Chapter 9
"Two please." Nick handed the vendor the money and then took the two tickets and they made their way inside the theater. Why was he here? It really wasn't worth it. After he got the popcorn they headed inside the theater and sat. He watched as Vanessa munched on the popcorn, her gaze never leaving the screen.
Nick studied her carefully before slowly wrapping his arm around the back of her chair. He moved his hand over to her arm, rubbing her gently. So far so good. He moved over in his chair, getting closer to her. Leaning over, he nuzzled her ear, blowing into it lightly. He felt her start a little, and he moved his hand to her thigh, rubbing gently.
"Nick..."
"Vanessa, please. Let me touch you. Let me hold you." He murmured, sliding his hand around her waist.
"Nick...stop it! Just stop!" She stood and fled down the aisle and out the theater.
Nick groaned, resting his head on the back of his seat, rubbing at his eyes. He stood and made his way after her. He found her in the lobby, by the exit. "Vanessa..."
"Take me home Nick."
"Vanessa wait, let's talk about this."
"I don't want to talk about this. I want you to take me home, now." She whispered.
Nick sighed. "Alright, let's go."
They turned and headed out the theater.
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They pulled into Vanessa's driveway, and Nick turned the engine off. "So do you want me to call you tomorrow?"
"No."
"Uh...ok. Then we'll get together later in the week then?"
"No. Nick, I think we need some time apart."
"What?"
"Time apart. This isn't working right now. I can't be with you."
"Is there someone else?"
She turned to look at him. "There's no one else Nick. I just can't see you right now, not with the way you've been acting."
"How have I been acting?"
"I don't want to talk about it Nick. I think this is for the best."
"Don't I get a say in this! What if I don't want to take a break?"
"I'm sorry Nick, but I just can't right now. I feel pressured, and I need to get away from you for a while."
He couldn't believe what he was hearing. "Vanessa please, let's talk about this. Don't do this to us!" He pleaded.
"I have to." With that she slid out of the truck and headed up to her apartment.
Nick sat there, stunned and hurt. He started the engine and pulled away. He drove blindly, heading the only place he could think of.
