chemistry

Her mother named her Jacqlyn Nicole.

Cute and brilliant for her young age, Nicky could easily pass off as one of those kiddie reporters on a Saturday morning educational tv program.

He and she got along very well, although it took about two minutes for him to fully understand the moment.

This is for real. We're part of each other. I'm her... He couldn't even say the word in his mind.

The afternoon with her and her mother turned out fun instead of tense. Indications of early independence illuminated her joyful disposition. She seemed to already know what she wants but is cautious on the way to achieve it, no matter how trifling it may be.

For instance, she loves Pink the singer, not the panther. And she swears she knows all her songs.

There are other things she likes that once when knew she could trust him, she told him in increments.

Nicky: When are we going to watch a movie?

He: Well... It's up to your mom.

Mom: Not on a school day.

He: I can pick you up one weekend.

Nicky: Do you have a van?

He: Sweetie, I don't have one.

Nicky: Then that's a problem. You're going to pick up my friends too.

He: (To her mother) Is that legal?

Mom: Nicky, go out with your dad first. Just the two of you. Later na kayo lumabas nina Raine.

He: Raine's your best friend?

Nicky: Favorite cousin slash best friend. I tell her everything. Like, everything.

He: That's good.

Nicky: Can I have my nose pierced?

He: No.

Nicky: Okay. Will you buy me a nose ring instead?

He: I don't think so.

Nicky: It's not fair.

He: But you're too pretty to wear jewelry up your nose.

Nicky: It's not fair!

He: Maybe if we live in a forest, pwede pa.

Nicky: Can I have tatts?

He: No!

Nicky: Daya talaga! You have tatts.

He: Ask me again when you're in college.

Nicky: Did it hurt?

He: Nope.

Nicky: I want one on my back, near the shoulder.

He: Palagay ka, I love nanay.

Nicky: Nyahaha!

Mom: (Chuckles) Nicky, pag yun ang pinalagay mo, papayag ako.

Nicky: (Embraces her mom) I don't need tatts to show them I love you.

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kids should know that...

Allergic reactions to tattoo pigments are uncommon except for certain brands of red and green. People who are sensitive or allergic to certain metals may react to pigments in the skin with swelling and/or itching, and/or oozing of clear fluid called sebum. Such reactions are quite rare, however, and some artists will recommend performing a test patch. For those who are allergic to latex, many artists are using non-latex or will use non-latex gloves if asked. (wikipedia)