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( a nicholas alexander chavez fic )

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user1 wtf.

user2 so it was true???

user3 def a pr relationship.

luckycheyenne my lover 💋

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user1 I APPROVE I APPROVE

sabrinacarpenter I GASPED I GASPED

user2 nicholas???

user3 well i don't.

marleysingh WOOHOOO

user4 praying on ur downfall

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CENTRAL PARK
new york, new york
october 12, 2024
sunday
12pm

nicholas, lucy, marley and i walked through the park. it was another beautiful day in new york. the sky was a clear blue and the air was warm. nick and i slowly trailed behind as the girls walked ahead of us. i looked over at him and smiled. "can you believe it's already october?"

nick smirked, "time has flown by this year, that's for sure. can't believe we're already into fall."

he was bundled up in a large brown jacket and had his hands shoved in his pocket. he had on a black baseball cap and his brown hair was sticking out on the sides. he looked adorable, as per usual.

i looked around the park and smiled. everyone was enjoying the nice weather, walking their dogs, or taking kids out to play. it was a peaceful sight, and i was happy that it was a beautiful day.

"it's days like today where i really appreciate being lucky that i live here." i said with a smile and a light bounce in my step. "and i love this little hat on you." i said as i looked up at him, "it's cute. kind of reminds me of joe from you...but it's cute."

nick chuckled and shook his head. "thanks, i like it too but damn you do know how to boost an ego, don't you?"

i gave him a sly smirk, "part of the charm, baby." i was about to say something when my phone rang. i looked at the caller id and saw that it was my manager reagan. i sighed and grabbed the phone from my pocket. "oh here we go..." i muttered to nick before answering. "hi reagan."

"your mom approves? seriously? that's your instagram caption for a hard launch post!" she yelled through the phone. "wanna know something? i don't approve." she snapped.

i winced and held the phone away from my ear, her shrill voice piercing through the phone's speaker. i looked back at nick, and he had a surprised expression on his face.

i put the phone back up to my ear. "calm down, my caption is raw...it's real." i said whilst rolling my eyes as if she could see me.

"no, what's raw is your lack of judgement." reagan shot back. "god, you never listen to my advice...do you?"

i scowled at the phone. "oh please. you don't know what you're talking about with this one," i retorted.

"fine! here's one thing that i know for damn sure. that you better be at tonight's event!" she ordered. "given that you haven't uploaded a youtube video today, which by the way you're supposed to have done. i think you owe it to me and your fans to show a public appearance."

i let out a sigh of annoyance. i hated when she tried to order me around. "fine, whatever!" i huffed. "i'll be at the event. now can i go, please?"

"this is a you event. not a you and nicholas event, got it?" she snapped.

i gritted my teeth when she mentioned that i had to go alone. i didn't like the idea of going to this event without nick.

"why can't he come?" i asked.

"because that's how i want it." reagan replied curtly. "i don't think a public appearance together is smart..."

i rolled my eyes in irritation, but nodded anyway. "got it. can i go now?"

"just be there by 7, don't get drunk and do something stupid. understand?" reagan said.

"yes, i understand. god." i grumbled before ending the phone call and shoving my phone back in my pocket.

i let out a frustrated sigh as i looked back up at nick. "that was the boss..." i said with a slight pout.

nick looked at me with a knowing look on his face. "let me guess, reagan did not approve of the caption?" he said with a smirk.

"that and i forgot to post on youtube so now i have to go to some stupid event tonight." i said as i put my head down. "i swear she's just punishing me." i mumbled.

nick chuckled lightly and patted my head. "there, there." he teased. "you'll survive one night at an event. and plus i know you can find some way to be entertained."

"you can't come." i said as i looked up at him.

nick's smile turned to a slight frown. "what do you mean i can't go?" he asked, his tone laced with annoyance.

i sighed and crossed my arms. "reagan said i had to go alone. that showing up together isn't smart apparently..." i said in a mocking tone, imitating my manager.

nick's expression changed to annoyance and irritation. "seriously? that's bullshit..." he muttered. "why doesn't she want us seen together in public? we already hard launched online."

i groaned in frustration. "i know! believe me, i don't understand it either. it's probably some pr strategy to make the masses talk..."

i started to feel irritated from my manager's call and the fact that i had to go to this event without nick.

i then shook my head. "you know what, forget her. you're coming."

nick raised an eyebrow, a slight smirk forming on his face. "i am, huh?" he challenged, knowing he would join me regardless.

"yes." i stated firmly, looking directly into his eyes. "it's ridiculous that reagan doesn't want us seen together. it'll look suspicious if i show up alone." i then smiled softly, "plus i'll look so boring and sad without my hot boyfriend by my side."

a small smile tugged at the corner of his mouth as i called him my hot boyfriend. he feigned a look of contemplation before he spoke. "you make a good point. i guess i have no choice but to accompany you to this event."

i rolled my eyes jokingly, "oh please, we both know you were going to come even without my permission." i teased, knowing that i would've found someway to sneak him in even if he said no. "it's some sort of designer launch party. supposed to be a big deal and everyone will be there." i said, rolling my eyes.

"everyone as in?" he pressed.

"other models, influencers, celebrities, you name it." i said with a slight eye roll. "it's a pretentious event, but what else is new?" i grumbled before looking at him. "what do you think? are you going to dress in one of your suits that makes you look extra hot?" i said with a smirk.

he then blew air between his teeth, "small problem."

i furrowed my eyebrows in confusion when he said 'small problem'. "and that is...?" i asked, waiting for his answer.

nick paused for a moment, his expression becoming a bit sheepish. "i didn't know we'd be going to some fancy event..." he muttered. "i kinda didn't pack any nice clothes, just the stuff for hanging out." he admitted, a hint of embarrassment in his voice.

i stifled a giggle at his confession. "well this is a problem..." i teased. "but we can go shopping and find you something last minute."

nick rolled his eyes, a mixture of embarrassment and slight amusement on his face. "thanks for laughing at my misfortune, babe." he said sarcastically.

i chuckled and placed a conciliatory hand on his chest. "i'm sorry. but it's your own fault for not packing, babe." i said with a smirk.

SUNDRENCHED LOFT
new york, new york
7pm

the night of the event had come, and i found myself in a lavish loft, surrounded by the elite and famous. the room was filled with gorgeous decor and people dressed in designer clothes.

i was wearing a form-fitting black dress that hugged my curves perfectly. my dark hair was placed in a bun and my makeup was done flawlessly. i looked gorgeous, despite the fact i didn't want to be here.

i sipped on my glass of champagne, feeling a bit out of place amongst the crowd. i was supposed to be socializing and networking, but all i wanted to do was get out of there.

i was scanning the room, looking for nick, when i saw someone approach me. it was reagan, my manager. she looked as put together as ever.

reagan smirked slightly, her blue eyes analyzing me as she looked me up and down. "well, don't you look lovely," she snarked. "have you greeted the other influencers yet?"

i gave her a forced smile. "yes, i've made my rounds," i muttered. "can we drop the act? i know you don't care that i look nice."

reagan chuckled, the sound a little too condescending for my taste. "you're right, i don't care how you look. i care about your behavior and how you're representing yourself here tonight."

i rolled my eyes, taking another sip of my champagne. "i'm doing just fine, thank you very much."

reagan raised a perfectly arched eyebrow, her gaze becoming more calculating. she then snatched my champagne glass out of my hands and put it on a waiter's tray as he passed by. "i don't need you getting drunk tonight." she said with an eye roll.

i frowned at the loss of my drink. "and why can't i get drunk? it might make this whole thing more bearable."

reagan shot me a stern look. "because you need to be focused and on your best behavior. got it? you don't need to be stumbling around and making a fool out of yourself." she then paused and spoke again, "and i saw you come in with nicholas. i thought we had a deal."

i raised my eyebrows, feigning innocence. "what deal?" i asked, knowing damn well what the deal was.

reagan shook her head, her annoyance growing. "the deal where you came to this event alone and didn't bring your little boyfriend along." she sneered.

i huffed, my annoyance matching hers. "oh, that deal. i forgot about that." i lied through my teeth before looking around, still not seeing nick. "have you not seen a hot guy walking around that's a little lost?" i quipped.

reagan rolled her eyes and grabbed my arm, steering me away from the group of people nearby. she leaned in, her voice hushed but stern. "listen here, you stubborn ass. you better keep your little boyfriend in check. no pda, no being rude to other guests...just be good."

i gritted my teeth and forced myself not to snap back at her. "i know how to behave, reagan. and i can handle myself and nick just fine."

i tried to pull my arm from her grip, but her fingers tightened around my wrist.

she leaned in even closer, her voice lowering to a near growl. "i don't care if you can handle yourself. you will listen to me. you're my client, and you'll do what i say. understood?"

my irritation spiked as she continued to assert her authority over the situation. but deep down, i knew that arguing was pointless right now.

"understood." i grumbled through gritted teeth.

reagan gave me a satisfied smirk and released my arm. "good. now go mingle and be sociable. i have to go handle some business." she said before turning and walking away.

as i stood there, still fuming from my conversation with reagan, i suddenly felt a warm hand gently rest on my lower back. i looked up and saw nick standing beside me, a sly grin on his face and a glass of scotch in his hand.

nick stood beside me with a sympathetic look on his face. he looked gorgeous in his new suit, and i couldn't help but feel a flutter in my stomach as his hand rested on my back.

he held out his glass of scotch to me and gave me a knowing look. "that looked intense." he said, referencing my interaction with reagan.

a relieved smile tugged at my lips as i took the glass from his hand. "yeah, reagan has a way of making me want to murder her." i muttered before taking a small sip of the scotch.

the liquid burned as it slid down my throat, but the welcome distraction was appreciated.

nick chuckled, i handed him his glass back and he raised his glass to his lips. "she's a piece of work, that's for sure." he took a sip and turned to look at me, his eyes roaming over my form. "but you look absolutely beautiful tonight, by the way."

a small shiver ran down my spine as his eyes trailed over my body. i couldn't help but smile at his compliment.

"thanks," i said. "you clean up nice, yourself." i then moved closer and leaned up against his chest, taking comfort in his warmth.

nick wrapped his free arm around my waist and pulled me closer to him. he gently set his glass down on a nearby table and then looked down at me, his brown eyes dark.

"i love when you wear black. you look sexy as hell right now." he murmured, his voice low and rough.

a sly smirk tugged at the corner of my mouth as i looked up at him. i loved how the color black on me was one of his biggest weaknesses.

"oh, i know." i said in a sultry tone. i could see the desire in his eyes and it fueled my own. i slid my hand up his chest, feeling the muscles beneath his suit. i looked around and noticed how reagan was staring at us, "we should go mingle." i said to nick.

nick's eyes flicked in the direction of reagan, and he clearly saw her staring. he leaned down and whispered in my ear, a hint of mischief in his voice. "i don't feel like mingling. i had a different plan in mind."

my heartbeat quickened as i heard nick's low murmur in my ear. i looked up at him, my eyes sparkling with a mixture of desire and anticipation. but i then pulled myself together. "i'm serious, nick."

nick's hand slid further down my hip, his fingers tracing light patterns on my skin. he leaned in closer, his lips just millimeters from my ear. "i'm serious too." he murmured.

despite my intentions to resist, nick's touch and the low timber of his voice slowly started to break down my resolve.

i leaned even closer to him, my breath coming in shallow gasps. just as i was about to give in, i heard a sharp voice cut through the moment.

reagan suddenly appeared beside us, her eyes narrowing as she surveyed the intimate position we were in.

nick and i quickly separated, both of us trying to appear nonchalant even though we were frustrated. reagan watched us intently for a moment before speaking.

"i suggest you two remember where we are and rein it in." her tone was crisp and firm, leaving no room for argument.

i bit back a sarcastic response and tried to keep my voice level. "of course, reagan." i said, forcing a smile.

nick, on the other hand, was visibly annoyed by her interruption. he gave her a tense smile and said nothing.

reagan's gaze shifted between the two of us, her eyes taking in the tension between us. she clearly wasn't satisfied with our responses.

"i mean it." she added, her voice slightly sharper. "no pda, no acting like horny teenagers. you're here to make an appearance and network, not paw at each other. got it?"

my cheeks flushed at her blunt words, feeling a mix of embarrassment and irritation. i looked over at nick and saw the anger written all over his face.

"we got it." i said through gritted teeth. i then grabbed a hold of nick's hand and walked over to an older man, definitely a designer of some sort. "have we met?" i said to him with a smile.

nick followed me, his hand still linked with mine. he forced a smile and tried to appear interested in the conversation.

the designer looked at me, a small flicker of recognition in his eyes. "i think we may have crossed paths at a fashion week event a few years ago," he said, his voice friendly. "i'm henry."

"lucky." i said with a small smile, "and this is my boyfriend, nicholas."

henry smiled and extended his hand to nick, who shook it politely. "nice to meet you, nick."

nick nodded in response, his expression still somewhat tense. reagan had clearly riled him up with her intrusion. i could feel the stress rolling off him in waves.

the hours had slowly ticked by, filled with conversations with various people, all with the same responses.
"oh, you're a model?"
"your dad is a designer and your mom is a model, yes!"
"this is your boyfriend?"
"nice to meet you."

it was now nearing 9pm and we were both feeling fatigued from the endless socializing. the conversations had started to repeat themselves, and the music seemed to drone on endlessly, creating an air of monotony.

we were standing in a corner, taking a momentary reprieve from the constant chatter, when a soft voice suddenly called out nick's name. he looked up, a puzzled expression on his face.

"yes?" he replied, his eyes scanning the room for the source.

just then a woman with beautiful doe eyes, perfect dark glowing tinted skin walked over. she wore a cream long low back and looked elegant. "long time no see," she said to him. the voice matching the one that had called out to him.

nick's eyes widened as he recognized the woman. "taylor?" he said, surprise in his voice.

the woman, clearly taylor, chuckled softly. "the one and only."

i looked between the two of them, curious about who she was and their history together. the two shared a brief hug and he chuckled before turning to me. "god, wow...taylor this is my girlfriend, lucky clarke, lucky this is taylor hutt." he introduced.

"ah, the singer?" i said recognizing her name.

taylor smiled and nodded, her eyes sparkling. "that would be me." she said, her voice silky smooth.

hearing her sing was not what i had expected. the soft music had been on throughout the night, but it wasn't clear who was singing, until now.

i smiled and offered her my hand. "nice to meet you."

taylor shook my hand, her touch warm and gentle. "you too." she then turned her attention back to nick. "how have you been, nick? it's been too long."

nick smiled, clearly pleased to see his old friend again. "i've been alright, taylor. just staying busy, you know how it is." he then gestured towards me. "things with us have been great."

taylor's gaze shifted to me, her eyes taking in our intertwined hands. "i can see that." she said, a warm smile lingering on her face.

there was a hint of nostalgia in the air between nick and taylor, clearly they had been close at some point in their lives.

"so how do you two know each other?" i asked the question that had been heavy on my mind since she walked over.

nick chuckled slightly before answering. "taylor and i went to school together, we were really close back then." he said, a hint of melancholy in his voice.

taylor nodded, her gaze still fixed on me. "we had some good times." she said softly, a wistful look in her eyes.

i looked between the two of them, sensing a story there, but before i could inquire further, reagan suddenly appeared by my side.

reagan's eyes flicked between nick, taylor, and me, taking in the scene. "excuse me," she said, her tone clipped. "can i speak to you a moment, lucky?"

i gritted my teeth, knowing that this conversation was not going to be pleasant. i shot nick a apologetic look before stepping away with reagan.

we moved to a quiet corner where we could speak without being overheard. reagan's expression was stern as she eyed me up and down. "you know taylor hutt?" she asked, her voice impatient.

i blinked at reagan's question, surprised by her apparent interest in my knowledge of taylor. "yes," i said, my voice guarded. "i met her just now. why?"

reagan's eyes narrowed slightly, a hint of displeasure in her demeanor. "she's one of the biggest rnb singers now." she said. "and quite the social media sensation." she paused, looking annoyed. "your boyfriend knows her well."

i tried not to get irritated at reagan's tone. "yes," i said again, "he said they went to school together."

reagan's eyes flicked to the direction of nick and taylor, who were still talking, before speaking again. "let me give you a little advice," reagan said, speaking in a hushed but firm tone. "watch yourself around taylor hutt. she's beautiful, successful, and a complete flirt. your boyfriend and her used to be very close, from what i've heard."

i felt a pang of jealousy at reagan's words, but i tried to keep my expression neutral. "why are you telling me this?" i asked, my voice steady despite my inner turmoil.

reagan rolled her eyes, her annoyance clear. "because i know you. and i know your history. and i don't need you going ballistic over some girl."

her words stung, but a part of me knew she had a point. nick and taylor's history was something that i couldn't ignore, which irritated me in and of itself. taylor was stunning, i had to be a little cautious...right?

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user1 so pretty

luckyjenkins my bby

taylorhutt stunning.

user2 taylor hutt in the comments?? since when are they friends?

nicholasalexanderchavez lover 😘

user3 🙄

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face claim for taylor hutt is laura harrier- it's also in the cast chapter 😘

how are we feeling about the book so far?? anything you guys wanna see? i think i have a pretty solid plan but would love ideas.

who else hates reagan?