A/N: For the phone conversation, H means 'Humphrey' and k means 'Kate'. I wasn't considering uploading this so soon, but you guys love this story and I wanted to please you all (no pun intended)
Wednesday day went by rather uneventfully. Nothing really notable happened
But to fill in, a little thing did occur. Humphrey and Kate never left each other's side. Always walking beside each other and even on occasion holding hands. They got into trouble a few times with teachers, as they wouldn't stop talking to each other. Meanwhile in the background of this, rumours were going around that these two were going out. Kate didn't mind this, because she was envied by other girls. Humphrey didn't mind it either, as guys from all over the school were going up to him going 'you dog', 'how did you do it' and all of it. However they both denied that something was going on, no matter how much they liked the idea.
The physics homework was marked, and Humphrey along with Kate got on the class. The teacher was impressed with all of them; more with the fact that they actually bothered to do the homework. Joanne hasn't bothered Humphrey today, probably expecting him to text her. That's what she's like; she has to be called first. She never really makes the first move, well that can be debated. Kate was happy as long as she kept her distance
We take this chapter from when Kate and Humphrey both return to their homes and receive talks from their respective guardians (can't say parents because of Humphrey), and both guardians mentioned each other and their closeness towards each other
Humphrey's POV
Me and Kate were really close to each other today. We are almost inseparable. I have to admit I really enjoy spending time with her, and she seems to enjoy being with me. She seems to be really taking a liking to me. Phew, I wish. We're just really good friends, but I still can't help but feel strongly for her. She is just the definition of perfection. My train of thought was interrupted when my older brother Matthew called from downstairs. "Humphrey, can you come here for a moment?" I didn't respond. He knew I would come down anyway. Matthew pretty much looked identical to me, except he had a deeper voice and brown eyes instead of blue.
I came down the stairs to see him standing at the bottom. "Yeah, what is it bro?" I asked him. "You remember Uncle Tommy right?" I know who he was talking about. "Yeah I remember him, he moved to Germany a couple of years ago to work at the Volkswagen factory" "well he's back home. He retired and he came back home" my jaw dropped open; we haven't seen him since my parents funeral 2 years ago. Before he moved, Matthew and I always went over to his every weekend; he worked at a Mercedes dealership upstate and always had something cool to show us
"I also have some more news Humphrey" my ears perked up when he said this "You and I are going up to see him tomorrow so you won't be going into school. His new house is a 3 hour drive. Closer than were he used to live, but still a long way to go". I should be excited for this, a day off school, something that every boy dreams for. But to be honest, I was a little saddened. Not saddened to see Uncle Tommy, I was glad for that. I was saddened because this means that I wouldn't be able to see Kate tomorrow. My brother must have noticed my sudden loss of happiness
"Humphrey, aren't you excited" I looked him in the eye and said "yeah I am, to see Tommy. But..." I dint know how to tell him I wanted to go to school. "But what Humphrey?" Matthew asked me in a more concerned tone. "… I won't be at school. I'm worried I'll fall behind"
"Humphrey, don't lie to me tell me the truth" He could always read me like a book "because I won't be able to see Kate tomorrow" I said to him, slightly embarrassed. "Kate, that's your girlfriend isn't it?" he asked me with a raised brow. "What, no she's just my friend", he chuckled a little "that's not what I've been hearing from Angel. Apparently you two are getting close" I just nodded. I didn't know what I could say, but I'll tell you one thing I'm going to have to talk to Angel
My brother then put his paw on my shoulder, "Humphrey you can see her when we get back. You can go to her house and see her when we arrive back, we'll be back by around 6 anyway"
"Ok, I mean I am really excited to see Tommy again" a smile appeared on my brothers face, "me too. Now go upstairs and get ready, we'll be leaving at 7:30 on the dot" and with that I ran back up the stairs and into my room. I was excited to see my uncle again, but I was a little sad that I wouldn't see Kate. I better text her and let her know that I won't be in tomorrow
Kate's POV
Mum and dad were leaving for the wedding tomorrow night for the wedding. To be honest I'm a little nervous. Even though Humphrey did make me feel a little more confident, I'm still nervous. I've thought about asking him to come over. I mean I knew he would say yes, but I know that the girls would want to come over. I don't know if Humphrey will come over if the girls will. I'll ask him about it, and I'll ask the girls too and see what they think.
"Kate can you come into the living room please?" my mum shouted from downstairs. She probably just wants to give me a briefing on how things work, and a lecture about who can come over and stay. Please don't say anything about Humphrey. I would love for Humphrey to come over, but there is one thing I don't break and that's a promise to my parents. I made my way down to the living room to find my mom and dad sitting down on the sofa. I sat on the chair across from them
"You called me here mum?"
"Yeah we just wanted to have a little chat with you before we leave. We'll be gone by the time you get home so this will be the only time we get to talk" my dad said. I nodded in agreement and then my mother continued the talk; "I'm sure you'll do fine on your own" hopefully they trust me enough to allow my friends over
"But we know that you'll have your friends over, just don't do anything bad and always clean up afterwards"
"Mum, me and the girls always clean up afterwards" they didn't mention Humphrey, looks like he's given him the slip. Better go before they mention him. "Okay and Kate…" I turned back to them. They remembered him "… we know you'll invite Humphrey over" I started to feel my cheeks go red "honey, don't be embarrassed. You can have him over" I was surprised by this. They dint mind that I could have a boy over. "Are you sure mum?" she just smile and said "sure. I like Humphrey. He seems like a nice young man. But Kate when he does come over here, just keep it clean okay?"
My cheeks are literally going to burn off at any moment at this rate. "Mum there is nothing between me and him." My mum just sighed and said "yeah, sure there isn't". "I promise it'll be clean when he comes over" Please just let me go up to my room. I wanna get back to thinking about the week and what to do. "Okay well Kate that's all we wanted to say" and with that I was out of there
As I was walking to my room, what my mum said got me wondering. Humphrey really is a nice young man, but I still think it's a little too soon to tell him how I feel. When I walked into my room, and flopped straight on my bed. I checked my phone, and when I did a smile came across my face. Something that not only made me smile, but perked my mood and made me feel happy inside. Very few things are capable of that, but this was one of them. Humphrey texted me
(Phone Conversation)
H: Heey Kate. How r u
K: Good, just lying in bed
H: Really. Can I join u? :D lol
To be honest, I would love it if he was able to.
K: nah, my mum and dad wouldn't approve of that haha
H: Kate I kinda have some bad news
K: Humphrey what's wrong
H: well, remember when I told you that I had an uncle living in Germany
K: yah, I remember. Y?
H: well he came home. He's entered retirement, and he's now back here for good
K: Humphrey that's great. How is that bad news?
H: that's not the bad news. I heading up to see him tomorrow, it's a 3 hour drive away. I won't be in school, which means I won't get to see you
K: ohhh
I was honestly a little upset by this. I wouldn't see Humphrey tomorrow. I really loved being with him. He always brightened the day for me, no matter how bad of a mood or how tired I was in. a slight buzz in my pocket ended my train of thought abruptly
H: I'll miss you loads.
Seeing that made me smile
K: I'll miss you 2
H: how about we hang out this weekend to make up for it?
K: how about you come to mine tomorrow. What time do you arrive back home tomorrow
H: About 6. My brother is driving me and Angel up and down
K: Well get your brother to drop you off at mine. My mum and dad will be away for the week, and I could use a little company
H: Are you sure? Will your parents not freak out about me?
K: Humphrey my parents like you. Don't worry about it
H: ok. Well I gotta go get ready. See you tomorrow x
Humphrey always ends his conversations with an 'x'. I like it; it makes me feel like he's actually kissing me. Oh, there it is, that 'charged' feeling again
K: See you tomorrow Humphrey x
A/N: There is the end of another chapter. Hopefully you guys would like this. Please leave your reviews and PM's, it gives me the motivation to keep going.