It's been a while (Johnny Cruz/Joonas Parkkonen) - Santa Cruz -

Shock and desire

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"Ughhh whaaaat???"
Sammy opened her eyes excruciating an looked for the object that has just woken her up.
The screen of her phone glowed and she could barely recognize the notifications.
Johnny just sent you a snap!

Sammy put the phone aside and buried her head in the pillow again.
Still 5 more hours of sleep.

Wow come on bus hurry up.
The bus was already 10 minutes late and Sammy started freezing because the temperatures fell over the last days.
If she had to wait another 10 minutes she's be late for the plane.
The boys will arrive in 30 minutes.
Finally. Sammy never imagined 2 weeks could feel more lonely than the 3 years they'd been gone.
Well luckily the bus made it to the bus stop 5 minutes later.
Sammy nodded towards the driver quickly but he just seemed annoyed by the traffic and ignored her.
It was probably by far the longest bus ride she has had in her entire life.
Well literally.
She left at the airport but still had to find the right terminal.
Only 5 minutes left.
Scarce thing.
But at least on time.

"OIIIIIII SMALLIE"
Archie smirked and left the plane first.
"Shh you are embarrassing."
Sammy pushed him away playfully as he tried to hug her and looked around if there were any strangers staring.
"I ain't a shit, let me hug you! You wouldn't deny it if I was Johnny so just
imagine I'm him."
He leaned down again but Sammy stepped aside and simply walked past him.
Middy and Tazzy followed their actions amused as well as Johnny who just took a step forward to reach Sammy.
Archie mumbled something annoyed but neither Johnny nor Sammy took advantage of it.
Instead Johnny leaned down and hugged Sammy very tight.
And of course he smirked at Archie because he had been rejected.
He quickly pressed his lips at Sammy's and then walked back to grab his luggage.
"Let's get a taxi then huh?", Middy asked and dialed the number.
All of them agreed and soon everyone was at their own place.
Also Sammy who wanted to go with Johnny but was forced by Archie to come home with him instead.

"How was your week?"
"Nothing special happened except for the fact that I passed all my exams but you already know that."
Archie nodded and smiled proudly.
"How about you? Didn't tell me much on the phone.."
"Oh yeah well we had quite a lot going on. Well basically it was just touring and playing and partying but that's it."
They both sat down on the couch.
Archie exhausted because of touring,
Sammy exhausted because of exams.
"We did it though. Both of us."
"Hah, you wish. Your life is just beginning and we are back on tour sooner than you know."
Archie reached out and pulled his sister in a loving hug.
"Sooner than I know?"
He sighed and rested his head against hers.
"Yep. Japan and Australia tour."
Sammy sat up a bit shocked.
"When? And how long?"
Archie wouldn't even look at her anymore.
"Next week. One week Japan tour, then another week in Japan with Reckless Love and afterwards a week in Australia.", he whispered.
"Why did nobody tell me?"
Anger and sadness rushing through Sammy's mind.
"Jani made that up while we were in the states. Of course we wouldn't say no to this."
She nodded and walked away.
"Sams come on don't be like that!"
Archie ran after her.
"Like what?"
"Being mad at me for living my dream. It's a opportunity we won't get again anytime soon."
"I'm not mad at you for living your dream. It's just that I didn't see you a lot recently and I'd like to spend some time with you and also Johnny but that's close to impossible now."
Archie knew she was right but what should he do?
He watched her standing there for a while but then she grabbed her keys and made her way to the front door.
"I need to talk to Johnny.", she sat and was about to leave but Archie once again stopped her.
"Please don't make him change his mind about this. I know he would stay for you but please don't."
A tear slipped down Sammy's face and she looked straight into his begging eyes.
"You really believe I would do that? You don't know me at all, Archie."
With that she left him standing there like a fool.

When Sammy arrived at Johnny's place he stood outside with a cigarette in his hand.
"Oh, Sammy, didn't we say we meet tomorrow...? Wait, have you been crying?"
Clearly worried, he tried to approach her but she walked past him into his house.
"Ey, Sams, what happened?"
Finally in the living room she stopped and let him embrace her.
They stood there like this for a while, just her crying and him supporting her.
"I'm an asshole.", she mumbled against his chest.
Johnny pulled her to his sofa and kneeled down in front of her to look her in the eyes.
"No, you aren't, don't say that."
"Yes, I am. I was an asshole to Archie. But it's not even his fault."
Johnny's eyes opened widely as he realized what happened.
"I'm so sorry I didn't tell you about the tour. We just agreed to it two days ago and I completely forgot about it."
"I didn't mean to be mad at Archie. I was just so sad and angry."
She leaned back and held onto Johnny's hands.
"I'm pretty sure Archie knows that."
He crawled onto the couch too.
"You know, I thought you might want to come with us..", he paused to smile, "not to open for us but to be with us."
What? Did he just ask her to come to Japan and Australia with them?
"You don't have to decide now.", Johnny said after a while.
Sammy replied with a weak nod and grabbed her phone to call Archie.
He answered almost immediately.
"Smallie? Listen I'm so sorry, are you okay? Are you with Johnny?"
"Archie, I'm fine."
"Oh thank god."
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to overreact. You're right. You shouldn't miss this opportunity. I'm happy you finally get to tour Australia and Japan again."
"No, I'm sorry. I should've told you right away when we agreed to do it. I'm sorry."
"Don't be. I didn't mean what I said. Let's just forget it and talk about this tomorrow, okay?"
"Sure, yeah. Do you stay at Johnny's place tonight?"
"Yes."
"Okay, see you tomorrow then."
"Yeah, I love you."
"I love you too."

"See it's all fine, isn't it?", Johnny asked and wrapped one arm around her waist.
"Yes. It's all fine.. I told him I'd stay tonight, but I didn't even ask you.."
"You know that's fine too."
They leaned back against the couch again and just closed their eyes to relax.
Sammy's mind couldn't relax though.
She thought about Johnny's offer that she could come on tour with them but she wouldn't want to be the annoying girlfriend who couldn't be a few weeks without her boyfriend.
What would Archie think about this?
"What are you thinking about?", Johnny interrupted her thoughts.
"Nothing..."
"Yes you do. I can feel you tense."
She sighed.
Would it be best to talk to Archie about this first?
Probably yes.
She smiled and changed the topic quickly.
"Do you have any plans for this week?"
Johnny shook his head and shrugged.
"Not yet but I hope you are going to be my plan.", he smirked.
"Wow are you trying to seduce me?"
Sammy laughed, mostly at the voice he said it with.
"Maybe I am."
"Well you are surprisingly bad at it, has it ever worked?"
He seemed a bit confused by her response but laughed at it too.
"No because usually I don't have to seduce the girls.. they're all over me anyways."
"Pff in your dreams."
He didn't answer, instead he pushed her down onto the couch and just laughed.
"And what now? Think it works?", Sammy smirked and tried to get back up but Johnny climbed on top of her and held her down.
"I could make it work.."
"I doubt it."
He raised his brows and the smile faded.
"Well I'll show you then."
Letting go of hers he put his own hands next to her waist and leaned down to press soft kisses against her neck.
Sammy immediately wrapped her arms around his neck and pulled him closer.
She did her best not to make any sounds because that'd exactly what he wanted but as soon as he slightly licked her collarbone a small groan escaped her mouth.
"Doesn't work huh?"
His hands wandered up and down her body, exploring every inch while hers grabbed the fabric of his shirt to pull it over his head, leaving him shirtless.
She lifted her arms, giving him the signal to take her shirt off too but instead he wrapped his arms around her lower body and lifted her up from the couch.
"Bedroom.", he whispered in between kisses and carried her away from the couch.