#I haven’t mentioned this anywhere but I’m going to a ballet performance tomorrow.

[literatureloverx]

An Unexpected Meeting 1:35 ♥️

[christofurrwood]

CONFRONTATION | NICK & CHRISTIAN

It’s been the most boring week the entire semester for Nick. Katrina is out of campus for some ballet conference or something and Nick was just getting bored and missing her. Although they talk consistently and secretly when they have time, it still was different to get to hold her and kiss her. Thankfully, after four days, the group is back on campus. As agreed upon, Nick will pick her up at the performing arts building so they could have lunch outside. It was also perfect because Christian will be training with the team and the new recruits during those hours. 

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Laying down on the bed, all dressed up in his sneaky black jacket and jeans, his phone buzzed to which he quickly checked. Smiling, Nick got a text from Katrina saying they’re at the building already and were just unloading some stuff from their trip. He’s not gonna wait any longer honestly so Nick replied that he was on his way to pick her up. Getting out of bed, Nick fixed his hair a little more when the door suddenly opened. Turning around, he saw Christian back with his duffel bag and Nick looked like he just saw a ghost. His heart definitely skipped a beat because he should be on the field. What was he doing here?

“Hey. Uhh, I thought... Don’t you have a training to attend?” Nick asked casually, adding a few chuckle to avoid suspicion.

Christian shook his head before tossing his bag on his bed. He looked like he was up to something and Nick wasn’t sure if he wanted to find out what it was. “Uh, I skipped. The others can handle it.” He said, shrugging his shoulders but he stayed in his position, right in front of the door. “Where ya going, man? You haven’t been out for like...four days now. You looked dressed up.” Christian added. his face eager to hear Nick’s response.

Why was he questioning him suddenly? Chuckling still, Nick shook his head. “I just... Like you said, I haven’t been out for four days so...might as well check if the sun is still there, right?” Nick even joked, figuring he’s just overthinking all of this.

“Trust me. It’s still there. And it’s not going anywhere. Because the sun is happy where she is. She doesn’t need the darkness running after her.” At this point, Christian’s eyes says it all. He was done playing games and he’s definitely talking about something else that gives the both of them light. Nick was quiet and he just gave him the look of confusion. Christian decided to continue. “I’ve noticed...something different though. Most of the time — well, I honestly feel like it’s every time now, I ask my girlfriend out, she’s always busy and she suddenly has a lot to do, you know? And then I go home, and I figured, why not ask my buddy out for some drinks, right? I don’t have my girl so might as well hang out with my best friend — my brother. But no. Apparently, my best friend is busy too, suddenly has a lot to do. Coincidence?”

Nick looked at him for a while, feeling his heart sink but still thought he could get out of this. “Bro, it’s most likely gonna be our last year in campus. Everyone’s really busy.”

Christian laughed sarcastically at this, shaking his head like a little devil finally figuring things out. “Bullshit, man. That’s bullshit.” He said with another laugh. Moving closer to him, Nick could already see the anger in Christian’s eyes. He definitely knows what’s going on. “You’re bullshit. You are so full of shit, Langford. Stuck in here for for days and just when I got a text from my girlfriend that they’re back on campus, you suddenly feel like going out? Where are you meeting her?” 

Clearly, there was more more escaping this and Nick has no choice but to come clean. It took him a while to speak but finally he did, but his words weren’t enough. “Christian, I can explain.” He started but Christian was quick to punch him in the face, causing Nick to fall to his bed.

“What is there to explain, huh? You snuck behind my back and stole my girl. And still, you have the balls to call me bro? Fuck you, Langford!” He said loudly, ready to give him another one but Nick looked at him and there’s blood on his nose and his lips. Christian hit him really hard. Shaking his head, Christian grabbed him by his shirt to stand up, then brushing off his clothes as if he’ll look any better. “Sorry, man. I just... That was too much but...you know, I had to.” He explained, grabbing a napkin near him and wiping the blood off of Nick’s face and then showing it to him. Nick was just standing there, completely guilty and beaten.

“Why, Nick? Why did you have to do that? After everything my family has done for you and your family, this is how you repay us? You stabbed me behind my back?” Christian’s grin was getting creepier because it was a mix of anger and sarcasm. Nick wasn’t sure how to read him anymore but that’s probably because the guilt was eating him alive. “I could easily kick you out of this campus, you know? One call and your fucking time here is done. Your future, gone in a snap. Your mom will lose her home, the home my family gave her.”

“Please, Christian.” The moment Nick heard the mention of his mom, he totally lost it. “Do whatever you want to do to me but don’t touch my mom, ever. She has nothing to do with this. It’s you and me, man. If you want to beat the living shit out of me, do it. Just don’t... Not my mom.” He was practically begging already and he could feel his tears forming, as much as he hated showing vulnerability.

Shaking his head, Christian wasn’t entirely convinced. “That doesn’t change the fact that you’ve been sneaking on Katrina for the past weeks, maybe months. I don’t know anymore but I’m sure it’s been going on for a while now.”

“I love her. You know that. It’s always been her.”

“Yeah, okay, let’s say you saw her first but...she’s my girlfriend because I wasn’t a coward and yeah, she loves me and I love her so... It’s clear what’s right and wrong here.” He shrugged his shoulder when Christian saw Nick’s phone light up from the bed. “You’re not meeting her today. Not tomorrow, not ever. I’m gonna give you a chance, Langford. Stay away from Katrina, cut all ties with her, no explanation. Then, we can go back to how things are supposed to be with a few changes. Move to a new dorm room, I’m getting a new roommate by tonight. You can still finish college with no debts, your mother keeps her home and you leave me and Katrina alone.” 

Nick was just looking at him, now filled with the same anger as Christian had earlier. He wasn’t sure what to say but his mom and his future was on the line. Could he really stay away from Katrina? It was a hard decision for Nick to make but it was obvious what he must do. Slowly, Nick nodded with his eyes closed. 

“Good boy.” Christian smiled devilishly, looking at Nick’s phone again and grabbing it, then throwing it to the wall. “Just to make sure you won’t call my girl.” He added, looking around and seeing a bouquet of flowers on the side that Nick ordered for Katrina. Christian grabbed it and smelled, it was still fresh so Nick would have most likely gave it to Katrina on his way out. “This for my girl? Thanks for paying, man. I appreciate it. Anyway, gotta get going. I’m sure she’s waiting eagerly to meet her boyfriend.” Christian fixed his hair in front of him with a smile. “You have five hours till we get back. I want you gone by then.” As he walked out the door, Nick finally broke down, feeling devastated and destroyed from what just happened and what was about to him. There’s still a few blood dripping from his nose but there’s no point in cleaning that up now. He just lost his best friend, his best girl and his dignity, there’s no point in caring anymore. Turning around, Nick decided to start packing so he can meet up with the RA soon. Still, Katrina’s on his mind and Nick knew she wouldn’t forgive him for suddenly ditching her entirely. But again, what’s the point? He’s not allowed to have anything to do with Katrina.