(?)Friend

Neunzehn

As I got into my car on Monday, I stared at the rear view mirror for a while. Asaiah was just heading out of her house.

We hadn't spoke since Friday night. I wasn't particularly busy. I just felt awkward and tired all weekend. I also wanted to give both of us some time to cook off and hopefully for her to stop talking about Lilly.

I pulled out of my driveway and blocked hers. "Hop in."

She looked startled, her bike upright in her hands. "No. I already told you I can ride my bike."

"I know you can. I just want to drive you. One day. Just today. Please."

She stared at me blankly for about a minute before gently setting her bike back down on her lawn and settling into the passenger seat.

"How was your weekend?" I asked as I pulled out of our street.

"It was fine. My mom stayed at the hospital working both days. She just slept in the little room with beds they have there. I just watched TV."

I nodded and glanced at her. "About Friday—"

"How was your weekend?"

I sighed. "It was normal. I guess we could've hung out since I stayed home the whole time too."

"Yeah.. What were you saying before?"

I pulled into a parking spot in front of our school and sat there for a moment before responding.

"I just wanted to say sorry because I was a bitch on Friday for no absolute reason and kind of took it out on you."

We both sat still, facing forward.

"Yeah. I'm sorry too. I wasn't too nice either. I guess we both just didn't react well to each other that night. And..."

No.. Don't bring up Lilly..

"About what I said about your friend.. I had no right to talk about her. She seems really nice and if you ever end up dating, I'd be really happy for you guys."

"Thanks."

"And I'm talking to this guy now.."

I looked over at her in surprise.

"We talked most of the time at the party and he was really cool.. and single. He asked me to go on a date with him."

"Wow. That's great." I didn't mean to, but I didn't sound like I meant what I said.

Wait, why? I should be happy!

"Maybe we could go on a double date. Me and him, you and Lilly."

Had she gone insane!?