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Nolan then invited Alexa into his room, and they sat down to talk.
Nolan asked Alexa what her answer was, but she stayed quiet. He assured her that he understood she needed time to think things over. He then asked her what he could do to make things right between them.
Alexa was at a loss for what to say, but then Nolan reminded her of a conversation they had months ago.
He had asked her if he changed to become someone his father would approve of, would she still like him and be her type. Alexa remembered the conversation, and it caused her to blush.
Nolan then opened a drawer containing his collection of sketchbooks and pulled out a folder containing one of his class projects. Alexa recognized it as a copy of the painting he had made of her during their afternoon sketch session. He then showed her another sketch that he had done after Alexa had left that day when Kathy arrived. The sketches and painting were breathtaking, and Alexa couldn’t take her eyes off them.
As she admired the artwork, Nolan asked her if that was enough to make up for his behavior the previous night. Alexa nodded silently – she had never seen herself captured in such a beautiful way. The two of them spent the rest of the night talking, and Alexa couldn’t help but feel a growing sense of affection for Nolan.
Nolan and Alexa were sitting in Nolan’s living room. The sun was setting outside, casting a warm orange light throughout the room. Nolan was holding a framed painting of Alexa, which he had printed from a picture he had taken of her at the beach.
“I did it, Alexa! I passed my final term. I’m graduating soon, thanks to you,” Nolan exclaimed, showing the picture to Alexa.
Alexa’s face lit up with pride, “That’s amazing, Nolan! I’m so proud of you.”
Nolan couldn’t help but smirk at Alexa’s reaction. “Yeah, I’m pretty great, aren’t I? I am my own muse, after all,” he teased.
Alexa laughed and playfully rolled her eyes, “Don’t get too ahead of yourself, Nolan. I think you mean I’m your muse.”
Nolan shot back, “No, I’m pretty sure I’m my own muse. But I will give you credit for inspiring me to do my best.”
Alexa blushed slightly, “Well, I’m glad I could be some sort of inspiration for you. But remember, Nolan, life doesn’t stop just because you’ve accomplished something. You still have to work hard to achieve your goals.”RêAd lat𝙚St chapters at Novel(D)ra/ma.Org Only
Nolan looked at Alexa with determination in his eyes, “I don’t mind working hard. I would work my entire life to the ground as long as you’re by my side.”
Alexa smiled, touched by Nolan’s words. “I’ll always be here, Nolan. And I know you’ll achieve all that you set out to do.”
Alexa then asked Nolan what he was writing. Nolan looked down at his notebook and replied, “I’m writing a song, actually.”
Alexa raised an eyebrow curiously, “Oh, really? What’s it about?”