I woke up the next morning with John's arm around my waist and his face nuzzled on the back of my neck. The sheet barely covering our naked bodies. His breath sent shivers down my back.

Without moving, I looked over at the clock and realised it was ten in the morning. I smiled to myself and felt him kiss my shoulder.

"Morning love."

I turned so I was facing him. His hair was messy as he smiled. I giggled and rested my hand on the side of his face.

"You look even more beautiful in the morning." He said playing with my hair. "I can get used to waking up like this."

"So can I." I said leaning up and kissing him. He slid his tongue over my bottom lip. I opened my mouth more, allowing his tongue entrance.

We were getting really into our makeout session until the phone rang. I groaned and sat up. He pulled me back down.

"Come on. Just let it ring." He said kissing me again. I giggled and pulled away.

"I have to answer it John."

He sighed and laid back as I reached over and answered.

"Hello?"

"Lucy?"

"Phil!" I smiled. John looked at me.

"How's the car?"

"You haven't seen me in four days now and you ask about the car?"

"Well I just wanna make sure you didn't crash it. How are ya Luce?"

"I'm good. Just woke up." I said laying on my back.

"Ah lazy. Look I just wanted to let you now, were going to be getting our flight at nine in the evening on tuesday."

"Couldn't you tell me tomorrow or something?"

"Well the calls are a bit expensive so I figured I'd let you know now so I wont have to call again. Look, pick us up at eleven in the morning Wednesday alright?"

"Alright Phil."

"Good. Look, I was thinking, when we get back, I'll take all of us out to dinner. You know, spend some time as a family. Us three."

I smiled. "I'd love that Phil."

"Great. So I'll see you Wednesday! Remember eleven!"

"I'll write it down." I laughed. "I love you. Send my love to mom."

"Love you too Lucy. Bye."

I hung up and sighed.

"What was that about?" John asked sitting up.

"Just my step dad. He just wanted to let me know when to pick him up wednesday morning."

"Wednesday? That's when Cyn comes back." He smiled. He noticed the hurt look on my face and looked away.

"Yeah. Things will finally go back to normal." I said trying to sound relieved. He pouted.

"Why d'you sound so happy?"

I shrugged. "Just sayin. So I can focus on my classes and you'll have her to occupy your time with."

He just nodded and scratched the back of his head. "Look..Lucy I just wanted to tell you.."

"Yeah?"

"That, I really do love spending time with you. And that I'm not just using you for sex. No matter what you may think."

"I know John. But you have to understand. I'm not your girlfriend. Okay?"

He looked a little glum. "Fine. Look, I just feel maybe we rushed into things ye know? Let's um...start over?"

I smiled and nodded. "The first decent idea you've had since I've known you."

He made a face and nudged me. I just giggled.

"It seems clear out today. Maybe we can go to the fair..."

"Will Geor.."

"Just us." He interrupted. I nodded.

"Fine Lennon." I said getting out of bed. He watched me and whistled, making me blush.

"Can we just shower together, then we'll start over?" He asked with pleading eyes. I rolled my eyes and laughed, extending my hand out to him.

"Fine."

...

John walked with me along the rides and held my hand. I was licking my ice cream cone as he smiled looking at me.

"You're such a girl ye know that?"

I smiled. "Do I not have tits?"

"Let me check." He smirked placing his hands over my breasts. I shoved him off and stuck my tongue out at him. He laughed and wrapped an arm around me.

We sat on a small bench overlooking the sea.

"So, what do you usually do on Sundays?" I asked.

"Honestly, I sleep. Draw or paint. Write music or learn a few songs. Sunday's are my selfish days."

I nodded and licked my ice cream again. "It's nice to have those type of days. I usually do the same thing."

He smiled and looked down at his hands. "You really like that Journalism class."

"How do you..."

"I cut you off the other night. I'm sorry."

"It's okay." I said rubbing his arm.

"Look, if that's what you want to do, you should do it. I've been at the College for nearly three months now and honestly, I don't find much for me there."

"Then why do you go?"

"My aunt rather I stick to college. Try to become a teacher or have some kind of bullshit job. But once this music thing gets bigger, I'm dropping out."

"Did you ever want to be an artist?"

He nodded and fiddled with his thumbs. "That's another reason I stay."

"That's why I applied. I wanted to become an artist. But...honestly, I'm really interested in this journalism class. I can get a scholarship and all. Who knows, once you become mister big shot, I'll be working for some snooty music magazine then I'll be interviewing you."

He smiled and shrugged. "Who knows. If I 'av time for ye."

I finished up my cone and shook my head. "Big headed prick."

He laughed watching me eat. He leaned in and licked ice cream off the corner of my mouth. "I've always liked strawberry."

I swallowed. "That was good. Let's go on a ride yeah?"

....

John held my hair back as I puked in a trash bin.

"Big mistake." I mumbled then puked again.

"I told ye it wasn't a good idea." John said being mister know it all. I just gave him the finger. He chuckled.

"Ready to go now?"

"Yes please." I said holding my stomach.

"Come on."

I drove him to his place. "So, I'll see you tomorrow." I said as he squeezed my hand.

"Of course. Look um, I got you something when you were off in the loo."

I watched as he pulled something out of his pocket and handed it to me. I smiled and looked it over.

It was a small ring.

"It's not real but..I saw it and thought you'd fancy it." He shrugged. I smiled and slid it on my finger.

"Thank you John. I love it."

He blushed and bit his lip. "Alright well, i'm off then."

I leaned over and kissed his cheek. "You're sweet John. D'you want me to pick you up tomorrow morning?"

"If ye don't mind."

"I'll be by at ten?"

He nodded and opened the door. "Bye Lucy."

"Bye John."

He got out and waved. I waved back and watched as he walked inside his house. I sighed and looked down at the ring. It was really beautiful. He bought it because he thought I'd like it. And I do. I smiled to myself and began my drive home, alone.

....