Ben
I brushed the hair out of Alice's face, "Good morning".
Alice smirked, "Good morning".
"You're awake?".
"I have been," Alice sat up, "Just been watching you sleep like a creep".
I laughed a little.
"Wanna get some breakfast?".
I nodded.
The two of us left her bedroom, her parents were already making breakfast.
"Good morning you two" Jackson smiled.
"Morning" I smiled back.
"What're you guys making?" Alice sat at the table.
"Eggs and bacon" Marie started putting the food on serving plates.
"It smells good Marie" I mentioned.
Marie laughed a little, "You're always so kind Benjamin".
"Don't mention it".
Alice grabbed my hand.
Damien walked in, "We have a date!".
"Oooo! Good my dear boy!" Marie cheered.
"Date for what?" I asked Alice.
Alice took a second, "A date for the wedding. He's marrying his "high school sweetheart" named Beatrice. She's ugly".
"Aye," Damien poked Alice in the head, "Shes beautiful".
Alice rolled her eyes.
"We've got a date," Damien walked into the kitchen, "We have everything we need. Now the date is in two weeks".
I took a deep breath.
"She's pretty stoked. I am too".
"Well, I'm happy for you buddy" Marie kissed his forehead.
Jackson smiled at him, "I'm glad you're happy son".
Damien nodded.
I looked at Alice, Alice shrugged. Marie put the serving plates out. Everyone sat down and began to eat. I was really quiet. I also didn't really listen to what was happening. I just felt really awkward.
"So," I took a second, "Tell me about Beatrice".
Damien looked at me, "She's a year younger than me. She just turned 24. She's kind, outgoing, beautiful, talented, a perfect girl".
"And she got with you?" I joked.
Damien smirked, "Haha, thanks".
Alice smiled.
"Did you wanna come? To the wedding? I'd let you come with my sister".
I took a minute to think, "I-I-I mean yeah... I guess I could".
Damien smiled, "Cool, I'll make sure to send an invitation tonight. We already got them done. Beatrice was way too excited to get them professionally done".
I nodded, "Sounds good".
We finished breakfast, I immediately went out to the backyard for a smoke. Alone. I find after about 30 ish minutes of human interaction, I really need a minute alone.
If I don't, I'll have a breakdown.
I don't know what's wrong anymore. I always have these overwhelming emotions pile up on me. The whole world would cave in on me at once. God, I don't know how to explain it.
