i wake up on the big sectional couch in addisons room. josh has his left arm draped over my abdomen, with his head on my chest. so we really did have a moment last night. i smile remembering it. no one else is awake so i close my eyes and fall back asleep to the sound of josh softly snoring. once i'm awake again? we all talk and make jokes. then i see a text from my dad.
"why don't we go out to lunch? i took off for the afternoon. no calls. no meeting. just you and me. what do you say?"
i smile so big and jump up.
you: i've gotta go! see you guys later
i smile and ruffle josh's hair. i grab my bag and head home. i go in and see my dad.
dad: hey kiddo
i hug him. before we head out to lunch, i go change.
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dad: so what's been going on lately?
you: well i have friends. that's where i was last night.
dad: that's great
you: mhm. they're all really nice. there's addison jaden avani bryce mads anthony amelie josh and blake.
dad: so they're why you wanted to go to public school huh? *laughs
i nod.
dad: well i'm glad your making friends.
after eating, we go to the mall. we always do this. on our days together, we go out to eat and then go shopping. it's his way of making up for not being around much. he likes to buy me things and make sure i'm happy. i'm just happy to be spending time with him though. we walk around talking.
dad: so you have many friends. what about a boyfriend?
i blush.
you: well he's not my boyfriend but- i really like him
dad: i want to meet this boy
you: dad
dad: i know i'm not around much but i still gotta look you for you. your my little girl
he hugs me
dad: next time i'm free, have him over for dinner
you: um maybe when we do that- could we go out for dinner?
dad: why? we can have steven cook
you: i- i haven't really told anyone about our money. i want them to think i'm normal. not some rich brat
dad: your not a brat though
you: ok but teens think that everyone who has money is bitchy about it. sorry
he doesn't like when i swear.
dad: ok fine. next time i'm off, you, your non-boyfriend, and i can go out for dinner
i thank him for understanding.
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