sure I'll come around again. Never did I once think I would meet my boyfriend's parents and not that fast but I'm thankful right now. It means Ezra cherishes and values our relationship a lot despite our differences.
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