Half Past Forever

Chapter 7

Acacias POV-

Im gonna be straight up honest: im feeling a whore or slut- whatever theyre called- because ive made out with Sam a million times, and im starting to like Steven at the same time. Ok so maybe im not STARTING to. Maybe ive like him since... forever. I mean right out of the womb forever. Not really.

We were born at the same hospital.

Maybe.

"Hey, mom!" I said louder in my phones speaker than i meant to.

"Hello, sweetie! How are you feeling? Im about to go to a meeting."

Oh yeah, mom went to Africa. Or was it India... China?

"Im fine im fine! Okay! Go on ahead. Call me later though!"

"Okay!" She said and hung up.

Holy crap! Its 8:30! My doctors appointment is at 9:00! i threw on some sweats, a kitten v-neck, a pair of flip flops and rushed out the door.

"Acacia?"

"Alrighty." I said loudly.

"The doctors in this room."

"Alrighty." Didnt I just say that?

The doctor, or, Dr. Brooks, walked in.

"So Acacia. How ya feeling."

"Im fine."

"Okie dokie. Any pains lately? Oh! Heres your new medicine."

"Nope and thanks."

Why did i need medicine? I was dying anyways. And who wants green, squishy looking pills?

He did a quick check-up on me and said i was free to go. Yes.

I decided to go to the mall since i havent shopped in a while. First, i went to Zumiez to buy a new Neff beanie. I got a blue and grey one.

In Forever 21 i bought a new blue and white ombre sweater and some new rings.

When i was passing some Gymboree store, i saw a yellow sign. Singing competition. I can sing. The winner gets $1000. Lets do it. Its in three days. Awesome. I signed up.

Suddenly, I dont feel as scared if dying. I still have a year. And I can make the best of it.

Until i read the bottom of the sign up sheet. Sam. Everyones heard him rap. Hes great. But everyone also knows Steven can sing.

I texted Steven.

Hey

Hey(:

Wanna sing with me? On the 19th?

Yep sure when

The 19th

Alright we can figure out the details later

Okay! Thanks so much!<3

welcome

Steven and I decided to meet up at his house. I rang the cold doorbell and felt a rush of excitement and nervousness in my stomach.

"Come on in!" He said.

"Thanks!"

"How Are you?" He said with a huge smile.

"Im great! How are you?"

"Good. Soooo."

"Errrrk."

"Wanna watch TV or something?"

"Sure i guess."

We got comfy on the couch and turned on the TV.

Steven looked at me with his big eyes. I turned to him.

"Oh um." Steven muttered.

"What?"

"Nothing just, youre so pretty."

"Why, thank you Steve!" I said awkwardly.

"And funny. And caring. And..." he trailed off.

And this is the part where...

Boom. He kissed me.

So i kissed him back.

And he grabbed my neck. And i grabbed his- no not that.- his hair.

"I.." But he cut me off.

"Acacia, i really, really like you."

"I really like you, too, Steven."

To be honest, i wish this was my first kiss. It wasnt big. But it wasnt small at the same time. It was just, perfect.

"Acacia. Will you, ya know. Be my girlfriend?"

I was hesitant to say yes considering the Sam Situation. But i did anyways.

"Yes yes yes!"

"Awesome."

I couldnt believe this.

Not many people get to have that feeling of finding someone who can leave an effect on your life and who you are. They can change you. Ill be able to feel this. Maybe i wont have to wait half past forever.