14

Elliot was in a good mood, as he was getting ready to meet Tara, he was humming a tune and dancing. His excitement was through the roof. He had changed outfits three times already before deciding to go with the fourth, a black graphic tee with blue jeans and a pair of Nike sneakers Tara had gotten for him on their third anniversary. Smiling to himself, he sprayed some perfume and styled his hair. He gave himself one final look before leaving his room.

"Are you heading somewhere Elliot?" Wanda asked him as she saw him skip down the stairs. Elliot stopped in his tracks, he had forgotten about her. He turned and looked at her. His distraction.

"Uhh. Work." He said. "It's important."

"Oh, I thought you weren't going in today."

"Yeah me too but I have to." This was awkward for him. "Is there a problem?"

"No no." She shook her head. "I'm going to start painting today."

"That's cool." He said. "I need to leave now, see you later." Elliot practically ran out of the house, it felt stuffy