Yours Truly

Chapter 5

I'm still disappointed what had happened last night. It's eight in the morning, thank goodness I didn't wake up late. I went downstairs to see Monty's note posted on the fridge.

I'll be back in a week. Tell teacher Dianne that I'll be out for a week. Don't worry, I asked permission to my parents. - Montezz xx

Great, now I'm all alone for a week... While eating breakfast, my phone buzzed.

From: Monty

 I'm here at my aunt's clothing shop in Devon. I'm helping her out. I'll just text James so that you won't be alone. :)

Oh c'mon Monty, you don't need to do that. It's okay for me to be alone, I'm not lonely about it. After eating breakfast, someone rang the doorbell. Obviously, it's James.

I opened the door, voila! It's Bradley," Hello Cassy." What?! " Bradley? What are you doing here?" I'm still surprised.

"I just wanted to see you though. I'm sorry if I interrupted you at something," he was about to leave when I held his hand.

" Hey, no! It's okay, I don't have any plans today," I invited Bradley inside, I told him to wait for me because I needed to take a bath.

I am expecting James would be here, but I guess not. Oh my gosh, do I like James more than Bradley?

This can't be happening... I decided to go down even if I feel awkward towards Bradley," So, now what?"

That is a stupid question, why did I ask that? " Bournemouth downtown? They have a delicious chocolate milk there." Yum, chocolate milk.

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We've arrived here in downtown. There are a lot of people, geez. We went inside a shop, I reckon it's the chocolate milk that he's saying.

It smells like chocolate, oh my! Bradley gave me a mug of chocolate milk. Gosh, this is the most delicious chocolate milk I've ever tasted.

I can't stop smiling because of this drink. " So how does it taste?" Bradley smirked at me, he obviously knew that I liked it," This is marvelous, Bradley."

" Well, thank you." I have a lot of things to know in Bournemouth. We roamed around downtown, there a lot of cute accessories though.

Bradley and I talked about our lives, he knew that my family is gone. He said that he was sorry, but it's not a big deal for me. While walking, we saw some dogs.

They are so cute! I freaked out, then I went near them. They are so adorable. " You like dogs, don't you?" Bradley laughed at me, I don't know why," What's with the laugh, Simpson?"

He gave me his phone, then when I looked at it, it's a photo of him with a dog. " That's Jesse, my pet Labrador." Oh my goodness!

" Aw, you guys are so cute together," Bradley smiled at me. When can I have my own pet? This is such a great day. Chocolate milk and dogs are the best. Bradley walked with me on the way home, said goodbye, then left.

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I finished taking a bath, I almost forgot to check my phone. I went to the living room to check my phone. What?!

Two messages and missed calls from James and a message from Monty. What is wrong with the world?

From: James McVey

 Monty told me that you're alone there, should I come and pick you up? You can stay at my place if you want. :)

From: James McVey

 Cassidy! Where are you? I went to your house but it's locked. Text back soon, please. I'm getting worried. :(

From: Monty

 Are you okay, Cassy? James told me that you're not in our house when he went there. Where did you go?

I forgot to tell them, oh no.. I immediately replied to their messages. I assured them that I am okay, that I've been with Bradley the whole day.

I don't want someone getting worried, it makes me sad. While watching some cartoons, someone rang the doorbell. It's already nine in the evening, this is scary. I opened the door to see who it was.

It's James, finally. He hugged me so tight," I was getting worried about you." He's such a caring guy. " I am sorry, James. I really am. I forgot to check my phone the whole morning," I was crying again. Damn it, Cassy.

Don't cry in front of James, you'll look ugly. " It's okay, Cassy. I understand. Hey, don't cry." We went in the living room so that we can watch loads of movies.

While watching, I can already feel that my eyes are closing. I ended up leaning on James's shoulders. After a couple of minutes, I can feel that someone's carrying me.

Obviously it's James, it's just the two of us in the house. He laid me down on my bed and put on my blanket. " Good night, Cassy," he kissed my forehead.