Family

Chapter 14

"Peter, I know you well enough that I know that isn't true".

Gwen grins, knowing how embarrassed I felt.

She knows most of my secrets. Some darker than others. And some more private and more uncomfortable than anything I could think of. She even has known all of my crushes. When we dated, she would always mention them. Now that we're just friends...she still jokes around.

"Sure. Writing in a journal isn't weird. It's a known fact it's healthy and normal" I argue, trying to defend a stupid topic.

"Defensive, aren't you? Why were you in the counseling office?" She asks, starting small talk.

"Well, I got my form signed. I'm gonna take the test".

"Oh my gosh, Peter! I'm so proud of you!" Gwen yells, hugging me tightly.

Why didn't I expect this? Why haven't I expected anything? Why am I not surprised?

"Thanks, Gwen" I let go blushing, embarrassed by the students staring.

"You're gonna do great. When do you take it?" She questions, seeming very interested.

"In about 3 weeks. Gonna take a while. You know college stuff takes forever" I mention, releasing my inner nerd.

"I know well enough" Gwen agreed, laughing at the honest truth.

It's nice having these moments during school. It's a struggle having to hide who I really am. Around other people, I'm really shy. Afraid to show my nerdy personality and my sassy attitude. I save that ego for my night job. Speaking of ego.

"Do you know when I'm supposed to work? I wasn't told" I admit, feeling embarrassed.

"I have no idea... I do have Peppers number" she remembers, excited to help.

She digs inside her purse, trying to find the number. She has a hard time trying to find anything, having to push through all her makeup. Typical.

"Is it in your phone?" I question, still acting sassy.

She pauses, not admiring my attitude.

"How about you don't use sass against me. You know that isn't a good idea".

She goes through her phone, finding the number.

"Whatever" I reply, not caring about her friendly threat.

She reads off the number, trying to do it slowly so I could understand. It personally just annoyed me. I'm good with numbers. I can understand when they are read, or numbered to me.

"Thanks, Gwen" I thank, saying our goodbyes.

"No problem, Pete. No matter of how much of a bitch you are, I care for your mistakes" she admits, completely joking...kind of.

I sigh, realizing my mistake on not getting any way to communicate with my boss. Maybe I'm not the best employee, but that doesn't mean I'm the worst. It just means by social abilities block me from being normal.

"Bye" Gwen leaves, leaving me blushing.

"Bye". I awkwardly wave, turning to my 2nd period.