The next morning I was a woman on a mission. I got up early, following my usual hygiene routine while pulling on a white T-shirt and some tight-fitting skinny Jean's. I pair them with some champion sneakers and push my hair into an afro.
Maybe I should get it braided.
There he was.Walking into the Diner, with the brightest smile ever, Macy following close behind him. They walked over to a table, and I shifted a bit behind the showcases.This could be my chance.He was with that boy . . . Or man,
Before we knew it, we had arrived. There were vehicles parked all over, and I immediately felt nervous and overwhelmed. Sam got out first and opening the door for me before pushing me against it."Sam-" His lips were against mine in an instant. I shivered from the chilly wind. . . Or maybe it was because it felt so good. He pulls away and smirks at me.
"Hey baby, you ready to go?" I ask her and she pouts."Yeah, I guess," she grabs her purse and talks to Rein for a little bit, subconsciously wrapping her hands around my arm.I loved it.
"Burger or pizza?""Mm, burger," I reply."Soda or wa
It was finally Monday, so when Samuel dropped me off I was quick to throw him a kiss and leap out of the truck.I had to find Jack.Like always, he was easy to find. Always running his mouth.
Ben and I were quiet, and Jack avoided my eye."What- what do you-""Loa . . . Macy has it out for you, I know it seems like she's forgotten all about you, but she. . . "
We were in my room, burgers in hand, fries, and soda on the table. Celebratory lunch Samuel called it, but we used to eat this every other day."I'm sorry," he blurts after a while. "I'm sorry that I'm being selfish. If your dream school is somewhere out there, you should go ahead and find it. I want you to be happy. . . Even... Even if it makes me unhappy."
Loa was vibrant all morning. She let me rinse her off in the bathroom, fully naked, and dressed in front of me without much of a problem.We didn't have school, but I had football practice for the last game of the season, and Loa sometimes stayed to watch. Today was one of those days.She didn't