...~Falling In love with You~...

_The Day Before College.._

(Edited version)
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10:23 PM
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he flower curtains were closed all around the house. The living room TV was on some Spanish Novela, or novel. The living room being a bit dark. As the dinner room was lit. The kitchen having all the dishes cleaned. I was sitting down on a chair that was made out of wood, very hard wood. I looked down at my bowl full of colorful cereal. I have not eaten this brand of cereal for a while. So, doing this made me feel nostalgic.. the word, nostalgic… I was quickly interrupted by my parents talking, still pretty nervous about starting college... This was my new life.. my new future they say... Wanting to start a business sounds goofy right? But that's what I wanna do.. and I'm excited to...
I was having a conversation with my parents about what college was like for them, and that I'll enjoy it. I doubt it, but it's worth a try… Especially since this is my dream.
"Aren't you excited? You're gonna meet new friends! Maybe meet new girls~?” My mom said in a teasing tone. I knew she wanted me to have new friends and maybe a girlfriend, but I wasn’t prepared for that yet. I did have a crush in highschool, I don’t remember her name well. She was a pretty girl, but I didn’t talk to her since I didn't speak that good English back then. I hoped to see her again, since I improved my English. But if I did, I would be friends with her or something. My mom still sat down, waiting for my answer. She reminded me of those highschool girls gossiping all the time.
"Mom, I don’t.. I’m not ready for a girl yet, maybe a friend.” My dad quickly interrupted me after. His face looked a bit defensive.
"He's too small to have a girlfriend,"
My dad said with a firm tone.
"No, he's not! He's 22, he is old enough.” My mom answered back, I was old enough to have one. But, I didn't want one. Yet.
"Maybe he's just not ready yet...Right, Jack?” My dad asked, looking at me. My mom turned her head as well. They stared at me for a couple moments before I answered.
"Yeah.." I said, unsure what to say to them.
"See?" My dad said, looking at my mom again,
My mom sighed softly,
"Corazón, what about work?" She said, calling me love. But, I knew she was just trying to change the topic.
"Well, I need the money. If I'm going to live in the real world, better have some money, right? Plus, we won't have dorms after freshman year." I said. Even though I had quit.
"That’s true..”
My mom told me. She knew she wanted me to keep working. And, I gave her the answer she wanted. I worked and played a big part in getting into College. But, I quit yesterday. I wouldn't have time until nighttime. I would have to find a job working for the weekends.
"Well I have to get ready for bed, it's getting pretty late." I told my parents, getting up and washing my bowl.
"Okay, te amó!"
She got out of her chair and hugged me, tight. Almost leaving me without air. I hugged her back tightly, kissing her head.
"Love both of you too. Goodnight!" I told them, pushing in my chair and walking to the hallway, into the bathroom.
"He's getting so big already..!" My mom whispered to my dad. It's true, it felt like I was 15 yesterday, but nope I'm 22. I took a quick warm shower and got ready for bed. As I finished brushing my teeth, I laid down in bed, exhausted. My eyes slowly closed shut. My brain slowly shutting off to drift off…

Beep Beep*
Beep Beep*
Beep Beep*
I slowly got up, eye bags under my eyes. I really needed a new alarm clock, the sound was annoying. I sat down on my bed, slowly rubbing my eyes. As I finished rubbing my eyes, I hit the alarm clock with my palm, making the annoying sound stop. My eyes looked at the time. It was a bit blurry, but I managed to see it.
8:00..no 8:01 AM
8:01...8:02...
I counted, slowly feeling my eyes close again. My eyelids are closing slowly.
"Good morning mi querido!"
My mom told me, opening the door. Happy and joyful, until she saw me.
"Why are you still asleep?"
"I'm not asleep.." I said, opening my eyes quickly. Her face was very close to mine.
"Yes you are! Your eyes were closed.” She said, frustrated at me. She put my clothes on my face and left the room. "Get up and be energetic," She ordered me. "But I feel old… and sore.. and tired.." I said, getting up from my bed and putting my clothes on. "I do not care, levántate!" She said, I opened the door, dressed. She smiled and grabbed my cheeks. I let out a soft chuckle and left for the bathroom.
"Ughh...school..again.. Escuela aburrida.." I said in the mirror, brushing my hair. I walked out and I smelled something sweet.
"Mmm..~"
I walked to the kitchen and saw my mom cooking waffles for me, also making toast.
"Agarra un plato. O si no vas a tener hambre..” She told me in spanish. She told me to grab a plate or I am going to be hungry. Which was true, I wasn’t a cook or anything. And if I did cook, I would probably burn the house down.
8:30 A.M
I ate my breakfast and brushed my teeth, the food was awfully good. I put my shoes on and got my car keys.
"Ya me voy!" I yelled out, I told her I was leaving. I waited, and waited till I heard footsteps.
"Espera, Jack!"
My mom came running to my face and gave me a kiss on the cheek.
"Have a good day, call us when you need help or feel bad, Okay?"
"Okay, mamá.!"
"And if your roommate is treating you bad you can always tell us-"
"Okay ya, mamá. I'm gonna be Okay! Okay?" I reassured her.
" Okay.."
She said while having teary eyes and a couple tears, I wiped her tears away her face until she slapped my hand.
"Owww-" I said, taking my hand away.
"Let me cry Jack, these tears are happiness.." She said, smiling. I nodded to her response.
"Alright Ma.. Love You!"
"Love You!"
I slowly walked to my car and waved at my mom. My dad wasn't there since he had work, but he did leave a letter saying "Te amo, llámame when you get there!" or something along those lines. He said to call him when I got there.
I got in my car, and started the engine. Drinking some coffee as I did. I was  starting my new journey.. My new life.. My new future..

A new adventure to start!... Am I right?
Hopefully it goes well…