Mr. Stump

Jamie's Pier

" What the actual fuck Kora " Pete spats out the 100th cuss in the past 3 rounds. His hands are moist from what I could see from where I was sitting. His brows narrowed concentrating on the screen.
As for me, I was relaxed against my bean bag chair knocking out one zombie after another. I had grown up on these games.
They were transfused into my DNA if you will.
" FUCK! " Pete yells seeing his character get surrounded by Zombies once again. He slams his controller down onto the mucky mustard colored carpet and hangs his head. I look towards Kristina and see the concern mixed with amusment in her pretty eyes.
" Pete....babe...its just a game..." She gently places a hand on his back. He flinches and shoots back
" Its not a god damn game anymore Kris, it my FUCKING FIGHT FOR MANLINESS " I see Angie slip a giggle through her glossy red lips. Pete scoffs and laughs at his own childness.
" Well if I know one thing, Kora's NOT STRONGER THAN ME !! " Before I knew it I was slung to the ground and tickled vigorously.
My screams of enjoyment and squirming to get out of his grip were to no avail as he continued to find a way for his hands to get back on my sides. Angie and Kristina eventually pry him off of me and were all on the floor laughing, eyes full of tears and cheeks powered with red.
" I gotta check my phone " I say rising towards where my phone had been charging. I unlock the screen of Cooper with a birthday hat to reveal a text from an unknown number :
I never text my students so,
Hi.
I feel a wide grin appear on my face as my fingers take to my keyboard:
Well I've nvr txted my teacher before,
Hi.
I pause at the send button. No, I hesitated. I felt something. In the back of my mind.
Was it good?
Was it bad?
My mind couldn't make up its mind, and I felt the weight of my thumb hit SEND
I pause. How fast would he reply? Should I wait right next to my phone? Its on silent, I didn't wanna put its volume up...
As I'm debating I see the message symbol appear from the same number.
The text reads:
Can I see you again? Soon...
My heart flutters beginning my reply text:
When. Where.
Simple. Sophisticated. Sexy.
I once again hit SEND
I unplug my phone which had reached about 87% in battery so I was able to take it off the charge and slide it into my back pocket. As I returned to the circle time between Angie, Pete and Kristina the first thing I hear is
" Im not saying it needs to go up your ass " I sit cross-legged entering into the conversation and pulling my phone out again to check.
Nothing.
I place my phone next to me hearing Angie and Pete go on about what and how things go up people's cornhole. I look to my phone again about 5 minutes later.
Still nothing.
I sigh softly and look up to see Kristina looking at me.
I swear to god folks, when Kristina looks at you, its like she's reading your soul and she knows what you're thinking. Evey. God damn. Time.
Angie and Pete are completely oblivious to both me and Kris, I take to my phone in hopes of comfort and I am greeted with his reply:
Jamie's Pier. Tonight at 6. Dress warm I don't need a student missing my class.
I look towards my phones time.
Its 4:45.
I should leave if I wanted to meet him now but what would I tell them? I hate lying to them.
So why not tell them the truth?
" Hey, guys....I have a favor " my voice has already begun and in my mind I think where are you going with this Kora. Everyone turns and waits for me to continue.
" That guy, wants to see me tonight....would it be al-"
" OH MY GOD KORA'S GOING ON A FUCKING DATE ! " Pete screeches towards the ceiling. My face drops to a deep shade of red as Kristina and Angie awe in harmony.
"Where are you meeting him?" Angie asks. I look back to my phone to make sure I say the right thing
"Jamie's Pier?" I say looking for any sign of worry or excitement. I first see it in Kristina eyes and travels to Pete's.
"That was our first date" Kristina confesses
" The guys creative. Not many people know about that place. You'll enjoy yourself. But Kora, " Pete goes from mellow to concern " If that asshole does anything...I'll punch his fucking face in. Free of charge. " I smile and hug Pete and Angie.
Kristina follows me out towards my car.
" Hey Kora? " Kristian calls out.
" Yeah girly? " I reply.
" Do something crazy. " she says smiling. I return the smile as I climb into my car.
From the point I leave Pete's house to getting ready to meet Patrick, my cheeks are on fire, my stomach won't settle and my head won't stop reeling with questions.
What will we do?
What will happen?
Is he going to try anything?
What does he have planned?
Do these shoes match this sweater?
I decided to go with a heavy black cardigan sweater under a leather jacket, green tight cargo pants, brown combat boots and a black beanie.
Simple. Sophisticated. Sexy.
What awaited for me at this Jamie's Pier was as good as guess as the next guy.
From the directions given to me from Pete, it seemed pretty isolated. Quiet. Peaceful.
As I turn the last bend I see a figure standing at the end of the trail. A long trench coat, a thick scarf, heavy shoes and hair freshly done for a special occasion.
Do something crazy... Kristina words echoed in my head. I pull up next to the grey Kia and put it in park. I exhale and let her advice sink in.
Do something crazy....
I climb out of my car and stuff my keys into my jacket. The surrounding area is packed tightly with trees with only scares trails leading into the condensed forest. Patrick is leaning against his Kia and his smile activated something inside me to
Do something crazy...
I walk right up to him, just as he's about to speak I silence him with his lips against mine. God they were cold and dry but were soon wet with saliva as they worked against mine. Patrick's hands end up on my hips with no intention of letting go anytime soon.
" Whoa.....h-hello to you too...." Patrick stutters out trying to regain his stature. I smile and go to hide my face in his thick jacket. I hear a chuckle as his hand firmly grasps mine.
"Hey." He says softly
"Yeah?"
"I uhm...wanna show you something...." His confidence suddenly diminished as his vigorous eyes find mine, turning into puppy eyes . I smile and nod my head as he nods and begins to walk down one of the trails in the forest.
I am doing something crazy, and it's Patrick.