Aldo’s POV Candace leaving Aiden put him down in the dumps for a short while, but really he had been kind of walking on eggshells for months with her which is why he had proposed to her in the first place. He was hoping that putting a ring on her finger would help her see that he was serious and ease her jealousy. It just seemed to make her worse rather than better and now I am extra glad that both I have this new posh gig that I signed the contract for on Tuesday, but also that Aiden was called into the producer’s office and informed that he was up for a big promotion at the label he works for, because now it’s just the pair of us paying rent. Aiden’s love life aside this has been a really great week and I am looking forward to tonight’s gig. I haven’t been able to flirt with any girls, it just felt wrong and Tom called me out for not being flirty. Flashback to Monday Night: “Dude! You haven’t flirted with any of the ladies once today, not even Adia! What’s up with that?
Nova’s POV I find him leaning on the wall in the alley next to the building. His eyes are closed and he is humming a song as he takes a long drag off of the cigarette, inhaling before slowly breathing the smoke out in a steady stream. “Gotta a light for me?” I ask quietly. He looks at me inquisitively but pulls out a zippo lighter and lights my cigarette for me. I notice his eyes traveling my body. “I got it from Chantelle, you don’t have to wonder where I have them hidden. I don’t always smoke. I used to do it more in Atlanta, especially when Cassie and I snuck out to the clubs.” I chuckle before continuing “Everyone is talking about going to Mariposa in a little bit. I told them I wouldn’t mind a smoke and got a cigarette from Chantelle, knowing she has the ones that I prefer, but I also told them I would see if you were up for joining us. Sidney wanted to come ask you, but Neville convinced her that I could do that while having my smoke.” His eyes meet mine and his voice i
Aldo’s POV I am sure Nova’s grandmother is literally going to kill me if I fuck things up, especially if Nova gets hurt in the process, so I am really regretting letting my hormones and the alcohol influence my texting with them last night, I wasn’t drunk, but was just buzzed enough to lower my inhibitions a bit. I can’t fuckin believe that I offered to send a dick pic! What The Fuck was I thinking!? I was thinking with my cock, that is the only viable explanation. Now I have to act right from here on out and apologize for my asinine texts. Me: Nova, I’m really sorry about last night. Me: I was flirting way too hard and crossed a line in those texts. I hope you don’t think any less of me.There is no response, but the messages are still unread so I roll out of bed and get myself coffee and some toast and eggs. I am eating while trying not to panic over my own stupidity when a text comes in, unfortunately it is not from Nova. Cade: Hey loverboy! So I heard through t
Nova’s POV I call Cassie bright and early since she will spend half of the day in flight, then will be trying to settle into her new home. “Hey, Cas! I have so much to tell you, Girl, but first…Did you manage to get any sleep?” She giggles,”Yeah I kind of had a fitful sleep here and there. I fell asleep reading on a reading app. There are some great werewolf romance stories out there and I would drift off reading, wake up and read some more before drifting off again, so, overall, not different from most weekends without you.” I sigh,”Girl, we need to fix that! You need your sleep and a nightlife.” I take a deep breath, “Anyway, I have got to tell you…I have a date tonight!” I can’t help the excited squeal as I finish that sentence. “Oh, really? My bestie has a date and I haven’t screened them first?” She taunts with a giggle. “I need the deets, then you have to call me when you get home, or maybe in the morning.” I go on to describe Aldo as best as words can
Aldo’s POV I complete my usual Saturday chores then get dressed and ready for my date with Nova. I grab the car keys checking that Aiden is all set before heading over to see Greg at the music shop. I pick up the reserved sheet music and spot a new guitar strap that catches my eye because of the color. “Feeling the purple, huh?” Greg intones. “Yeah man, I would explain more but I absolutely do not want to run late for my date.” I am beaming. “Let me guess the lucky girl loves purple.” Greg laughs. “Yeah, something like that.” I find myself saying this a lot lately, especially when I don’t really want to explain. “About that something special that I am letting you have first dibs on, follow me.” He leads me to the practice room, where he produces vintage Epiphone electric-acoustic guitar and it is in mint condition. Just holding this beautiful instrument is amazing and playing it is an amazing feel. The only thing I have seen more beautiful is not so much a
Nova’s POV I really do feel like I am floating on a pink cloud. Maybe I should change to a fluffy pink duvet cover rather than my gathered lavender one because the visual would complete the feeling. I do not forget my BFF, however. And it isn’t quite midnight yet so I shoot her a text. Me:Hey Cassie, R U still up? Rather than a text my phone starts ringing and I pick up immediately. “What’s up girl?” I ask without looking at the caller I.D. “So my parents split up. They knew it was happening. Mom was supposed to tell me since she is the one leaving dad, but she didn’t.” Cassie spits out in a rush before taking a breath and continuing.”Anyway she packed like the rest of us, but left her bags in the car at the airport, thinking about it I figured that she would be driving the car up because that was logical, but at the gate she said that she was staying in Atlanta and , get this, moving in with her GIRLFRIEND! Apparently they had messed around back in college, but
Aldo’s POV Still in an amorous mood after my date with Nova I nearly forgot about my new Sunday gig, but thankfully, I have my alarm set and a reminder in my phone stating that I have to be in Manhattan this morning for “Acoustic Brunch Gig”. I started learning “Watermelon Sugar” when I got home last night and might try it out today. I am not sure that I have it down perfectly yet, but I played it through a few times last night, since I just couldn’t wind down after the magical evening with MY babe! I still can’t believe that we have decided to make it official after just one date, but I also can’t help wanting them to know that I do really want to be with them. I make my shower a quick one and remembering Nova’s words about my hair I decide to leave it loose. Posh establishment be damned if my hair is an issue! I really need this job so I do bring a hair tie, just in case. I borrow a denim blue chambray shirt and floral necktie from Aiden and pull on medium wash jeans…looki
Nova’s POV The weekend was perfect, Friday night and Saturday night with Aldo, then brunch with Neville, where we found out that the Brunch place was Aldo's new gig. What a small world! The only sucky things about the weekend were Cassie’s family drama and all the drama with my sister. Adia’s drama seems nearly endless. I think she created more drama than necessary, sometimes. Monday comes and goes, without much of anything exciting. Tuesday brings both rain and announcements about the homecoming committee. I love dancing, but do not want to be on some planning committee. However, most of the school is buzzing to find out what theme days and events the committee will plan. Wednesday trickles by, until after school, when Sidney and I are finally alone working on our ideas for the Avant Garde Night. She pulls me into her room and makes me sit on her bed and says “So I know you are trying to be all nonchalant about it, but I noticed you and Neville talking about you dating some