𝓑𝓾𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓗𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓼 | Johnny Lawrence

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟕 : Burning Heart

I stayed home for the weekend. I needed some rest and I wanted to spend some time with my family. I've been hanging a lot with the girls lately and I knew my parents would ask me soon or later to 'spend some quality time together' as they call it. I went swimming for the first time in our own pool and I started the book I had bought a few weeks ago. I didn't do much more since I had a hard time recovering form the hangover I got when I woke up on saturday morning.
I remembered getting ready with the girls, going at Johnny's place and me trying to take off my pantie for a stupid dare. I knew I was with someone, but I couldn't recall who. I felt stupid about it and I was just hoping that I wasn't the only one who was that drunk. I was lucky I didn't threw up in front of the whole Valley, there were so many people. Or maybe did I?
I could also remember Barbara taking me home along with Susan only. I wondered what happened to Daniel and Ali, but with her plan, they probably ended hooking up. 

I sighed as I put my book on the coffee table next to me. I was trying to read the last chapter of The Shinning, but I couldn't stay focus, not that it was not interesting; it was really well written and it was just scary enough to give you a few goosebumps.
I took a look at my watch. 8pm. It was too early to go to bed, but I was so exhausted. Maybe some fresh hair would help and I'll have a better sleep.
I climbed the stairs that led to the second floor and went straight to my bedroom. I quickly changed my clothes, throwing my pyjama pants on my bed. Then, I grabbed my walkman and put my headphones on before pressing play.

(NA : You can play the actual song in the background for the rest of the chapter)

My bike was in the garage and I had to remove a few boxes to have access to it. It wasn't a Honda or Suzuki as Susan would have recalled, it was just a good old red and white bycicle.

I was rolling down the hill, the wind ruffling my hair.

'' In the burning heart,
Just about to burst
There's a quest for answers,
An unquenchable thirst
In the darkest night,
Rising like a spire
In the burning heart ...''

I was singing out loud. It was my favorite song at the moment and it made me feel untouchable. I drove to the only place I knew, West Valley Beach.

We were sunday night and the place was empty. I parked my bike and walked down the beach, looking for a nice spot to sit. I went over a large flat rock and sat right in the middle, tucking my legs to my chest. It was pitch dark, but the moon was reflecting on the sea, giving me just enough light to be comfortable. It was beautiful and far from what we had in New York.

I didn't know how much time I kept staring, contemplating the dreamy landscape the night was offering me, but I was now shivering from cold. I pulled down the sleeves of my sweater so they were covering my hands to warm them.
Shit, and I now needed to drive up the hill. I was regretting my idea of going out so far, I could've take some fresh air in our backyard. I walked back to my bike and made my way back.

I was a few minutes from home when I heard the roaring of actual bikes coming from behind. I decided not to pay attention and focused on my music. The bikes almost stopped beside me, slowing down and driving the speed as I was. I immediately knew who were riding them.

'' Hey Becca! Have you recovered from your emotions? '' One of the Cobras said. It was hard to tell who this voice belonged to with the noise they were making. They were all wearing helmets and I couldn't see well their faces.
'' Yeah heard you were dripping wet '' This time I recognized the voice, it was Dutch.
'' Man, we fuckin saw it with the pantie she gave us '' One yelled and they all laughed.
I felt myself blush hard. Fuck. I was so stupid, I should have known this would happen. I did give my pantie to them? Shit. Shit. They would make sure to remind it to me until the day I'll die. But wet? I could bet they were only saying that to irritate me, they were always trying to annoy us. I surely wasn't horny, I mean I usually ain't, like I'm not the kind of girl who always thinks about guys and sex.
I heard another rearing noise coming from behind.
'' Johnny looks like your girl's waiting for you, man '' This time I knew it was Bobby's.
Johnny reached to us, wearing his red jacket. Was he ever taking it off?
'' Oh yeah, she is? '' he smirked at me '' Hey Karate Girl, must feel pretty good now, don't you? '' he winked at me as they laughed. They left, driving up the hill, finally leaving me alone.

Lots of thoughts were running in my head. What did he mean? Did we do it? I felt sick, I couldn't think clearly or even breath. It's true, I could've done it, I was so wasted and I couldn't remember most of the night. If what the Cobras said was true, Ali and the girls would have one hell of a good reason to be mad at me.

I don't know how but I managed to come home. I let my bike fell on the ground of the driveway as I dismounted it, not caring at all.

I didn't sleep well that night, I was too anxious about how the girls would react tomorrow. The words I had heard earlier were not helping either. Did I slept with Johnny Lawrence? The thought made me blush.  I sighed and closed my eyes as  I rolled on my bed, trying to find a comfortable position.