"I do... Do you want to come and watch us?" A smile curls my lips. "Sure." We get into his car, and I quickly learn that Maddox likes to listen to old songs. The music isn't loud, but it's present during our conversation about what coffee to get. Then, in the Starbucks line, I'm sitting in the c
Maddox Being in love and admitting it is life-changing. I'm happier, and it feels like a rock has been lifted off my chest. Breathing is easier. I'm sweaty from running around on the field all day. Exhausted. Limbs shaking. Legs begging for a rest. It's like every other day, but there is a differe
"Yes, you are kind of an asshole." I lift an eyebrow. "I must say you're brave for insulting me." "Please," Michelle smiles up at me. "You're harmless." I lean in closer, hunkering to meet her eyes. "Am I?" She rolls her eyes at me. "Your scaring techniques aren't working today. Just pick me up
Maddox "It's freezing in here!" Michelle rubs her goosebump arms up and down with her hands. She sits on the couch, nostrils flaring in irritation at the cold. I've never seen her this angry. "There is something wrong with the heating. Bleeding the radiators should be done twice a year, but I have
"You do. It itches when you get affectionate." "It does?" "Yup." "Huh. Never knew." Michelle is obviously still upset about the heat but is taking it out over my scruff, even daring to sound like a brat. "But it's how it is." It is how it is. So grumpy. I'm smiling so hard that it hurts. "I
Michelle I wake up in the middle of the night, nauseous and hungry all at the same damn time. My period is super late, but I swear these are the weirdest symptoms ever. Never once have I had such sensitive nipples, not to mention having to pee all the goddamn time. Do I have a urinary tract inf
Michelle I have peed on every stick inside the RFSU pregnancy test package, and they all show the same thing: two red lines. "No, this must be wrong..." I stare down at the stick while sitting on the toilet seat. "I can't be pregnant—I'm not ready for that!" I'm shaking, close to crying my heart
When I thanked the first one for handing me my cutlery, Maddox's mother looked ready to burst. A tiny little vein popped on her forehead; if I'm not mistaken, Maddox almost choked on laughter. My boyfriend seems to find it funny that I don't quite fit in, and he loves to get a raise out of his moth