Chapter 1.3: Will You Be My Valentine?

I stirred around the house doing mindless things, wondering if someone saw me screaming like a lunatic. I glanced at the clock and decided that maybe I should get to bed. I lay down and shut my eyes trying, oh so desperately trying to calm the thoughts that whirred in my mind. I wished that mom was still around. She always sang to me when I couldn't sleep. I sighed and turned over.

BEEP-BEEP-BEEP

I roll over and glare at the alarm clock. -Jeez, 6:30? What was I thinking.- I pull back the covers and stretch a bit. The world seemed a bit fuzzy to me, and I found myself staring at my bed. I shook off my drowsiness and walked to the shower. -A nice hot shower or a cold shower?- I twist the cold tap and hop in hoping that the cold shower would wake me up. It did. I emerge with goosebumps the size of golf-balls, I grab my freshly washed clothes and go outside. -The sun is nice and warm.- I stand there soaking up some rays. I glance over at my pathetic garden and simply wonder if I should stop.

 I walk over to my plants and shower them with water, thinking back to when I was a kid. My life seemed perfect then. I finish in the garden and decide to clean the house up a bit. I grabbed my delicates and put them in the washer. Two days off was a long time. I thought about Jory and decided to stop by his house after my laundry was done. I walked over and grabbed my guitar. 

I played a few songs and started to jam. The washer started to beep and I glared at it. That darn thing used so much water. It was almost hard to be eco-friendly. I pick up the clothes and hang them on the line. I look around and start to go unchain my bike. Jory, here I come.

The commute to Jory's house was pretty far, but it didn't take to long. I got off my bike and sucked in a breath. -What if he thinks I'm a stalker or something?- I pause at the walkway and think about what to say. I stride up the path and the door opens up, and I see a gorgeous face within, "Sadie! I thought that was you! Come in, come in." Jory ushered me inside and shut the door. "It's so good to see you again." He pulled me closer and I smiled a childish smile.

We kiss and I pull him closer, wishing that we could become one. Jory pulled away and lightly grabbed my arm, "Follow me." I wasn't to sure where we were going but I didn't really care at the moment. Jory lead me to his bedroom and invited me to lay down. We must have talked till the sun went down. We soon fell asleep.

I awoke to the thought that someone was staring at me. I opened my eyes and stared at him. I looked great even after a long nights sleep.

"Morning Jory," I croaked and I cleared my throat, "How was your sleep?" I pulled myself ontop of the covers and he does the same.
"I slept like a baby. You kept me warm all night." He smiled his heart melting smile, and pulled me close. I knew what would happen next.
"Jory, I'm not to sure. I don't want to have a baby yet." I stammered incoherently.
"Oh, Sadie! It will be fine! Its just a harmless woo-hoo." I looked into his eyes and I saw pure love. I took a deep breath and told him that it was fine.

We took the plunge, Jory and I. The deed left me prancing around the place. I got my morning routine done and told Jory that I had to go visit my mother. I left the house happy, and got on my bike. The trip to Grandma and Grandpa's almost killed me. My legs where on fire and so was my throat. I walked up to the house and knocked on the door. No one answered and I figured that they must be sleeping so I used my key that was kept under the planter. I silently walked in and looked around. I slowly walked over to Grandma and Grandpa's room to see if they where home. They where sleeping peacefully. I looked at the clock and left a note on the table telling them that I went to my room.

I must have slept till noon. The sun was shining through the window and I couldn't help but miss the place a bit. I got up and a note was left for me.

Sadie,
Alex and I went to Bridgeport for a farmers market. We hope to sell our prized grapes! We won't be back till tomorrow. We love you and miss you lots.
Blaire and Alex.

I took the note and put it in my pocket. I picked up my cell called Jory. "Hey Jory, I was wondering if you would like to go out? Maybe to the bistro? Okay! See you there!" I hung up and hurried to the bathroom. I fixed myself up and looked at myself in the mirror. I found a old dress that was my mothers and put it on. I looked just like her. A tear rolled down my cheek and I went out the door.

I meet Jory at the bistro and wave. I couldn't help but gawk at the way he was dressed. I asked him on a date to a fancy restaurant so he wears a swim suit! My plans where immediatly foiled, I wasn't going in there to eat. At least not with him looking like this. Instead we just sat down and ordered.
"So, Jory. Uhh. What did you do today?" I ask while raising my eyebrow.
Jory glanced at me and looked at his plate, "I'm just trying to get rid of some weight. I gain it so fast!" I chewed on the thought for a bit and decided that maybe he just got finished swimming, "Sadie, I can't stay after we eat. I have-" He paused and looked around, hid his mouth and whispered, "A job interview!"
"Isn't that great! What job did you apply for?" I became moderately interested and we talked until we finished our food.

I got up and kissed him goodbye, "Good luck and see you later!" I watched him go knowing that his wild dreams of becoming a police officer was very slim. I left for home, noting to myself that people where starting to watch my every move. Studying me in every way. I peddled down the street with a passion to go home and eat ice-cream with grilled cheese. My bike hit the pavement and bounced off as I ran into the house to make myself a sandwich.

You see, I thought everything was going great. That is until I had to use the stove. I grabbed the pan and put it on thinking it would just magicly work out okay.

And it did, it came out fine. But the thing that did catch on fire was my rug. I must have forgot to put out the fire. I quickly called 911 and explained what happened. I took my extinguisher off the wall and got to work, pelting the flames, trying to keep it under control until the firemen came. My house started to fill up with smoke and two men jumped through my door. I let them have at the fire.

I coughed a bit, "Thanks, for coming down here." I flashed my best smile.
"Just don't let it happen again." He stormed off in a fury and slammed the door. I looked at the time and started to head out to the park.

I got to the park to find out that Jory was already there waiting for me. I walked over and started to chat.

"Sorry I was late. I had to put out a fire." I winked my eye as I said this. Jory's eyes grew big and started to pelt me with questions.
"Was the fire scary? Did it wreck anything? Are you okay?" each question he asked made his eyes get bigger and bigger.
"Sure, the fire was scary. Though it was nothing to panic about. It didn't really do anything but dirty up my floor and I'm fine, I am here now right?" I paused and thought about the fire and by just doing that I cringed. "Jory?"
"Yeah?" He looked me in the eye.

I took a breath and turned to face him, "Jory. I'd like to be something more. Something more..." I paused for the right word, "Tied down." I smiled my smile and looked away, "Jory would you like to, you know? Uhh. Date." I watched his expression go from confusion to understanding, his addams apple bobbing up and down.
"Of course I would Sadie." He pulled me in.

"One more thing?" I say as the kiss ends.
"Anything?" he nods and waits for me to ask.
I get down on my knee and start to pull out a beautiful blue velvet box. His eyes widen in surprise.

"Jory Harlow? Will you marry me?"

**That's it! I know! Cliff hanger! Comment and tell me what you think!**