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Chapter Two

I again had their eyes back on me and Mr Wade looking the most shocked, I didn't stick around to hear what they had to say. I grabbed my bag, slung it over my shoulder and took off out that door quicker than ever.

I started walking home and before I knew it I was standing in my bedroom, dad wasn't home yet and wouldn't be for another few hours. I ended up just sitting at my desk and going over the homework for the night. James text asking if I was still on for Thursday and I realised I had told him I would go. I text back ok, I guess one time wouldn't hurt so much.

I finished and it wasn't even 7pm yet so I threw on some running shorts and a jacket, going for a run would help clear my mind when I started to think about mum, I'd rather run than sit in my room and cry myself into a depression.

I made dad a bowl up of the spaghetti that I cooked and placed it in the fridge with a note that I was out running and not to wait up, he was fine with me doing that, but just as long as I told him what I was doing. I knew the chances of him being here when I returned was slim. So instead I grabbed the bowl back out and decided to take it to him instead, that way I would know he was eating right.

Arriving at the police station and walking through the front office I was greeted by another constable "Mia, how are you?" Jonathan asked, he was dad’s age with the little kids.

"I'm good thanks, is dad here?" I asked.

He laughed and nodded "You take care of your old man well, he's in his office. Good to see you and don't be a stranger"

I nodded "I won’t" This was the second time I had been in here since mum's death.

I made my way through to the long corridor towards the back and knocked once I got to the wooden door, pushing it open and seeing dad standing up at the window looking out of it "Dad" I spoke quietly.

He spun around and looked shocked to see me here "Mia?"

I held up the dinner "I brought you something to eat"

He smiled and came over, taking it from my hands and sitting it on the desk "Thank you sweetheart, its late are you going for a run?"

I nodded "Yeah just something to do, Umm James asked me to the movie's Thursday night, is that ok to go with him?" I asked.

He smiled "Of course it is, I'll leave some money on the counter for you before I head to work, you be safe and don't stay out too late ok" He warned in his fatherly tone and gave me a kiss and hug before I made my way out of the building and started my run.

Running across the street just down from home after about 20 minutes when a car pulled up just in front of me, my heart rate picking up as I knew who's car it was. It was the same one that parks at our school every day and the same gorgeous driver getting out of it.

"What are you doing?" I asked slowly as he walked towards me more.

"Do you normally run late at night?" He asked wearing a crooked grin, shoving his hands in his pockets and kicking the pavement.

I nodded "Sometimes, I think I should go back home" I started to back away when he said something completely outrageous, I would never have thought he'd even say something like that to me, not even in my wildest dreams.

"Come and have a kick with me, it's a good clear night and could be fun"

"What, didn't you just come from there?" I asked a little stunned.

He laughed leaning on the bonnet of his black Audi "Mia I'm flattered that you pay attention when I talk, you’re normally head down and keeping quiet, and yes I just left training"

I shrugged "Just because I don't talk a lot, doesn't mean I'm not listening to you" I answered feeling a little embarrassed, I swear my cheeks were flaming a pink blush again.

"When was the last time you done something fun and crazy?" He pushed himself off the car and walked to the front passenger door.

I shook my head and mumbled quietly "I don't go out any more"

"Well then, come on and let's go have a game of one on one" He grinned wide at me, his dimples on full show, my heart pounding faster by the thought of being alone with him.

I shook my head quickly "No, I can’t and plus you'll get in trouble for this with the other teachers" I backed away a couple steps.

"Come on Mia" He laughed and looked around the area "I don't see any other teachers around here and plus I want to know more about the girl who makes the best pies and shakes in town" He winked and held the car door open for me, holding his hand out for me to get in.

I bit my lip nervously and rolled my eyes as I walked forward slowly and came closer to him, closer than I had ever been, my heart pounding so hard and fast as I looked up into his smiling green eyes and found myself giving in "Fine, just one hour and that's it."