𝐈𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐓 𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐀𝐈𝐑𝐒 [editing]

07 ✓ boy plus girl equals bad

You know that feeling when your parents are being so difficult that you just want to strangle them but never act on it? Yeah, that's about to change for me in a matter of seconds.

"I've been up all night worrying about your well-being! Do you know how scared your father is?" My mother's shrill voice yells through the phone, making me cringe and slightly pull the phone away from my ear.

She's been blowing my phone up with voicemails, messages and missed calls. I've been purposely ignoring her because I know it's all going to go to shit once I go home.

I also know that she doesn't care about my well-being at all. She doesn't even care where I am or if I'm okay. She just wants to throw me into my father's arms and take the shit he's going to give me.

Eventually, it's going to happen. But not tonight.

Tonight, I'm with my girl. Taking her to the cabin is a risk but I'm willing to take it. It might trigger everything and it'll probably be the last time I see her again but I really want to bring her to my comfort place. I'm just really hoping this shit doesn't backfire on me.

I'm sitting in my car, parked on the other side of the street because Solána told me to. I also informed her to pack a bag for the night.

I know she needs a stress reliever for the night because of the competition so I'm taking her to the cabin. It's the least I can do when I almost got us caught last night.

"Are you sure he actually cares?" Are you sure you really care? Is the question I want to ask but I really don't want to have her yelling at me.

She gasps over the phone. "Don't be idiotic, Leo. He loves you. Now tell me where you are because you can't avoid this conversation any longer." I clench my jaw at her words.

Looking down at the empty water bottle in my cup holder. An idea comes to mind and I grab it.

"Leo!" She yells.

"You know what, mom?" I start crushing the water bottle in my hand, creating the illusion of static. "I think you're breaking up." She tries to talk but I put the phone closer to the bottle.

"I—" I hang up the phone before I could hear her scolding. I place the crumbled up water bottle back into the cup holder and drop my phone onto my lap.

I lean my head back against the seat and release a sigh. Deep down I know she's right. I can't avoid it forever. I still have to go home and have the business conversation with my father. Listen to whatever shit comes out of his mouth.

I catch a sudden movement from the corner of my eye and turn my head. I relax when I see that it's Solána walking to my car.

I unlock the doors and seconds later shes sat in my car safely. I can't help the smile that etches onto my face when she turns to face me.