1: Finding Miss Clumsy (John Pearce/Justice Crew Fanfic)

Chapter 10

* John’s POV *

“So what time are you coming to the hospital tomorrow?” I asked as we were walking around the park in downtown area. Bailey refused to go inside Xanity because she wasn’t wearing anything fancy, just plain jeans, a shirt, and sneakers. According to her, she wasn’t wearing the usual dress code for clubbing, but it didn’t matter to me and I know Xander would even allow her to.

Though I know, it did to her. Her insecurity was flashing in front of my eyes, thinking I’d dump her over some girl wearing the right clothes. It’s just clothes, and Bailey is way important to me. So yeah, basically what she says would be the right thing to do. Honestly, I didn’t want to get on her bad side.

“I’m not going to the hospital tomorrow. I have things to do in the morning.” She explained, her eyes wandering all over the place. She has now calmed down from the amount of sugar she all took in tonight. From the nutella pancakes to the pixy stix, yep, she was hyper, jumping around the place, ignoring the strange looks from the passersby.

Oh okay, I was kind of hoping to come by and be with her. Now, I feel bad that I’m not pushing through because Bailey isn’t going to be there. It was the boys’ rest day this weekend, and I was hoping I’d get some time with Bailey.

“Wanna meet up for lunch then? I’ll pick you up.” I suggested, but she quickly rejected, saying that she doesn’t know up to what time she would end up.

“How about snacks?” I asked, hoping she would say yes now.

She giggled and stopped walking, only to face me. “You wouldn’t stop, do you?” I simply shook my head as I flash my most precious smile.

“Okay, then. Let’s meet up in a café, the one near Woolworths.” Finally, I could hear the sound of joyous victory taking place.

I know, I know. I’m overreacting, but this is how I feel and it feels great to be honest.

Spending time with Bailey, whether it is during her working hours or the simple drive to her house, always turn out great. Seeing her smile was the only solution whenever I’m tired or feeling lonely. She was indeed different from all the other girls I’ve met.

Actually, I find myself changing with her too. Taking baby steps into her life was something I didn’t do for other girls, even with Jaq. Honestly, I’ve never experienced this kind of love before. Mum was right. Jaq was never meant to be with me in the first place, and she knew that the right girl will come along. I’m just hoping that it would be Bailey. Actually, a whole part of me was wishing it was her because admittedly, I’m hooked and I know I’m not ready to lose her.

“What are you thinking?” She asked, suddenly getting out of my trance. As you know, I do this a lot whenever I’m with her, still living on cloud nine.

You. Us. Together. Like I would say that. “Nothing, really. What do you have for tomorrow?”

Hesitant at first, she stood there frozen. Her face showed a worried expression, sort of like getting caught in a web of lies. Her mood changed and a part of me wanted to let it go. The other part simply wants to ask more questions, but seeing her expressions, I was scared and let it go.

She walked in silence, pretending she didn’t hear the question. Shrugging, I caught up with her, walking side by side until we reached my car, heading to go home.

* Bailey’s POV *

All good things come to an end, in this case, when John finally knows the whole story about me. A part of me knows that John is different from the other guys. Heck, if he was the same, then he wouldn’t last this long. Just after the first week of not getting anything from me, they would be long gone.