Chapter Fourteen: shorty
Disclaimer: I don't own the book, the characters, and the author or even where they live… damn I knew there was something missing in the equation- no ownership hehe.
The next morning I woke up, before dawn, and got into my running clothes. I must've woke Anni up because when I walked into the kitchen she was following me. What is it with her and acting like a lost puppy? And what is it with me and using the puppy analogy with her? Damn I have to get out more.
"Where are you going?" She asked.
"Running." I replied not all that cryptically either.
"Can I go? I'm getting out of shape anyway." Anni said more than asking.
"Whatever, just try and keep up." I said as she retreated back to our room.
Two minutes later she was ready and we were walking out of the house. I started my usual stretching in front of the house. She followed suit and ten minutes later we were running. I varied my speed to see how good she was, and she was good. 'Wonder if she's up to racing?' I wondered on the way home. I didn't have much choice when I saw a blue Corvette parked next to the park.
"Is that trouble?" Anni asked me as I picked up my speed.
"They're soc's. Nasty son of a bitches too. Come on sprint back home." I said. She took off and I stayed slower to make sure they didn't get her. She didn't need to die because of me. I have enough deaths on my slate, no need adding her. The car began following and I began sprinting. I caught up with Anni.
"I can't go anymore." She panted.
"Yes. Keep up with me. If you don't they're rape you and then probably kill you." I said pulling her along. We both went faster and made it to the door together and noticed Darry standing in the doorway.
"Heya Dar. Nice morning huh?" I said innocently.
"Nice enough for both of you to go running and be followed by the same group of Soc's again?" Darry said letting us in.
"You know I love to run and they love to look at a nice piece of ass." I said heading into my room.
"Why can't I control her?" I heard Darry asked.
"Because," I heard Anni start, "She's growing up. You can't keep her as a child forever. Eventually she has to leave the nest and see what's out there for her."
I went into the bathroom; I needed a serious shower. I reeked like old trash. I shut the door and began the shower. Once I shed my clothes and hopped in I felt all the tension and stress wash away. I wash in the middle of rinsing the conditioner out of my hair when the door opened. Whoever it was I wished they would leave.
"Kylie?" Johnny asked. I sighed. It felt weird having him in here.
"Yes?" I asked.
"Is Anni dating anyone?" He asked as I had water in my mouth. I spit it out onto the wall.
"Uhh… no why?" I asked trying to catch my breath.
"I want to ask her out. Can I?" He asked.
"Sure. Why are you asking me?"
"Because you have the beef with her." Johnny said. He remained quiet. I turned the shower off and grabbed for my towel. I wrapped around myself then opened the curtain. "Oh sorry. I'll just be out there so you can dress."
"Thanks Johnny. Hey," I said making Johnny turn around, "Tell Anni the shower's all hers."