I walked inside and sat on the couch, I stuck my head in hands. I needed to do something. Suddenly I knew what to do. I threw on my running shorts, crop top and ipod arm band. I clipped Balto's harness on and put my earphones in. I closed the door behind me, took a deep breathe and ran. I ran from everything and anything. I ran until acid burned through my veins and then I pushed myself further. Occassionly glancing down at Balto, I realised that he was loving it. He was full pelt running with me, it was like he knew what I needed. He was still my best friend. Eventually we got to the beach, I slowed down and walked along the sand, sitting at one of the picnic benches. That was perfect, I was calm now, ready for whatever was going to been thrown at me. I must've sat there for a while because all of a sudden Balto was growling at someone approaching. I looked over to see Len,
"Your dog still doesn't like me...", he stated putting his hands up.
"Balto shhh!", I comanded and he sat down. I gestured for Len to sit beside me , he did so very carefully with eyes never leaving Balto.
"What brings you out here?", he asked.
"I could ask you the same thing!", I retorted.
"Hey woah, what's with the defense?", he jumped.
"Sorry", I mumbled.
"No seriously... what's up Alli?", he urged.
I sighed. What could I tell Len that I didn't even know myself. I knew he wouldn't tell John if I told him not to, but I didn't even know what it was I was meant to tell him. I felt tears come to my eyes, I blinked them back furiously.
"I um... just havn't been feeling well for a few weeks. So I went to the doctors two days ago, without telling John", I told him.
"Why didn't you tell John?", He asked.
"Because I knew he'd just worry...", I stated
"What did the doc say?", He asked, looking at me.
"Could be a simple bug all the to blood infection or.. um that's it", I quickly stammered.
"Or..?". He pressed.
I gave him a small smile and just shook my head, letting him know that no matter how hard he tried he wasn't going to get an answer to that question. He looked me dead in the eye, and then gave up, letting his head drop.
To lighten the mood I grabbed out my phone and started taking pictures of him, I managed to get him pulling a really attractive face. One that always gave me butterflies when John did it, I posted it on twitter because I knew it would send his mentions crazy! Then I took one of us together and posted it as well with the caption 'bestie found me at the beach @LennyPearce'.
My mentions already went crazy, most of them said "you're so lucky!" or "tell him I love him!".
I saw Lenny just shaking his head at his phone.
"You had to do it didn't you? So many mentions!", he complained.
I just giggled, and got up deciding to go back home.
"Leaving so soon?", he asked.
"Yeah I got to get home to John", I smiled.
He walked me a little bit of the way, then continued to his car. I never did find out why he was at the beach, oh well I guess.
I eventually got back home because I only walked. As I walked through the door, I saw John come out from the kitchen. He saw me.
"Where were you?", he asked.
"I went for a run with Balto", I replied simply. He eyed me cautiously.
"You okay babe?", he asked. My my, he knew me well.
"I'm fine John, honestly. I'm gonna go for a shower and then we'll watch a movie?", I asked, heading for the bathroom.
"sure", he said, walking into the loungeroom.
I jumped in the shower and washed myself and my hair quickly. I didn't bother drying my hair properly, I just towel dried it and put it in a pony tail. Putting on some footy shorts and my chicago bulls singlet. I lightly loped down the stairs and saw John looking at my phone. I think he was looking through my messages. That part didn't bother me, I just wanted to see his reaction. His brow was furrowed and he seemed to be thinking really hard. I carefully walked back up the stairs and closed my bedroom door firmly so he could hear me coming. Sure enough, when I walked down the phone was back where it had been and he was looking in my direction with a small smile.
"Hey babe", he smiled at me.
"Hey!", I smiled back.
I sat down next to him and leaned into his arm. Tomorrow was the day I find out what's wrong with me, the day that I have to tell John what I find out and it's also the day I could lose him. The thought of that made me cuddle him with all my will. He placed his arm around my waiste and rested it on my stomach. I must've fallen asleep because I woke up on the couch next to him. It was 8:30am. Jodie would be here very soon, I raced upstairs and had a quick shower. Changing into jeans and a singlet. I left my hair down and just brushed it out. I quickly grabbed a piece of paper and wrote John a note.
Gone out with Jodie for breakfast, be home soon!
Love you xo
I waited outside for Jodie so she didn't wake John. After a few minutes she pulled up and I jumped in.
Off to the doctors I guess...
