Mentor (Johnny Depp)

Chapter 12

OPHELIAS POV:
Small clattering sounds coming from the kitchen woke me up from my sleep. I'm not sure what time i passed out last night, all I know was that I woke up and Bianca wasn't there, so I went back to sleep. I snickered to myself knowing she had taken my advice.

I looked over to her bed, and saw she was still peacefully sleeping. I decided not to wake her up, and made my way downstairs.
Johnny was already in the kitchen, scrambling some eggs.

"Oh, good morning, Ophelia" Johnny said with a kind smile.

"Good morning, Mr. Depp" I replied

"Please, just call me Johnny, I've told Bianca that Mr. Depp makes me feel old" he chuckled, shaking his head. 

I gave him an awkward chuckle.

Knowing what I know now, I'm not quite sure how to feel about him, I know he cares for Bianca, but he also hurt her, and while they're okay now, who's to say he won't do it again?

Johnny must've sensed the tension, because he cleared his throat and asked, "So, where's Bianca? Is she still asleep?"

"Yeah, I didn't want to wake her since she seemed to be pretty tired last night..."  I explained

"...thanks to you.." I quietly laughed under my breath

"What was that, hun?" Johnny asked looking up at me.

"Oh, nothing... anyways, what's for breakfast?" I changed the subject

"Well, I made eggs and bacon for Bianca and I, but I know you're vegan so I made you this smoothie bowl, if you don't like it I can have Travis go get something for you if you'd like."
He shyly presented me with the most delicious, beautiful looking smoothie bowl I've ever seen. It was a strawberry and banana smoothie topped with coconut shavings, granola, and sliced strawberries and bananas.

"Holy shit, you made this?" I asked him in awe

"Yeah! I've got an interest in cooking" he replied proudly.

I took a spoonful of the smoothie bowl and explored all the different flavors. I'm not exaggerating when I say this is the best smoothie bowl i've had.

"This is really good, Johnny" I said, covering my full mouth with my hand.

"I'm glad you're enjoying it! Let me know if you want more, there's still extra left over."

I acknowledged his offer by nodding my head while taking another bite.

We both sat in silence while I ate my breakfast.

"Aren't you going to eat, too?" I asked

"Oh I will, I'm just waiting for Bianca to wake up so she doesn't eat alone." He smiled

I couldn't help but slip out an "aww".
It was cute how much he cared for Bianca, but then again I was her best friend, and part of my responsibility as being her best friend is making sure no one else hurts her more than she's already been.

"So, how long have you and Bianca known each other" Johnny said, breaking the silence.

"Since 4th grade, but we didn't become friends until 6th grade, she didn't like me when we first met" I laughed

"Why's that" Johnny curiously asked.

"Well, the boy she liked back then had a crush on me, so she was a little jealous" I smiled

"Ahh, I see" Johnny nodded his head

"So you guys are pretty close then?" Johnny asked

"Extremely so." I stated

"In that case, I assume she had told you what happened between us then?" Johnny asked nervously.
I put my spoon down, a quiet ring echoed through the large home as the spoon collided with the glass bowl.

"Yes. She did." I said, more seriously now.

Johnnys face turned a slight shade of pink. He stared down at the eggs in the pan, which were now starting to burn.

"I think your eggs are getting a little burnt" I said

"Oh, shit." Johnny quickly turned the stove off and moved the eggs to the burner next to it.

"Sorry" he awkwardly chuckled, opening a window to let the smoke out.

"Hey, there aren't my eggs" I teased.

I could tell he was still a bit upset about our earlier conversation.

"Johnny, I want you to know that I don't have anything against you. Bianca is my bestest friend, and I just want her to be happy, if she's happy with you, then I trust her judgement"

"It means a lot to hear you say that, I mean, I wouldn't have a chance in hell with her if you hated my guts." He laughed
I smiled at his comment, at least he's self aware.

"However..." I began
Johnny looked at me intently.

"As her best friend, I do want to tell you this. Bianca... she didn't have it easy growing up. She didn't have a good example of a healthy relationship, and she has expressed to me before that she feels since she will end up like her mom and dad because that's all she's ever known. As you know, I care for her deeply, and I will do everything in my power to make sure that doesn't ever happen." I didn't break eye contact with him once, and neither did he. I made sure to get my point across to him.

"Trust me, I don't want that for Bianca either, and I will do everything, and I mean everything, to be the man she deserves" Johnnys expression softened.

"Good, because she really likes you"

Johnnys eyes brightened, and a big smile spread across his face.

BIANCAS POV:
I look over The bright california sun penetrated my open window, it's sun rays were saying "wake up".
I woke up feeling better than ever. Last night was the best sleep i've had in a while.
I looked over to the bed next to me, and noticed Ophelia wasn't there.
"Huh" I thought to myself.
I opened my bedroom door and followed the smell of burning food down to the kitchen.
It was extremely cold down here.
I saw Ophelia sitting at the kitchen counter across from the stove, where a pan of burnt eggs resided

"Who burnt the eggs?" I chucked

"Your Romeo over here did" Ophelia said, motioning to Johnny with her eyes

I shook my head and laughed, as I made my way next to Johnny.
"Good morning" I said, giving him a small peck on the cheek.
"It's a good morning indeed, love" Johnny smiled, looking at me like it was just us in the room.
I wonder what has him so giddy.
I looked over at Ophelia, who also had a big smile on her face as she gave me a slight wink.

"You guys are so odd" I laughed.

Author's Note:
Surprise :D