The Devil Inside (Nickolas Imura)

[Garza]

What in the hell.

Was I really getting a mind for how I acted towards Aerin? I was watching what I said around her and how I worded myself. Even if she knew it was a joke. I completely missed out on the jest of my own arm that would even scare grown men. I closed my eyes trying to focus myself. And surprisingly I found that whenever I was around Aerin, my heart beat faster and harder. Not to mention that I felt almost sick to my stomach. Not sick like "stay-at-home-because-you-drip-everywhere-sick" but a light headed feeling. Almost as though was was falling.

Turning I looked to Aerin, wanting to tell her. But sadly I was scared. Oh yeah! Big scary guy who fought a Jedi Master as an apprentice was scared of a girl because he liked her.... Wait... Did I like her? Is this really what I am feeling? "Aerin...." there was a long pause as I tried to say something, but lost the will to speak. "Uh..."

I looked away from her. Planting my arms down on the couch and at my sides. Trying to not reach out for her. Why did i even want to do that? Shaking my head, slightly I stayed silent.

[member="Aerin Summers"],

 

[Slot 11]

Aerin could tell by the conflict in Nick's face and the way he was sitting that he was trying to tell her something. In a way, she almost knew what it was. The problem was, she was having trouble saying it, too. why was it that out of everyone she'd ever known, she'd never gotten as close to them as she had to him? She felt so.... safe around him. So comfortable. But when she tried to say something that hinted at her real feelings, it always came out as some wise crack about something or someone. She just couldn't get the words out. Then, a sudden burst of courage flooded into her. She leaned toward Nick, and put her hands on his arms. Then she planted a kiss on his cheek. As quickly as it had happened, it was over, and she was back to her original position staring at the HV. Well, everything was normal except for the gigantic blush now covering her face and neck.
[member="Nickolas Imura"]

 

[Garza]

Once more things change.

I had just sat there. Wondering on what I should do. Should I go and grab her or shou-

What?

Aerin just kissed me on the cheek. She had grabbed me planted a small kiss. I smiled turning to her. I reached out to grab her arm as she was moving away from me. Stopping her from reaching her end of the couch. I looked at her intently as I spoke. "Next time you do that..." I then kissed her myself. Only this one was meant for her lips. "...linger."

[member="Aerin Summers"],

 

[Slot 11]

Aerin's face turned five shades darker, her eyes growing very wide. Nick just kissed her. On the lips. Just then. She didn't say anything. She just sat there, frozen for a solid five minutes. What should she do? Should she say "thank you" or "How sweet" or something? Should she kiss him back? Should she run away in total lovesick embarrassment? It was her turn to be hesitant. Eventually she regained her senses, and cleared her throat. "Wow. Uh...." She stammered. she did a mental face-palm. Pull yourself together, Aerin! This isn't technically your first kiss after all. Why are you being so childish?
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[Garza]

I just looked at her as she was just sitting there. Wondering on what was happening. Her entire face was almost red and blushing. I could not hide my smile that broke out even when the only words she could get out were "Wow. Uh...." Then for a second I doubted myself that really this was not the best move for me to do. Too late for that dummy! I moved my hand down to her's and grabbed it squeezing it, "Aerin. I want to tell you that I like you." I moved myself to sit closer so I was not so stretched out across the couch. "I um... I actually have liked you for a while now."

I didn't know what else to say. I mean, the little linger part just a second ago just popped into my head. In the moment sort of speak. Now, I didn't know what to do. I was dumbfounded from the action that I took. I usually didn't act like that, but usually you don't meet a girl that you kiss within the first five minutes of meeting one another, nor show off your demon arm.

[member="Aerin Summers"],

 

[Slot 11]

Aerin looked down at their hands. She let out a surprised sort of chuckle. "M-Me too," She said, a nervous smile on her face. She never actually thought Nick felt the same way. For some reason, she'd always felt it would be her little secret and never amount to anything. It was a shock to see otherwise.
[member="Nickolas Imura"]

 

[Garza]

Her smile seemed to brighten up the room as she said that she did as well. She liked me. In that second, my heart lept, and my body was so close to jumping up and doing some kind of victory dance. But I stayed still, holding onto Aerin's hand. "Looks like I will be dealing with your "Mother" as well." I spoke. Joking about the fact that Jen was in her head and typically the mother does not like the Bad boy type of person dating her daughter. Well that's even if we are dating or just confessing to one another.

Aw hell, this just got more confusing.

[member="Aerin Summers"],

 

[Slot 11]

Aerin laughed a little. "Yeah. I guess we'll have to keep it secret." She said, whispering the last part for emphasis. She scooted closer to Nick. she was practically touching him now. She reached for his demon arm, and held his hand in both of hers. "You don't have to hide this around me, you know. I like seeing it."
[member="Nickolas Imura"]

 

[Garza]

I smiled and shook my head with a chuckle. We both knew that Jen would not be happy, as well that it would not be a secret for very long between the two. Aerin moved closer to me and grabbed my hand. My demon hand. I tried to take it away for a second, but stopped at her notion of liking it. I allowed her to grasp my hand. But the entire time I was careful not to cut her with tue talon like fingernails as I squeezed my hand slightly.

"You do huh?" She was probably the first person to like it, rather than wanting it for a test subject. Deciding that I might as well accept it, I closed the gap between the two of us, wrapping my right arm around her and moved my left hand closer to her. "I guess I can live with that." I spoke in a bright smile, and surprisingly I was happy, truly happy for the first time in my life.

[member="Aerin Summers"],

 

[Slot 11]

Aerin smiled, looking down at his hand. "So, what now?" She asked honestly. She'd never done anything like this before. She didn't know where to start, or what to do after the start or anything else. It was entirely new to her.
[member="Nickolas Imura"]

 

[Garza]

Looking to her as she asked what to do now. Shrugging my shoulders, I indicated the HV with a point of my head. "Well we can start out with picking a channel to watch since you were interested in it earlier." I ducked my head with a small smile, "Or we can go somewhere for a date." I would let her decide since she was the one who just woke up, and might not want to go out for now.

[member="Aerin Summers"],

 

[Slot 11]

"A date, huh?" She said, thinking. She looked down at her clothes. A T-shirt, faded jeans, combat boots, and her weathered brown leather jacket in the other room. "Well, I'm not dressed for anywhere fancy, but..." She said, looking up and smiling at Nick.
[member="Nickolas Imura"]

 

[Garza]

I smiled as she looked down at herself. Saying that she was not really dressed. I used my own hand to indicate myself. Open and scuffed up combat boots, ripped jeans, a black and rather dirty tank top, and even more so, I had a demon arm. looking to her as she did to me, I smiled and winked, "I think you will be fine. I like you as you are. Putting on extra cloths and makeup just makes it seem fake to me."

Standing up, I offered her my hand, left hand, "So will you go on a date with me, or will you say no and make me stand up like a fool?" Smiling as I joked once more with her.

[member="Aerin Summers"],

 

[Slot 11]

Aerin took his hand and stood up beside him. "Oh, come on. It doesn't matter if you stand up, sit down, or even sing and dance. You'll always be a fool to me," She said, smirking. "And I'll always be a fool right back at you."
[member="Nickolas Imura"]

 

[Garza]

I smiled as she stood up, but it was wiped off when she said I would always be a fool to her. I narrowed my eyes. Speaking about always being a fool back to me, I smiled and ten went into action. leaning down, I wrapped my left arm around her waist and picked her up in a fireman's carry again. "Well then lets go and be fools together." Walking my way around the couch I made my way to the door.

[member="Aerin Summers"],

 

[Slot 11]

"Hey!" She said, surprised, as Nick draped her over his shoulder. She kicked her feet a bit. "I don't remember agreeing to be your shoulder bling," She said teasingly, giving him a mock glare from behind.
[member="Nickolas Imura"]

 

[Garza]

I smiled and chuckled as she tried to kick me. Quickly my right hand came up and grabbed her ankles to prevent her from bashing my face in. Her comment made me laugh about how I was her "Shoulder Bling" The door opened with a little push of telekinesis as I walked out making sure not to hit her head on the door frame. "Yeah, but you look nice. And I think you like this." Smiling as I spoke. Apparent by the happy tone I had.

[member="Aerin Summers"],

 

[Slot 11]

Aerin rolled her eyes and smiled at Nick's back. "Yes. Being kidnapped has always had a hidden charm that I just couldn't resist. Kind of like how some people prefer chains and whips to bed sheets," She said, her tone making the joke all the more obvious.
[member="Nickolas Imura"]

 

[Garza]

I shook my head as the door closed. With Aerin's comment I smiled and shook my head. Walking down the hall way to the elevator as I spoke back, "Some people like weird things. Just kind of matters on what revs your motor." As I got to the elevator doors, I leaned down and sat her feet on the floor to stand back up. "Now, if you would like to be kidnapped, I can arrange that." Winking at her, I reached down and grabbed her hand. My right hand feeling the skin that was on her own, and the heat of her body. I felt weird almost, but it was reinvigorating to think about her. All while my left hand pressed the button for the elevator.

[member="Aerin Summers"],

 

[Slot 11]

Aerin smiled michevously. If they were gonna be fools, there was no time like the present, right? "3.....2.....1," She whispered. Then, she made scared face. "Where are you taking me? What's going on? Please, don't kill me!" She cried, her eyes full of amusement.
[member="Nickolas Imura"]