Chaennie One-shots

Long Time No See

“See you tomorrow, Jennie,” my girlfriend said, kissing me goodbye.

“See you too, Princess,” I said. Rosie smiled, her sun kissed cheeks glowing, and walked off to her parents’ beat up red Toyota. The sweet taste of coke hung on my salty, dry lips. We had just had a date in the cinema to see Onward. I had bought the drinks and snacks, she had bought the tickets, as we often did.

Her hair wavered in the warm spring breeze as she walked away in her navy jeggings and dark long sleeve top. She always wore colourful clothes compared to my denim or leather jackets, and hoodies, jeans and Converse and Chelsea boots collection.

She gave me a wave as she closed the car door. I gave her a small wave back and walked over to my black Honda motorbike. I slid on my helmet, glancing at my  flag sticker under the handlebar. I looked up, following  Rosie's parents’ car leave the parking lot before starting my bike’s engine and driving home.

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"Its two weeks off school, Jennie," Rosie said in an excited tone.

We were video calling. Our Prime Minister/President announced that all schools have to shut down for two weeks. Two weeks off school didn’t mean much to me us as we were in a year where we got to explore ourselves, so not much happened in school; most days were boring.

I sighed. “I know, but I don’t think its just going to be two weeks. My dad says that it’s going to last ‘til the end of the year and they’re just saying two weeks down so everyone doesn’t blow up,” I said ruefully. I tucked away a few loose strands of hair.

"I’m sure well see each other soon, babe,"Rosie replied.

“I’m presuming Jamie is the pessimist who said that?” She asked, referring to one of my new foster dads.

I nodded. “Charlie thinks it’ll be over by the time summer is in full swing. I hope we get to see each other soon,” I sighed. I looked at my screen, practically begging to touch her face again and kiss her soft lips.

Rosie looked to her bedroom door. A distant shout came from my phone’s speaker. “Its dinnertime here. I’ll call you later?” She suggested.

I nodded. “Sure. Enjoy!” I wished.

Rosie gave me a smile. “See you later,wifey,”she said, blowing me a kiss.

I blew one back. “G’luck, Princess.” Her picture froze as she hung up. I released a long breath and raised my head to the ceiling.

*-*-*-*

Four months.

That’s how long it took for me and Rosie to meet up again. We were going to meet up at a restaurant just outside of town. I drove through town, stopping at a pedestrian crossing. I leaned on my leg as the august sun beat down on my black leather jacket, baking my back .

I looked through the visor of my bike helmet, watching as a young family crossed the road, the parents wearing their colourful masks. One gave a wave of thanks and the traffic moved again. The traffic was heavy, and I was stuck behind a blue people carrier that was doing half the speed limit all the way through town. More hold ups, I thought to myself as I drove behind it.

But finally, I was out of town and could pass out the seven-seater and race to meet Rosie.

As soon as the restaurant came into view, I felt my heart leap with joy. I flicked on my indicator and slid into the loose stone parking lot, gravel crunching beneath my tyres. I parked by the peach-coloured walls of the restaurant; looking up at the oak words Horse and Hound pinned up on the black banner of the building, facing out towards the busy road.

I slipped off my helmet and sat on my bike, switching off the engine. There were no other vehicles in the lot. I pulled out my phone to check to see if Rosie had texted while I was driving; nothing.

I sighed to myself and played a game as I waited.

A few minutes later, a car entered the lot. I looked up. It was Rosie's parent’s beat up Toyota. I couldn’t help but smile at the sight.

I pulled out my chanel khaki mask and put it on. I got off my bike as the car parked a few feet away from me.

Rosie swiftly got out of the passenger side door; her smile was the biggest I’ve ever seen.

She rushed over to me and straddled me. I supported her in my arms as we rubbed noses.

Rosie pulled down my mask and kissed me on the lips. “I’ve missed you, Jennie,” she whispered.

“I’ve missed you too, Rosie.”