My Best Friend The Nerd

Chapter Two - Real

Nolan’s P.O.V

Maya and I had got settled in, everything where it needs to be. The shopping was in. We were showered and in our PJs. I was going to cook, instead, we decided on takeaway. You gotta ordered Pizza on the first night living in NYC. It would have been wrong not too.

“This pizza is amazing! So much better than back home,” she groaned taking through a mouthful.

To everyone else, she was very ladylike and classy…to me? She was nothing like that. She talked with her mouth full, snorted when she laughed, she had a dirty mouth and a dirty mind. She was only that was around me cause she was comfortable. She knew around me she never had to act the way everyone else expects her to act. I always made sure she knew she can be herself around me. Just like she does with me. I don’t need to hide my dorky side or the glasses I wear rather than contacts.

“I know right? So good,” I said.

We were on the sofa. I was sitting up, she was laying down, her legs over my lap. Some crappy movie on the TV until we got better channels up and running.

“I am gonna get fat while I am here.” She laughed.

“I don’t think so. I have seen the amount of food you eat, you never put a single pound on.” I laughed,

“I get that from mama,” she giggled

“Yes, yes you do. What are the plans for tomorrow?” I asked

“Shopping. I need new clothes for starting classes.” She said.

“Really? You have enough clothes to open your own damn store.” I said rolling my eyes.

“I am going to be in college now. I need new clothes. I need to step it up a level if I wanna impress the college guys.” She said glaring at me.

I should have known better than to get between her and her idea to go shopping.

“Trust me, you are gonna impress them just fine. No matter what clothes you are in.” I said.

“Aww, thanks, Nolan.” She said kissing my cheek, “And I am gonna find you a girlfriend too.” She added.

“Girlfriend? Maybe we should start with just a date. Let’s not get ahead of ourselves.” I said.

She quickly moved her hand, swatting the back of my head.

“Ouch! What was that for?” I said rubbing the back of my head.

“I have decided every time you doubt yourself…put yourself down I am gonna slap the back of your head.” She said firmly.

“You have been watching NCIS for too long. Who do you think you are, Gibbs?” I chuckled.

“Everyone could learn from Gibbs, don’t dis it.” She giggled.

I laughed, reaching over and kissing the top of her head. We got back to the crappy movie and finished off eating our pizza, sharing the cookie dough we also ordered.

“Can I sleep in with you tonight, please? I don’t know if I will settle in my own bed cause it is the first night in here.” She asked, batting her lashes at me.

“I was expecting that anyway. Either you go to bed with me or climb in during the night.” I said.

I wasn’t expecting anything else. It was the same back home; we had a lot of sleepovers. Even to this day, our parents don’t know about that. We used to sneak back and forth to each other’s houses during the night. Then be back for our parents wakening up. It was the perks of staying right next door to each other. They probably wouldn’t have said anything anyway cause they knew it was all innocent.

“At least we would need to sneak now we have our own place.” She laughed like she had read my mind.

“I know. Surely they must have known right?” I said,

“I don’t know. We were pretty good at hiding it from them.” She said.

“Yes, we were.” I laughed.

Maya moved from her position, sitting up and resting her head on my shoulder. I slipped my arm around her. She loved her snuggles this one. She was very needy when it came to snuggles. I never minded though.

“You give the best snuggles.” She said smiling brightly at me.

“Thanks,” I chuckled.

Since we were kids, she has always been the same. Even when in high school she was seeing someone…always assholes if I may add she would still end up in next to me in at night. Apparently, none of them gave snuggles quite like me. I don’t know how many times she showed up to my place in tears cause of assholes. She has always had a bad taste in guys.

“I think I am ready for bed,” she said yawning.

“Me too. It has been a long, tiring…yet good day.” I said.

Maya got to her feet, extending her hand to me. I took it, her pulling me to my feet.

“My bed or yours?” she said as we headed towards the rooms.

They were right next door, so wouldn’t really matter which we chose. I shrugged, not really bothered which one. She decided it was her bed tonight. Apparently, her bed was comfier. I never argued with her. She was very headstrong, I worked out a few years ago not to argue with her. I do enjoy teasing her though cause it is easily done.

She slipped in first, lifting the covers for me to slip in next to her. I climbed into bed next to her, as soon as I did, she moved in for cuddled again.

“So needy,” I laughed.

“And don’t you forget that,” she said prodding my nose.

“I couldn’t even if I wanted too. You would get all pouty and puppy dog eyes on me.” I said.

“Exactly! We both know you can’t resist that.” She said smugly.

She was right. She has had me wrapped around her finger since we were five years old. She knew that though and used it when she needed. It went both ways though. I could do the same for her. She switched the light off and we got settled down.

“I can’t believe we are now officially staying in New York City.” She gushed.

“I know, something we have been dreaming of since we were kids,” I said.

“It is gonna be amazing isn’t it?” she said, “Especially cause we are doing it together.” She added.

“I couldn’t imagine doing it any other way except with you,” I said kissing the top of her head.

I knew she said she was ready for bed, but she will yatter on for a good half an hour. Another habit of hers that I have gotten used too. She could never just go straight to sleep, she had to talk first. Half the time I would be half-sleeping, just nodding and saying yeah when I needed too.

“Are you still awake?” I hear her say after about twenty minutes talking about, well nothing really.

“Hmm,” was all I could get out, half asleep.

“Fine, fine I was shut up now.” She laughed.

“Finally!” I said teasing her.

She pushed me playfully before falling silent. Finally, I can get some sleep. Now we were actually staying together, it was going to be harder to avoid it. I wouldn’t change her for the entire world though.