Chapter Four
Johanna ran down the hallway into Dan’s room and climbed into his bed.
“Much better.” She said to herself.
Dan stirred and rolled over into Johanna. He slowly opened his eyes.
“J?” he asked.
“Yes.” She replied.
“What are you doing?” he asked confused.
“It’s raining again.” She told him.
“So you just decided to jump into my bed?” he questioned.
She gave Dan a huge pair of puppy dog eyes. “I was scared.”
Dan sighed. “You are such a baby.”
“Please Dan. Don’t make me go back to my room.” She said.
Dan smiled. “You’re lucky I love you.”
“Yea. Thank you Danny.” She said.
“No problem. Night.” He said rolling over.
Johanna settled under the covers. She was about to fall asleep when a loud clap of thunder made her jump.
“Johanna, I can’t sleep if you keep shaking the bed.” Dan said.
“Sorry. I’ll be good.” She said.
“Come here.” He said.
“Huh?” Johanna asked.
“What part of come here was confusing?” he asked.
Johanna scooted closer to Dan and he wrapped his arm around her waist.
“Good night now.” He told her.
“Night.” She said.
Johanna laid awake for a few moments thinking about how lucky she was to have someone like Dan in her life.
The next morning….
“Oh my God!!” Trevor screamed. “Johanna and Dan totally had sex last night.”
Johanna shot up startled by the noise causing her to twist Dan’s arm.
“Ow.” Dan said rubbing his arm. “Are you trying to kill me?”
“What did you just say Trevor?” Johanna demanded ignoring Dan.
“I said Johanna and Dan totally had sex last night!” he shouted.
Ashley and Erik appeared in the doorway.
“Ohhh…” Ashley wailed.
“Jeehz. I’m surprised Jacob didn’t hear you in the guest house.” Johanna said rolling her eyes.
“What’s all the commotion?” Jacob asked.
Johanna fell back onto the mattress. “Oh Lord.”
“Johanna?” Jacob asked puzzled. “What are you…oh…oh my God.”
Dan turned to Johanna and gave her a ‘just play along with me’ look.
“Yes guys. You found us out.” Dan said in a monotone voice. “Johanna and I slept together, in fact we do it all the time. Right J?”
She nodded.
“I knew it.” Ashley said.
“Ash, he’s kidding.” Erik said leaving.
After all the guys left Dan and Johanna began to laugh.
“Nice one Danny.” Johanna said high fiving him.
“Thank you. I’ll be here all week.” He said.
Johanna smiled. “You’re such a dork.”
“So do you ever think about it?” he asked.
“Think about what?” she asked back.
“You and me.” He said.
Johanna was confused. “You and me what?”
Dan gave her a look.
“Oh! You mean you and me.” She said suddenly catching on.
She wasn’t sure how to respond. Dan was her best friend and when asked about their relationship she always said it was platonic, but lately her feelings were changing.
“Umm…well.” She started but was interrupted by Dan cell.
“Hello?” he asked. “Hey Mom.”
Johanna used this opportunity to make her exit.
“I’ll be downstairs.” She mouthed.
Dan nodded.
“Thank God for small favors.” She muttered.
Chapter 5