~Cautious~

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You woke up to your 12-year-old little sister jumping on your bed
"Ughh!!! Camryn get off!!!" you said annoyed

"But y/n!!! It's your big day, you have to get up!"

You shoved her off your bed and turned away from her, trying to sleep.

"Y/n!" Your mom called you from downstairs. She's been yelling a lot every since papa was caught cheating on her.

"Y/n!! Wake up and get ready!!!"
You turn to face her , as she blinded you with the light.
She sat on your bed and stroked your head gently, and smiled.

"Mom I'm so tired. Let me sleep!!"

"Y/n!" She said with a frown "Do you not want to celebrate your birthday? You are turning 18!! You should do some exciting things today!"

Yes, you know it may be exciting your turning 18, but that would mean you would move out soon. Though your sister is annoying, you wouldn't want to leave your mom.

I guess I could visit her every now and then, but now? I'm not in the position to set things down.

"Yes mom I know, I'll get up in 10 minutes." I said turning, and closing my eyes.

She stroked my head again gently, "Ok dear, I'm taking your sister to school, you'd better be dressed and ready when I get back, you have a big day!"

"Okay mom." I said sort-of annoyed from her talking a lot

Camryn hugged me tightly and kissed me on my cheek. I love when she does that. If I leave the house, I would miss it. When she was 9 she would always think it was weird, but now, it's just showing her love. It was sweet.

——-An hour later——
Me and mom are out at a restaurant now. She wants me to order a lot of food. I don't know why, she knows usually I don't have a huge appetite. After we sat down, a waiter came to greet us. He had curly, dark brown hair with brown eyes. He was really cute. I stared at him for a second before he asked me what I would like.

"Shrimp Alfredo please." I said smiling at him in an adoring way
He must have noticed because he seemed to smile the same way. He then made his way to the back of the restaurant.

"Mi chica esta enamorada!!" My mom said
(My girl has a crush)

I hate when she does that. Every-time I try and be polite to people, (specially guys) she assumes I have a crush on him.

I mean, I get it, moms want their daughters to be lucky when it comes to attracting guys.
I mean, it's not like I didn't have a crush on him.

"No mamá stop!" I said laughing and rolling my eyes

The waiter came back with our food, and again, I was staring at him.

This time, we made eye contact, about 10 seconds went by until my mom gently smacked my arm.

I looked at her quickly and apologized.

"lo siento mucho señor!" (I'm so sorry sir!)

I quickly apologized and looked away, when he replied,
"Está bien, lo entiendo mucho" ( it's okay, I get it a lot)
He said smiling with a little chuckle.

Instant relief fell over me, with a tiny build of guilt still there.
He gave us the rest of our food, and walked away.

As I was eating, I glanced at my mom to see her digging in her purse.

"Mamá, what are you looking for?"

"Un pedazo de papel" ( a piece of paper)

"For what?"
She didn't respond, but instead started writing on a piece of paper

When the waiter came back with the check, she handed him the note and her card.

"Mama?! What was that?"
She hushed me.
"Es linda para ti, escribí tu número" (he's cute for you, I wrote down your number)

"Mama!!! What the hell!" I said in disbelief
I was throwing a fit and immediately stopped when he started walking over.

He came back and handed me the note, smiling, and handed my mom her card.
He then said,

"Te escribo dentro de un rato (I'll text you later)"
Then he kissed my hand gently, smiled, and walked away.

My mom was rejoicing. She was dancing in her seat with joy.
"¡ayy! Tienes novio ahora!" (ayy, you have a boyfriend now!)

"Seriously mama" I said rolling my eyes

——————— To be continued————————
Next part posted!