46- Vanilla

The drive is silent, her scent that reminds me of the boys and me wafting all through the car.

Her eyes don't turn to me and maybe, just maybe, I wanted her to smile at me so I say "I got asked if I'd like to join an advanced placement class. Advanced Calculus, that is"

"That's wonderful, Vanilla" She says, sparing me a smile "What did you say?"

I smile too "I said yes"

"Immediately?"

I look at her now "Was that a bad idea?"

"No, of course not, dear." She says, looking back to the road "It's a good thing that you agreed since it helps you get in colleges easier but I thought you might like to consider it before actually agreeing. Advanced classes aren't just advanced for anything. Not that I don't think you can't handle it, I'm wondering how you'd be able to squeeze time for Coach Ace"

I facepalm "Oh, Jesus. I forgot about that"

"Well, don't. He'd he very happy to see you on Friday"

"He told you that?"

She nods "Yes"

I sink more into the leather seat.

"Why?" She looks at