Drac climbed into the saddle of the bike and went, skidding. Once in school he looked around to see if Killa and Gudy were around, luckily they had not yet arrived at school and the boy sighed with relief. He had no desire to meet them, Drac entered the classroom and saw Joahn sitting at her desk, intent to review the lesson and immediately the images of the erotic dream that he had made that night came to his mind. The boy blushed violently when he saw the amber eyes of the girl staring into his, Joahn smiled and Drac felt his heart beating hard in his chest "hello Drac! You came early ... " observed the redhead while the raven haired boy sat in the desk next to hers" well ... yes, I wanted to avoid the two selfie maniacs ... "Joahn burst out laughing" well ... if they bother you again I'll be your knight in shining armor! "said the girl, getting up and bowing deeply. Drac smiled amused "Thanks Sir Joahn ... Hahahaha! "Drac's laughter was contagious and they soon found themselves laughing like crazy " What's so funny? "Asked Murray, a friend of theirs who had the reputation of an inveterate playboy. Drac saluted the boy " nothing we were just talking about selfie maniacs, knights in shining armor and damsels in danger ..." The raven haired boy said amused while Murray arched a confused eyebrow, but he did not have time to add nothing because their companions and friends were entering the class: Waine, Wanda, Griffin, Mavis, Dorian and the professor.
The bell signaling the end of the school day rang and Drac offered to accompany Joahn. Once they arrived, she turned towards him smiling. After greeting him with a kiss on the cheek and a bow, Joahn came into the house and was immediately welcomed by her mother "Jo! I have a beautiful surprise ..." she said to the girl "really?" Joahn asked confused "of course, I organized a dinner at home tonight and I invited your friends and their parents ... "Linda said enthusiastically, Joahn rolled her eyes" well, is this the surprise? " asked the redhead " no honey, I will announce it tonight, I can only say that is about the school trip ... " after saing this Linda went back in the kitchen humming while Joahn even more confused went up the stairs and into her room. Once inside, Tinkles a 2 year old carlino went to her wagging his tail and licked her hand "ehy Tinkles! Had a nice day? How many cats have you chased? "The girl asked, bending over and caressing him, while the dog licked her face making her laugh. Then Joahn threw herself on the bed and looked at the ceiling, she was awakened by the arrival of a message on her cell. It was Drac 'So we'll see each other tonight, eh?' Joahn smiled and replied, 'would you like to stay for a slumberparty?' she pressed send and waited. Not even two seconds later the answer came 'Okay ...' Joahn sighed, the fact was that she felt a bit down and needed the support of her friends, even Drac 'what if we also invite the others?' she send the message. Drac replied after a few minutes' It's okay, we have not been sleeping all together for a long time. See you later ... ' Joahn send him a' later 'and then she lied down on the bed, sighing heavily. Memories that she wanted to drive away came back to occupy her mind, the memories of that terrible day two years ago.
Flashback
Joahn was waiting for her cousin at the exit of the gym, it was 2 o'clock and Carmine had said that he would come to get her at 1 o'clock. What the hell was doing her cousin? Suddenly she opened her eyes when a message arrived on her phone, it was Carmine 'Sorry Jo, I had to deal with an urgent business ...see you in five minutes.' The girl snorted, it was quite obvious that the urgent business that had held her cousin engaged was 1.70cm tall and had two blue eyes and short white hair . Fernanda had never liked Erika, Carmine's girlfriend, the redhead barely endured her, she was just a boisterous snob who was engaged with her cousin just because she wanted to get into his bed. Erika did not care about Carmine! Why her cousin could not understand it! Joahn heard the sound of a horn and turned to see her cousin's car stop a few meters from her, Carmine got out "Sorry Jo! The fact is that I was busy and I only freed myself now ... "she did not let him finish" Yeah, I bet you'll be annoyed by the fact that your cousin snatched you from the arms of that harpy, Erika ! "Carmine look at her "Joahn! I wasn't busy with Erika! Stop it! Why do you hate her so much? "John's eyes widened at those words. Could her cousin be so naive? "Because she is only using you! Why don't you want to understand it, eh? You know what? Go back in her bed, I'm going home by foot ! "Joahn turned and started running but Carmine reached her" Jo! Just don't be a little girl! Get in the car ! "Joahn slapped him and shouted" Go away! I do not want to see you ever again! I hate you! "A few moments later the redhead realized what she had said " Carmine ... sorry ... I ... " but Carmine looked at her coldly" Okay ... I'll leave you alone ... " the boy said turning around, getting into the car and after having cast her a last cold look, he went away. Once inside her house Joahn climbed the stairs and locked herself in her room. ' What did I do? I had no right to talk to him that way! Oh God! I ruined everything, I'm stupid! Later I'll go to ask him to forgive me... ' the girl went downstairs in the living room and saw Linda, Mike and Dennis in front of the news "and now we go to an incident occurred a few minutes ago involving a boy of 15 years ..." to those words Joahn 's eyes widened ' Please don't let it be him, don't let it be him ... 'she found herself thinking, but when the camera framed the scene of the accident her heart stopped recognizing the rubble of her cousin's car, the tears streamed down heer cheeks while her mother put her hand to her mouth shoked and Mike got up by dialing the hospital number.
End Flashback
Joahn sighed as a tear trickled her cheek, it was her fault. Her mother and her father didn't know what had happened, she had only talked about it with Drac and her friends who had told her it was not her fault. But the feeling of guilt was crushing her. The redhead rose from her bed with a sigh, heading for the desk and pulling out the history book, she had to distract herself.
That evening
The doorbell rang and Joahn ran to open seeing Mavis who wrapped her arms around her neck "Hello Jooo !" the girl smiled and let her friend enter the house, a few seconds later the doorbell rang again and Joahn found her friends with their parents "is the party here? "Murray joked, while Joahn let them in" Well, let's sit down at the table! Dinner is almost ready! "Said Linda cheerfully, too cheerfully. What was her mother plotting? Joahn found herself thinking while she sat next to Drac. "Jo, do you know why your mother invited us all here?" Griffin asked confused and she shook her head "I think we'll find out soon " Drac said and in fact Linda stood up "Well guys! And now the big surprise! As you know I am the class representative of your school, and I decided together with the principal and the vice principal where the school trip will take place. After Long thinking we decided that a place near the sea would be fine and so we decided to take you all to Miami ! "Everyone's eyes widened, including Joahn's. Suddenly she was aware of the fact that all her friends were thinking the same thing she was ' Miami… where HE lives now… no no no, this has to be a nightmare . Why Miami? I'm not ready to face him … he hates me, after all the bad things i said to him that fateful day … ' . Drac stared at her worried and put a hand on her shoulder " jo …" he whispered trying to make his best friend snap out of the trance state she was in. Martha looked at the two and turned to Linda " are you sure this is a great idea? " she whispered to the woman who just nodded oblivious of the thoughts running wildly in her daughter's head. Mike sighed " Linda … i think that Joahn is not happy about this decision … " he said in a flat tone, Linda ignored him and added fuel to the fire " it will be seven days and plus while you are there Joahn, you can go to see Carmine … i think he misses you … you were so close to each other before the …" " Linda! Stop!" Mike yelled stopping his wife's rambling after noticing Johns face pale at the mention of Carmine. All the guests looked at him but not Joahn who's mind was racing with crescent panic 'Oh mom … if you only knew … he hates me… that's why he transferred to Miami … he doesn't want to see me, he would never want to see me again. And all because i said those horrible things to him… why ? Why i had to fuck up my relation with Carmine because of Erika? Yeah, i was trying to warn him about that harpy but he didn't believe me. I'm such a fuck up…' the silence was thick for a few minutes than Joahn slowly rose " I'm not feeling well … can i go to the bathroom?" her tone was soft but everyone in the room could hear her " yes Sweety …" said Linda a little confused about her daughter's strange behavior. Joahn Left the room and went to the bathroom, she opened the water of the sink and then burst in to tears. Why was fate this cruel?