Mackenzie's POV
"So Johnny, you're really going to do it?" Annie asked.
Johnny nods confidently. "I want to. If it doesn't work out then it doesn't work out."
I sighed and looked down at my nails. Picking at them nervously. John told everyone about enrolling in the army. He is supported by everyone, it's just hard to believe John wants to do this. He's always been into music and sports.
"Well, Johnny I really hope it works out and you stay safe," Ruby smiled.
"Thank you," Johnny smiled back, wrapping his arm around me.
"How did your parents take it?" Ashton questioned, eating a fry.
"They didn't like the idea at first but, after I talked to them for a bit, they got used to the idea and they're going to support me," John explains.
"And I do too, just to put that out there," Lauren added.
I laughed a bit.
Tonight we're telling my family. I haven't told Maddie since I found out. Granted, it's only been like, four days but still, I tell Maddie everything. This is killing me because I need to talk about it to someone.
"So guys, what are we doing for Halloween?" Lexi asked, taking a sip of her soda.
"I heard there's a party at Mark's house, and Mark has bomb ass parties too," Hayden explains.
Mark Thomas, he's one of our friends but, we're not too close with him. Every now and then we hang out. But, Hayden's right, he throws some good parties.
"Mack, you in?" Carson questioned.
I looked up, snapping out of my thoughts. "Uh, ya," I respond nodding.
"What's wrong?" Lauren asked.
"Nothing I'm fine."
"You sure? You've been spaced out a lot lately," Jacob pondered.
I nod, "ya I'm fine."
They nodded and just let it go. As usual, they continued to talk while I went back to my thoughts. My thoughts seem like they're my safe place.
My mind goes to a million different places in a matter of three minutes. There's so many things that race through my mind. It's hard to even stop.
I just close my eyes and sighed. Why does it have to be like this?
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"Babe we're here," Johnny mentioned, as he parked the car in my driveway.
I look at him and nodded. Taking off my seatbelt and get out of the car. John takes my bag and we walk together to the front door.
I unlocked it and the door swings open.
"Mackenzie?! Is that you?!"
I sighed recognizing the voice as Maddie's. "Ya! It's John and I!"
I close the door behind us and walk to the living room, seeing Maddie sitting on the couch watching a movie. Eating some chocolate and popcorn.
"Hey guys," she smiled.
I waved and sat down on the couch, John drops the bags and throws himself on my lap. His head resting on my lap while his legs dangle off the arm of the couch.
I giggled and played with his hair looking down at him smiling. He smiled up at me. Then there was a flash.
"You guys are too cute I had to," Maddie defended.
I laughed a bit and kissed John on his forehead.
"So how was school?" Maddie asked, eating some popcorn.
"Good," we shrugged.
"How was work?" Johnny asked.
Maddie works for this new company as a marketing manager. She basically comes up with different marketing strategies, she works with budgets and what not.
Needless to say she makes a lot of money, and I know she's trying to save up for the baby and the future and what not.
"It was good, not too bad today," Maddie smiled.
"How're you feeling?" I ask, knowing she's had some morning sickness.
She shrugged, "I'm alright. The morning sickness sucks but, it was better today."
I nodded and turned my head to the tv. Seeing that she was watching Charlie St. Cloud.
"When does Jack, Mom and Dad get home?" I ask.
"Usual time, so around six," Maddie answered. "Oh and mom's making meatloaf for dinner. Figured I'd let you know. Are you staying John?"
Johnny nods, "ya if that's okay."
"Ya of course, I'll just let Mom know," Maddie says, opening her phone.
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"Kids dinner!" Mom shouts from the bottom of the stairs.
I look at John who's resting his head on top of my stomach, looking up at me while I played with his hair.
"Let's go," he mumbles.
I nodded and we both got up and walked downstairs. We walked to the kitchen and sat down at the table, Maddie and Jack sitting across from us.
"Hello Johnny," Mom greets, taking her seat.
"Hi Melissa, hello Kurt," Johnny smiled.
"How've you been doing John?" Dad asks, as he started to serve himself.
"I've been good. How's everyone been?" John answered.
"We've been good. Getting ready for the baby to come, and for college. It's a big year this year," Mom explains.
John nods and takes a bite of his food. Listening to the conversations my family had started.
"I'm so happy, both of my girls have such nice boys," Mom smiled.
I grinned and giggled a bit. My mom can be such a dork sometimes.
"So John, have you decided what you want to do after high school?" Jack asked.
Then there's a pit in my stomach. Just the thought of it gets to me.
"Well, I've actually been thinking about enrolling into the military. More specifically the army," John answered.
My family looked shocked. Just the same as my reaction and our friends reactions.
"Wow, Johnny that's a big decision," dad said.
John nods, "yes I know. But, I really want to serve for our country and plus, it pays for college. So if I want to get a degree I can," John explains.
"What are you going to get a degree in?" Maddie asked.
"Public relations," John answered. "Basically setting relations with a business and the public. It's a growing career and it's really interesting to me."
"Well, I think that if it makes you happy you should go for it sweetie," Mom smiled.
"Thank you," John said.
"Do you know when you leave for training?" Jack questioned.
"So far, from the looks of it, about a month after graduation," John said.
The pit in my stomach dropped even more. The one person I loved the most was going to be leaving me.
I force a smile onto my face and look up at John, "we'll make the most of it."