Who Fixed Me

Chapter 11: Date #2

Justin's POV:
(Wednesday Night)
*at the pool*

  Chris and I just made it to the pool and we entered the building and I can feel my mind saying no because I'm tired but it's for Chris. We go our separate ways and get dressed in suits and meet on the deck. There's a guard but he knows me so he's aware that I can swim and just relaxing in the booth.

  I decided to just take the first jump because I've already been in the pool and just jump off the side and stream line out. I reach the surface and I'm about half way.
"Come on in the waters great!" I shout cause the water is rushing into the gutters
"It's not cold?" She yells but before I can answer she's in the pool.
She surfaces and she has a smile like last week. "You get to be in here everyday?" She asks as if it's a privilege.
"Yeah but there's no pretty girls or free time" I'm still treading water to stay on the surface. I see her blush a bit and I push back to the drop off and go under the water. I feel the stress and anxiety from her house go away and I reach the other wall I come up take a deep breath and sink to the bottom it's about 11 ft. I open my eyes and see she's looking for me. I could be down here for 40-50 seconds. She takes a deep breath and sinks down in front of me. She opens her eyes and waves at me and shoots back up. I feel the tightness in my chest and do the same.
"How do you hold your breath that long?"
"Breath trials at practice?"
"What's that?" She asks
"I'll show you." I get out of the pool and on the block. I feel the water rushing off my skin. I take a deep breath and spring off the block. My muscles remembering what to do I'm straight and go in head first. I kick with all my might and I open my eyes and follow the black line on the ground. I'm still completely submerged and I feel it a little in my chest I look up and see I'm almost there.  I get there I take it a little farther and flip turn I push off the wall with all my might and get half way across.  I can't make it much farther and I surface I take a deep breath and float on my back.
"Wow.. that looks hard" she says swimming up next to me. I sit up and put my feet on the ground.
"Not to bad after you've done it for 2 years it gets easier"
"You getting hungry yet?" She looks down and thinks.
"Yeah I guess but can we swim around a little long?"
"Of course " I say we swim around and have fun, she does some handstands and front flips. I show her some of my swim stuff she looks intrigued.
*20-30 minutes later*
"Yeah I think I'm ready to go" she says and we're out of the pool and getting dressed. I go through the same routine as after swim practice. I meet her upstairs.
"Too the smoothie shop we go" I announce and we're off to the smoothie shop where we can eat and drink good smoothies.
"Do you feel any better?" I ask as we're walking
"Yeah... you always make me feel better... I'm really sorry I've been so... *fake cries* lately"
"Hey hey, there's no need to apologize."
"I've gone into a Punk Rock stage and I've been listen to Linkin Park and there's this song that fits me perfectly. It's from there new album and it's less punk and more pop but just listen.." she clicks play and a song comes on.

*(heavy by Linkin Park)* "comment if you need lyrics other then the video 👆🏻"

We listen and it's something I could relate to too. When the song ends I stop and I can't help but pull her into another kiss.
With our foreheads together and eyes closed I say "whenever you feel heavy. Let me carry you" she pushes her lips into mine again and it's sparks all over again. "Thank you." She says breathlessly and we stay there for a minute. She grabs my hand and pulls me along to the smoothie shop. I seem to have lightened her mood.

When we get to the shop she's already at the counter and looking it over. "Do you want me to order?" She asks. "No it's okay I'm the gentleman. What would you like?"
"I would like a strawberry banana smoothie and a roast beef sandwich and my mom got us chip and cookies."
"Alright"
"Do you know what your getting?" The cashier asks
"Yes, my lady here would like a strawberry banana smoothie with a roast beef sandwich, and I would like the same please." I rub my hands against my pants to whip off the sweat and pull out my wallet. And give her the amount she needs and we wait. When I put my wallet away I run my hands off again but this time she grabs my hand and looks me in the eyes. She pulls me down to whisper in my ear "think of something you can control." I nod and breath. I think of how the counter is solid and I can touch it I focus on the smell of the fruit and sandwiches. I focus on her hand in mine and feel the slight panic leave. I take a deep breath and mouth "thank you" she smiles and nods. I grab our food and she has the bag of chips and cookies. We head to the park.

We set down in the grass and eat our food and talk. She chit chat and as I look into her eyes I can see the sadness leave for the moment we were there. It brought happiness to my heart and I smiled.
"What are you smiling at?" She asks
"You"
"What for." She looks curious.
"If I told you I would ruin it." I say as I take a drink.
"Okay," she says "Well I'm really gonna miss you after this date?"
"And whys that?" I ask
"Well, you live next door but I'm all alone at my house and I'm gonna think of you as I wait for sleep" she smiles
"Hmm, well if I didn't have early morning practice then I might be able to help with that buttttt, I do have practice so maybe next time."
"Awe okay," she playfully pouts, I lean over and as if we've done it a million times I kiss her again.
"Nope, nope, nope, it will definitely be that. That is what I'll miss." She says as we start eating again.
I laugh " let's head back home"
"Okay. But I get a goodnight kiss?" She asks
"Well of course my lady." I say grabbing all the trash and throwing it away. We walk back home slowly and talk as if we aren't leaving. When we get to her house I pull her close into a hug and hold her tight. I pull back and kiss her and take my time cause I want it to last forever. I stop and we hug once more.

We go our separate ways and when I get to my door I finally realize my dads car he's early. Oh no tonight will be fun. Not. My hands shake and I put my hand on the knob. I breath. Let there be no fighting tonight.

12:00 am:
C: I can't sleep.
J: me either
C: what's up?
J: laying in bed talking to you, hbu?
C: same :p
J: I hope your day was special
C: well of course it was, I spent it with you.
J: mine was too...
C: what's up with you J?
J: nothin..
C: talk to me :)
J: we should go to bed, and I can't... not yet...
C: your right... one day right??
J: of course :3
C: you better
J: I love you Chris.. now get some sleep okay?
C: alright... I love you too J

As I think about telling what had happened tonight I realize she'll fined out when she sees the bruises on my knuckles and my face. And how much more anxious I'll be tomorrow. Maybe she'll come to school with me. Probably not... and I fade off into sleep.

Hello hello everybody it's jelly here. And I updated. Finally. Sorry sorry. Exams and all the jazz too over my life and I got some bad writers block. Anyways. I'm writing more the creativity is flowing. I'll write more this week. I have a new book it's a fan fiction and it's pretty dope. Check it out at my profile under works. Comment and favorite if you liked this chapter and any grammar errors you can point out if you please. I'll write more soon I promise. Peace out ✌🏻 Jelly 🍓🍇