His sunflower

chapter 8

Abby's Pov

Today Maddy, Sierra, and I are going to the mall. They have tried their best to keep me pre occupied since my mom left. Even after my mom said she's ok i've been stressing about it. It doesn't sit right with me that she's alone with Matt. Away from me. They keep telling me I need to relax. That she said herself that she's fine but i'm not so sure.

We make our way to Apopka County mall. It's the closest one to my house and we didn't want to drive too far. In the car we had our little movie moment with the music blasted and the windows down screaming the lyrics to our favorite songs.  The homecoming dance is coming up soon. They had to keep postponing it so it's later in the semester than usual but i'm not complaining. Of course no one has asked me or the girls yet so we're planning on going as a group. I'm not sure if Dylan has asked anyone yet but he most likely will in the next few weeks.

When we arrived at the mall we went straight into Dillard's for homecoming dresses. We looked around in the section for almost an hour. We found a few contenders but in the end we didn't find one. A lot of them were bright. I don't know why but they decided to make bright red, bright pink, there was even a bright yellow. Who would even consider wearing a bright yellow dress.

After we failed at finding our dresses at Dillard's we went to Macy's. Macy's usually has pretty dresses that are for dances. When we come randomly we'll try some on for fun. When we walked in we went straight for the little section they set off for formal dresses and we all immediately found one. Like fate but with dresses. Mine was a soft pale pink dress that went about mid thigh. Sierra's was the perfect shade of red for her skin tone. Madison's was a navy blue flowy type dress. They looks absolutely stunning in the dresses they picked.

We went to check out and bought our dresses so we could continue shopping. On the way to pay we did find some heels and some accessories to pair with the dresses. The total came very close to $250. My bank account is gonna be mad at me but whatever. We finish paying and then start walking around. As we're walking out I see a group of people. I look more closely and realize it's Josh, Becca, Johnathan, Chelsea, and a few others from the football team and cheerleading squad. I tap Sierra's shoulder to show her so she knows why i'm starting to freak out. She just pulls me the opposite way to help.

I don't know why it hurts so bad when I see Josh with Becca. I mean we aren't even really friends. We are just partners for a project. We've hung out for a total of 3 hours alone together. Why does it hurt so freaking bad. Ignoring the hurt I keep walking. Keeping my head up so I don't fall.

We go into a few different stores but ultimately don't find anything else to buy. We start walking to Sierra's car so we can leave when I hear my name being called.

"ABBY"

I turn around to see who said it

"hey over here Abby"

It was Johnathan yay oh and Josh

"hey?"

I'm confused on why they are walking over to me

"what are you doing here?" this was of course Johnathan

"umm shopping? why else would I be here?"

"Solid point. Anyways just wanted to see how you were doing"

"I'm fine..? why?" Johnathan has been acting weird with asking me how I am and stuff. That is not the kind of relationship we have ever had.

"No reason. Have fun shopping"

And then they were walking away. I wanted to scream "no Josh don't go!!" But you know common sense took over and I stayed quiet and walked to the car.

"What was that about?" Maddy asked

"I don't even know" I said shaking my head and looked over my shoulder to see Johnathan staring at me. Deciding to ignore his stare once again I turned around and kept walking.

We got into the car and started blasting older songs. Songs from the early 2000's. You know the good songs. From the good old times. It only took a few minutes before I got a message.

Ur hot partner 😵‍💫

J: Hey Abs, wanna hangout and work on the project soon?

A: Yeah sure.Where?

J: Your place? I don't really wanna go to a coffee shop this time.

A: Yeah for sure. When are you free?

J: I'm free anytime. Up to you.

A: I'm free tomorrow. The next availability is next week.

J: Tomorrow it is then. 2?

A: Sure thing :)

J: Alright sweet. See ya🙂

A:See ya🙃

I can't believe he reached out to hangout again. And to plan it at MY house. I know I have false hope but maybe he feels something too? During my silent freak out over Josh I didn't even realize we were pulling into my driveway.

"Earth to Abby" Sierra waved her hand in-front of my face

"Huh oh hi"

"Yeah hi what are you daydreaming about back there" She narrows her eyes at me

"nothing. nothing at all." I say with an innocent smile

She rolls her eyes and opens her door. When we all step out of the vehicle they wait for me to open the door.

"Jacob? Are you home?." I yelled as I stepped into the house

"Yes Abby i'm home" he replies walking out of the kitchen

"surprise surprise" I say sarcastically

He ignores me and sits in his favorite spot. The couch. That poor couch. He turns on a Fast & Furious movie and since i'm not interested in that right now I make my way upstairs. My lovely friends following behind me. I can't get over how i'm gonna have Josh over. Tomorrow. Here. At. My. House. I'm freaking out man. I need some serious help. But I can't help it. I'm sorry. Not sorry.

We get comfortable on my bed and I turn on something way better than Fast & Furious. Teen Wolf. Specifically because of Dylan O'brien. The one and only man that will forever hold my heart. Josh may be a contender. Maybe.

While the show is playing I zone out and start having a silent freak out again. I just can't believe it. What are the odds.

"Abby, seriously what are you daydreaming about?" Sierra looked at me with that stern look that you can't ignore.

"ugh fine" i say trying to stall

"spit. it. out." she says getting impatient

"Josh is coming over tomorrow."

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OMG this chapter didn't end with her falling asleep. WHAT. I know. I'm getting more creative. jk no i'm not. anyways hope you enjoy. sorry for the slow updates.