The Insomniac Couple

A Boy?

(Cinder's POV)

I left the coffee shop and start walking home. I can't believe this is happening. I'M GOING ON A DATE WITH BILLIE JOE ARMSTRONG! If you would have told me this a few months ago, I would say 'Fuck off' sarcastically.

'Ugh' I mutter to myself, bringing myself back down to Earth. What is my mom gonna say? She's gonna be mad. Maybe so mad that she won't let me go out tomorrow! I can't let that happen.

I walk up the steps to the front door of the house, and unlock it. I walk in, looking around the house to see if mom was around. She told me she would be home late, so she didn't really specify.

I walk into the kitchen to grab something to drink. I open up the fridge, to find only water and milk. I settle for a bottle of water. I close the fridge to be surprised by my mom standing behind it.

"Jesus" I say after I gasp and grab my chest. "You gave me a heart attack."

"Good, you couldn't have called or texted that you were going to be home late. Let alone that, you skipped school?" Said my mother with worry, but anger right behind it.

"I can explain" I rushed out.

"Go ahead" She stated, tapping her foot on the ground.

"This boy, he wanted me to skip class with him. So I went, but then it turned out it was the entire day, and I just, I don'......"

"A boy?" My mother interrupted. Now sounding a little confused and giddy.

"Uhh, yeah. I'm so sorr...."

"Why didn't you tell me that in the first place!" My mother shouted, but not angry.

"Uhh, cause I thought you were mad." I say, confused

"I was, but that was before I knew it was about a boy. What's his name? Does he go to your school? What grade is he in?" Mom blurted out.

"Billie Joe, yes, 10th." I answer

"Oh good, not a senior. Seniors are trouble." She pokes at me, chuckling.

"So you're happy for me?"

"Of course I am. I was a teen once too. I completely understand. I skipped school more than once for a boy." Mother smirked.

"Gross." I say, with an overdramatic 'grossed out' face. "So is it okay that I go out on a date with him tomorrow night?"

"Of course, but only if you tell me where you'll be."

"Oh thank you thank you thank you!" I jump up and down, hugging my mom. She smiles and pushes me back, then walks back to her room. I run to my room, suddenly feeling exhausted. I take off my make up, and change into my pajamas.

"There's some pizza in the fridge!" mom shouts

I get up to grab a slice. I don't heat it up, I'm just too lazy right now. I scarf it down. I guess I was really hungry. I lay down in my bed, and fall straight to sleep.