Not your typical romance

Not again.

Sasha's POV (age 8)

It was a crystal clear day not a cloud in the sky. The sun was shining down ever so lightly but damn it was bright.
I was in Susan's cottage sitting on the bed and looking at her porcelain dolls that she got from the flea market. One had beautiful brown hair and wore a green ivory dress with lace. The other had blond hair in braids and wore a simple pink flowered dress. We talked and bonded.
We both went silent for a few seconds. Susan suddenly broke the silence quickly and said " how long have you likes Brandon for!?!?" I just stared at her. Like what even?!
I carefully weighed my options. On one hand something could happen but on the other it could blow up in my face.
I decided I didn't want to risk it. So I quickly replied " I don't know where you got that idea from"
"Oh common, I know you like him..." She says in a taunting voice.
She's beginning to aggravate me, can she not mind her own business!
"No I DONT" I retort back a little bit more harsh than I intended.
Susan seemed surprised by my quick outbursted lash of madness. So she just lets it go.

A few days later.

So it's nearing the end of our trip here but my family's been invited over to Robin and Brandon's cottage just to eat dinner all together. Our family accepts (obviously) and head down the hill for dinner.
When I enter the cottage the waft of food attracts my attention. It's smells delicious. Like thanksgiving dinner. I go to the second floor with Robin to play Super Smash Bros to work on our skills while we wait. A short time later Susan and Jake come up as well. We play and take turns until to food is ready.
I go downstairs and see 2 long tables, one for kids one for adults. Everyone beats me to the table. But when i get there I look and there isn't a spot left for me. I feel left out. Susan then stands up and says " don't worry I didn't forget about you" she says and smiles. She leads me a little farther away to a small table all alone. So I sit and just stare at my plate for now. Susan leaves and I'm all alone by myself. I should have gotten to the table first maybe then I could have sat beside Robin. :(

But Susan came back but instantly my sadness boiled into rage. She was walking and talking to Brandon AND LEADING HIM THIS WAY!! She sat him down in front of me. I'm thinking in my head 'how could this be happening, why would she do this?, and in front of my parents too???'
Even though I couldn't see I bet my cheeks were burning red. I want to go die in a hole.

We both went to get our food. And came back. From behind Brandon I can see Susan checking out to see how we're doing. I like Brandon but this, this is just plain embarrassing. We eat and talk a little but it's very weird and awkward. Especially when I know people are staring and that Susan set it all up. I'm sure she's having a plain o'l good time whereas I'm just trying to survive without dying from embarrassment.

We talk but really just try to eat and get it over with. He's a very messy eater. I try to be polite but I think I'm trying too hard. It's not natural. My hands are all clammy and sweaty. I just wish this would end already.
He's very nice and sweet but this was not the way of showing it. Especially not in front of friends and family.