Hey guys, I got another massive chunk of the story from her today just proofreading it before posting. ALSO just a teaser, there is a lot of John coming up soon! Enjoy!
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**2 MONTHS LATER**
*Beep beep beep beep*
I whacked my alarm and started to get ready for school. This was my first time back in 2 months, as we'd been on a Holiday in Perth. Some people thought it was wierd to go to Perth instead of overseas, but my parents had lived in Perth so we went to all their favourite places.
As I got out of the shower for the first time in years I smiled at what I saw. In the 2 months we were away, I'd been happy. Happy to learn where I'd be born and learning all about my parents. By the end of the trip I felt as if I'd known them. I was truly happy these days, both with myself and my body. I now had tanned skin because I took up surfing and was toned all over from taking Balto for runs all the time.
I walked downstairs and went outside to see Balto. I had gotten up and hour early so I could take him for a run before going to school. Balto was waiting patiently while I got dressed. I had a pair of black 'Slazenger' running shorts on with a white crop top that showed my stomach. I looked good, and I was proud. Clipping the leash on Balto, I was ready to go. I put my Ipod in my ears and started jogging.
Without thinking of where I was going, I soon realised I was in the street where John and Len lived. I couldn't help but smile when I saw John walking out to get the mail. As I got closer he looked up and I could see that he was checking me out, then he looked at my face and shock spread over it.
"Allira?", he called.
"John", I replied slowing down and coming to a complete stop before him.
"Wow, I havn't seen you at school!", He said, with a slight smile.
"Yeah, went on a holiday".
"And came back looking beautiful, not that you weren't before", he said, lowering his voice at the end.
"Umm... thanks. Anyway I gotta run see you at school I guess", I called over my shoulder.
I arrived back at home and had another quick shower. While I was getting changed into my uniform (which now fit properly), I thought about what John said. "Not that you weren't before". What was that meant to mean? He hadn't spoken to me in over a year and he claims he'd seen me a beautiful the whole time? Men and their games. I shook my head and headed for school.
All the buses were at school when I arrived, a small side of me still cringed but then I remembered I was new and improved!
"Hey" said a familiar voice behind me.
"Hey yourself, John", I replied slowly turning.
"What are you doing this afternoon?"
"Nothing".
"Want to hang out at yours?", He asked, almost shyly.
"Yeah sure", I replied smiling inside, I waved goodbye as I walked away.
I can't believe I had the courage to talk to John. I was so happy.
School flew by with ease, alot of people talked to me and I maybe made some friends though I wasn't sure.
As I was walking out the gate I hear rushed footsteps behind and looked to see John slowing down to a walk beside me.
"You know the idea for hanging out is to wait for one another and then leave", he stated with a smirk.
"I knew you'd catch up, you were the top track runner in primary school", I said back.
"Good times", he said wistfully.
We got to my door and I went straight to the back to say hello to Balto.
"Wow nice dog, husky right?"
"Yeah, his name's Balto"
"After that dog in Nome?", he giggled.
"Yes, how'd you know?", I asked, shocked.
"You loved that story in primary school, remember the sculpture we made together in art class?", he said, smiling wide.
"How could I forget? We ruined each others uniforms!", I said, we both laughed.
After a few minutes of peaceful silence, I started thinking about why things turned out the way they did between John & I.
"Hey John...",
"Mmm"
"What happened with us? I mean when I came to your high school you were all different. You completely ignored me for a year & now you're all of a sudden talking to me", I said, almost sad.
He thought about this for a moment, his brow drawn together.
"Honestly I thought when you chose to go to a different school it was because you wanted a fresh start. When you didn't show up for school for 2 months I though you were gone forever. It made me miss you. Then I saw you running this morning and had to take the opporunity" He said, looking into my eyes.
"Oh... So it wasn't because I was fat?"
"OH MY GOSH NO! WHAT THE FUCK ALLIRA?... You know I don't care about that", He said angrily.
"I'm sorry!", I said. "I missed hanging out with you".
"I missed you...", he said coming closer.
We looked in each other's eyes for a moment, and I could feel butterfly's happening in my stomach.
Was I starting to fall for him? Oh no.
"Look John, I don-"
I was cut off by his lips colliding with mine. For a second I froze, but then I melted in his charm and kissed back. Shortly I pulled away and saw him pout. I giggled.
