I was awaken by the knock on my door and I checked my alarm clock if I was running late. I wasn't, rather it was too early for school it was 5:30 in the morning, I wondered why would mom try to wake me up this early in the morning and there is second part of me which freaked out at the thought of something bad might be happening. Half heartedly, I opened the door. Mom standing half asleep in front of me. She had worked late till night. New jobs aren't easy to manage.
"What is it mom that you came to my room this early in the morning?"
I asked her as we both weren't really the morning person. But my dad was. He used to wake up at five and go walking with his friend, he had known since his childhood.
"Shane is here."
My mom yawned while saying and I thought I misheard her.
"What...?"
I asked.
"Shane is here and is asking for you."
She repeated. And what could be so urgent for him to come my house at this hour.
"Why is he here at this hour?"
I asked mom and she gave me a 'how would I know look.' and went to her room. I stormed towards hallway to find curly black hairs of Shane visible from the behind as he sat on the couch facing TV.
"Shane... "
I said and he got up his lips turned into a smirk as he scanned over my body and that's when I realised I was wearing a thin camisole top with my pink pjs. He was such a pervert.
"You are hot."
He commented and I went to stand behind the couch to cover my revealed legs.
"Why are here?"
I asked ignoring his comment.
"I heard this area is so beautiful and filled with greenery. So I thought exercising here will be of great benefit. But when I was jogging I felt bored and lonely that's why I came to pick you. Come let's go for some jogging."
He said and I couldn't tell if he was being serious or just had something in his mind on. You can't really trust Shane. But he hasn't been mean to me since he apologized for what he did on the first day of school. For a second I thought if I should join him but instead I said,
"Why would I come with you?"
He felt bad about my words it was clearly visible on his face and I regretted saying that, what if he genuinely came to ask for my company. But then the smirk was back on his face.
"Because I am hot."
"What... "
I couldn't help my laughter and giggled in front of him. He wass hot, of course but using it as a reason to ask someone's company is totally hilarious. He can make me laugh in serious situations too. I agreed to go with him and told him he wasn't hot just rude and sarcastic. He made faces as if he felt bad and then I punched at his shoulder, lightly and he would giggle.
"Let me change into some track suit."
I told him and he smirked seeing my legs. I didn't feel bad as should have. His intentions weren't wrong. He was just teasing me.
I went to my room to find the only pair of tracksuit I have. I changed into them and after tying my long wavy hair into a high ponytail I went to my room to inform her.
"Mom..."
I knocked and entered her room. According to her I can walk into her room without asking. Knocking before entering is the basic gesture. She lying on the left corner of the bed and I remember right corner was always dad's and mom would fight him if he tried to occupy the left side of the bed. She still hasn't got used to sleeping alone. I went near her kneeled down to speak to her softly.
"Mom I am going jogging with Shane."
I told her and she nodded and said,
"Come home soon sweetie."
I left her room after switching off the lights and Shane was standing near the door, waiting for me.
"Let's go."
I said,walking past him. But he grabbed my wrist and I was stopped because of it. I turned back to see him and he said,
"I'll be leading the way."
Seriously! Does he has to be dominant all the time?
"Fine."
I said and he started walking a step ahead of me and when I avoided keeping pace with him. He dragged me with my waist to make me stand beside him.
"What?"
I asked.
"keep pace with me."
He answered.
"I thought you wanted to lead the way."
I snapped and he gave a look and started running. I did the same. He's still the jerk of a guy but not mean, at least not to me, at least not now.
I sped up myself and started running beside him. He glance my way and increased his speed. He is such a torturer. I started running faster than him and left him behind but as I wasn't the good runner I got exhausted soon and took a seat on the nearby bench. Shane joined me. I was panting and by looking at Shane, anyone could hardly tell if he had been running for ten minutes straight. He is such a good athlete.
"Tired so soon, huh?"
He teased and I didn't respond still struggling to breathe normally.
"Come let's go for another round."
He got up and started running and I could do nothing except get up and follow him. I didn't want to be left alone here or I didn't want to look weak in front of him. I had to struggle as my lungs were not ready to bear up any more pressure on them. My throat was dried and I had no vivacity to run further. I sat on the wet grass, beside the side walk and felt relaxed as my hips touched the cool ground. I laid down relaxing every muscle of my body, it felt so soothing. Shane, who was now panting, not as much as I, laid down beside me. The sun was starting to spread it's luminescence. And the clouds were floating peacefully in the immense sky. Everything was perfect and soon I felt calmer.
"Beautiful. Isn't it?"
Shane asked and I nodded. I glanced at him and he was looking at the blue skies with a calm smile on his face which I had never seen before. He looked beautiful with it. As I was noticing his expressions my vision turned to his shoulder. His sleeves were raised due to lying on the grounds ND revealing a tattoo. I couldn't see it fully.
"Is that a tattoo?"
I asked him, fascinated.
"Huh... Yeah."
He answered.
"Can I see it?"
I asked. He didn't respond for a moment and his serious expressions turned into his mean look.
"Why so curious."
He started teasing. I got up from the ground and told him,
"I am going home now. See you at school."
I left and he didn't try to stop me. I went home and after taking a hot shower I wore my favourite tank top with skin tight jeans. I was caring about my look more usual, today and I even applied some lip gloss and mascara. My hairs were good so I didn't tie them today.