Author's Note: Hey, everyone! I'm really sorry that it took me quite a long time to update this chapter. I'd been having a stupid writer's block, and spending most (all) of my time on Tumblr. It's not my fault that Tumblr is a very fun site. Oh, well. This is, finally, chapter fourteen of Who Knows How Long I've Loved You. Have fun reading this chapter, everyone!
George's POV
"George," I heard Eleanor say, "wake up."
And then silence.
"Come on, George, wake up," she said again, and shook me gently. She pushed me harshly, and I opened my eyes. I saw Eleanor dressed in her pajamas, and she was standing in front of me. I sat on the floor, and moaned. My head hurts like crap.
"What time is it?" I asked her, scratching my head.
"It's six in the morning," she said. "Hurry up, and go out of my house before my parents wake up!"
"They're still asleep?" I asked, looking at her.
"Yes, they still are. Now, come on, get up!" she said softly.
I stood up from the floor tiredly, and wore my shoes. She gave me my jacket, and I wore it. She carried my suitcase, and I carried my guitar case, and we quietly went out of her room. We walked to the front door, and she opened the door quietly.
"Thanks for letting me sleep here, Eleanor," I thanked her with a smile as I walked out of her house.
She smiled at me back. "It is my pleasure, George," she said. "So, it seems like you're going back to school."
"Yes, I am," I said with a nod. "I'll call you later, okay?"
She nodded her head. "Okay."
"Bye, Eleanor, and thank you for everything," I said with a grin.
"Bye, George," she said.
My parents were glad to see me again. They asked me why I was back so soon, and I told them I got deported for being under aged. They said it was all right, and they told me I could go back to Hamburg when I'm older—that meant next year, hopefully.
I thought about Eleanor as I climbed up the stairs to my room. I was starting to regret the things I did to her. Calling her names, and making her life sort of miserable—and for rejecting her when she told me she loves me. I have this odd feeling in the pit of my stomach that she's starting to fancy me again. I don't know. Some times, I don't trust these feelings inside my stomach.
I lied down on my bed, and looked at the ceiling. I thought about Eleanor, again. She didn't wear glasses that often, now, and I could see her warm brown eyes clearly, once again. And her freckles are gone. I didn't spot a single freckle on her cheek last night. She'd changed ever since I left Liverpool. She looked beautiful.
I got up from my bed, and walked to the window. It was six-thirty in the morning, and children were outside their houses playing. Here I was, in my bedroom, doing nothing. I decided to sleep again.
I woke up around twelve in the afternoon, and my stomach rumbled angrily. I had to eat—fast! I didn't forget to call Eleanor, though.
"Hello?" said her voice in the telephone.
"Hi, Eleanor," I greeted her with my eyes both shut.
"You remember to call," she said, I could feel her smile even though she wasn't here.
I smiled. "Of course," I said. "Even though I'm hungry."
She chuckled. "Why don't you eat first, and call me after you've eaten?" she suggested.
"No," I said, "lunch can wait."
"Okay…" she said, still chuckling. "You've just woken up, I suppose?"
"Yeah…I'm still tired, though," I said, rubbing my forehead. "Did your parents find out about last night?"
"No," she said. "They don't know about it. Don't worry, George."
"Okay," I said, and smiled again. There was nothing to speak about with her, actually. So, I should end the phone conversation now. "Eleanor, I have to eat now. I'm really hungry. I'll call you again later to discuss about…school."
"Okay," she said with her soothing voice. "Bye, George."
"Bye, Eleanor," I said, and then hung up.
I walked to the kitchen, and had my lunch.
Eleanor's POV
George didn't call after he promised to call me after he had eaten his lunch. But he didn't. Maybe he was busy and had something to do with his brothers or his parents. Either.
I watched the news with my father in the living room. I was sitting down on the floor with my legs crossed, and dad was sitting on the sofa with his eyes on the television. In a few minutes, he would start to snore, because some times watching the news bore him to sleep.
I heard him snore, and I glanced at him to check if he really was asleep. His eyes were both closed, and his mouth was slightly opened. Dad still looked good even though he was sleeping. I wonder where he got it from. My dead grandfather isn't that handsome, I must admit.
I switched the channels to something more interesting and entertaining. Watching the news just make me more depressed. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels that way when watching the news. I saw Elvis on some channel, and stopped switching. I sat before the television, hugging both of my legs tightly, and biting my smiling lips to hold my loud scream. Elvis is so handsome, and somehow he reminded me of Paul. Paul looked sort of like Elvis. Paul has this charming and sparkling hazel eyes—just like Elvis; Paul has these thick, kissable pair of lips—just like Elvis! I just wanted to hold his face, and kiss Paul nowadays. Hah! It's as if I am brave enough to do that!
Elvis was playing Are You Lonesome Tonight! My favorite song! He sang it with passion, and love. Ramona told me what made Elvis really charming and irresistible is because he sang his songs with passion and feelings. That's true on what she told me. Ramona's always right.
I had waited for such a long time for George to call me. Maybe he had forgotten to call me. But that's impossible. I am very unforgettable, according to a few people I know—Paul, Ramona, Cyn, John, Mike, and Stuart. Even my teachers at school don't forget me! Why wasn't George calling? I would see him again on Monday, I hope.
Author's Note: Chapter fourteen is done, and I have to publish the fifteenth chapter next. But while waiting and hoping for the fifteenth chapter, tell me what you think of this chapter by reviewing, and hope that chapter fifteen will be out soon! But until then...just wait ;) Thanks for reading this chapter, my beloved readers! And don't forget to review! Goodbye, and Happy Halloween! :D
