Nick Stumbles
~Christmas Preparation~
* 12.15.2008*
I was shopping alone for Christmas. Nick and I still haven't acknowledge each other since the dance. I feel so guilty and it's actually driving everyone insane including me.
Alan won't even speak to me and ignored me.
AJ just smiled every time I passed him at the hallway.
Savvy is giving a ticket to the insane dimension for not being the sister I hoped she would.
Joe was being super friendly and always help me since no one is talking.
Kevin would come over to hang out with Alan and totally ignored me.
Well Nick, he avoids me.
I don't blame anyone for this but I've hoped that they would forgive me.
Especially Nick.
I was at San Diego Fashion Mall.
Families was everywhere, shopping for their Christmas's presents.
I was looking for Alan's present and I knew he wanted the new Rolex watch.
I walked into Rolex and looked through at the watches to see if any of it matches Alan's present.
I saw the one that I know Alan would love to have.
I told the sales person to wrapped it up.
The watch costs me $575 and I hope he would love it cause it cost me a lot.
I grabbed the bag and went outside.
I decided to go for another round to see if I found anything interesting for AJ.
I saw an amazing skate shop that I never thought existed.
I got in and there was tons of the coolest skate boards, a section for beginners and pros.
I was doing a survey on a skateboard that had a guitar and skaters for life graffiti underneath it, when someone jumped on me and tackle me.
I kicked his stomach and got up to find Joe doubled over.
I bit my lip and helped him up.
'I'm so sorry! You shouldn't have done that!' I said and Joe laughed.
'It's okay. So, what are you doing?' Joe asked.
'Just doing a survey for AJ's present' I replied.
'You're going to get him a skateboard?' Joe asked.
'You've totally forgotten that AJ and I are skaters. Have you?'
'Yeah, that way I would still recognize you as a girl instead of a boy' Joe replied and I hit him.
'Thanks Joe. Very nice' I said and decided to buy the skateboard for him. I went over to the wheels and safety section.
I was checking a ruby colored wheels and read the description.
Joe stood beside me and fold his arms.
'So, have you surveyed your own present yet?' Joe asked and leaned on the shelf.
'Why should I survey on my own present?' I asked and moving on to a neon green wheels.
'I don't know...formakingeveryoneeasiertoknowwhatyouwantforchristmas....yeah' Joe said.
'Not going to happen, big boy' I said and hit his chest twice.
He groaned and followed me as I went to the customizing counter.
'How did you ever figure that out?' He asked. I shrugged.
'How much is for customizing?' I asked.
'Depends on the design and size' A guy in a green hoodie.
'It is possible to get a customize skateboard?' I asked. The guy took out a sketch book and a pen.
'Anywhere else it would be impossible but you found the right place. We can guarantee that your skateboard will be done in 2 days' He replied. He pushed the sketch book and the pen in front of me.
'Thanks' I said and began to draw Gabby and him together with his initial and Gabby's.
Once I'm done, I give it to the guy.
'Okay. Pick the accessories for the board, board's pane and I will be right back with you' He said and went into a room at the back.
I was looking at samples and Joe kept following me.
'Joseph, is there any reason that you're here at all?' I asked, annoyed.
'I was just getting Alan the Rolex watch he wanted. There was only one left' Joe explained.
I turned to him.
'Now I know why I can't find it. Anyways shouldn't I be the one to get Alan that present?' I asked angrily. I spent the whole morning looking for that bloody watch all over the city and he bought it.
'It wasn't written in the Jonas book of law' Joe said and I rolled my eyes. He's quoting his own script. How nice is that?
'Well its written in mine. So, how much did you pay for it?' I asked and was about to take out my purse when he put his palm up. 'Tsk tsk... I don't bribe with money. Well especially with you' Joe replied.
I raised my eyebrows and fold my arms.
'Then? What is it you want?' I asked. He smirked and bit his bottom lip.
'Go out on a date with me' Joe said and my jaw dropped.
'A date? Is there any poss-'
'No. No date no watch' Joe said with an evil smirk on his face. I dropped my head and sighed.
'A date for a watch? Are you sure you don't want to double triple the price?' I asked trying to persuade him. He shook his head and I groaned.
'I don't want your money. I want you and I on a romantic night out by the beach' Joe said. He was grinning so much that it could've been the size of Jupiter by now.
'A date...a date... a romantic night out by the beach..? I don't know' I said finally.
He took the watch and I glared at him.
'Look at this nice gold watch. Limited Edition and timeless. Alan would be so disappointed if he doesn't have this for Christmas' Joe said and showed me the watch.
I grabbed it and hit Joe with my bags.
'OW!'
'Are you trying to torture me Joe? He already hates me after what I did at the dance. I don't want him to hates me more just because he can't have this watch!' I said angrily and Joe's eyes widen.
'Then go out on a date with me. Just you and I and no one else' Joe said.
I tilted my head to the side and groaned.
'FINE!!! But I better have the watch by the end of the date. Also, no one must know about this!' I said, giving up. There's no way I can bribe Joe to give me the watch except going out on a date with him.
The guy returned and gave me a receipt.
'So found anything yet, sweetheart?' He asked.
I showed him all the things I wanted for the skateboard.
He wrote all of it down in the receipt and give it to me.
'So the board will be ready in two days' He said and I waved and left.
Joe was still tagging behind me.
'So, I'll pick you up around.. 7.30?' Joe said.
'Okay but I'm not dressing up!' I said and turn around and waved at him.
'DAMN IT! I was hoping you would!' Joe shouted.
'NOT HAPPENING!' I shouted back and remembered that I didn't have a ride.
'HEY JOE!' I shouted. He was walking away but then he turned around and ran towards me.
'Yeah!' He asked,beaming.
'Can you give me a ride home?' I asked.
'I thought you're 16' He said.
'I will dress up if you send me home' I said and he took my hand. He was running with me behind him to his mercedes.
* Before the date*
I was rummaging through my closet to find a decent piece of clothing that would live up Joe's expectations. I finally found a white dress with a black ribbon on the hips.
I don't think I own that dress at all but it was the most decent clothing for the date.
I found a pair of white heels that I don't remember owning it too.
I put on the dress and the shoes.
I took out my make-up bag and took my waterproof mascara, pink lipstick and a blusher.
After I done, I took the curly iron and start doing my hair.
Once I'm done, I look at myself in my long mirror and I looked pretty good. I heard the bell rings and I grabbed my purse. I ran downstairs and grabbed Joe's hand.
I was scared that Alan or AJ would open the door.
'So..?' Joe said breaking the awkward silence.
'Anyways... where are you taking me?'
'Malibu'
'I see..'
'I hope you like seafood' Joe said and park his mercedes.
'I'll eat anything' I said and he hold my hands.
I glance down and wanted to let go but he was holding it tightly.
More of a death grip.
* AJ p.o.v*
I was about to get the door when I heard the bell rings but I heard Alex's bedroom door opens and her running downstairs. So, I didn't bother. When I heard the front door slam shut,
I decided to look out my window and saw Alexis wore a dress that Nick secretly put inside her wardrobe for their next "surprise" date.
My jaw dropped when I saw that she was dragging Joe back into his car.
I ran to my bed to get my phone and tripped over my stool.
'Ow! Got it!' I said and press speed dial.
'Yo Nick'
'Oh hey stranger'
'Where is Joe?'
'He said he had to go somewhere'
'Hmm.. jesus christ...'
'I don't like this. What's happening?'
'I don't know how to break it up to you but Joe is out with Alexis!'
'WHAT?! Joe is out with my GIRLFRIEND??'
'Yes! Haven't you realize lately that Joe has been so close to her when we weren't talking to her?'
'GOD! I've been such a jackass! That wouldn't happened if I didn't give her the silence treatment! DAMN IT!'
'Stop blaming yourself and we will drive to Malibu. Ok'
'Good idea'
'And she wore the dress you gave her'
'WHAT?!? FUCK! BE READY!'
'Drive safely!'
'Shut up'
I hang up and put on a black leather jacket, black skinny and grey vans.
I grabbed the house keys, my phone, my camera bag and my messenger bag.
'Alexis, you are so going to get it' I said and went downstairs.
Mum was at the living room with dad. Making out.
'Bye!' I said and the both of them stopped.
Nick stopped at the front gate. I got in and smiled at him.
He didn't smile back. Instead he was fuming.
'Dude, you're okay?' I asked.
'MY GIRLFRIEND IS GOING ON A DATE WITH MY BROTHER! HOW CAN I BE OKAY!?' Nick replied angrily.
* Alex pov*
The both of us got a table and sat down.
The waitress gave us menus and was looking at Joe with stars in her eyes.
I rolled my eyes and bit my lip.
'I'll have lobster with Caesar salad, mashed potatoes, coleslaw, smoked salmon, tiramisu and tropical juice' I said.
Joe looked up at the menu and looking at me weirdly.
Even the waitress is looking at me as if I was joking.
'You got a problem?!' I asked. She shook her head and took down everything I said.
'I'll have fettuccine with meatballs, shark fin soup, americano cake and carrot juice' Joe ordered. She walked away and looked at me.
'So, wanna make out and leave?'
'WHAT?' I shouted. Has Joe gone insane? I have a boyfriend and its Nick Jonas.
'Cmon, my lips are irresistible. Tons of girls want me you know' He said and lick his lips.
'Joe, Joseph Adam! Are you sane right now? Do you even listen to what you just said? I have a boyfriend and I'm staying faithful with him'
' You are so immature ' Joe said and grinned.
'Immature? How bout you? Look at you right now! Its pathetic' I said angrily.
How could he call me immature.
I'm acting more mature than him right now.
This is not exactly the Joe I know.
'Chillax Alexis. I'm just teasing you' He said in a weird mysterious voice.
I shook my head and realize that its definitely not the Joe I know.
'Joseph, did you do something funny before we left for the date?' I asked.
He's seriously out of his mind right now and obviously not thinking straight.
He laughed and smirked.
'Sweety, I only had a couple of chocolate bars. I'm perfectly fine!' Joe replied.
I rolled my eyes and saw my lobster.
I was starving especially when I'm arguing with Joey the craziee hyper jonas.
The waitress set my order and Joe's.
I start to eat the lobster and avoiding Joe's stare. It was becoming a problem after a good 10 minutes.
I look up and glared at him.
'Joseph, its rude to stare at someone when they're eating' I scolded him.
I was beyond annoyed.
He just grinned.
'Well, its because you look so gorgeous tonight and you did it for me' Joe said.
'That's because this is the only decent thing for me to wear on this date' I said and looked outside the window.
I thought I saw AJ and Nick.
I tilted my head and look closely. It sure does look like Nick's curls and AJ's brown hair with his infamous purple highlights.
Someone is here tonight. How great is that?
Maybe its not them.
I shrugged and look back at Joe.
He took his fettuccine on paste it on his mustache.
He was making a face and I was really annoyed so I snatched the fettuccine.
I shook my head.
Joe suddenly wrapped his hand on mine.
I looked at it and let go.
'Joe, I think I need to go out for awhile. Yeah' I said and snatched my bag.
I took out a long black cardigan and wore it over my dress.
It was really cold.
I pass by a bush that didn't even look real.
And I swore it was moving.
Wait...moving?
I looked at the corner of my eye that it was following me.
I think I saw Nick's curls and AJ's purple highlights.
So, they are stalking me.
Nick is stalking me? He still cared about me?
I decided to go by the shoreline and see if it moved away from there.
I took out my heels and hold them by the strap.
It was really dark and I couldn't see anything so much.
But the bush seriously moved closer to the shoreline.
It's definitely Nick and AJ.
The bush got closer to me and suddenly there was a scream.
I jumped in shock and saw Nick stumbled.
We both got into the water and I was screaming cause it was dead freezing.
I felt the wave were drifting the both of us far away from the shore.
I managed to go up surface and saw the waves dragged us at least 20 feet away.
Nick resurfaced and wrapped his arm around my waists.
'I love you, Alexis and I was such an idiot for what I did!' Nick said.
'I love you too Nick but umm.. we're in the ocean and I'm freezing!' I said and my body just received an amazing cold shock.
'Umm... why is the shore getting further away from us?' Nick asked.
'Why are we being pulled back?!' I asked in shocked.
I tried to swim forward but the current was to strong.
'Nick?!? What's happening?!' I shouted.
'Just hold on to me!' He said and the current kept pulling us further.
'This is not a tsunami right?'
'Why would you say that?' Nick asked, he was frightened as I was.
'Its pulling us away from the shore!' I shouted.
I turned around and...
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SURPRISE AWAITS IN THE NEXT CHAPTER!