JOHNNY POV
It's been a week since I've seen Maggie. We saw her a couple times the week before, like she is maybe avoiding us. She hasn't been back to the beach in a week. I'm kind of starting to worry about her. I know we're just friends, but I can't help but worry. She's just so beautiful, and sweet, and her dad is never home. Someone needs to worry about her, and it just so happens to be me, I guess. Stop, Johnny. Relax. Matt is having a party tonight. Maggie is supposed to come with me.... hopefully I hear from her soon. She's supposed to meet the guys' girlfriends tonight. It's ok, man. Chill. You'll hear from her.
MAGGIE POV
God, do I miss Johnny. I haven't left the house in a week, or talked to anyone. My old feelings are starting to return, and I don't want anybody around to pity me when I can't bite back my emotions. I fucking hate myself. I finally decided to turn my phone on, and set it on the table while all of the missed texts and calls came in. I went downstairs to grab a bottle of water, when I noticed a note on the table.
Hey, M.
I'm going to be gone for a couple of weeks because of work. I know you hate being alone, so you can have your friends stay over with you if you'd like. My spare debit card is in the drawer where it usually is, in case you need anything while I'm gone. Again, I'm sorry, baby girl. I'll be home before you know it, ok?
Love you, princess.
-Dad
I smiled to myself and set the note down. I really do love my dad, although I barely ever see him. I went back upstairs, picked up my phone and just sat on my bed. There were 8 text messages, and 6 missed calls. 5 of the messages were from the boys, one from each. except Johnny, he sent 4. They were mostly just saying they were worried about me. I didn't think anything of them, until I opened the last one from Johnny. Hey Mags.... I know ur not talking to anyone atm, but I just wanted to say that I miss u Maggie.... I hope u reply soon. xoxo My heart wrenched in my chest. How could I be so selfish? I had all of these people worried about me, yet I was too busy throwing myself a fucking pity party to worry about how I was making them feel. For fucks sake, I'm becoming her. No. I won't let that happen. Never... this is one of those times where I really wish I could talk to Frank. I miss him so much... I felt a tear slip down my cheek. I needed to talk to Johnny. I pulled up his number on my phone and just stared at it, waiting until I stopped sobbing. Finally, I pressed call and slowly lifted the phone to my ear. It rang for a couple of seconds, and then I heard and overanticipated greeting. "MARGE! WHERE ARE YOU?! I MISS YOU, BEST FRAND! ARE YOU COMING TO MATT'S PARTY TONIGHT?!?!"
"Jimothy, calm down. Can I talk to Johnny, please?" I asked with a small smile. "But you didn't answer my questions, Margie Wargie. What's wrong?" he softly asked "I'll tell you later, Jim. You and I need an alone day. Tomorrow sound good?" I whispered, trying not to let my emotions break free. "Yeah, Mags. Tomorrow. Here's Johnny." I could hear Johnny ask who it was, and after Jimmy told him it was me, I could hear the smile I his voice. "Hey, Mags." he cheerfully said. "What's up, J?"
"Nothing.... just getting ready for Matt's party. You're still coming..... right? The girls really want to meet you, babe." A small giggle escaped my lips. I've known Johnny for a couple months now, and I didn't feel like he thought of me as more than a friend. I really loved when he called me babe. I love Johnny. I really do, I just couldn't ruin our friendship by telling him, because I'm sure he doesn't feel the same way. "Yeah, I'm still coming. You still picking me up?" I asked, beaming. "Yes, ma'am. I'll be there in 20 minutes. Be ready....... or else." he whispered the last part trying to be what he thought to be creepy, I on the other hand found it sexy. "Oh, Jonathan. You know I'll be ready!" I could hear him scowl. He hated when people called him Jonathan. But yet he still let me. Hmm. "Be there in 20, bye babe." he said, then the line was dead.
