If They Only Knew...

Chapter 16- Raven

Ever since the night before, I'd been thinking about the girl I'd met at the dance. I never found out her name. Never got her number. & I'd never get the chance to talk to her again.

Not that I blamed her. Maybe she was closeted in some way & didn't want anyone to know she was gay, or something. Maybe she didn't want to be associated with me, or something. I didn't know. I didn't blame her. I just wished that... I could've learned who she was. So I could talk to her again. Get to know her more.

Sure, I'd try to look for her. But there was only so much I could do when I didn't know her name. Or her face. I knew her voice. I could probably recognize that. & her outfit, & her mask &... her personality, somewhat... But I couldn't ask everyone to look for her when I didn't even know her name. Though I could probably try...

I'd probably be subtle about it though. Because I wanted to respect her boundaries & her privacy. I'd ask around for the girl I met at the dance. For the girl with the monarch butterfly mask. I'd ask her to meet me privately so we could talk more. I'd get to know her.

But I wouldn't make it super public. I'd ask around so everyone knew I was looking for her, but I wouldn't make her reveal herself in a super public place. I'd ask her to meet me at the spot where we talked last night, & she'd know where it was if it were her... & I'd finally get to talk to her again...

"Mija, you ok? You've just been sitting there?" My mom asked, her brows furrowed from her spot by the stove.

"Yeah." I nodded. "I'm ok... I'm just... thinking..."

"About what?" She finished up the mangú & sat down, handing me a plate.

I picked at it absentmindedly, my mind wandering. "I... don't know, Mamá... I... met someone last night..."

My mom gasped. "Ay, mija! Why didn't you tell me? Who is she? Do I know her? Should I phone Papá to let him know?"

I shook my head, waving my hands frantically. "No, no, that's ok... I don't think it's that big of a deal... Especially when I don't even know her name..."

My mom frowned, taking my hand. "Oh, mija... Lo siento..." She brightened suddenly. "Oh! What about... isn't there some event thing today? For your school, mija?"

I nodded. "Yeah... But I don't know if I'll even know what she'll look like without her mask..." My face fell, but my mom continued to smile.

"What about your tías? Or your primos? I could ask them about her. I'm sure I could find something..." She looked off into the distance thoughtfully.

I shook my head vigorously. "No, no... It's fine... I don't think that's necessary... Especially since I don't even know if she wants to see me again..." My face fell, & my mom gasped, taking my chin in her hand, drawing it up so she was looking me in the eyes.

"Mija, you're amazing. I'm sure she'd love to see you again. I'm sure she misses you just as much as you do, if you're bringing her up! I've never seen you this serious about anyone, so she must really be... something!" She beamed. "I'm sure she'll talk to you!"

I looked away. "If you say so, Mamá..."

She frowned slightly, smoothing my hair down a bit before walking back. "Well... I'd better get ready for work... I don't want to be late... But I'm sure it'll turn out ok..." She started heading for her room, but then stopped suddenly & turned back toward me. "Oh, &... Ask your Papá for a ride to the thing tonight!"

I nodded, looking out the window as she started walking away again. "Ok..."

Hope you guys liked this chapter :3. I don't really have much to say rn, but feel free to comment or whatever, if you want (no pressure), & I'll see ya guys later. Byeeeeee :'D