Social Media Romance

Chapter 16

It's been 2 weeks since my grandpa died. I've been staying with my friend, Alex, the last couple weeks. His family was basically the only "family" I had left.

I've barely been able to get out of bed every morning. I dropped out of high school and started online schooling. So much has changed since my grandpa died.

I heard a knock at my door, assuming it's Alex I scream "COME IN"

I heard my door open but nothing was said. I don't bother looking up from my book until I felt someone sit on the edge of my bed.

I look up from my book and saw a warm smile. It was John Hunter. I hadn't seen him since my grandpa's funeral. I immediately jump up and tackle him with a hug.

"It's nice to see you too" he chuckled

"I missed you" I said quietly, not letting go of him

I felt him smile

He gave me a concerned look after we stopped hugging.

"How long has it been since you've been out of the house?" he asked me

"I haven't been out since the funeral" I say quietly, looking at the floor

He puts his hands together and gets off the bed.

"Get dressed and meet me downstairs in 10." he said walking out the door

I do as what said. I quickly brushed out my hair and put it in a ponytail. I put on a pair of cut off shorts and a American flag crop top

I go downstairs and see John Hunter smile at me

"What are you smiling about?" I ask him

He scratches the back of his neck and ignores the question

"Are you ready?" he asked me

"Yes, but where are we going?" I ask him, full of curiosity

"You'll see" he gives me a big smile and leads me out the door

We hop into his truck and blast some Luke Bryan. John Hunter reaches over and takes my hand while he's driving. Oh how I've missed him.

"COUNTRY GIRL, SHAKE IT FOR ME GIRL,
SHAKE IT FOR ME GIRL, SHAKE IT FOR ME" I sing-scream at the top of my lungs

I knew I sounded horrible, but I didn't care. This is the first time I've genuinely enjoyed myself in two weeks, and I think JH realized that too.

We arrived at a little ice cream shop.

"Hold on" John Hunter says getting out of the car, and running over to my side to open the door for me

"I can open my own door, yanno" I told him

"I know but my parents always told me to open up doors for beautiful ladies, like yourself" he said

I gave him a small kiss on the cheek. he deserved it after that.

We ordered our ice cream and sat down at a little table away from everyone

"What made you come to see me?" I ask him breaking the silence

"I had a free weekend and decided to come see my favorite girl in the world" he replied

My whole mind filled up with 'awww' after that.  That was really sweet. It's been a hard few weeks, but if anyone can help me through it, it's John Hunter.

I don't know where I'd be without him. I don't ever want to imagine him not in my life.

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this update was a little less sad but nonetheless I hope you enjoyed it ☺️