19 Moon

Nate

There are new faces in the living room and the kitchen. Maybe we spent more time in her room than I thought. I say Hi to everyone.

“This is Nate.” Sarah introduces me and puts a sandwich in my hand.

“That is Cliff.” She points to a guy. “Who I’m sure learned not to bang on my door again.” she laughs, and I force on a smile, unlike Cliff, who glares daggers at me.

We shake hands, measuring up each other as I return his dislike. If my gaze could kill, he would be 10 feet under.

“They are Mallory and Vivien.” She points to two girls who are standing at the counter. They wave and say ‘Hi’ and go back to what they’ve been discussing with Jenny.

“Let’s sit down.” She motions to me, and we sit next to each other. She digs into her food, and I eat a sandwich as well. I find my beer still on the table where I left it earlier.

“Do you want something to drink?” I ask my girl, my gaze lingering on her face.

“Just water, thanks,” she replies, and when I get up, Cliff sits down on the o