Young Writers Society

Sorry about the wait To teh peopel who have been Nagging me, You knwo who you are. Anyway I defeated Writers Block!!

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Jon sat on his sofa. The clock claimed it was nine am but he knew it was really eight. It was Friday and the school was closed for a teacher training day, Jon couldn’t care why it was closed only that it was a day off for him. Jon yawned. Nikki had phoned him early that morning saying that she needed help with organising her birthday party today and that she would be round at eight.

Since Saturday they had hung out twice and agreed that they wouldn’t tell anyone about Saturday night for a few weeks. They weren’t going out as it were but were seeing each other. The door bell rang and Marc began his insane yapping. Leaving the room he ran down the stairs to the front door opened it and slipped out, ensuring Marc didn’t escape.

He didn’t have time to lock the door before Nikki’s arms were around his neck. She planted a kiss on his cheek and disengaged herself.

“Hi to you too.” Jon locked the door.

“Yes, well we don’t have time for pleasantries. We have to go shopping!” Nikki grabbed his hand and pulled him down the path. “We are going into town and going to buy stuff to make my house look fun”

“You didn’t say anything about shopping.”

“Well what did you think we were going to do? Plus I saw a nice dress the other day I want.”

“Oh great.” They walked down the street to the bus stop.

“We need to go to the corner shop.” Nikki spoke quickly.

“Don’t worry about change, I have tons of it.” Jon reached into his pocket and removed five one pound coins and a lot of silver.

“I know there was a reason for you.”

”So who is going to be at your party tonight?”

“About twenty people. A few of them you met this week, like Joe and Annie.” That had definitely been one of the best things about seeing Nikki was all the new people he was meeting.

“Cool, what time is it going to finish?”

The bus came round the corner and Nikki held her arm out, signalling it to stop. They boarded, bought a ticket and went to the back it was an old bus and the seats were frayed and chewing gum covered.

“We will chuck most of them out at about twelve but five can stay.” The bus went over a speed bump and threw them both up.

“I will leave with the rest of them.”

“Oh no you’re not. You are staying there with me, I’m not tackling them all by myself.”

“Ok. What is it we need to get today?”

“Balloons, party poppers, silly string and some barbeque food.” Jon nodded and they sat in a comfortable silence. It was another five minutes until the bus arrived at the stop they needed.

Nikki grabbed Jon’s hand and pulled him off the bus. The town was relatively unknown to Jon who hated crowds, he allowed Nikki to guide him and listened as she pointed out various shops. They walked around town for two hours buying balloons and all the other things she needed. They finally arrived at a small clothes shop. Jon silently groaned but put on a happy face, it was her birthday tomorrow and he was determined not to ruin today for her.

“The dress is in here. You’ll love it.” The shop was empty, apart from and old woman stood behind the counter.

She smiled at them. His hands were full of bags so Nikki hooked his arm and pulled him to the other side of the shop. She picked up a red dress and held it against herself.

“What do you think?” She smiled and looked at herself in the mirror.

“I think it will look good on you. Why don’t you go try it on?” She nodded and dashed off into the curtained booth.

Jon patiently wondered over to the men’s section and had a look through the clothing. He found a pair of nice jeans in his size and decided he would come back later to get them.

“Jon look.” Jon turned and watched as Nikki gave a twirl. The dress came down to her knees. She looked good in it. “What do you think?”

“I think you look radiant in it.” Jon smiled. Did I just say radiant? What the hell? He thought to himself.

“I am going to buy it then!” She disappeared into the booth again and Jon waited patiently. She reappeared a few minutes later with the dress. The old woman at the counter smiled as Nikki and Jon approached. She tapped some numbers into till.

“Fifteen pounds please.” Nikki reached into her pocket.

“Don’t worry about it, Nikki. I will buy it for you.” Jon took out his wallet and handed over the amount. “Happy birthday. Sorry I don’t have a card for you.”

“Thank you Jon.” She wrapped her arms around his neck and planted a kiss upon his lips. The old woman coughed and Nikki removed her arms.

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Jon checked his hair in the mirror and went over it once more with a brush. His t-shirt was only a week old and he hadn’t worn it yet, plus it went well with his grey jeans. Checking his watch he swore, he was going to be late. Running down the stairs he entered his Dad’s office.

“Dad, can you give me a lift to Nikki’s?” His dad turned in his chair and hung up the phone. He had been talking on it and hadn’t bothered saying goodbye.

“Sure can. It’s her party tonight isn’t it?” Jon nodded. They walked down the second set of stairs and out the front door. Once in the car his Dad began singing again.

“Dad, can we have a car drive when you don’t butcher a song?”

“Ah, you be quiet.” The car stopped at a red light. “So what time will you be home?”

“Err, I’m staying the night.” The car began moving again.

“Are her parents going to be there?”

“I don’t think so.” Jon answered.

“I will take that as a no.” He pulled the car over outside the corner shop. “Stay here.” He got out and left Jon wondering what he was doing.

After five minutes he came back with a shopping bag. He sat down and removed a packet of condoms.

“Ok, take these.” He handed Jon two of the condoms. “Practice safe sex, you don’t want to be a father at fifteen.”

“Dad, I am not going to have sex with Nikki. I have only known her for a week.” Jon protested.

“Well just in case. Anyway I need to get some for me and your mother.” Jon’s mouth dropped.

“I didn’t want to know that!” Jon put the condoms in his wallet.

“Well, your mother and I haven’t had the house to ourselves in quite a while. I think me and her will have a nice night together.” Jon shook his head.

“Thanks dad. Thanks a lot.” Jon sighed as his dad started the car up.

“Have we had the talk about sex yet?”

“Yes, we have. Remember, you told me how I was conceived?” Jon’s dad smiled widely.

“Oh, that’s was a good night when you were conceived.”

“You’ve told me before. Can you just take me to the party now?” His dad let out a loud laugh as he began driving to Nikki’s house.