NINJA

Chapter 11

Don't tell me you've forgotten about me so soon. Newbie

Cleo frowned. Really? Him?

How did you get my number?

He smiled
I have my ways.

Cleo rolled her eyes. She could see the smug smile on his face
What do you want?

Is it bad to call my boss?

Well, yeah.. We aren't close. Remember.

Ouch! That's mean

Oh shut up. You are supposed to know that's not even close to being mean.

Good point. I just wanted to check up on you

Check up on me? Why?

Cleo. I know you guys didn't have a skateboard accident. It's more than that right?

Cleo tensed. Does he know?
How did you know that?

Cleo you could hardly move. It looked like you had broken a lot of bones. You and the blond kid. What happened?

Are you worried about me?

And if I said yes. Cleo, your face was covered in band aids. And the dark haired girl, her neck was swollen. You guys were really beat.

It's nothing. We're fine. Thanks for caring. I didn't think you cared

Ouch! That hurt. You are getting meaner by the minute.

What can I say. I learn from the best.

Seriously though. Are you okay?

I'm great. Really great.
How ironic. She was in excruciating pain. Even texting was hard.

I miss you Cleo.
Cleo felt weird. She could feel heat in her cheeks. She was very sure she was as red as a tomato.

What?

You want me to say it again Cleo.

She could hear him laughing. Her blushing increased.

No

You're blushing, aren't you ?

No

Oh Cleo. I really miss you

Wait till Monday.

I can't. If I close my eyes. I'll dream of you.

Stop saying rubbish

Because I'm making you feel flustered. Admit it, you miss me too

Don't get ahead of yourself pretty boy.

Let's see tomorrow

No

Why?!

I'm hanging out with my friends

Can't you ditch them for me?

Do I look like a crazy fan girl to you? I'm not coming.

Please

No

Come on Cleo

I have important things to do.

Like what? Saving the world.

She could hear the sarcasm in his text. She rolled her eyes.

Maybe

Read me a story

Why?

I want to sleep. Any story

Including snow white?

Yeah, anything

Okay.

She texted all about Snow White. Jordan smiled as he read it. It reminded him so much of his mother, Loretta.

Jordan?

Jordan?

No reply. She guessed he'd gone to bed.

Good night Jordan. Sweet dreams

Cleo placed her phone on her dresser, still blushing like an idiot. She screamed into her pillow and smiled knowing that he misses her.

Jordan read her last text. He smiled whispering back

Goodnight Cleo