Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Chapter 11

Nick's POV

We're on the way to my favourite restaurant. We have it booked out for ourselves. Marianna looks good. But it's still her eyes that are standing out the most. I'm just going to say it, yes I have actually started developing feelings for her. I keep thinking about the time at the park earlier today. I keep wondering what would've happend if her friend hadn't called. But anyway, this day seems like its taking forever to end.

After 15 minutes of driving we finally reach the restaurant. It looks amazing. Lit candles, the red curtains covering the windows, white and red roses covering the tables.

We all sit down at the table, and a waitor comes and gives us our menus. I'm sitting next to Marianna and Joe.

Maz's POV

We arrived at the restaurant. I'm sitting next to Nick and Kevin. I seriously want to kick Nick. For fun. But I'm not going to. Coz that's mean. And stupid. Anyways, what to eat?
Hooray, they have fetuccini!

Waitor: Are you ready to order?
Denise: Yes, umm, can I please get the lasagne with a side of the salad.
Paul: Uhh, the T-Bone steak and vegetables.
Kevin: Can I please get the spaghetti bolognese.
Joe: Make that two.
Nick: I'll have the fetuccini.
Maz: Make that two aswell.
Waitor: Any drinks with that?
Denise: We'll get two glasses of the house wine.
Kevin: I'll just have a coke.
Joe: Lemonade.
Nick: Coke.
Maz: Lemon Lime Bitter please.
Joe: Yeah I'll have one of those instead.
Waitor: Awesome is that all?
Paul: Yes, Thankyou.


Joe: So Marianna...
Maz: You guys can call me Maz if you want.
Joe:Ahaha ok, Maz, how do you like the house?
Maz: It's amazing. I love my bedroom, so much.
Joe: Glad you like it. Oh, Nick make sure you don't have anymore golf balls lying around in your room. We don't want any accidents again. *Winks at Nick*
Nick kicks Joe under the table.
Joe: OW!
Denise: Guys stop.

I could tell Nick looked at me after he kicked Joe and remembered what happened earlier today.
I did too.

The waitor came out with our drinks and gave them to us.
Soon after so did the meals.
We sat there eating. Quietly.
I looked outside the window and there was a swing attached to a tree.
After I finished eating I asked if I could go outside and get some air.
Denise: Sure.
Nick: I'll go too.
Kevin: I'll come out later.
Nick and Maz: Awesome.

We walked out the back door and went to where the swings were.
I sat at the swing, and Nick started pushing me.

Maz: Wanna know a secret?
Nick: Yeah.
Maz: I like waffles.

We laugh.
Nick: You wanna know a secret?
Maz: Yeees.
Nick: I like waffles too.

We laugh, again.
Maz: The stars are gorgeous tonight. And the moon is full.
We both just gazed at the sky.
I got off the swing. And turned to Nick.
Maz: Can I have a hug?
Nick: Sure.
I walked closer to Nick and hugged him.
I can ask the weirdest things.

Nick's POV
We went outside, she got on the swing, I pushed her, and then after that we gazed at the sky and know we're hugging. She let go.

Maz: I'm sorry if that was awkward, if that seemed to fan like.
Nick: It's ok. I guess it's good to have a hug every once in a while.
Maz: Yeah. Uhhh about what happened at the park today, I'm sorry. I hope it wasn't weird or anything. I mean, you know, the whole leaning in thing and the.

I don't know why but I just grabbed her and kissed her. Right then, and there. As she was explaining. What was I thinking, I hardly know her, but it feels like forever, in just a day, I know everything about her.
We just stood there, kissing.
I could see the fireworks. I felt that spark.

Kevin's POV

I just finished my meal, and walked outside to where Maz and Nick were.
As I turned around, I saw them kissing.
I quickly hid behind a tree and watched them.
Oh my god.
They just kissed.
I knew it. I knew they liked each other. But Nick isn't that type to kiss on the first day of meeting a girl. He usually developes feelings and then does something.
They stopped kissing, and I could just make out what they were saying.

Maz: Uhh, umm, I better get inside, i-i-it's uhh g-getting cold.
Nick: Uh yeah.

She ran inside.
I came out from behind the tree and walked towards Nick.

Kevin: That was quite a kiss.
Nick: You saw that?
Kevin: Sure did. What were you thinking?
Nick: I don't know it was in the moment. I know I usually don't do it but I don't know I felt something.
Kevin: It's going to make it so awkward for her now.
Nick: I know. Please, don't tell anyone. Especially not Joe. Please.
Kevin: I won't, lets just go inside.
Nick: Thankyou.

We walked back in.

Paul: I think it's time to leave, it's nearly 11:30.
Denise: Yeah.
We all got up and walked out side to the car. Dad paid, and we left.
We got home.

Maz: I'm uhh really tired. I might go to bed now. Thankyou so much for today.
Denise: No problem darling. It's our pleasure. Goodnight.
Maz: Goodnight everyone.
Paul, Joe, Kevin: Goodnight.

Wow. What a night.

Chapter 10

Joe's POV
Joe:Well, well, well, what's going on here?
Marianna imediantly gets off Nick.
Maz: Nothing, I, uh slipped...
Nick:ahh, uuhhhm, on the golfball, and I tried to catch her
Maz:And he lost his balance and fell backwards and I tried to help him up
Nick:But i uhh accidentally pulled her back with me.
Joe: Sureee.
Maz: We're not lying.
Joe: I know, I can see the golf ball.
Nick: Oh good.
Joe:Well are you two ready?
Maz:I'm done, I was just helping Nick pick out a shirt. You look good Joe.
Joe: Thanks, so do you.

I can see Nick is building feelings for her. slowly. She is building the same feelings for him. You can tell. Well I can. They would look good together. She seems like a nice girl.

I walk off into the lounge singing Australia.
Nick:SHUT UP JOE

Joe:Where's Frankie?
Kevin:He's staying at his friends house for the night.
Joe: Awesome, he won't annoy us. Remember last time...Pasta, pasta, pasta get me the pasta!
Kevin:Ahaha yeah.
Joe: Between you and me I think Marianna and Nick are starting to like each other.
Kevin: Yeah, I think so too. He goes a bit soft around her. It's very funny to watch.

I can hear mum yelling some thing.
Denise:Okay guys time to go!
Paul:We'll be in the car. Kevin lock up.
Kevin: Ok we're coming.

We all walk out, Marianna came out with Nick. There is definately some thing thats going to go on between them I can feel it.
We all get in the car, Kevin locks up and gets in aswell.
Me and Kev are in the middle and Marianna and Nick are in the back.
We have the whole restaurant booked out. Awesome.

Monday, October 12, 2009

Chapter 9

Maz's POV

Just lying on my bed and thinking about the afternoon at the park makes me smile. I think this will be my favourite place to stay.
I look at my watch, it's 6pm. Dinner in an hour. Better get ready.

I walk to Denise's room. I knock on the door.
Denise:Come in.
Maz:Hi, Umm, just wondering where we're going for dinner.
Denise: It's a gorgeous Italian restaurant we love.
Maz: Would it be ok if I wore...
Denise: Wear whatever you feel like wearing. We want to give you freedom, not enclose and make your choices.
Maz: Thankyou.

I look over to her vanity. She has a gorgeous silver and diamond necklace.

Maz: That's an amazing necklace. Who got it for you?
Denise: Oh, this was a gift from Nick. We went out to the mall, he was 13, and we walked past the jewlers and he saw the necklace. He went into the store and actually bought it. I thought he was pranking me but he actually bought it. He said, a gift for being an awesome mom. I started getting teary and yeah. But I don't have anything that goes with it.
Maz: Well its really nice. I, uh better get going to get ready.
Denise: Sure darling.

I walked out of the room. Nick has really good taste in jewelry. Anyways, what should I wear? Summer, errr, dress? nahh.

Maz:Hey Joe. What do yuo think I should wear?
Joe: Uhhh, what do you want to wear?
Maz: Do you think jeans would be ok? Or is it too hot?
Joe:Jeans are good. I dont know why, but it gets cold in there.
Maz:Awesome, thanks.
I gave Joe a thankyou hug. gahh I love living with these guys.

Ok. I've made up my mind. It's going to be, jeans and my favourite black blouse/shirt/top/whatever you wanna call it. but its reaaaalllly nice. And my red sequined converses that my aunty got for me before I left. And im gunna wear my crimson red drop earrings and matching necklace. Awesome. I'm dressed and now for hair and make-up. meh, just eyeliner and mascara. and hair, as usual, curly, tied up high with a red and gold head band. Awesome. I'm ready.

I'm just about to turn to my mirror in my room, when I see him. Shirt. Less. I can't not look. His room's across from mine. I. Love. My. Room.
MAZ... PULL YOURSELF TOGETHER!
Ok. look in the other direction and just make sure you look ok. Now grab your bag, put your phone and wallet and iPod in and don't look in his room's direction.
Ok. Maybe juuust a peek. No. Maz, respect them. Gosh, he won't know.
I take a quick peek at him. Wow. He's so good looking. SHIT HE SAW ME. I quickly turn around.

Nick's POV
Nick: Do you want me to close my door?
Maz: uuuhhh, err, yeah, i don't know. Your house. *stuttering*
Nick: I'm sorry.
I knew she was looking at me. But I knew she didn't want to disrespect me.

Nick: Are you finished?
Maz: Yeah, why?
Nick: Come over here and help me.
She walks over to my room. She looks really good. It's her eyes that always seem to stand out. She's got amazing eyes.
Nick: So, um, which shirt should I wear?
Maz: The Blue and grey one. It suits you really well.
Nick: Awesome, thanks.

She passes me the shirt. Crap the golfball is right infront of her foot. she steps on it and falls forward. I catch her yet i lose my balance and fall with my back onto my bed and her on top of me.

Joe's POV
Joe: Well, well, well, what's going on here?...

Friday, October 9, 2009

Chapter 8

Nick's POV

Joe and Kevin left to get some food, and Marianna challenged me to a race.

Maz: First one to the slide wins. GO!
We just ran, as fast as we could,to the slide. I had put my arm out to block her ffrom coming past, we were laughing like crazy while we were running. I finally reached the slide, just two seconds before she did.
Nick: I win!
Maz:*laughs* Yes,yes you did. *silence* That's coz you cheated! ha!
Nick: *laughing* How did I cheat?
Maz: You held me back!
Nick: Yeah right.
Maz:*laughs* Yeahhh, you di--

She didnt finish off her sentence. We looked up at each other, in the eyes. She has really nice eyes.

Nick:You have really pretty eyes.
Maz:So do you.
We smiled at each other, but didnt pull away from each others gaze.
I felt a spark, just looking into her eyes. Wow.

Maz's POV

We just stood there, staring into each others eyes. It was definately a moment. One that I will never forget.
Suddenly we just looked away,I swear if we looked anymore we would have hypnotized each other.

Nick:So, uh...
Maz:You wanna climb that tree over there?
Nick: Sure

I cannot believe I just said that. Climb a tree?!?
Well we started climbing this massive tree, I tried to not look down, after all I'm afraid of heights. We got to the top, and we could see half of the park. The view was gorgeous.

Nick: Wow, I've never really done this before, but the view is...*snap* Ahhhhhh
Maz: Oh my god, Nick are yo--*snap* ahhhh

Nick's branch had snapped and he fell down flat on the ground. Then my branch snapped. Fell right on top of him.

We started laughing like crazy.
We didn't even realise that I was on top of him, we were laughing so much.
Then we stopped, and looked at each other again. Man, I have got to stop looking at his eyes.

I got off him

Maz:Well, that was fun.
Nick:It was.

We looked at each other again. We leaned in, and just as something was about to happen
*Buzzz, Buzzz, buzzz* My phone decided to ring.
Maz:I am so sorry, I'll be right back.
Nick:Sure.

I picked up.
Maz:Hello?
Emily:Heyyy, how are you?
Maz:I'm happy and good and yeah you?
Emily: Very bored, mum and dad have gone out to get some things and I'm sitting in my room doing nothing. Why happy and good?
Maz:Guess who my exchange parents are...
Emily:who?
Maz:Denise and Paul Jonas!
Emily: WHAT?!? You're living with Nick, Joe and Kevin???
Maz:aaaand Frankie.
Emily:*Screaming* Oh my god. Shit, mums back. I'll call you some other time. Love you
Maz:Love you too gorgeous.

It was Emily, my best friend, my sister. Well not exactly my sister, we've known each other for like 4 years now and we've become sisters for each other. Gosh I miss her.

Nick:Who was it?
Maz:My best friend Emily. She loves you guys so much.
Nick:Awesome.
Maz:Yeah.

Joe and Kevin had just arrived with all the food. We sat and ate. Joe looked at his watch.

Joe:Wow, its 5:30, we better get going home. We're going out at around 7.
Nick:To where?
Joe:I don;t know yet.Mom said we are
Nick:Ok, lets go.

We got into the car and drove back to the house.
Wow, that was a lovely afternoon.

Chapter 7

Maz's POV

Well we finally finished lunch. Hooray.

Nick:Hey, are you ready?
Maz: Yeah
Nick: Awesome, Me and the guys are waiting outside for you
Maz: Ok, I'll be quick

I quickly put on some eyeliner and mascara only onto my bottom lashes. Weird, i know but, hey thats me. I grab by bag that mum had bought me before I left for my trip and walked outside.

Maz: Aren't your parents coming?
Kevin: Nah, they have to take Frankie to his friends house for some project.
Maz: Oh ok. So it's just the four of us?
Kevin: Yep
Maz: ok
Kevin: Are you ok? You look like as if we're kidnappers.
Maz: Oh Sorry, it's just...well...its kinda amazing that I get to spend 2 months with my favourite band.
Kevin: Yeah,I get what you mean
*We laugh*

Kevin: Ok, everyone in the car!
Joe: Whose car are we taking?
Kevin: Nicks
Nick: Why mine?
Kevin: Because it's a nice car. ok?
Nick: Ok, ok we'll take mine.

We all got into Nicks car, Kevin was in the drivers seat, Nick was in the front, next to him, and Joe and I sat in the back together, which was good, because now we could talk and introduce ourselves properly.
Kevin starts driving out of the drive way and onto the road.

Joe: So Marianna, where you from?
Maz: I'm from Australia
I was so tempted to sing that
Joe: Awesome. And how old are you?
Maz:I'm 15.
Joe: Cool
Maz: So where are we going?
Nick: Our favourite park.
Maz: That sounds good.

The sun was shining. It was Summer.Best.Summer.Ever.

After driving for about 15 minutes we got to the park. It was gorgeous, full of flowers and there was a play ground. That brings back memories from home.
We got out of the car and ran into the park. It was empty. Just the four of us.

Maz: Where is everyone?
Nick: It's Summer, everyones away on holidays. We stay home, because its the only place we're always missing.
Maz: Awww. But don't you have a tour?
Nick: Not this Summer.
Maz: Oh ok.

We all chased after each other around the whole park, it was so fun. I hopped onto the swing and Nick decided to push me. My heart just melted then and there. Suddenly Kevins voice rung in my ears.

Kevin: Joe and I are going to get something to eat, you guys want anything?
Nick: Yeah, just a hotdog
Maz: Get me anything. Surprise me.
Kevin:Ok, We'll be back soon.

Joe and Kevin got in the car and drove off.

Maz: Now it's just me and you.
Nick: Yep.
Maz: First one to the slide wins. GO!

We sped past the swings, the sea-saw and ran straight to the slide. Nick had only bet me by a smidge.

Nick: I win!
Maz:*laughs* Yes,yes you did. *silence* That's coz you cheated! ha!
Nick: *laughing* How did I cheat?
Maz: You held me back!
Nick: Yeah right.
Maz:*laughs* Yeahhh, you di--

I was just about to finish, but we suddenly locked eyes. Like the exact same way we did this morning. Wow. He has the most amazing eyes. It's one to see them on a poster and another in real life. I could have just died.

Nick:You have really pretty eyes.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Chapter 6

Maz's POV

We finally reached the dining room.


It had a big table and a chandellier.
A table set for 6.
Nothing exciting.
But I did like the plates.
Weird, I know.

We all sat down, the order went
Nick,Joe, Frankie, Me,Kevin,Denise and Paul.
My first "lunch" with the Jonas'.

Paul: Marianna, how do you like your room?
Maz: It's awesome. thankyou so much for having me.
Densie: It's a pleasure to have you.

Denise walks in with spaghetti bolognaise. YUM! Finally normal food. I can't stand that mush that they gave me on the aeroplane. bleh. Anyway, it looks and smells amazing.

Denise sits down and serves everyone.

Maz:Can you please pass me the parmesan Joe?
Joe: Yeah sure. WAIT A MINUTE! Who are you?
Paul: Joe, relax, this is Marianna. She's an exchange student from Australia.
Joe: Oh, hi.
*We all laugh*
Maz:Thankyou.

We all begin to eat. This pasta is amazing! Yes,I find it weird too that I'm thinking of the pasta rather than screaming that I'm eating with the Jonas Brothers and their family.

Maz: Denise,this pasta is amaing.
Denise: Thankyou. I'm glad you like it.

Paul: So Marianna, what are we going to do today?
Maz: Oh, anything, anything is fine by me.
Paul: There must be something you must want to do.
Maz: Oh ok. Ummm just showing me around the place would be fine for today, and maybe tonight we could go to wherever you guys want to show me.
Denise: That sounds good. Once we finish, we'll pack up and go for a walk and drive.
Maz: Awesome.

I kinda felt bad. The others didn't say anything and continued eating, and I didn't even introduce myself properly to Joe.

Chapter 5

Maz's POV

After moving all my things from Nick's room into mine, I took some time to look at the guitars in my room. I could never play guitar,but I always wanted to. I envy those who can, especially my best friend Emily, who was in England at the moment on a family holiday.

I walked over to the keyboard and sat at the stool. It was a nice keyboard. I turned it on and started playing "Black Keys". It obviously wasn't as good as Nick would have played it, but it was good enough.
I started singing it softly aswell.

It was amzing. Never had I felt so relaxed playing this song. It was so weird, but beautiful. I played the whole song and then, just stopped.

That was fun.

Just as I was about to get up I heard a voice.

Nick's POV

That Marianna girl seems nice. Anyway I might aswell check if she's left anything in my room.

I'm just about to turn into my room when I hear someone singing. It's coming from across the hall. I turn back to find Marianna playing "Black Keys" on the keyboard. I walk over and listen quietly.
She's got a nice voice.

I walk over to her slowly.

Maz's POV

Nick: Hey, that was really good.
Maz: *I jump* You have to stop scaring me like that...
*We laugh*
But thanks.
Nick: I'm guessing you're a singer?
Maz: I'd like to be.
Nick: Awesome.
Maz: yeah.


There was an awkward silence. We looked around the room and then straight in the eyes. You could say I was hypnotized by his eyes, I couldn't pull away, but I managed to.
Then a voice broke the silence.

Paul: Everyone! Lunch time.
Nick: We better go.
Maz: Uh yeah. Let's go.

It was weird, we didn't talk at all while we were walking to the dining room, but it was like we wern't meant to.