Nametags

Chapter 21

         When we got there, he drove the truck through the narrow trail that had recently only been used by us an the animals of the forest. He came to the clearing and parked the truck. "Ok, here we are, My love." I got out. He reached under his seat and got a sleeping bag and blanket. "Here, your gonna need it." He said, handing me a bottle of DEET bug spray. I generously sprayed it on me arms, legs, and neck. He laid the large sleeping bad down in his truck bed, then some pillows and the blanket. "Wanna look at the stars with me, Millady?" I smiled and took his hand. He helped me into the makeshift bed. He laid don next to me. I trusted Tony and myself to not be inappropriate. Still, it was romantic. The stars and moon looked just enchanting. I leaned over and kissed Tony, just like our first kiss. Then we quietly looked at the stars and moon until I yawned. "You can fall asleep. I'll take the back roads home and you can stay in the truck bed." I shook my head. "No, it's ok. I need to get home, anyway." He smiled. "Alright, I'll take you." I helped him roll up the blanket and put it in the car. I shivered. In Singbed, it got cold, fast. Tony slipped off his hoodie, wordless. "Oh, no, it's ok!" I assured him. "NO, really. Take it, I insist." I smiled and took it from him. I slipped it on over my shoulders. Gosh, I loved this boy.

I stopped him at the corner and got out. "Love you, Goodnight, Tony." He kissed me on th forehead and waved goodbye. As I got to the door, I relised I forgot about his hoodie. I turned around to give it back, but he was gone. I walked inside. Mom was waiting.

"Hi, sweetie. How was it?"

"Good"

"Who's hoodie is that?"

"Uh, Jackson's."

"Oh, he let you borrow it?"

"Yeah, and I forgot to give it back. I'll return it at school later."

"Ok. Goodnight."

I headed upstairs and into my vent. I stashed the candy in the corner, then (Only slightly struggling) took off the jacket and laid it down on the blanket. It smelled like him. "Tonight was amazing" I whispered.