Jonah (P.O.V)
I think she is taking competition too seriously because she is working very hard. For the first time, she took time for 20sec but after trying three times she completed in 15sec. We ran so many times to get 14sec. Rain and I both are tired. We both told her to take some rest but she didn't listen and told us to rest. But we also told that if she doesn't take rest even we are not going to take rest. After one more round. She is resting because of us. After resting 15 minutes. She started to speak.
"I want to run 100m by 14sec." She said and let me tell you that she ran faster than me and Rain. I was always last to reach.
"Ready... go," Rain said and we started running again.
In a few seconds, we reached the point. Rain saw the stopwatch and a big smile spread on his lips.
"14sec," he said breathlessly.
"Finally, I did it." Ariana squeal making us chuckle.
"Let's go home, I am tired" finally she said. Rain took water bottles and started to say something.
"I am going directly to my house," he said handling my water bottle.
"Bye Aari and Jonah," he said and we waved our hands towards him.
"Let's go" I announced. I think her legs are paining that's why is she walking with a limp.
"I think your legs are paining," I asked but it was more than like a statement.
"Yeah" she replied.
"Jump on my back," I said.
"I think your legs would also be paining since you have also run with me" she replied.
"I am not participating in this competition so, it's not a problem. If you walk home then you won't be able to run tomorrow" I explained. She jumped on my back hesitatingly. We reached home after ten minutes. I made her stand on her leg. We walked inside the Ariana house. We sat on the couch when Mr. Gonzales came out of the kitchen. I think he spends more time in the kitchen by making food.
"You guys look tired?" he said with a raised eyebrow.
"We were practicing for a running competition" I replied.
"Oh, your competition started?" he asked and I nodded.
"You are taking part in the running competition?"
"No" I replied sincerely.
"Then why did you practice?" he asked again and I don't know why he asking so many questions since he never asked.
"Rain and I both were giving her company"
"Where is Rain?" he asked again. Like seriously why he is asking so many questions today.
"He went directly to his home" We both turned to Ariana because she was not saying a word and when we saw she was soundly asleep.
"This girl?" Mr. Gonzales shook his head and started shaking her to get her up. She got up.
"Dad, I am tired let me sleep" she whined while pouting.
"Go to your bedroom if you want to sleep," he said and she walked to her room.
"Mr. Gonzales, I am leaving," I said and started to move.
"When you will come for dinner?" he asked.
"Sorry, Mr. Gonzales I don't have an appetite" I replied sincerely.
"Ok then" finally he went to the kitchen. As soon as I enter my house, I went to bed directly without changing clothes.
Ariana (P.O.V)
Today I woke up very late and I am also late for school and don't even know when the running race is going to begin. I sat on the passenger seat in Jonah's car. I didn't know he is very strong. He ran with me but still, he carried me to the house. He so caring. I think I should call Rain to know the timings. After ringing the third bell he picked his phone.
"What is time for the running race?" I asked.
"I don't know I am late for school. I will reach there in five minutes" he replied.
"Ok then," I said and hanged the call.
We reached the school in ten minutes. My phone rang, I saw the caller ID and it is Rain. I picked it up after one ring.
"Running race start from noon," he said.
"That means I have more one hour," I asked more than myself.
"I am in the hall waiting for you both," he said.
"Let's go to the hall," I said to Jonah and he nodded. We reached there in a few minutes and saw Rain who was waiting for us. We waved our hands after seeing him. He looked at us and also waved his hand towards us.
"Aari, good luck" he wished and I nodded.
"I am going to the ground" I announced before making my way there.
I reached to the ground in a few minutes and it was all crowded. I saw Rhea who was doing some exercise. I decided to change my school uniform to a sports top and short pants. Because I think everyone is ready except me. I walked to the changing room with my bag. After reaching I changed my outfit and started to walk in the ground. Now it's only half an hour for race. I reached to the ground. One by one student were coming and occupying their seats. I saw Lisa, Rain, Jonah, and Ace sitting together and waving their hand towards me and I did the same. I started to do some exercise.
Jonah (POV)
The race is going to start now. We are all excited. They stood in their position to run.
"1, 2, 3" couch fired the gun in the air and the competitors started running. A girl, I don't know her name but she started a sec late than the others. Fifteen competitors took part. Some girls are very slow than Ariana, Rhea, and two, three girls I can see running. I saw Ariana who was running second and Rhea is on first and I think Rhea is going to win. She is about to reach the track and Ariana is just a step behind her and finally, Rhea won. Ariana got second and a girl who was just behind Ariana got third. We all clapped our hands by giving a standing ovation. Those three stood on the podium and they awarded medals. Ariana got a silver medal but I think she is happy I thought she would feel sad if she loses first after practicing so hard. We all left from there and now we are in the Canteen waiting for Ariana.
"Jonah, do you know how to sing?" Rain asked.
"Yeah," I said.
"I didn't think a nerd also listen to songs," he said making me roll my eyes.
"I didn't think a music nerd likes to read books," I said. Yes, he doesn't show interest in classes and he also says he doesn't like to study but I have seen him reading books in the library all alone. I also asked one day but he didn't reply to my answer so I didn't ask again but I am still curious to know. When I saw him his cheeks were red.
"Why are you blushing like a girl?" I teased.
"Stop teasing me. It's just that no one said I like to read the book that why my cheeks became red and I am not blushing ok" he replied. In a while, Ariana came with a silver medal in her hand.
"What you were talking about?" she asked with curiosity in her tone.
"These two guys are talking. Ace and I both got bored" Lisa replied.
She took a seat beside Lisa and we all congratulated her by winning silver medals and a big smile made to her lips.
"Thank you guys, mainly Jonah and Rain they both gave company to me for practicing," she said. Ace saw me with an evil eye. I don't know what his problem is with me?
"Lisa what about your dancing. I mean how is your practice is going on? It's tomorrow right" I asked her.
"It's going well. Yes it is tomorrow and I am very nervous" she replied.
"Guys, Your three friends are in a singing competition. Imagine if Rain won and you both lost should I be sad or happy?" she asked.
"Of course be happy" Ariana replied.
"Yeah, I will be happy too," I said.
"You guys are Awesome," Rain said.
"Why?" I asked.
"Because I thought if I win you guys will be upset with me" Rain replied with an evil grin.
"Is that why Ariana never took part in singing competition?" I asked again.
"Yes, she didn't" Rain replied.
"Then why this year?" I asked.
"How many questions do you have?" Ariana said with a frustrated groan.
"Rain, if you win we will be happy for you and we won't be sad because of losing" Ariana explained.
"Then we should go to our respective house to practice" Lisa announced and we all nodded.
"Jonah, Rain and myself we are taking part in a singing competition so I think we should practice together," Ariana said.
"Ok, first let's go home," I said and we all took our bags accepts Ace because he has Basketball training.
Lisa already went with her driver. Rain said he will go by bicycle and Ariana and I both sat in the car. I sat in the driver seat and she sat beside me in the passenger seat. I drove off to home.