Boyfriend

That could not even register how nervous he felt tonight. Attempting to walk across the street for a second time he now made a conscious effort to go with the flashing walk sign. Mere seconds ago he did not, resulting in him walking out in front of a cab and fighting off every instinct he had to leap over it. He relied on the drivers reflexes, which thankfully were as quick as his reflex to yell obscenities. Including the explanation that he was running behind schedule (Nathan did not point out that he was wasting even more time explaining this to him) and that Nathan's lack of intelligence was going to get him killed, give or take a few F bombs. Nathan did apologize, but realized this was insufficient since he gave Nathan the finger and reminded him he was a moron and drove off. Chased by other cabs that were honking their horns and giving both of them the finger.

Crossing the street this time without incident he stood in front of their building. He noticed his hands were a little clammy and a tiny bead of sweat had formed just a little to the right, under his hair line. He wiped at it before it had a chance to race down his cheek. Taking a deep breath he calmed himself and felt no evidence of a repeat offender. Nathan could not actually remember the last time he had sweat. Almost, when his sisters walked into the store, but knowing he was going to get a beating was second to his excitement of seeing them. He could recall a few games of roof top tag where the game was pretty intense. Or whenever he and Louis pissed off Bo or all three of them pissed off Maggie, which was cause to get a little sweaty. But the last time he actually sweated over pure anxiety and fear was eluding him.

Deciding to prolong the agony he took the stairs,...

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...led.

To be told you're the person they have been waiting for their entire life is a powerful thing. Looking into his eyes Lily could see the truth behind them. She couldn't believe this extremely attractive, successful, kind and funny man had just told her she was everything he has been waiting for. Still in his arms Lily did not want this moment to end, she was pleasantly afraid that she was truly falling for him.

A cough rang out from behind Lily that almost caused Nathan to throw her through the wall as a reflex. Stopping himself at the last second he looked behind Lily and saw Martin standing in the hall politely announcing his presence. Pushing her to the side Lily awkwardly stepped backwards just as scared as he was. Feeling like a teenager again who just got caught by her father Lily straightened her clothes and searched for something cool and natural to say.