The Best Summer

Chapter 4

It is the perfect summer day out. It’s not too hot outside. I started getting antsy sitting on the roof like I was missing out on something. I got up and brushed off my shorts. I climbed back in my room and took a quick shower and changed.

I looked at myself in the mirror and decided a little makeup couldn’t hurt so I brushed on some foundation and put on some eyeliner. It couldn’t hurt to put some mascara on so I did, and when I looked at myself again I could see I was changing. I liked it.

I ran down the stairs and went into the kitchen where my mom was at and she looked over at me.

“What’s the occasion Sidney?” My mom asked.

“There isn’t one. I just felt like doing my makeup today.” I glanced at her as I pulled a granola bar out of the cupboard.

“Well, you certainly look very pretty and mature.” She said smiling.

“Thanks mom, I think.” I said glancing away uneasily. “So mom, do you think I can borrow the keys? I really don’t want to sit around all day at the house. I’m thinking about spending an afternoon at the beach.”

“Well, I don’t know. You’ve barely had any real time driving alone since you got your license. Is Abby going with you?” She asked

“I’m pretty sure.” I laughed a little.

“Well, alright. Don’t stay too late and take your cell phone so I can get a hold of you if I need the car alright?” She said handing over the keys.

“Thanks mom. I’ll see you a little later.” I kissed her cheek and walked out to the car. I pulled out of the driveway and drove over to Abby’s house around the block.

As I got to the top of her stairs I had a sudden feeling coming over me that maybe she was too busy or would have other plans with Mariah. I quickly pushed the thoughts out of my head as I knocked and her mom called out to come in.

“Hey, is Abby upstairs?” I asked politely.

“Yea, I think so.” She replied.

I walked up the stairs and opened the door and she was sitting at her desk doing her makeup completely dressed.

“Hey, I got the keys to my moms car. Do you want to come with me cruising or something?” I asked.

“Wow, I can’t believe she actually let you borrow it.” She gaped at me from the mirror.

“Yea, She said when she saw me today that I looked very ‘mature and pretty’ and then handed over the keys. It’s kind of making me nervous.” I said as I laughed.

“Alright, well I have to be home around 8.” She said as she glanced at the clock on her bedside table that read 1:22.

“What’s at 8?” I said as the unsettling feeling came over me again.

“Well, last night I met this guy named Carter. He is really cute.” She said as she turned around in her chair to face me. “We were talking and then started making out, right? Well, he asked for my number so he could see me again and about an hour ago he called and wants to take me to the movies tonight. I guess he can’t get enough of me.” She said laughing.

“Wow” My stomach clenched up. “Why didn’t you tell me this morning in the car?”

“Well, I was going to but my head started hurting so bad that it was the only thing I could think about. So, I just wanted to get out of there quick and get some Advil in me.”

“Oh” The feeling went away. “Well that’s cool. I’ll have you back before then.” I smiled. “I’m thinking we can head out to Sansburg to go shopping and hang out at the beach.”