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Fiona looked around “I’ll be right back, is there a washroom here?”
Mike scanned the place “hmmm far left.”
“Ah, okay. Can you guys watch my things for a bit?”
“Mhm!”
“Thanks.”
Fiona got up to use the restroom. Upon washing her hands, someone called her name from behind. “Oh, Fiona? Hi!”
Fiona recognized that voice. She turned to the direction she heard the voice from.
“Martha? Good to see you.” Fiona gave a small wave while smiling.
“You too! I didn’t expect to see you here, it’s the perfect weather for a place like this huh?”
“Yeah, it’s all nice and warm here.” Wait. Fiona paused for a moment. “Are you here with someone?”
Please don’t say Naib.
“Mhm! I came with Marg and Vera.” Thank god “I saw this place on Instagram and really wanted to visit.” Martha giggled.
“Ahh me too, I saw their drinks and I really wanted to try them.”
“Oh that reminds me, do you wanna sit with me and the others? More company is always welcome.” She grinned. “Naib will be coming in a bit though.” Martha’s phone pinged, she looked down at her phone to see the notification. “Oh nevermind, he just arrived.” She said before texting out a reply on her phone.
Shit
Fiona politely declined, waving her hand in front of her face. “Uh, maybe another time. I’m actually here with the others.”
“Oh, Norton and Patricia?” “Yeah, Mike and Luca too.” “Hm, is that so? Well then, I’ll see you another time then.” Martha smiled, putting her phone back in her pocket. “Mhm, text me.” Fiona said, leaving the restroom urgent to talk to Norton.
She sat back down with the others. Wearing that same worried look on her face.
“Naib and Martha are here.” Right as she said that Naib walked through the door.
Hearing Naib’s name broke Norton’s train of thought.
Norton looked over to Fiona “Wait what? Nai-“ ”Naib! Over here!” Martha raised a hand, calling Naib over. Everyone looked over to Martha.
Shit. Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck. What is he doing here? Please, don’t notice me, please.
Patricia tapped on the table catching Norton’s attention. Patricia whispered over to Norton from across the table. “Norton, are you okay? Do you wanna leave now?”
Norton thought for a moment. Leave? That’d be good for me right? But I’m ruining their fun.. But Naib is here . “Yes, can we go please?”. All his previous thoughts being thrown out the window.
Naib sat down with Martha and the others not paying attention to anyone else in the bakery. Everyone in Norton’s group got up to leave, making their way to the door. Martha waved a small “bye” to Fiona. That was on purpose. “Who are you waving at..?” Naib looked over at the direction Martha was waving at. Norton and Naib made eye contact.
Damn it.
Naib saw Norton’s eyes widen. Though Norton’s eyes lacked colour, they were still so pretty. Oh how he missed those eyes… Norton was the first to break eye contact. Rushing out of the bakery, without looking back. Immediately letting out a long exhale. His breath was visible due to the cold weather.
Martha saw the way Naib’s eyes lit up when him and Norton’s eyes met. She let out a disappointed but not mad sigh while smiling sorta. Ah, something is still there for him. She looked over to Naib and smiled at him. Naib looked back in confusion.
Vera witnessed it all and rested her head on both her hands.
Campbell, what have you gotten yourself into?
It’s been what? Nearly 3 months since they broke up? Damn it, after successfully avoiding him all these months I see him here of all places? We even have mutual friends! Why did I have to see him while I’m having fun?
Norton lightly hit himself with his palm on his forehead ”Ugh, so stupid.” he breathed out.
Luca patted Norton on the back. “You okay?” “Yeah,” Norton let out another breath. “I think it’s time we go home, don’t you think?” Norton looked around. The sky was dark and there was snow and christmas lights everywhere. It felt kinda homey.
They all got off the bus. “Text the group chat once you’re home, see you guys next time.” Fiona said. Collective byes being said while doing handshakes and waving.
They all went their separate ways.
Norton got home, took a shower, texted the group chat, then eventually dozed off...
Norton woke up the next day and immediately thought about what happened with Naib yesterday
Norton rolled over in his bed and put a pillow to his face “UGHHH” That’s it. I need to get out of here. He reached to get his phone that was charging on his bedside table to text the group chat.
Hot people and Norton ig
Norton: i just got home
yesterday
Patricia: Me too
yesterday
Mike: Just got home (￣∀￣)
yesterday
Today 9:24am
Norton: let’s go somewhere
Fiona: Hm? Where are you thinking
Norton: Canada
Mike: HUH????
Mike: NORTON YOU WANNA GO ALL THE WAY THERE
Norton: yeah
Norton: i’m bored here
Mike: I THOUGHT YOU MEANT GO SOMEWHERE AS IN THE PARK OR SMT
Norton: y’know how they have like all that snow and stuff
Norton: it’d be good for the holidays y’know
Norton: i’ll pay for everything
Of course, Norton knew these things but he never took the offers seriously. Why would you need to let out your feelings if you could just buy your own happiness?
Luca: Norton we can’t let you do that
Norton: i insist
Norton: i’m the one who’s bringing you guys with me anyways
Norton: might as well let me pay ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Patricia: Just let him pay
Patricia: Free vacation lol
Norton liked a message
Norton: see Patricia gets it
Patricia liked a message
Luca: Norton you are so lucky you’re parents are rich
Mike: Fr
Luca liked a message
Luca: I would not let you pay by yourself if it weren’t for them
Fiona: Rich kids amirite 🙄
Luca liked a message
Norton liked a message
Mike liked a message
Patricia liked a message
Patricia: LOL
Patricia: Where are we going to be staying?
Patricia: Norton do you have family there?
Norton: no
Norton: i’ll book out a hotel room or smt
Norton: or an airbnb
Mike: Wait where in Canada are we going
Luca liked a message
Luca: Yeahhhhh
Norton: somewhere in Alberta
Mike: oooooo Edmonton?
Luca: Calgary
Norton: Mike isrihhr
Norton: is right*
Mike liked a message
Norton: we’ll be staying there for about a week or two
Norton: we’ll go after new year’s
Mike: 👍
Fiona: Okay
Fiona: Thank you Norton
Norton: no problem
Fiona liked a message
Norton let out a small laugh before turning off his phone and letting out a small sigh. Laying down on his bed with his arm covering his eyes so that he wasn’t blinded by the sun shining over him from the window next to his bed.
He remembers the photos from yesterday. He opens his phone, clicks on Mike’s contact, then saves the photos that were sent to him.
Norton stared at the photos for a bit. “Ew, why do I look like that? Pffft” Norton laughed at how awkward he looked in the photo. Nonetheless, he still ended up posting his solo photo and the group photo onto his Instagram story despite the fact that he rarely posts on social media at all.
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Emma replied to your story: Cuteeeee
Norton liked a message
Norton: come with us next time I haven’t seen you in so long T_T
Emma: hahah I’ll try
Norton liked a message
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Eli replied to your story: Invite me next time -3-
Norton: if you have time that is (￣3￣) you’re always so busy with work and Gertrude ٩(๑`^´๑)۶
Eli liked a message
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Vera replied to your story: why aren’t you smilinggggg
Norton: i ammm
Vera: loser
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“Mean,” Norton scoffed. He started scrolling through his phone for quite some time.
Eventually, he got out of bed to brush his teeth.
He made breakfast. Ate. Then got ready for the rest of the day.
Whilst booking flights and looking for hotels. Norton got a text from a number he didn’t recognize. Normally, he would’ve ignored the message and went on with his day but the message that was sent was.. weird..
+1 (***) *** ***: Having fun without me now huh?
He squinted at the notification “What the hell?”