If I Never Hold You

If I Never Hold You Ch. 14- The Walk

“Come on in!” Ali called, opening the door to her house. We all walked in, instantly walking down to the basement where she had huge speakers; kick ass sound system, the computer, and an xbox. Woo!

I blasted some music as she came down with fruit punch.

“Aw, that’s all we get?” Brian whined, eyeing at the red liquid.

“Sorry. My parents are home now. Which reminds me, they wanna meet you!” Ali called cheerfully, talking Brian upstairs.

We all laughed after hearing Brian moan in frustration.

“So…” Johnny sat down next to me. “How are things?”

“Eh… the usual.” Yeah, the fact that every look you give me sends my heart pounding, And your eyes are so gorgeous and that smile brightens up even my darkest day and every time you glance at me I wanna kiss you… And never stop. But, other than that, I’m fucking perfect! I thought.

“Fun…” he sighed, leaning back and groaning while cracking his back. I bit my lip… damn… “Ugh, so I just wanna sleep…”

“Then sleep.” I glanced over at Jimmy who was looking at me sadly. I knew he was thinking about me and Johnny. I gave him a half-smile.

“Nah!” Johnny watched Matt and Zacky who were playing Halo. “Boredom sucks. Wanna go for a walk?”

“Sure…” we stood, leaving. I sighed, walking down Ali’s street in silence with Johnny next to me. “So, how are you and that whore- uh, Brittney?”

“Eh…” he shrugged. “Not too good.”

“Really? What?” I couldn’t help but be happy.

“Well, she’s…clingy…and preppy.”

“I could’a told you that.” I laughed.

“But I dunno… she’s crazy. And not in the good way.”

“She hates me. Always has. She’s worried I’m gonna ‘steal you’ from her. Whatever the fuck that says about me…” I shook my head.

“And she should be. We get along better anyway!” he said. I blushed. “But how can you ‘steal’ me from her? If I went, it would be on my own free will.”

“Yeah, really… so you’re goin on a date with her tomorrow, right?” I asked.

“Yep. Wednesday.”

“Tomorrow’s Wednesday!? Shit!” I pulled out my cell. Johnny looked at me worriedly. “My parents’ should have called.”

“Where’d they go?” I explained to him about dad’s boss’ little cabin thing while the phone rang. I got his voicemail.

“Hey guys. Just wonderin what’s up. Thought you would’ve called by now to tell me. But I’m alright. Call me later.” I hung up with a sigh. “God, they’re so stupid…”

“They’re fine I’m sure.” Johnny laughed. We continued our walk around the block. Then we went back to Ali’s where we now had some booze. Guess Ali’s parents left after all… By 9, I got a call from my parents so I went in the kitchen to talk. They were doing fine. Turns out they’re staying there a little longer.

“We’ll, be home soon.” Mom reassured. “You ok?”

“Yeah.” Johnny came upstairs, grinning at me.

“Boy issues?” God, mom knew me so well…

“Yeah…” I sighed sadly.

“I’ll help when I get home. Love you, bye.” We hung up.

“Well, what’s up?” Johnny asked.

“They’re coming home soon. Stayin a few more days or something.” I replied, now getting a text from my dad. “Aw, my daddy texted ‘miss you sweetie.’ Aw!”

“You’re a daddy’s girl, huh?” he grinned, causing my heart to flip.

I nodded slightly after looking into his eyes. “Yeah. He’s the best.”

“When do I get to meet him?” he asked, getting a bit closer.

“Soon.” I replied, breathing in his scent.

He smelled so good and I couldn’t help but want another taste…

And he drew closer, my heart pounding as I gazed up at him…