My Childhood sweetheart

Tennis

Hannah's P.O.V

I heard my brother's key slide in the lock. He wasn't supposed to be home until six! Glancing up at the clock, I saw it was 5:50.

Oh fudge.

If he'd caught me and Derek together, I'd probably never be allowed to see him again and vice versa.

I hurriedly tried to tease my scruffy hair into a respectable state.

"Han, your neck!" Derek hissed. I rolled up the collar of my turtle neck to cover up the love bite.

Just then John burst through the front door in his football kit. He was all muddied up and looked exhausted.He did brighten up when he spotted Derek stroking Harry.

"Hi Derek!" he greeted, high five-ing Derek. "What are you doing here?"John asked.

Derek wasn't sure what to say so I interjected.

"He came round to help me with some science homework," I told him.

"Yeah that's right. But I kinda need to go now cos its getting late," Derek hinted. My brother nodded and started untying the laces of his football boots.

Derek stepped forward to ruffle my brother's hair in a friendly manner and was about to walk away when John suprised both of us with a question:

"Derek, have you stuffed a tennis ball down your trousers or something?" he asked, cocking his head to the side like a dog.

I glanced down at the same time as Derek. I could feel embarassment rolling off Derek in waves. I looked up quickly, not daring to make eye contact with him. Instead, I turned my attention to my brother.

"You are just trying to change the subject so you can get out of washing the dishes! Go get yourself cleaned up and then come back down," I said tactfully.

John grumbled a little and then stomped up the stairs, terrifying small Harry in the process..

I looked back at Derek, who'd casually hidden the little dignity he had left behind the dining table.

"That was way too close Derek," I murmured softly. "I think you'd better go now. There is no way I'm going to explain your..." I hesitated a bit, looking for a word.

"...your situation?" Derek smirked at that. He stood there for a moment longer and then shuffled towards the door. I laughed on the inside. He was too cute for his own good!

"I'm joking. Come give me a quick hug then," I whispered, remembering my brother above us.

Derek smiled a little and cuddled up to me. I let go reluctantly, in case John came back down.

"Good luck getting home safely!" I callled to his retreating back. "And be careful not to bump into anything!" I added cheekily. Derek turned around and stuck his tongue out at me. I chuckled to myself, shutting the door.

How lucky am I?

A.N

ok I know this wasn't that great and I'm really sorry. I just want to add a humorous chapter in! :p

Sorry and thank you!

Temmy