*the next day*
unknown number
good morning
who dis
mattia
what's up?
sorry i didn't text last night,
i knocked out when i got
home
you're fine
i really don't want to go to
school
me either bruh😪
we should ditch
so my mom can kill me
yeah, okay😀
okay, i guess not then
i have to get ready, but i'll talk
to you later?
mkay
*thursday*
"mom, can you give me a ride to mattia's game?" i called from upstairs.
"yeah, sure," she called back. i went downstairs and put my shoes on, then walked out the front door and got into the car.
"did you want me to stay with you?" she asked, buckling up. i shook my head no.
"no, that's okay. mattia said he wants to watch cobra kai at his house. if that's okay."
"yes, that's fine. just don't walk home," she said. i nodded.
***
as i climbed up the bleachers, i found a good spot where i could see everything. i scanned over the players, looking for mattia's face. a familiar smile caught my eyes. there he was, laughing with his friends. once i caught his eye, he smiled even wider and nodded at me. i smiled and nodded back.
***
"you were amazing!" i said to mattia as he wiped his forehead. he smiled and took a sip from his water.
"thank you," he said, "are you ready to go?" i nodded my head yes. after he introduced me to his friends, we found his car in the parking lot and got inside.
"do you wanna stop for some food on the way back to my place?" he asked, buckling up.
"sure."
"what do you want?" he asked.
"taco bell sounds good."
***
"hi, can i have 2 burrito supremes and 2 baja blasts please?" mattia asked.
"of course. is that all?" the worker asked. he looked over at me and i nodded my head.
"yes, that's it."
