"Mom, you can't stop me. I've already made up my mind."
I told my mom this, squeezing my eyes shut against the phone, knowing full well she'd never agree. I mean, who would? I moved out of the house just yesterday, and here I am, telling her I have a girlfriend and I'm moving in with her.
[What the hell are you thinking, Got?! You just got over it, and now you're telling her you have a girlfriend and you want to move out? How am I supposed to feel? And I don't even know anything about this person you're dating!]
I looked at Miriam and described her as best I could.
"She has a cute round head, long hair, beautiful eyes, a sweet face, and tiny feet like a child's. Adorable."
Miriam's eyes widened in surprise when she heard me describe her, then she covered her face, blushing shyly. I had to turn away quickly, unable to meet her gaze. Ridiculous... I like this girl so much.
[I get it, I won't allow it. Come home so we can talk first.]
"I'm not going back."
[Are you rebelling now, of all times?]
"I've been a good girl my whole life, haven't I? Let me live a little. And don't worry, this person I'm moving in with is also rich, very impressive.
[I get it!]
"I'll tell you where I am when I'm ready. I love you, Mom, but I really like her too."
I hung up and pressed my lips together tightly, not wanting to hear her protests anymore. Normally, I'm never a rebellious child. But just this once, I wanted something for myself. After all, this kind of chance doesn't come around often, not after everything I've been through.
Honestly, how could I pass up the chance to date the person I've secretly admired since childhood?
Now, the room was completely silent, except for the soft hum of the air conditioner. I looked at Miriam and tried to defend myself a little.
"I'm not that easy, you know?"
"Mhm."
"Really... I've never been interested in anyone who tried to hit on me."
"I believe in you."
"And why do you believe me?"
"Because I've never asked anyone to be my partner either. You're the first. So if you're easy...I'm even easier."
"Did you know that I'd probably agree if you asked me out?"
I asked, curious. Miriam nodded a little, accepting, but only half-smiling.
"I knew you liked me since high school."
"..."
"But I was a little afraid that you'd say no because of how sudden it happened.
"You were sudden, indeed."
"Then why did you say yes so quickly?"
"Because it's you."
I answered honestly, scratching my head.
"Only you."
Miriam tried not to smile, covering her face and looking away, waving her hand.
"Don't look at me right now. I need a moment."
"What's wrong?"
"I'm embarrassed, for God's sake... whether it was before or now, you always make me feel this way. What a flirt."
"No, I'm not a flirt. I've never dated or liked anyone else. As far as I can remember, it's only been you."
"Enough!"
