Through The Abyss

REJECTIONS AND REDEMPTIONS

PENN'S POV

Turns out, Elijah heard our argument, so embarrassing and he told me it was okay if I wanted to cancel, but I didn't want to. I wanted to forget about the fight, because if I thought about it I'd cry. So, I did exactly what Kristen had advised me to do.

Elijah and I had been hanging out ever since that night El snuck out to see Daniel and came back disoriented. It was no surprise I liked him, I think he knew, but all our conversations so far have been friendly. Elijah is very attractive, so attractive that I couldn't believe it when Elodie said otherwise.

I wanted to look good for him. With everything going downhill, I needed a distraction.

The honking of a horn alerted me that he was outside. I made my way into his car, pulling him into a brief hug after locking the front door of the house.

Penn: Hey, Eli

Elijah: Wassup, You look nice

I smile, feeling all giddy inside

Penn: Thank you

Elijah: Feeling okay after everything?

I nod, not really wanting to talk about Elodie.

Penn: We'll be fine

Elijah: Good

Penn: So where are we going?

Elijah had taken me to Chipotle, which really did lift up my spirits. I love Chipotle. He drove us to one of the many parks in our city and we ate in the car. It was quiet at first as we both ate our bowls.

Penn: So how's school? Still regretting your major?

Elijah: I love my major, don't get me wrong. I'm just worried it's useless

Penn: It's not an ideal major, but you need to put in the work so it won't be useless

He nodded, swallowing what he had been chewing

Elijah: Mom wanted me to do Computer science instead of Film, but I think she's gotten over it

Penn: Are you good at computer science?

He nodded

Elijah: I am, but it's not fun

I laughed, grabbing another one of my chips and scooping up some food with it

Penn: I get that

Elijah: What about you? What are you planning to major in?

Penn: I think I'm leaning towards criminology

Elijah: Really?

I nod

Penn: I don't give that vibe?

Elijah: I thought you'd say psychology or something

I laugh again, this time almost choking on a rice grain

Penn: What's wrong with psychology?

Elijah: A lot of girls just seem to gravitate towards it

Penn: That's true. I can't lie I wanted to do it at some point in highschool

Elijah: See?

We laughed, before silence engulfed us again.

After finishing our food, we sat next to each other in silence, completely filled and tired.

Penn: Tonight was nice, thank you

Elijah: No problem. When you told me about your grandma, I thought you'd need a little distraction