Nicholas POV
It's a late Saturday night and Isabella had gone to visit her parents since morning. I was really bored in the house so I called the boys to meet up. Julian suggested we meet at his place. It was just yesterday that Isabella and I arrived from my parents place. My mom didn't want us to leave but with continuous persuasion from dad, she let go.
Rhys, Julian , Leo and I were sprawled on the couch, video game controllers lying forgotten. "I just don't get it," Julian sighed, tossing his controller aside. "Why do girls act so… complicated?" Rhys chuckled, "Dude, tell me about it. One minute they're laughing, the next they're giving you the silent treatment." Leo nodded in agreement, "It's like they speak a different language. I try to be nice, I try to listen, but I still end up messing things up." I leaned forward, "Exactly! Like, what does 'I'm fine' even mean? Is it actually 'I'm fine,' or is it code for 'You messed up big time'?" Julian rubbed his chin thoughtfully, "Maybe we're overthinking it. Maybe they just want us to, you know, actually *listen* and pay attention to the details." Rhys chimed in, "Yeah, and maybe not always try to 'fix' things. Sometimes they just want to vent." I paused, a soft smile gracing my lips. "You know, Isabella is really good at that. She always listens, even when I'm rambling about something dumb. And she's got this laugh… it's like sunshine. She's also incredibly smart, you know? She can talk about anything, from history to the latest tech, and she always has a fresh perspective. It's amazing."
Julian and Rhys exchanged knowing glances, a playful smirk spreading across Julian's face. "Sounds like someone's got it bad," Julian teased.I blushed, but didn't deny it. "Hey, what's not to like? She's awesome." Rhys added, "Okay, okay, we get it. Isabella's amazing. But seriously, what's the secret to not messing things up?" Suddenly, Julian snapped his fingers. "Wait, remember what Lina said about the party last weekend? She was really bummed that nobody noticed her new dress." Leo and i exchanged glances, a lightbulb flickering on. "So, it's the little things?" I asked. "Exactly!" Julian exclaimed. "Compliments, remembering details, showing that you care about what they care about. It's not rocket science, but we make it harder than it needs to be." Leo added, "And maybe, just maybe, we should ask them! Instead of guessing, we could just… talk." Rhys suggested making us all pause,considering his revolutionary idea. Leo grinned, "Alright, Operation Understand Girls is a go. First step: learn the language of compliments."
Just then, a knock echoed through the room. Julian 's eyes widened, and he shot up, his face a mask of panic. Immediately he got up , a pack of condoms fell from his back pocket. It was already opened . I leaned down and took it showing it to him. It's a six pack condom and there's only four left "Oh, shoot, that's Lina. Nick please keep it dump it when you get out. Lina will start asking questions since we don't use them !" he whispered urgently. Leo and I burst out laughing. "Looks like Operation Understand Girls is about to get a field test," i quipped putting it in my pocket . "Quick, act casual!" Leo added, stifling his giggles. Julian scrambled to the door, smoothing down his hair and attempting a nonchalant pose. The door opened, and Lina walked in, her smile faltering slightly as she took in the scene. "Hey guys," she said, her eyes narrowing playfully at Julian . "What's going on?" Julian stammered, "Uh, hey Lina! We were just… uh… discussing the merits of… uh… video game strategies." Rhys and I erupted in laughter again. "Yeah, and Julian was just explaining how to properly compliment a new outfit," i added, winking at Lina . Rhys chimed in, "He's been practicing!" Lina's smile widened. "Oh really? Well, that's good to know." Julian 's face was turning red. "Okay, okay, we get it," i said, grabbing my jacket. "We're going to, uh, grab some snacks. Be right back!" Rhys, Leo and i were already heading for the door, still chuckling. "Don't forget the compliments, Julian !" Rhys called over his shoulder. As we left, we heard Lina's laughter, and Julian's muffled protests.We made up our minds not to come back in order to allow them have their apartment to themselves.
I drove back home after dropping Rhys at his place since he didn't bring his car. When I got to the bedroom, the shower was on indicating that someone was there and I know that someone. I sat on the bed and took out my phone texting Rhys that I just arrived. The sound of water stopped abruptly and out came Bella wrapped in a white towel and using another to clean her hair. "Babe when did you come back!" She asked once she was in front of me. I pulled her into my lap , inhaling her scent. "A while ago " I whispered laying soft kisses on her exposed shoulder. She dropped the towel in her hand on the bed and straddled me. Immediately, her lips met mine and I kissed her hungrily. " You owe me a whole day Bella , one whole day." I said in between the kiss making her giggle and stand up. She bent down and started helping me take off my jeans, when something fell. "Oh,…" she took it from the floor "Babe, what's this?" She asked pulling strands of her hair from her face and putting it behind her ear. She looked at it skeptically. "It's for Julian. Forget about that and let's continue.." I said and tried to grab her but she pulled away making me groan. "Nick I don't get it. It was in your pocket and you're telling me it's for Julian. How on earth do you expect me to believe that." She asked. "That's the truth Babe. He dropped it on the floor and I took it. I was giving it to him when Lina arrived. He told me to dump it since they don't use condoms and Lina will be asking many questions if found with him. " I explained helplessly. "So you expect to believe you." She said. "Yes! That's the truth." I replied. "Don't give me that crap Nick! It's a six pack condom and it's only left with four!" She said. " That's how it's was… Isabella." I answered ."Wow I'm now Isabella not babe anymore. Just one day without sex and you're already fucking someone. How many styles did you people do ? Huh? Tell me?" She said shaking her head dramatically. "Babe stop that. If you don't believe me you can ask Julian." I said handing my phone to her. She just looked at it and moved backwards. "Babe.." I didn't finish when she threw the condom on my chest and turned around and headed to her closet. "You have to believe me." I said blocking her way. "Okay let me smell your dick." She asked. I pulled down my jeans and boxer revealing my already hard dick. She bent down and grabbed it make me groan. "Why are you hard?" She asked annoyingly. "Just like the way you hold my length." I said smirking. She chuckled annoyingly and continued her inspection. "It's smells good. Did you take a bath?" She asked "No that's the smell of your shampoo. The strawberry one." I answered. She sighed and stood up. I pulled my jeans back on. She jumped onto the bed. I joined her . " I believe you." She finally said burying her head in the pillow. I'm going to murder Julian for sure. "Let's continue.." I said snuggling her. "I'm not in the mood anymore." She murmured. "I'm hungry." I whispered. She just hummed . We snuggled for a while before she asked, "what would you eat." I sat up immediately smiling sheepishly. "Anything." I answered.