Rico wasn't going to lie. He was curious about Nic. How did his brother know him? He didn't think he was jealous. Of course, his brother had traveled and done a lot of adventures Rico didn't know about. Perhaps what he envied the most was how well Mario could be friends with someone. After all, he was at such ease with Levi. Rico felt he'd missed out somehow, having guy friends. Of course, he wanted to be Nic's friend.
Nic gave him a nod and he looked around and said, "Oh, you shouldn't have." But he didn't complain another second as he and Liv and Bren and Mario all sat down to the Mexican food. Naturally, Nic asked him if he was still in high school.
"We'll be seniors next year," Rico said about Liv and himself.
"aw, I see." He nodded and ate another taco. "I guess there are a lot of high schools around here."
"Um, East and West. A prep school or two." Rico assured him they just went to the nearby high school. Rico talked about Prom coming up. He'd never gone to Prom. "I'm trying to talk Liv into going, but she hasn't decided." Rico grinned.
Nic when straight for the hot salsa to put on his refried beans and then put it all in a soft flour tortilla along with some salad, cucumber, onion, and sour cream. He ete as if this might be dessert. Of course, Bren had a thick lemon cream pie waiting in the fridge. She got it out as soon as they finished up.
Nic chuckled. "Oh my, you'd think it was my birthday or something." Of course, he got the first slice.
"We're just happy, you're here. You really saved my butt this time," Mario told him as he put his hand around Bren's thin waist who was standing next to him. "Coming all the way to Omaha on a moment's notice." Mario shook his head. "You really are a mighty good friend, Nic."
A smile gave way to Nic. "Well, I never had a friend quite like you, Mario," Nic said he had never thought an opportunity like this would ever come his way. "Thanks for the favor. I appreciate it."
Nice job!
ReplyDeleteIn questo periodo sono poco presente sul mio blog, ma come posso passo sempre ad ammirare i tuoi lavori, bel capitolo che hai scritto, un abbraccio caro Elli
ReplyDeleteIn this period I am not very present on my blog, but how can I always pass to admire your works, nice chapter you wrote, a hug dear Elli ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Thank you so much!
DeleteIt's good to see such a good friendship. Rico will be a good friend too.
ReplyDeleteBeing in the friend zone isn't the worst thing. Plus, it sometimes evolves over time into something more.
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Muy buena amistad, me ha gustado mucho.
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All is good
ReplyDeleteLindo fragmento. Te mando un beso
ReplyDeleteNice Friendship
ReplyDeleteNice chapter! Have a wonderful day :)
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Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteI feel Rico knows he probably makes more friendships with women than with men. I can understand how he must envy his brother.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely gathering! The lemon cream pie sounds especially tempting. And I think that Rico and Nic will become friends. It's nice that Rico has Mario in his life to introduce him to other guys. :)
ReplyDeleteAmizade é tudo!
ReplyDeleteBoa semana!
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Ellie (F. LaCosse)
ReplyDeleteHis narratives are always interesting, provoking the reader to be part of the characters lived in the story.
Kisses!!!