"Hey stranger." says Paul. Joanna stops, and stands where she is.
"Hey, how's your new house?" asks Joanna. A lot of people come out into the hall, and listen.
"I didn't buy a house, but I did get a card from the relator." says Paul
"Why?" asks Joanna
"Because, I told that lady, that I want to wait a few years. Then buy a house solo or hopefully with the girl I have fell for." says Paul Joanna blushes at this, looks away, then looks back.
"What are you saying?" asks Joanna
"I'm saying, I love you and I want to know if you feel the same?" asks Paul
"I-I, Yes!" says Joanna
"Yes?" asks Paul
"Yes, I love you." says Joanna She runs, Paul opens his arms, and catches her. "I love you"
"I love you, 2" says Paul.
He spins her around, puts her down gently, cups her chin, and they kiss. They go through the school, all day holding hands. Then Joanna, sits on a bench, during Paul's fencing practice, and does her homework. They go home, and tell Poppy and T.J. the good news. The next month Paul and Joanna goes to Tylars' party. Joanna, also keeps her promise to Gerald, during the party.
"Happy Birthday, Tylar." says Joanna and Paul
"Thanks and thank-you for the gift." says Tyler
"Greece is great, it's so beautiful, why do you leave?" asks Joanna
"So, I don't miss things, like my best friend dating Paul, or anyone at all for that matter." says Tylar
"I'm sorry, I should've called." apologizes Joanna
"It's cool." says Tylar
They enjoy the party the rest of the night. Then Paul and Joanna spend the night, and Joanna tells Tylar everything he missed. Tylar tells them everything he did before he got sick. From wrestling, to getting in trouble for fighting Gerald.
"So, the black-eye, on Gerald ?" asks Paul
"Yep, from me." says Tylar
"Nice" says Paul
They eat dinner, and go to bed in their rooms. The next morning, they eat breakfast, say goodbye to everyone, then go back home. One month later Joanna's parents come home, and give Joannas' dagger back. One day, during lunch the doorbell rings, and T.J. answers it. He comes back, and waits until Mr. Far notices him.
"Who was at the door, T.J. ?" asks Mr. Far
"Sir, Lady Joannas' captain, needs her for three weeks." says T.J.
"Tell him, Jo, needs back by then." says Mr. Far
"Yes, sir. " says T. J. Then he leaves, to tell Captain, and comes back. "He says that's fine, and they take off tomorrow at six. Too keep his capture at home, and be on time."
"Thank-you T. J., that will be all." says Mrs. Far
"Yes, mam, thank-you mam." says T. J. He nods, and leaves with his tray.
"So, you leaving tomorrow, dear? " asks Mrs. Far
"Yes mom, I'll be leaving tomorrow, I promise to be back as soon as I can." says Joanna
"You be careful, and no more bringing pirates home." says Mr. Far
"Yes, Dad, I will." says Joanna
They enjoy the rest of lunch. They spend time together, all day. Then they eat dinner with Paul. Joanna calls Tylar, and tells him the news. After that, Joanna goes to bed early, and says she'll see them all tomorrow morning. The next morning, Jo is dressed, and ready to go. With sword, and bag in hand, in front of the front door.
"Well, I'm off." says Jo. He hugs Poppy, T.J., then hugs his dad. "Bye Dad, see you soon. I love you."
"Love you 2, Jo." says Mr. Far. Jo hugs his mother, and gives her a kiss on the cheek.
"Bye Mom, I love you, see you soon." says Jo
"I love you, too, be safe." says Mrs. Far. Jo hugs and pats Paul on the back.
"Tell my sister, I love her." says Jo
"Sure, Jo. I'll tell her you love her." says Paul
Jo smiles, grabs his sword and bag, and goes out the door. He stops, digs his hands into some dirt, rubs it on his face, and leaves for the docks. He checks in with other, shipmates, and say his hello's. Says hi, to his Captain, tosses his bag to the guy packing up the ship. Slaps the guy on the back, yells great job and catch. He gets on the ship for another pirate adventure.