I Wouldn't Mind

Chapter 4: Him

I woke up, checking the time. It was 9:50 pm. Wow I sure over did my nap. I slowly crept out of my room and into the kitchen. Everyone appeared to be asleep and there was dinner which I was assuming was left out for me, was sitting on the table. I was starving. So I dug into the cold meal, not really caring that it was cold.

Once done I put the polished off plate into the sink and decided I wanted to go for a walk. I quietly slipped on my converse and stepped outside. I should've grabbed a sweater. I don't want to risk waking my dad up. He had work in the morning. I wondered off. About 10 minutes later, I saw a park. It was very dark, but I could make out the outline of a swing set.

I walked over, sat on the swing and I couldn't stop the tears escaping. I pulled out my phone, dialled my friends number and waited for him to pick up.

Hello?

Hey Danny.. Its me, Jenn. I just really wanted to hear your voice. I miss you so much.

Jenn! How are you? What is it like? I miss you more than anything. I am saving up money so I can visit in the summer.

I would love to see you. I start school in 2 days sadly. Im not excited. It is really boring here and I dont talk to anyone. I have been better I guess. How are you?

I honestly wish I could hold you in my arms right now. I miss my best friend.

I miss you so much. I should probably go, I will text you sometime. Love you lots.

Love you too Jenn. Take care of yourself ok?

Bye Danny.

And with that, the line went dead. Danny was my best friend, and I loved him more than anything in the world. It was hard leaving my only friend. But I didnt really have much choice. I am actually surprised he didnt seem angry about not being able to see me in person before I left. I know we both hate goodbyes and It would have made things a lot more hard.

I sat on the swing set, in the pitch black of midnight, listening to crickets chirp and the wind rustling bushes. Well that is until I hear footsteps behind me. I quickly stand up, turning around and I could make out a tall, thin figure in the darkness.

He was now face to face with me and I couldn't breath. I couldn't even move. I was terrified.

"I was hoping I would run into you again." The man said while pulling off his hood. I recognized the face but I didn... Wait. I think this is the guy from the mall maybe? I think that is where I have seen him. Well bumped into him. My body was still consumed by fear and I couldnt open my mouth to speak.

"I am so sorry if I scared you. Jenn.. Right? Remember me? Eric?" I relaxed at his kind words and nodded my head. I made my way back to the swing and sat down, Eric, taking a seat in the swing next to me.

"I know this may sound weird, and I promise you that I am not a pedophile. Just a 18 year old looking for a friend. Well. I was wondering if I could have your number maybe? I mean. If you want. I don't want to scare you. I. Uh w-well. Um yeah." He finished, rubbing the back of his head. It was actually kinda cute. I mean, he was really shy and adorable.

I took out my phone, while grabbing his with a smile on my face. I typed in my number into his phone. I made my contact name Jenn The Great. I knew I would like this guy. I already like him. I handed back his phone and smiled at him.

"I promise I am not a mute. Close, but not quite" I giggled. His face lit up when I actually spoke to him. "I take it we are friends?" He asked, cocking his head to the side. I stood up. Nodded my head. And waved goodbye, heading home. I didnt mean to sound so mysterious, honestly I was shy, and on top of that, it was freezing cold now.

I slowly crept into the house, quietly taking off my shoes and tip toeing into my bedroom, and into my bed, turning off my light in the process.

Goodnight beautiful, looking foreword to see your pretty face again c: ^_^ ~Eric

I smiled at the text, and replied, just saying "till next time c:" and drifted into a deep sleep.

A/N~~~ ok so let me know how you like it so far? The chapters will get long I promise. But yeah c: Enjoy, I will probably upload the next chapter sometime this weekend since I am uploading this one on Friday ^_^