. : Moving to Wckoff : . [Prt. 8]

For the next week I could barely think about anything else other then Nick. I went on my morning runs with Joe but pretty much that was it. I stayed in my room just listening to music the rest of the time. I didn't even know it was possible to feel like this just because of someone. 1

I was listening to "One Day At A Time" and I couldn't stop thinking about Nick. Which was something I had been doing more and more often. Then it suddenly struck me. I might not be able to make Nick like me but maybe if I told him how I felt I might feel better. Then maybe I could actually get on with my life. The next thing I knew I was in the Jonas's backyard. It was dark and seemed like it was late at night. But I wouldn't know. I kind of lost track of time during the past few days. I looked up onto the second floor. This is just like in some teen movie I thought to myself. Well except for the fact that it's usually the guy that waits outside...... ahh who cares. I'll be lucky if he even wants to talk to me I looked up at Nick's window. 2

Yes I knew which one was his. Mainly because I pretty much figured that since Kevin's was the one on the end and Joe's room is next to Kevin's that leaves Nick's room. I didn't want to throw a rock up there because what if I broke the window or something? I stood there trying to think of something. Before I could come up with a good idea the window opened. Nick stuck his head out the window. 3

"Gracie?" he whisper yelled "What are you doing here?" 4

I kind of stood there shocked. How did he know I was standing in the backyard? 5

"Nevermind! I'll come down!" Nick said ignoring my silence. 6

In a minute we were sitting on the porch steps next to each other. 7

"So, why are you here?" Nick said I took a deep breath. 8

"Well I was talking to Kevin that day I fell on you and he told me about how you liked me an-" 9

"He what! I never told him that!" 10

"I don't know maybe he could just tell or something. Anyways he said that after you saw me go out to lunch with Joe and all the morning runs and stuff that you seemed sad or something and when I found that out that made me feel horrible and I just wanted you to know that I never meant to hurt you and you're the one that I've loved all along. Plus I don't think Joe actually liked me in that way..." I rambled on and on and on. Afraid that if I stopped I would lose my nerve and bolt. "And that's why I'm here" I concluded. 11

Without saying a word to me Nick looked into my eyes. His eyes were shining brightly. Heleaned in and kissed me. At first I was shocked. I froze but then I began to melt I could feel the heat coming off of his body. I felt like I was floating. I couldn't think of anything else in the Universe that was more amazing than this. After we pulled away I looked straight into Nick's eyes. 12

"What was that for?" Nick smiled at me. 13

"Gracie, I love you. I have since the first day I met you. Sometimes I think you are blind." 14

"Hey!" I said. I didn't really care though. 15

"By the way how did you know I was outside just now?" 16

"Oh, well I couldn't fall asleep and I was just looking out the window. It just happened that you were walking into the backyard." I put my head on his shoulder. He took my hand. 17

"I'm glad I decided to come talk" 18

"Why couldn't you just wait till tomorrow?" 19

"You were driving me crazy" I said simply. 20

He looked at me and pulled me into a hug. Once again that tremor ran through my body. 21

"Well I guess I should go home" I said standing up. 22

"Yeah. I'll see you tomorrow" He gave me another hug. I smiled past his shoulder. As nice as kisses were, I must say hugs are just as nice.