Comfy Shoes [A Josh Hutcherson Story]

Chapter 3 - Games.

"let's play a game." Josh grinned as we got back into the car after getting all the groceries on the list.

"Okay, what game?" I laughed as I started the car.

"It's a game I made." He smiled and I rolled my eyes at him.

"Okay so I ask you a question and you have to answer the question with 2 reasons or I get a point, first to get 3 points wins." 

"Okay, you start." I laughed. 

"Dogs or cats?" He smirked.

"Dogs, they're funny and cuddly. My go! Favourite colour?" I laughed at how stupid this was.

"Aqua, like the waves in the summer. And because it has a ring to it. Okay so, why are or aren't you in a relationship." He asked bluntly. 

"Erm I- I." I said pondering, I couldn't think of a reason. It wasn't that I hadn't felt things for boys before and it wasn't because I didn't get asked out because I have been, it'd just never been right. 

"ONE POINT TO ME!" screeched Josh triumphantly. 

"Okay. My go! How many girls have you slept with and why?" I asked hoping to catch him out, I just didn't want to loose. Josh looked really shocked that I was playing dirty too. 

"Non, because I haven't known anyone enough to give it to and because I'm awkward as hell." he laughed comfortably. That wasn't what I was expecting.

"Wow." I whispered surprised.

"Haha shocked you ey? Well my go. What's my best feature and why!" He grinned and wiggled his eyebrows. He sure knew how to make me nervous. 

"Josh your questions suck!" I laughed. 

"I'm afraid that's two to me and nun to you!" He grinned as I pulled up the car in front of Mrs. burn's house. 

"Wait here looser." I smiled and got out the car. 

"I think you're the one loosing here?" he shouted sticking his head out of the window as I opened the boot and grabbed the 4 bags in the boot. 

"Yeah yeah we'll see about that!" I shouted back as I shut the boot and walked up the steps to Mrs.Burns' house.

  I knocked on the door knowing I'd have to wait awhile, Mrs. Burns lived alone despite her Mrs. tittle, her husband died 10 years ago and she didn't have any family for help but used to work with my aunt and now get's a lot of help from her and me when I'm here. 

"Ah Indie!" She shouted as she opened the door inviting me in.

"Put the bags on the table!" she smiled and I did as she said. 

"Nice to see you Mrs. Burns!" I laughed as I hugged her.

"Care to stay for some tea?" She smiled. 

"Ah, I would but I've got someone in the car waiting, I'll be back around on Wednesday for a chat though?" I smiled apologetically. 

"Ah it's a boy ey? Don't worry about it!" she smirked and slipped me a 20.

"How did you know- and I can't take this!" I sighed. 

"Nonsense! I know everything, now go on then.." she said ushering me out the door.     

"You were quick!" Josh said surprised as I climbed back into the car. 

"Is that a bad thing?" I chuckled.

"Maybe I wanted some alone time." He sighed dramatically.

"Shut up, it's my go!" I said ferociously. 

"Ah okay, still playing!" He laughed. 

"Why were you riding a bike today when we all know you're rich enough to have a few cars?" I asked more out of curiosity than wanting to win. 

"Because I'm trying to get fit and my number plate is so well known it's hard to park and not come back to graffiti or notes on my car or paparazzi!" Josh smiled. 

"Ah, makes sense." I said as I started the car and started driving. 

"Okay so here's a hard one. Am I your type and why so or not?" He grinned at me. I couldn't help but see all his questions as flirting but I suppose they were awkward too and that was the way to win this game? Right? I just couldn't think what to say though. 

"You're er- I don't know." I chocked. 

"Ah I WIN! Wooooo!" Josh screeched and I rolled my eyes. 

"So what do you win sir Josh?" I asked laughing. 

"A kiss, from you." He grinned at me cheekily. 

"Where do you live? I think I'll drop you off home now." I said bluntly, I barely know the guy never mind wanna kiss him. 

"Ah come on India, don't be a sore looser and I'm staying with my cousin tonight." He laughed. 

"Fine, I'll take you to your cousins." I said as I started driving towards my house. 

After a couple minutes of silent driving I stopped the car halfway between my aunt's house and Josh's cousin's house. 

"India-" He began to whine. 

"Please don't Josh.Bye." I grimaced. 

"Thanks for the lift - and everything else, I'm sorry okay?" He sighed as he got out the car and shut the door. 

I started the car and drove it into my aunt's drive and then turned off the engine. I put my head back and sighed realising how fast that had spiralled. I went to open my door only to notice a piece of paper in the door compartment that I was sure wasn't there before. I pulled it out and read the hand written note. 
'Here's my number, you're great. Josh x' and it had his number wrote out once then crossed out and wrote neater and larger and clearer underneath, like he wanted to make sure I got the right number. I sighed feeling guilty.