Kind of a short chapter...but I think its cute. lol. today the bohemians decide to take a break off from dancing and go to the park!
thanks for the few reviews lol...but even though I havent revieved many, I still want to continue my story...because i like it so much. hehe.
"Hey Joanne."
"Hey Collins." I said casually. Collins sat down next to me under the tree and made himself comfortable.
Instead of our usual practice on Fridays, today we decided to go hang out at the park for a little while after. Mimi and Roger were lying down across the grass from us enjoying each other's company while Maureen, Angel, Benny and Mark were playing tag. Feeling tired I decided to take a break.
"So what's up?" he asked.
"Nothing much, you?"
"Nothing much either." He smiled and glanced at Angel. I loved seeing them two together. When he stares at her his eyes glitter with emotion and love. I can only imagine what that feels like. "I'm glad you're here Joanne. You really are a great person." He said to me.
I grinned, "Thanks. You are too Collins."
Collins returned a smile, "I mean, you mold into our group perfectly. I admire you sometimes."
"Why is that?"
"Because if I was a newcomer into THIS group, I would be totally freaked out." Collins answered sarcastically. We shared a small laugh together.
I looked around the park, "Everyone seems to have pairs too."
"Ya…I guess…well USE to at least." He smiled.
"Ya."
Collins looked at me questionably, "You…like anyone yet?"
"What? Maybe…I don't know."
He smiled at me again, "Well I've herd around the block that Benny has a little something for ya." He winked at me.
"Oh my goodness, why does EVERYONE think I like him?" I said annoyed.
"Well…do you?"
"Well…he's nice and everything, and cute I guess, but…I don't know, I feel awkward with him." I stuttered.
"I see." He replied.
"Well, maybe you should give him a try and see for yourself. And if you don't like him then…that's that I guess."
"Ya." I replied.
"I mean…it takes LOTS of tries to find your soul mate." Collins shrugged and looked at Angel again, "and even though I'm young...I believe I've finally found mine."
I smiled.
"I guess your right."
"Damn girl I'm always right." Collins laughed. "And if you ever need me, I'm always here to talk."
"Thanks Collins." Collins was everyone's lifesaver. If anything ever did go wrong I knew I could count on him. He's like that one teddy bear that every child goes back to for comfort.
Angel glanced our way and motioned for us to come over. I guess they need more players to join their game. Collins and I hoisted ourselves up from the shady tree and walked towards Angel, Benny, Maureen and Mark.
"Hey guys." Mark said out of breath.
"Tired?" Collins asked Mark.
Mark just glared at Collins, hands on his knees. Collins walked behind Angel and hugged her from behind, "Hi baby." He smiled.
"What did you guys want?" I asked.
"Oh…we just needed more people to play tag with us." Maureen said.
"Ya, Mark being it all the time is starting to get dull." Benny replied.
"Shut up." Mark said still out of breath, "its not my fault that I can't run fast enough."
Everyone laughed.
"Ok, I'm in." Said Collins.
"Me too." I said. I looked around suspicciouslly. "Well then…NOT IT!" I yelled.
Everyone looked around.
"Not it!"
"Not it!"
"Not it!"
"Not it!"
"Wait what! I wasn't even ready!" Maureen shrieked. She was apparently the last one to say not it.
"That's the rules." I smiled.
"FINALLY, someone else is it." Mark said in praise.
"Man." Maureen looked down in disappointment.
"Count to fifty!" Angel said while running away.
Quickly, everyone split into different directions. I ran towards a bench in hopes of not being seen.
"35...45...50!" Maureen shouted and turned around.
I heard her shout and continued running without looking back. I noticed a tree and headed behind it. I peaked around and didn't see anyone…they must be hiding I thought. I continued to look when suddenly a set of arms wrapped around me from behind.
"Got you!" The diva screamed.
"Oouf, Maureen." I said in surprise, "You didn't even count to fifty all the way, you started at 25!"
"I still got you." She grinned, still hugging me. "You're it." She let go.
"Fine." I said.
Maureen looked around and shouted, "Everyone Joanne is it now!" And everyone emerged from their hiding spots.
"That was fast." Said Benny walking towards us, "well I hope you're a good runner." Benny said smiling at me, revealing his shimmering white teeth.
"Don't worry." I replied.
The rest of us continued playing tag around the park, and soon enough Mimi and Roger joined too. It was fun acting like little kids again…it always is. We continued playing for hours, everyone was eventually "it" once, and every single time Maureen would find me she would embrace me with a hug. Maureen's hugs made me feel content, like someone actually cared about me. I guess that was the one thing Maureen does best.