Part 9

                                    

                                          
It had been a few weeks since everything happened with Chase, Nate and Jack. Life had gone back to normal, the Jacks flew back to L.A, Sammy and Nate were in Omaha working on music and I was studying like crazy, as usual. Jack and I seemed to be back on track, we texted everyday. It felt good to have a friend like him back in my life. As for Nate and I, we were going on dates every weekend. It was nice, he was such a gentleman. We went out to dinner a few times and he paid each time. We didn't make anything official yet, but I wanted it to be so badly. I liked his company, I could tell that he genuinely cared for me. Especially with everything after Chase, I felt connected to him more than ever. The weather was getting warmer and I could feel summer coming. Only a few more weeks until I was back I'm Omaha and reunited with most of my friends. The warm wind blew through my hair as I walked back to my dorm. I felt my phone buzzing through my jeans, it was Nate calling. "Hey there!" I said a little too excitedly. "Hey Lil, so I was thinking I come over to campus tonight. We can get dinner and I know Mikes fraternity is having another party, if you're down?" He finished somewhat nervously. I had not been to another party since the issue with Chase, but since Nate would be there I felt safe. "Yeah, I'm down definitely, what time should I be ready?" I questioned. "Pick you up at 6:30" Nate said. Little things like this made me so excited, I really liked hanging out with him and getting to know him. 
                          
Like with Jack, it freaked me out how Nate had a growing fan base. However, it was comforting to know he'd be staying in Omaha for the time being. Part of me liked taking things slow, but the other part of me wanted to rip his clothes off the next time I saw him. I walked into my room setting my backpack down, feeling relieved I was finished with classes for the week. I jumped into bed and curled up enjoying the comfort of my bed. I closed my eyes for what felt like a minute until Laine came in. "Hey girlie, so frat party tonight? I mean if you feel up to it!" Laine said cheerfully. "Actually, yeah. Nate is going to come with, so I'm definitely down." I said rolling over facing Laine. "Oh my god yes! I like you guys together, it's a good match. He's so into you it's insane." Laine said jumping in her bed as well. "As much as I didn't want to admit it at first, I do like him a lot. I'm just hoping we make things official soon." I sighed. "Lily, I can't believe you actually said that. You really do like him, what a 360 from last year, when you couldn't be bothered by him." My mind flashed back to last year when Sammy first introduced Nate to our group. I remember Emily and Laine thinking he was hot but bad news. I remember first noticing those damn dimples, they were such a redeeming quality. Then his eyes, there was something so innocent about him, they made him look less like a bad boy. I definitely was always attracted to him, but kept my options open. However, drunk Lily, loved kissing Nate and enjoyed every second of it. Thinking of Nate made me want these next few hours to go by fast, I wanted him, all of him. In that moment I truly realized the effect Nate had on me and how fast it crept up on me. I was really falling for this guy. ~~~ I felt weird to be back at the same house where the events with Chase went down. However, this time I was with Nate and I felt secure with him. He didn't drink a lot, I presumed because he wanted to look after me. So far, we were having a great night. He took me out for dinner to a nearby steak house, which was delicious. I wanted to bring up my feelings, but for some reason I didn't. For some reason it was always hard to me to talk about important things sober, I kind of relied on alcohol for that. The music was blaring and I felt the alcohol taking effect. Nate and I were talking about something. I wasn't really paying attention, my eyes were focused on the flannel he was wearing, which was a rare occurrence. He looked so good, I just wanted him. I went with my instincts and took a step closer to Nate, placing my hands around his neck. He turned his head to the side, clearly confused by my actions. I took a step closer glancing down at his lips and back to his eyes meeting his gaze. He soon caught on and instinctively placed his hands on my hips. I felt like we were gazing at each other for an eternity. Finally his lips came crashing onto mine. Our tongues moved in sync, it felt so right. I felt his hands move down to my ass, squeezing it. I smirked into the kiss, running my fingers through his hair. I broke the kiss realizing that if I didn't stop now, I wouldn't ever stop. I looked at Nate, noticing his expression, he looked so content, his dimples were clearly showing. I took his hand and lead him outside, I needed to come clean about my feelings. On the way outside, we passed Mike and Laine who were too wrapped up into each other, to notice Nate and I passing by. Once outside, I turned to Nate feeling so anxious with what I was about to say, it felt like the effects of the alcohol subsided within minutes. "Okay, Nate I need to be honest with you." Nate's facial expression turned from content to worried really quick, he was fidgeting with his fingers and tapping his foot. I grabbed his hands and intertwined his fingers with mine. "Nate I am falling for you so hard, it's insane, I like you and I want this be to official, you and me. I want to be with you." I finished feeling so relieved that I just said what I said. "You don't even know how good it is to hear those words Lily. I've wanted to be with you since I first got to know you. I like you so much." Nate said before I kissed him hard. Finally, I felt happy. I knew in my heart, Nate was truly a good guy with good intentions. .... Or so I thought.