Meadow's Roses

12: Again

Billie wasn't allowed to visit Nicholas for the next two weekends.

Nicholas was going to a senior trip then visit some colleges.

Billie tried calling and texting the next day but he was busy studying therefore, the call only lasted 15 minutes.

In one week he was going to Europe for vacation with his family for a week.

When he came back he was going to travel to California, Maryland, and Florida to visit universities campuses.

You're here again "Baby" what you did this time? Asked Elijah smugly

The usual, I spent my time with you.

Now don't try blaming me.

I'm not I'm just being sarcastic!

But it is your fault somehow, you didn't return my cellphone until you dropped me off at home. . . That's what bugged my dad, for not letting him know where I was.

Sucks for you.

Just shut it, Elijah!

Now you get to spent time with yours truly reply Elijah putting his arm around Billie.

Billie threw his arm off her in return.

How deep in trouble are you in?

A month.

There . . . There . . . Now . . .

On the other hand, admit it... It was your best birthday surprise and best birthday in history!

I don't like surprises - but I'll have to give it to you it was pretty cool and as for the "best birthday in history" we still have to see about that.

Prude!

Dog!

Don't you have to work!

I'm on my break.

Go on your break somewhere else.

Well "Doll" stop being obnoxious.

"Doll" Billie repeated is such a overrated and old term.

Elijah instead answered his cellphone... He excused himself to answer.

Billie saw creases carved unto Elijah's pale forehead.

His face growing sour as he continued to talk.

Is everything alright?

Yup.

Are you sure?

Billie drop it, I'm alright.

Well you don't look "alright" but I'll take your word for it.

Elijah looked around.

Do you want to get out of here?

Sure reply Billie with her crooked smirk.

Billie and Elijah went to the corner deli store.

You never did tell me why you moved to plain old Jane, New Jersey?

New York got too plain and we needed something simpler I guess.

How is New York boring?

You from all the people just said New York is boring, last time we were there you basically wanted to stay.

You're bluffing.

Maybe I am, Billie reply shrugging her shoulders.

Isn't it ironic we're the only two lunatics sitting outside on the benches in January.

No, not really.

Your dad told me you have two younger brothers how are they liking it?

The oldest is still adjusting and being a pain and the younger one is kinda like whatever.

How about you?

What about me?

Have you live in New Jersey your entire life?

Basically...

I'll say physically but not mentally.

Elaborate "The Mighty Elijah"

Physically I live in New Jersey but mentally I live in New York and all over the world.

Huh. . . A explorer!

You can say so.

To which place first?

Australia.

Sounds nice.

Australia is always a good choice.

I have to stay neutral because I haven't gone to Australia.

That's alright, you'll just have to go sometime.

Billie cellphone was vibrating inside her coat.

She ignored it.

What's the rush getting out of here?

I have no rush but yet again I have no patience, what's the whole point of waiting forever to happen. . . If you have the will power make it happen and if you don't make it happen.

True.

Honestly I don't think that's such a bad motto.

I'm not as brainless as you think Billie.

I never said that Billie snorted.

But you're thinking that.

I was not.

Sure you weren't.

After her shift Billie tried to return Nicholas call back but no avail.