Palimpsest

12

Calamity 12
(Edited)

Calamity ~ a state of deep distress or misery caused by major misfortune

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October 22nd
Veronica Greene

A knock resonated through the silent trailer. Everyone was out of the house for the day except me. I stood up from the couch and walked in the direction of the door. I peeked through the peep hole, then opened the door.

"Good morning." Austin smiled proudly nodding his head.

"Good afternoon, Wreck how are you today?" I smiled back failing at breathing properly. His dusty brown hair was brushed across his forehead, His striking eyes met mine. His face visibly flushed, then offered his hand as if expecting me to shake his hand.

I shook his hand taking in his clothing options. Black t shirt , blue jeans and a black leather Jacket. I giggled a little at his awkwardness.

"Relax." I spun towards the closet to grab my jacket. I'd already put on one of my white t shirts, and my blue jeans, and some boots. I managed a weak attempt at a ponytail and stuffed my wallet in my Jacket pocket.

I walked back out and smiled when I realized he was looking at my door. It was adorned with multiple images and bright colors. I watch his eyes light up when he saw the picture I'd taken of him tacked to the door.

"Hi" I drug the word out happily. I smiled at him. He spun around and hugged me. I won't admit it but his sudden action caused me to blush. When he let go and stepped back I smiled looking down and reached for my blue ends and twirled them in my fingers.

"Hi." He replied just as red as I imagine I was. I erupted into a fit of giggles.

"What'd you spend your morning doing?" I asked walking towards the front door.  I heard him follow behind.

"I squealed like a little girl about seeing you today." I should've picked on him, but instead I blushed smiling at him. "What did you do?"

"Mom took out the stitches in my shoulder."

"Really?"

"Yes."

"Ready for dinnah?" He asked noticing my hand on the door knob.

"Yes, I am." I laughed then threw the door open and practically pushed him out the door.

"Describe your favorite food as though it was a person." He stated. I never missed a beat.

"Happy, Highly hated, and yummy." I giggled facing him on the porch.  

"What is it?" He asked. Surprise still written on his face where it took minimal time for me to answer the question He's asked previously.

"Hawaiian pizza." I grinned.

"What is Hawaiian pizza?" He ran his hand through the tasseled mess of hair on his head.

"Ahahaha!!! Now I know I picked the perfect place for lunch." darted back in the house and grabbed a bright blue bandanna. I locked the door behind me and begin to drag Austin to my car. Opening the passenger door and practically shoving him in. I tied the bandanna around his eyes and strapped his seatbelt around him. 

"Is this blindfold necessary?"

"Yes." I laughed "touch it and I'll cut your fingers off." I pulled out my pocket knife and flicked it open. And began to laugh.

"Oh, oh dea. I'm suddenly scared that we're no longah going to dinnah." He leaned further into the back of the seat interlocking his fingers in his lap. A smirk was rather visible on his face.