Maybe, Just Maybe.

Chapter 13

Chapter 13

I stood still whilst everyone assembled into their pairs.

This was going to be horrible.

“Hey” Al said, casually walking over to me.

Once again, I just melted at the sound of his voice.

“Oh…um…hey” I replied.

“What’s new then?” he asked me.

“Well, last time I saw you, you humiliated me and made me feel like an idiot, but other than that, fine thanks”

Darn it, that wasn’t supposed to come out.

“What? I said I’m sorry, I can’t help liking someone and having a girlfriend Soph!”

“I know, sorry, I wasn’t supposed to say that.”

Why do I always end up feeling like a moron whenever I’m with him?

“It’s OK, so, let’s run!” he exclaimed.

If he thought I could run well, this was going to be very interesting.

We started running in pairs, in a line. I looked across to find Mel, but instead saw Trevor, looking as if he were about to pass out any minute. Then I saw Mel, who looked like she was flirting with Ed. Although I was her best friend, I have to admit, she does cheat on a lot of guys.

“So, you doing anything at Easter?” Al asked me.

“Well, um, no.” I replied, “You?”

“I’m going to my Auntie’s wedding, but that’s it”

“Oh yeh, you’re taking Nicki aren’t you?”

“Well, yeh, I suppose”

“What d’ya mean?” I asked, suddenly very interested.

“Well she was at my house, and she overheard my Mum talking to my Dad about it, and kind of invited herself, but hey, it’ll probably be fun with her.”

“So who were you gonna take?”

“Well…I don’t know” he said, looking at me in a regretful way.

“You’ll have fun” I said, smiling, but running out of breath from the running and the sight of him.

We had done one lap, so 1000 metres, 1500 to go. I looked over to Mel, and she pointed to her bum, and then me. I just ignored her.

“OI! You two lovebirds over there!” Brooks yelled, pointing at me and Al.

Uh oh.

“Yes, you two, stop talking NOW! One more lap for BOTH of you.” she yelled across the yard, pointing at me and Al.

Great, just what I needed, panting and sweating - being embarrassed in front of my ultimate crush.

“Wait, isn’t it your birthday soon?” Al asked me, despite Brooks’ demanded previously.

“Well, not really” I replied, confused why he was interested.

“When?”

“June 25th”

“Oh, cool”

We stayed in silence for a few minutes, definitely a ‘raise the awkward flag’ moment.

I was starting to get a sharp pain in my chest now, because we were starting our extra lap. Everyone else had stopped and was staring at Al and me. Nicki gave me the evils.

“When’s your birthday?” I asked Al, hoping for some conversation.

“December 25th” he sighed.

“No way!”

“Yep, it’s horrible, I get too many presents”

“Too many presents?!”

“Yep,”

“Too bad” I said.

We were coming to the end of the lap, and I looked at Al, I hadn’t noticed before, but he was really thin, except his muscly arms. But not handsome thin, unhealthy thin.

We came to a stop and Nicki ran over to Al, whispering something and sniggering at me. I walked over to Mel, panting.

Mel laughed behind her hand at me.

“What?” I asked confused.

She discretely came over and gave me a hug, but she put her hand behind my back, and pulled something.

“You’re skirt was tucked into your knickers babe. I did try to tell you earlier.”

“What?!” I said, turning around.

I felt so embarrassed. Did Al see it? Was he just playing nice to make me feel better?

Now I realised why everyone was staring at me when I was running with Al at the end, and why Nicki whispered something to Al.

“Don’t beat yourself up about it” Mel told me as we walked to the changing rooms.

But I was.

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Once again, I feel SO sorry for Soph, how embarrassing!  Sorry, haven't updated in ages!

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