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allisonbaelfire · 5 years

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Fire To Fire

Pairings: Nick Scratch x Reader

Request: 1.) Hi it’s the Nick Scratch anon! Maybe it could be about the reader being one of Sabrina’s mortal friends and Nick meeting her and trying to impress her? / 2.) Maybe Sabrina has warned the reader about Nick and his player reputation and he’s trying to convince the reader that he isn’t really like that?

Summary: After Sabrina introduced you to Nicolas, you can’t stop thinking about him, no matter how hard you try. Whenever you need him, he’s already there. Did he put a spell on you or is it something much more powerful that connects your souls?

Word Count: 3,947

Authors Note: Sooo, here it is my first Nick Scratch Story. I hope you like it and continue to request for him.

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“She has eyes that make even the most beautiful and brightest flames look pale.” He admitted as Sabrina sat in front of him. “So stop trying to get between us or you’ll take that flame away from me.”

~*~

“Do you know if Sabrina will come back again?” Susie asked.

You were leaning next to your locker in the hallway of the Baxter High School, while you waited for Susie and Roz to be ready to go to the next class.

You all were worried about Sabrina after she told you her secret, that she is a witch. And you've seen her less at school since then. Sabrina assured you that she was fine and that she would visit another school, one for witches, but you thought that she left because she and Harvey broke up.

“It’s like she wouldn’t exist anymore, or did any of you hear something about her?” Roz questioned as she grabbed her books and looked at you. “Y/N?”

You didn’t answer at first, you were so focused on staring at the other end of the hallway because you thought you were seeing Sabrina. But it really was her. You hadn’t seen her in weeks and suddenly she ran towards you, followed by someone you have never seen before.

“I missed you so much!” Sabrina was delighted as she hugged the three of you.

“We missed you too, Brina!” You replied as you hugged your best friend.

“Hm-hm-” Someone cleared his throat behind you and you all stopped hugging.

A young man was behind Sabrina. He had dark hair and even darker brown eyes. He wore a wine-red sweater with a black and blue jacket over it. He looked good, but he also looked like he could cause trouble.

“This is Nicholas Scratch.” She introduced him. “And those are my friends, Susie, Roz and Y/N.” Sabrina pointed at you.

He leaned forward and reached his hand out to take yours gently. "Nick for you, beautiful."

Nick seemed to be charming. You liked it, a light smile escaped your lips. For a little while, you forgot the others around you, then he let go of your hand which he was holding probably too long in the eyes of your friends.

“Anyways, I just wanted to check up on you.” Sabrina tried to release the tension your friends felt.

You told Sabrina what she had missed so far and she told you a bit about her school of witches. After a while, you noticed that Nick kept looking at you.

Normally it would be weird if someone was constantly looking at you. But it didn’t bother you. He made a self-confident impression. Occasionally he smiled at you, which Sabrina didn’t like.

Harvey came up behind you. He smiled at Sabrina, but everyone felt the tension spreading. Harvey wasn’t completely over Sabrina still, and seeing Nick seemed to make him jealous.

“I think I should go, you’ve classes and I’ve to be home and help my aunts. It was nice seeing you all.” Sabrina said insecure.

It wasn’t easy to see your friends when they were acting like this. Harvey and Sabrina have long been a good and happy couple. He still missed her very much, but even if she missed him, she was fine and seemed to be happy. And every one of you, including Harvey, begrudge her.

“It was a pleasure to meet you, Y/N.” Nick took your hand again. “I hope I’ll see you again soon.” he placed a soft kiss on top of your knuckles. You gave him a small smile.

Sabrina and Nick left but you still heard them as Sabrina asked, “What is wrong with you?” in a serious tone.

“She has fire like me, I can feel that.” He replied grinning, then they were gone.

“What the hell was that all about?” Roz asked and looked at you in disbelief, but you had no idea what she was talking about.

“Really? Who was that guy? It was like he pulled of your clothes with one look.” Susie added. “And you seemed not to mind it at all.” You smirked.

You noticed that Nick already seemed unsympathetic to your friends. He had an charisma that made other people realize he should be avoided, but he had something that impressed you and that didn’t happen often.

~*~

A few day later you were sitting in your favorite coffee shop. You were trying to do your homework while drinking your favorite coffee, cappuccino with cinnamon, cautious because it was still too hot.

You heard the gentle ringing of the bell at the entrance when someone entered the store. Usually you overhear the sound, after sitting for a while at your favorite table, next to the big window. Today it was different, you felt a strong presence, something that made you careless about your homework fast. Sabrina’s Mystery friend, Nicholas Scratch.

He looked good and had once again put on his charming and flirtatious smile. Nick went to your table and you couldn’t help but smile a bit as you looked into his eyes.

“May I help you?” You asked kind but confident.

“Yes, you may.” His voice was smoky as he replied and took a seat at your table. “I was hoping to see you again, Y/N.”

You felt flattered by his words. Yet you were confused, you had seen him once and not really talked to him, what could he want from you? And why did it seem like you lost your voice whenever you looked in his eyes?

“You should be careful, Nicholas.” You replied and tried to focus on your homework again.

“Yeah? Why is that? Because your teacher will be mad at me for distracting you?” He smirked.

You liked his confident style, but it seemed like he needed to be urgently put in his place.

“No, because I eat man like you for breakfast.” You replied toneless. You knew he was a Warlock, but that left you unimpressed. “And you shouldn’t talk to strangers, they could be dangerous.”

He was visibly surprised by your answer. Nick thought you were a rather shy girl, even though your dress style didn’t suggest that.

Nick smirked. “I think I can handle a little danger. Besides, you’re not a stranger anymore. Sabrina already introduced us.”

Nick and you talked for a while. You didn’t pay attention to your homework anymore. Nick was interested in you and asked you some questions about you, some you had answered him, you made secrets from other things to make him curious. He did the same.

You didn’t notice how it was getting dark until Sabrina texted you. She asked you where you were, because you wanted to watch a movies with the girls tonight.

You knew you had to leave, but something in you wanted to continue talking with Nick.

He noticed that you changed your mood. “Do you’ve to leave?” You nodded and were surprised that he noticed. “If you like, I can take you home?” He suggested while he was smiling soft.

“Actually, I promised Sabrina and the others I’d watch a movie with them. So I go to her’s.” You replied.

He got up and offered you his hand, "Then let's go."

You put your things in your pocket, put the money for your coffee on the table and took his hand. When you touched his hand a warm and nice feelings ran through your body. You never felt something like this.

You could feel his eyes staring at you. When you returned his gaze, you noticed that he, too, had felt the same warmth. He looked surprised and confused. But he didn’t let your hand go.

~*~

He held your hand all the way, and you kept talking. It did not take long for her to land the Spellman's property.

Nick had something that you could not explain. Normally, you were not the type of person who held hands with someone she didn’t know and you wouldn’t feel this comfortable with an unknown person. But it was time to say goodbye.

“It was nice talking to you, I can’t remember when I've ever talked to a mortal, or anyone at all, for so long.” He admitted softly as he was looking at your hand which was still laying in his. “You’re a very interesting person, Y/N.”

It was like you both couldn’t let go of each other, but you only knew each other for a few hours. Why would saying goodbye to a stranger, a Warlock, be so hard?

“Thank you for the insight into your world, Nicholas. It was also nice to talk to you, but I should go in there.“ You giggled and he nodded smiling.

“Right.” He replied in a disappointed but soft tone. He kissed you knuckles like he did when you two met for the first time.

“Sleep well.” You smiled and you headed in the direction of the house. You hesitated at first, but then you turned around. “When will I see you again or how can I reach you?”

Nick smiled. He was happy that you wanted to meet him again. “I’ll find you, I’m a Warlock did you forget?”

You smiled and walked to Sabrina’s House.

~*~

You smiled as you walked to the Spellman’s door until Sabrina opened the door and told her she was angry.

“Was that Nick?” She asked toneless.

You could understand that she wasn’t happy that you were too late, yet you didn’t get past her tone. Nick was a friend of hers, why would she react that way?

“Are you jealous?” You replied and her eyes seemed to get angrier.

“Me?” She pointed on herself. “Jealous? Because of you and Nick.” Sabrina faked a laugh. “No, but you’‘ve no idea of what he is capable of and you should stay away from him. He is trouble Y/N.” You couldn’t hide a smirk. “This is not funny, I know that you can handle a man easily but he’s a warlock.”

Now you feel offended by her. If she was not jealous but wanted to protect you, why would she talk to you like that and about you?

“What do you wanna say? I can handle man easily?” You were irritated.

At first, Sabrina did not notice what she was saying. She tried to save the situation. “You're a tough woman and usually ignore any guy trying to flirt with you or get closer to you. You don’t need someone like him.”

“Maybe I was never interested in anyone, because they couldn’t handle me or they are small-minded.” You hissed.

Sabrina couldn’t understand why you didn’t just take her advice and stay away from Nick in the future.

You weren’t in the mood for a movie anymore. You didn’t wanted to talk to Sabrina, because no matter if she was jealous or just wanted to protect you, she could have acted differently.

Without saying anything, you turn around and left Sabrina's property.

~*~

In the next few days you avoided talking to your friends, knowing that Sabrina had already told them what had happened, you didn’t feel like discussing it any further.

You wondered if she also talked to Nicholas because you didn’t hear anything from him. He could’ve also lost interest in you, after all you weren’t a witch, just a mortal. But he didn’t get that easy out of your head.

In some moments it was like you were missing the air to breathe. But when you thought of him, your lungs filled up again. But you only spent a few hours together, so did he use a spell to compel you to think about him? And what about the feeling you got when he grabbed your hand.

Your friends and your teachers noticed that your head was elsewhere, but you couldn’t have cared less. You were happy when school was over.

~*~

You were an attractive young woman and used to being flirted with, whether by the boys at school or on the street. Everyone knew you wouldn’t let anyone get in touch with you, but that didn’t stop the basketball team from getting on your nerves again.

“Hello Beautiful, wanna join our party tonight?” They grinned. “We could’ve a lot of fun together.” He gently touched your shoulder.

You faked a laugh. “Have I changed my expression or my personality that you think I have changed my opinion of you? Let me drink my coffee and get your ass somewhere else.”

“Y/N, who do you think you’re?” He asked serious.

You took a sip of your cappuccino. “A woman who knows her worth, and this one is far above yours.”

Before the guy in front of you could say anything, your focus was on something else. You felt that warmth that went through your body as Nick and you held hands again.

You looked out the window and saw Nick. Your eyes met. He seemed angry and yet happy to see you. Sabrina came to him and you stopped to look at him.

“I talk to you!” The guy spoke louder.

You stood up and looked at him. “And I told you to go and get on someone else’s nerves.” His friends seemed to be surprised yet worried about their friend. He had a short temper, everyone knew.

He stepped closer to you but someone grabbed him on his arm and pulled him away from you.

“Didn’t you hear what she said, dumbass?” Nick asked with a serious tone. “She said you should leave her alone.”

Sabrina came next to you, “You alright?” you nodded but went to Nick.

Nick looked like he was about to slit the guy's throat. You took his hand and when your eyes met, it was again as if time stood still. The warmth floated through your body and Nick felt the same way.

“Is there any problem, gentleman?” The Owner asked and the boys decided to leave.

Sabrina noticed your looks. You let go of Nick's hand.

“Y/N, I-I’m glad to see you.” He stuttered.

His reaction surprised you. You got to know Nick very confidently, he just managed to defend you and now he was stammering in front of you.

“I’m happy to see you too.” You said friendly.

Nevertheless, you were hurt that he didn’t reached out to you as he said he would. Also you thought that Sabrina would start a fight again, if you’d continue talking to Nick. You took your things and left the store.

“Why did she leave?” Nick asked confused.

Sabrina didn’t expect his question, at least not in this upset tone. She thought he was going to fool her.

“Because you’re who you’re.” She replied. “Let’s go to school, before the dark lord will kill us.”

~*~

Academy of Unseen Arts:

More days passed and Sabrina noticed that Nicholas behaved differently than usual. Every girl was trying to flirt with him, he refused. He was unfocused and irritable. It almost seemed like he was ill.

“Nick, what is going on with you lately?” She asked him worried.

Nick didn’t seem to want to talk about what was wrong with him, but he knew Sabrina wouldn’t give up.

“It is hard to explain. I never thought that it would be possible or that it would ever happen to someone like me.” He shook his head in disbelief.

Sabrina looked at him in confusion, “Does the dark lord wants you to do something for him?”

“No.” He replied. “I know that you wanted Y/N to stop talking to me.” She was surprised. “I’m not angry or anything. I understand and I wanted to respect your wish and Y / N too. I'm not good enough for her, I'm just Nicholas Scratch, not a good guy.”

“You wanted?” Sabrina questioned. “Just leave her be, its better this way, and no not because she’s mortal, because I don’t want you to hurt my friend.” He faked a laugh. “What is so funny?” Sabrina was upset.

“I couldn’t even hurt her if I wanted to. Actually, I’d kill everyone who’d try to hurt her in any way.” Nick admitted and looked in her confused face. “You really don’t know what I’m talking about right?” Sabrina shook her head. “I’m imprinted. Y/N is my soulmate.”

“This is a thing?” She asked.

Prudence entered the room after she heard everything and grinned as she leaned against the door.

“Our little Nick is away from the market, what a shame. Either living with one mortal or without ever feeling anything but suffer for the rest of your life.” She was amused and made fun of Nick's situation.

“Can someone please explain it to me?” Sabrina asked.

Prudence came closer and sat on the couch next to Nick. “Nick and your friend are Soulmates. It actually happens only among Witches and Warlocks, there was only one exception.” She explained. “Your parents, Sabrina.”

Now Sabrina understood. Her aunts always told her about the incredibly strong connection their parents had with each other. But she couldn’t believe that Nick should have the same with you now, where you barely knew each other.

“It’s like all I can think about is Y/N. I feel her, I know when she’s happy or upset. All of me belongs to her and I’d do anything to keep her safe.” He admitted.

Nick seemed desperate. He thought he wasn’t right for you, but he could barely think clearly and his body would not work as he wanted. He felt broken except when he thought of you. But how should that work out with you both? You came from different worlds.

“She has eyes that make even the most beautiful and brightest flames look pale.” He admitted smiling as Sabrina looked at him. “So stop trying to get between us or you’ll take that flame away from me.”

“How dramatic, Nicholas.” Prudence laughed.

“It worked out before.” Sabrina gave him a small smile. “I’m sorry for the way I treated you.”

“It’s fine. I understand.” He assured her.

“But we should hurry and take you to her before someone gets Y/N before you get a chance.” Sabrina stood up and offered her hand to help him get up too. “We’re going on a party so pull yourself together.” She smiled and Nick took her hand.

~*~

Your friends could finally persuade you to come to the party. You still felt exhausted, as if you were getting flu but after all, half the school was here. So, you had to come too.

“We’re so glad that you decided to join us, Y/N!” Roz was smiling.

“So am I.” You said and pulled Roz and Susie on the dance floor.

It was fun to do something with your friends again. You loved to dance with them. You made each song your own.

“I am happy that you have decided to come to my party.“ Someone whispered in your ear as he touched your hips with both hands.

It was the guy from the basketball team who couldn’t accept a no. You tried to get rid off him, but he was stronger than you. Your friends were just as overwhelmed with the situation.

“Shhh, Babygirl. Don’t you try get away from me, you know you won’t. So, tell your girls to leave us alone.”

“I’ll warn you one last time.” You clenched your teeth. “Let me go and leave me alone or you’ll regret it.”

He came closer to your ear. “I like when little girls like you think they could demand something of me.”

“Didn’t you hear what she said?” You heard a familiar voice. “Or do I have to tell you again?”

The guy let go of you and turned around. Nick was standing behind him, looking at the guy who touched you with a death stare.

“The little man from the coffee shop.” the guy laughed and his friends joined the conversation. “What do you think you could do against us?”

Sabrina came next to you, grabbed your hand and chuckled. “I wouldn’t provoke us if I were you.”

The men laughed at Sabrina and Nick. Nick started to say something in Latin, Sabrina joined him. Soon, the men knelt on the ground and writhed in pain. They were confused but begged both sorcerer to stop with what they were doing.

When you saw Nick, you realized how angry he was at the guy and how much he would like to tear off his head. You went to him and took his hand, he lost his concentration and dedicated it to you.

“Stop.” You spoke soft. He didn’t let your hand go. With his other hand, he gently touched your cheek and leaned his head against yours. “Wanna leave?” He nodded and you smiled. “Come on girls, Party is over.”

Your friends smiled proudly and followed you and Nick.

~*~

“Would you allow me to take you home?” Nick asked with a smile and you nodded.

“Y/N, wait a second.” Sabrina called for you.

Nick nodded and you let go of your hand to have short second alone with her.

“I’m sorry for how I behaved.” Sabrina spoke. “I wanted to protect you and misjudged Nick a bit because of the rumors I've heard. I think he's serious about you, I should not have interfered.”

You wrapped your arms around your best friend and hugged her. Susie and Roz joined your hug.

“I love you all.” You smiled then you let go of them. “But I’ve to go.” You smirked.

Your friends chuckled and let you go.

~*~

Nick took you home and you invited him to come in with you.

“Are you going to tell my why you’re always there when I’m in trouble?” You asked soft as you put some candles on. “Are you my night in shining armer now?” You chuckled.

“Well, not in armor but in a suit that looks really well on me.” He replied smiling.

Nick came to you and gently touched your shoulders. He slowly ran his hands over your skin. Until he touched your hands and you had the warm feeling again.

He made you feel comfortable, so you laid your head on his shoulder. Nick whispered something in Latin, beautiful music began to play. You smiled as you slowly moved to the music.

“I'm scared it could scare you and I could lose you.” He admitted.

You looked him in his eyes. You didn’t need to speak. Your gaze was enough to show him you wouldn’t leave and he couldn’t drive you away with anything.

“Actually, it couldn’t have happened to us, it only happened once in history to a mortal and a warlock so far, but it looks like we are soulmates.” He started and touched gently your cheek and put a strand behind your ear. “I know it sounds crazy but when I’m without you-”

“-it's like someone would stifle a flame.” You finished.

Nick thought that only he would understand the extent of the imprint, but it seemed like you could feel the same way.

“Fire to Fire, Babe.” He smirked.

~*~

Nick and you danced for a while. Until you decided to lie down in your bed together. You laid in his arms and he pulled you close to him. You didn’t understand the witches world yet and he didn’t understand the mortals world, but you both would find a way to stay together.

You fell asleep quickly. Nick fell asleep too and had a vision in his dream about your future together. He never slept so deep and calm his entire life, neither did you. It’d be a good and happy future together.

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I’m so god damn proud of this one, please leave a comment and tell me what you think and if I should continue writing for CAOS. <3

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