IT WON'T BE FUN IF IT'S
JUST THE TWO OF US

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| All this happened, more or less. |

【CANDICE LERAE's POINT OF VIEW 】

*kriiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinnnngggg*

Everyone cheers when they heard the university bell telling it's now dismissal time.

"Alright, my pancakes take care! See you tomorrow!" Big E announced.

Johnny immediately raised his hand, "Sir, don't you have an assignment for us?"

Everyone groaned at him while Sir. E just smiles, "Thanks for reminding me Gargano but maybe next time."

They sighed in relief at the good news.

"Bye booty's," Sir E said and then left.

"Johnny, will you stop reminding the teachers about the assignments?!" Adam immediately yelled pointing at my friend. Johnny rolled his eyes as he ignored him.

"C'mon reptile, stop pissing him, he's already in a bad mood." Rhea scolded Adam making the latter scowled at her.

"IT'S RAINING OUTSIDE, BRO!" Matt Riddle exclaimed pointing at the windows.

"OH NO! THIS IS SUCKS!"

"I DON'T HAVE AN UMBRELLA!"

"BUT WE'RE PLAYING BASEBALL LATER!"

"UGHH!"

They complained as the room filled with noises. I started putting my books inside my bag as I waited for Johnny and Tommaso.

"Let's go," Johnny muttered as Tommaso and I stood up from our seats and followed him.

"You alright boy?" Tommaso asked concerns visible at his eyes.

Johnny took a deep sighed, "It's just...our teachers rarely give homework. There's nothing to do at house aside from reviewing for the upcoming exams." He admitted.

Tommaso and I glanced at each other and smile lightly. It's always been like this with Johnny.

When we reached the university's gates, it's now raining cats and dogs. So, how are we supposed to go home?

Johnny took his umbrella from his bag, Tommaso did the same.

I looked up at the grey sky, some people hate the rain. It ruined someone's outdoor party or a beach volleyball competition. But I don't hate it.

"Candice, stop staring at the rain and let's go," Johnny said as I snapped back on reality.

I opened my umbrella as we started to walk. Johnny and Tommaso are busy talking about marvel movies as I followed them quietly.

I find peace in the rain. Life isn't about waiting for the storm to pass, it's about learning to dance in the rain.

When we passed the neighborhood basketball court, I stopped walking and simply stared at it.

Everything's soaked, including the trees and plants. I guess they're happy, hugging each other and enjoying the raindrops around them.

"Johnny!" I yelled making him stop from his tracks and turned around.

"Catch," I uttered and throw my bag at him. Knowing it's Johnny, he catches it swiftly giving me a confused look.

I let go of my umbrella and ran inside the basketball court. Enjoying the rain, it's cold yet refresh me.

"Candice!" Both of them called out but I giggle in return.

I close my eyes and feel the raindrops going pitter-patter over my face. I breathe in the earthly mist and relent my soul to the heavenly nature.

This is the best feeling ever.

【JOHNNY GARGANO's POINT OF VIEW 】

What in the world is going on with Candice's mind? Playing around and letting herself get soaked in the rain. I remembered the little Candice who always dragged me outside whenever it's raining. I almost forgot Candice loves the rain.

She dances in the rain no matter who's looking.

She looks like she's having a good time.

"Aren't you going to join me?" She asked, voice louder enough for us to hear.

I took a peek at my good friend, Tommaso and he doesn't know what to do.

"Go," I said, smacking his back as I snatch his bag.

"Join her." I persuaded.

"Alright."

I heard Candice screamed in happiness as she dragged Tommaso and they play in the rain like an eight years old kid.

"JOHNNY!" She screamed my name and ran towards me. She's so hyper more than ever as if the rain gives her more energy.

I shook my head but that doesn't stop her from running. She lay her hand in front of me, signed of invitation.

"No."

"Please!"

Why? Why can't I reject her every time she does this?

It was the same thing that happened to the eight years old me who got dragged yet didn't protest. Candice LeRae and her smile will never let you uttered a 'no'

I was lost in my thoughts when she grabbed my hand, I dropped all our bags in the ground as the umbrella I'm holding fell.

"It won't be fun if it's just the two us, right Tommaso?" She glanced at my best friend and he nodded.

COLD! IT'S SO DAMN COLD.

We've done this before, playing around in the rain without caring in the world but why does it still excite me? It feels so new.

She held my hand as she invited Tommaso, he happily took it as he glanced at me and I accepted his hand. We circled, dancing as Candice's laughter echoed in our ears.

After an hour of playing, we decided to go home. We're drenched from the rain and the people we encountered in the way give us a weird look.

Tommaso lends us a towel when we reached his house until Candice started sneezing.

Oh no! Here come the consequences.

Tommaso was about to ask if everything's alright when he suddenly coughed. I anticipated this and scratched my head. This is the reason why I don't like playing in the rain.

"We gotta go or else she's going to get sick," I announced grabbing Candice bag.

Candice bows her head slightly to Tommaso as she uttered a 'bye.'

"Take care Tommaso!" I said.

When we're walking to our respective houses, Candice suddenly speaks what's on her mind.

"Johnny, my head feels so heavy." She admitted and I frowned at her news. I put my hand on her forehead and she's slightly hot.

"You'll be fine. Take a shower when you get home, eat, drink your medicine then take a rest." I reminded but she giggles.

"You're like a mom, Johnny." She teased but sneezed right after.

Serves you right.

When we arrived, I give Candice her bag as she waved me goodbye.

Will she be alright? Candice rarely gets sick even if we're playing in the rain since we were little kids. I remembered how many times I got sick easily because of her.

end of chapter fifty-seven

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