All My Love

9

John walked over to me and sat down.

"Hey, what was that about? I couldn't hear what he was saying. But he just got up and stormed off. Is everything okay?"

He put his arm around my shoulders but I nudged him off.

"Is Jimmy always that moody?"

"When it's about a girl- yes. Usually. He falls in love very easily. Well, not 'in love' per say. He usually just wants to get into your pants."

I looked at him in disgust and then replied,"is that true? Or are you just trying to get me on your side?"

"Oh it's very true," he answered,"Let me tell you now: that boy is sex-crazy. But let's be honest- which boys aren't?"

"So you are, too?"

"Well, not exactly 'crazy'. But I think about it from time to time, y'know? You don't do that?"

"Not usually..."

"Well, then, you're awfully pure. Don't you want a little fun in life? Breaking the rules is pretty fun."

"I don't know. I guess it's just my dad-"

"Your reason is because of your dad? What about you? What do you want?"

"Can we talk about something else, please? This is making me uncomfortable."

"Okay, but just remember. It's always up to you. It's your life."

I gave a fake little smile and then hugged him. I looked at the clock on the far wall. It was already 10 o'clock. I had to get home before my parents started worrying about me.

"Do you need a ride home?" John asked.

"That would be nice, considering you're the one who drove me here. How else would I get home?"

He chuckled as he picked up his bass and struggled to pick up his amp.

"Here, let me help you with that," I suggested, walking over to take the amp out of his hand.

"It's heavy. Are you sure you can handle it?"

"Of course I can."

I plucked it from his hands and let out a strong huff. It really was heavy. But I wanted to prove him wrong.

"Are you sure you've got it?" He asked.

I couldn't say anything because I was slightly out of breath, so I just nodded. He turned away and laughed.

"Have it your way, then."

We approached his car and he popped the trunk open and placed his bass inside. I walked over and tried to hoist the amp up to the rear bumper. But I couldn't.

"Okay, I think I need some help now," I finally admitted.

He smiled and took the amp from my hands and placed it inside, with no effort whatsoever.

"Don't worry," he said,"you're not used to carrying those heavy, irregularly shaped amps."

I just laughed it off and we both got into the car. He started the engine and was starting to back up when Robert came sprinting full speed toward he car. I opened the window to let him talk.

"You're leaving? I thought we were all driving with Bonzo to the bar!" He said, gasping for air.

"I'm sorry, Rob," John started,"But I've got to take Lou home. I promised. Plus, you guys are just going to get drunk and meet chicks."

"But you promised to come with us first!" Robert said firmly, finally caught up to his breath.

"I'm really sorry. But I've got a girl now. I don't need to be at bars to find someone."