Thanksgiving is today. Yes, I mean like right now. My moms finally not at work so I get to spend the day with her. I am not looking forward to spending it with my step-dad though.
It's around noon when I wake up and get ready. I put on leggings and one of my brothers shirts that are always laying around. I put my hair up in a messy bun and brushed my teeth. I ran downstairs and the first person I saw was my brother.
I ran up to him and gave him a big bear hug.
"Happy Thanksgiving" I said, squeezing him. He laughed and shook me off. "You too, sis"
I heard the doorbell ring and I went to answer it. I pulled open the door to an unwelcomed face. I held the door open for him.
"If you can, may you please go get your mother a gift. I would really like her to have one" he said. I didn't say anything, he makes it so hard to not like him. I really miss my real dad, hopefully he'll come tonight. I nodded and took the 20 he handed me. I grabbed my keys and my wallet before going to my car.
I hopped into the driver seat and pulled out the mirror. I dug through my wallet for mascara and foundation. (Can't be looking gross in public) I applied it on and made my way to this store that my mom always talks about but never goes. She's obsessed with plants and this place is full of them. I drove in silence on the short drive there.
I got out and went in the entrance and looked around. I saw an aisle full of baby cactus. My mom would love one of those. I start looking at them all. I finally found one that I liked.
"Do you need any help looking for anything?" I heard.
I looked up, shock running down my face. "Cody?"
"Naomi?"
"What are you doing here?" he asked me. I looked down at the tiny cactus and said, "Buying a gift for my mom"
"What are you doing here?" I asked.
"I work here." he told me.
"Since when?" I asked.
"Like a week after I moved" he said.
"Your working on Thanksgiving?" I questioned.
"Yeah, only till 1 though"
"Oh well, I have to go" I said, standing up.
"Happy Thanksgiving" he said.
"Yeah, you too" I smiled.
I went and checked out my plant. I walked out the door and went to my car. I drove home and when I went inside Ty was already there.
We have had every Thanksgiving together for as long as I can remember. He lives right next door from me. That's how we became friends in the first place.
"Hey Na" he said, hugging me.
"Tyler" I smiled, squeezing him before letting go. He rubbed my back and started walking to my room. We both laid down and started talking.
"Are you coming to the festival tonight?" he asked, making me turn to face him. I nodded and said, "Do you know if Cody is?"
"Cody? Why? Are you two a thing?" he interrogated
I just shrugged and said, "Just answer the question"
"You answer the fucking question" he laughed, hitting me with my pillow.
"I don't know" I chuckled. "Seriously, is he coming?"
He nodded and dropped the pillow. He pulled on his phone out of his pocket and started scrolling through.
"What are you getting Kale for her birthday?" he asked.
"Um I was thinking-"
"NOAMI DINNERS READY!"
"I'll tell you later" I told him.
We were about to go downstairs before my phone started ringing. Tyler looked at me and I told him to go before me.
Caller ID: Dad
"Hello!" I said.
"Hey sweetheart"
"Hi" I laughed.
"I wanted to wish you a happy thanksgiving. I can't make it today I've been full of work but I've scheduled a flight for tomorrow. I want to spend time with my beautiful daughter"
"Okay, great"
"And tell your brother too"
"I will"
"Okay, bye"
"Bye"
I decided to skip on that last part. My brother absolutely hates my dad. I shook it out my mind, excited for the next couple of days ahead.
I went downstairs and saw everyone sat down around the table. Everyone started making their plates as soon as they sat down. Once everyone was eating my mom asked, "So Tyler how's baseball going?"
"It's going good I've been offered a few scholarships already" he smiles, at her politely.
"That's good!" she says, excitingly. I roll my eyes when no one was looking. We kept eating, a full conversation on the table.
Once we finish Tyler announced, "Na and I are going to go to the Thanksgiving Festival"
My mom gave me a look and I smiled at her. She rolled her eyes.
"Keep her safe Tyler" my mom said.
"I will Ms. Tate" he said, and started walking us to the door.
"I swear, there going to get married one day" I heard Ms. Dillon say.
"He has a girlfriend!" I said before Ty closed the door.
"And she's talking to someone" he said, closing the door behind us. I punch his side which made him grunt.
"What did you do that for?"
"What did you do THAT for?" I said, pointing at my door.
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Naomi Tate / Kale Bate (I'm so original) sorry for using none of Cody's real friends in this. love u guys!!
