"Thanks for buying me the dress"
I smiled and glanced over at her, before turning my attention back to the road. "No problem" I said. She chuckled. "If I didn't have to go with Corahn to prom, I would definitely go with you" she said. That brought a huge smile to my face. "Really?"
"Of course. And ... if he wasn't my boyfriend.. We'd be together in a heartbeat"
I laughed, feeling my cheeks get warmer.
"So, what are you saying?" I asked, as we stopped at a red light.
"Im saying ...." she paused, turning my face to hers. "I like you.. a lot..." she whispered onto my lips, before smiling. I smiled back as we leaned closer.
And closer ..
And closer...
Until...
"Jacob!"
Hearing my name, I bolted up feeling a little startled.
So ... that was a dream?
Of course... It just had to be..
I looked over at my alarm clock.
7:45 PM
I massaged my temples and sighed in frustration. Getting up as fast as I did, gave me a slight headache. "Jake!" I heard my name being called once again. I groaned, throwing the covers off of my body and dragged myself downstairs. There was still a little bit of sleep left in me.
I looked over at my mother. She was dressed like she was going to a party. "I'm goin out for awhile. So, be good okay? " she said, kissing my cheek.
And I was right.
"Okay" I said.
When she left, I plopped down onto the couch, skimming through the channels, trying to find something entertaining to watch.
~
Elise
"Aw, that's sweet" she said.
I scoffed, placing the dress in my closet.
"It is"
"I know...." I trailed off, smiling.
"I think he might like you"
I laughed, shaking my head. "No he doesn't" I denied.
"He bought you a dress that costs over $200.. I'm pretty sure most 'friends' don't buy shit that expensive for each other"
"He was just being nice"
She folded her arms across her chest and rose an eyebrow.
"What?"
She shook her head.
"The boy is crazy about you. He talks about you all the time"
"How would you know?"
"Cus Tierra Mosley knows everything" she popped her imaginary collar.
"Ha. You thought"
She chuckled. "Just think about it. He bought you a dress that costs more than $200. He calls you pretty almost everyday. He talks about you, literally everyday. He's with you more than your own boyfriend. And, y'all got pet names for each other.. Like what the f-"
"That's when we're playin around"
"Doesn't matter. He still likes you... a lot.... And you know it. He shows it all the time"
"No he doesn't"
She looked at me like I was stupid. "Elise Mariee Jackson. I know dámn well yo dumbass aint that blind"
I scoffed. "I-"
"Pay attention to him! A 'friend' wouldn't do the things he does when he's around you. You don't notice the way he acts?" She furrowed her eyebrows.
"I guess not" I said, softly.
She shook her head.
"Just think about it. Think about him. For once."
