*Willow*I had no idea what to expect for this lunch.I wasn't sure what to wear at all, but Nathaniel assured me a nice summer dress would do. I trusted him even though this was super weird. “Do you know what Nathaniel has planned for me tomorrow?” I asked Julian.“Maybe.”“Well what is it?”“A surprise. Sorry Willow, I am sworn to secrecy.” Julian stated. “It's a good thing though right?” I asked. “Of course. I think Nathaniel is way past hurting you at this point. He got tired of himself too, but he’s doing so much better.”“I can really see that.”“You like what you see?” Julian raised his eyebrows. “You still crushing on him?”I forced a laugh. “What? No, no. I mean…why? Does he talk about me like that still?”“Not sure. He’s really trying to focus on being a good person and not just for you, but himself.”“That’s good. It’s what he should be doing. He shouldn’t be thinking about me.”“You’re right,” Julian smiled. “But he definitely still does.”--I got to the restaurant ear
*Willow*I never thought Nathaniel and I could be together again.He had done too much. He drank too much, lied, and ruined my relationship with my mother. And now he didn’t really drink, was incredibly honest and he had fixed things between me and Mom.Mom and I spent hours at that restaurant, laughing and talking. Not about my accomplishments or beating Nathaniel. Just about any and everything. Sure, she was still a nut, but she was my nut and I was so happy to have her back. I had Nathaniel to thank for that.I couldn’t lie, I was starting to think that maybe it could work. But did he feel that way? Had I pushed him away too many times now and he was done trying?I wanted to know so desperately, but the wedding was actually happening and I had to focus on that. It felt like kind of a miracle that Lee was actually getting married today.“Where is your mind girl?” Joy asked. “Nowhere,” She raised her eyebrows. “Nathaniel.”“What happened?”“Nothing, but I might want it to again. H
*Nathaniel*Being back in Willow’s room was amazing. Nothing was different. She even still had the photos of us up.“I missed being in here.” I kissed Willow as I reached around to unzip her dress. “Espcially your bed.”“Oh my bed missed you too, baby.” Willow smiled. “No, call me my special name.”“Stud muffin.”“Oh sweetheart, I love you.” I grinned. Willow’s dress fell to the floor and she stepped out of it before removing my clothes. I closed my eyes and just reveled in feeling her hands on me again. Finally I was just in my briefs and Willow was in her bra and underwear. I kissed her again as I lowered her down on the bed. “I missed you so much,” I murmured. “I know. Now make love to me, Nathaniel.” Willow smiled up at me. The rest of our clothes came off and landed on the floor. I was breathing heavily as I kissed down Willow’s body. I think anticipation was making me breathless. Her fingers ran through my hair as I hooked her legs over my shoulder, ready to blow her min
*Nathaniel* I was kind of nervous for Willow to come with me to counseling. I hoped it wouldn’t change the way she saw me. I knew I wasn’t a finished product just yet, but I was getting there and I wanted her to see that. “Thank you for being with us today, Willow,” Joel smiled. “Thanks for having me. I’ve never been to therapy before.” Willow smiled. “It’s not therapy.” We chorused. “Right, sorry.” She laughed. “So, what happens in…counseling?” “Well we talk about my issues and how I plan to fix them.” I informed her. “What do you got for me today Joel?” “Well, you’re back in a relationship, how does that feel?” Joel asked. “Honestly? Pretty fucking great!” “You’re allowed to say ‘fuck’ here?” Willow asked “Yeah, there’s like no rules here.” I grinned. “Um, I feel great about being back with Willow.” “Do you feel mentally ready?” “I think so.” “Why wouldn’t he be?” Willow asked. “Well, previously in your relationship, Nathaniel used you as a crutch. Almost like a
*Willow*I was born with an arch nemesis. Most people go through life and then they meet someone who infuriates them beyond anything else they’ve ever known and they become their arch nemesis. But mine was chosen for me before I came into this world. He was born in the same hospital, the same exact day, and at the same exact time as I was. Nathaniel Watson. He was always trying to one up me. But I would never let him win. I couldn’t. My mom might turn to dust if I did.It was strange because I enjoyed everyone else in Nathaniel’s family. His mom Sophia was nice, despite what my mother told me. His older brother Gerald was totally hot, and told funny jokes to make me smile. His dad Scott was incredibly kind to me and always praised me. But Nathaniel…he was literally the bane of my existence. The fly in my soup, the splinter in my eye, the reason I knew the feeling of wanting to annihilate someone at the ripe age of twenty-one. Taking down someone as smug and annoying as Nathaniel
*Willow*Nathniel Watson tried to kill me!I knew we hated each other but was he that threatened by me? He had to actually take me out of this world in order to win against me? I guess I should be kind of flattered. I was surprised that when I flew off the stage I didn’t hit the ground. I opened my eyes and saw that I was in someone’s arms.Levi Kole. I’d only had the fattest crush on him my whole life. He was my sister, Scarlett’s godson and he was graduating today. I didn’t know a more dreamy guy.Light chocolate eyes, unruly dark hair, tanned olive skin and a killer smile. “You okay, Will?” He asked in his deep voice. “Um, I think you saved my life,” I admitted. “Then I’ve fulfilled my life long goal of being a superhero.”Levi gently set me down. “Thank you so much Levi…um here’s a diploma.” I smiled. “Why thank you.” Levi smiled back.“No problem.”“She’s okay everyone!” He announced. “She’s all good!”I made my way back up to the stage. Nathaniel was smirking. “You are a
*Nathaniel*Willow wouldn’t know what hit her this summer. I was going to have Orlando romantically and sexually distract her so that I could destroy her during the internship. I would be on top once more and the world would be right. “Do you have all your good ties?” Mom asked. “Appearance is everything, darling.”“Yes, I know, Mom.” I rolled my eyes. “I have all my best ties.”“Good boy. Oh and don’t forget your glasses, they make you look smart.”“Got it.”“And don’t forget-”“Mom, come on!” Gerald exclaimed. “We’re just going to the summer mansion. If he forgets anything, we can come back.”“Fine. I’m just trying to make sure he’s prepared. Willow continues to prove that she’s a force to be reckoned with.” Mom stated. “We’ll see about that.” I smirked. “I have a feeling I’ve got Willow beat for this internship.”“That’s my boy. Bianca was much too smug last night. ‘My Will got all A’s’ ‘My Willow has the highest GPA in her year’. You would think she actually accomplished those
*Willow*“Um, who are you trying to seduce with those clothes?” Joy asked. “Powerful men,” I laughed as I grabbed different colors. “Guess that was a Bianca Monroe idea.”“You’d be right.”“Mom said that?” Scarlett asked. “That woman is certifiable, I swear! When I was your age she thought I was a total slut.”“Well you did get pregnant by two men at the same time, Mom.” Joy pointed out. “And now you’re here, you should be grateful I was a slut.”“Look, Nathaniel said he’s hitting heavy this summer, so I have to use everything I can. Even my body.”“Don’t you want to get far on hardwork and merit?” Joy asked. “Hm…take forever to get somewhere because I’m a woman and let Nathaniel win…or fast track that by being super hot and in the process beat Nathaniel. Hard choice but I gotta go with the latter.” I shrugged. “Well, Mom you were alive long enough to witness the death of feminism, how does it feel?”“Historic.” Scarlett laughed. “We gotta hurry girls, we’re gonna be late for din