in the autumn breeze.

6- Cats and Dogs

"Honestly, I think you should get a cat, not a dog. A cat suits you better." Xander says to me, giving me his opinion on the matter. I raise my eyebrow at this as I take a sip of my raspberry tea. Currently we, as in all the guys, Emma, Molly, and I, are sitting in diner where basically this friend group started. I had brought up the fact that I wanted a dog and so everybody had their own opinions. I mostly just wanted a pet to piss my mother off but, it gets lonely in that house! I believe that a dog would help solve my issue. I think about Xander's words for a moment before nodding. "I do happen to love cats." I say to myself. "Good idea, Xander!" I exclaim as we high five. Emma is not too happy about that fact that we needed to high five because that means we had to reach over her. We were all sitting in the corner booth. It was Quinten, Me, Emma, Xander, Rowan, Gage, and last but not least, Molly. "Guys, I'm steal here." Emma whines. "Sorry, Ems." I say. She shakes her head. "It's not you really. It's just that Xander must be running low in the deodorant department today." Oohh! She told him! A scowl breaks out accords Xander's face at his girlfriend's words. "Hey!" He says, offended by the statement. "It only I were lying." She says while shaking her head. Fortunately before Emma can say anything else, our food arrives. I squirm around in my seat a bit, eager to eat. Quinten notices this and can't help but to laugh at me. I glare at him in hopes to get him to stop but in reality I end up looking like a fool because I cannot scare someone to save my life. This just makes him laugh harder, clutching his chest as he gasps for air. "Oh Braelynn, I just can't take it anymore. Please, spare mercy on my life!" He cries out, mocking me. I give up and let a huge grin break out on my face.
At last, my food is placed in front of me. I stare dreamily at the crispy chicken tenders, as if I couldn't eat them, but I can. I sigh happily as the reality that this wonderful is real sets upon me. "You really like your chicken strips girl." Molly says with a chuckle. I nod eagerly as I grab the ketchup and squirt it next to the tenders. I can't even think about the horrendous crime people even dare to commit- putting the ketchup on the chicken! I shudder at the thought. Anyways, I basically block out everybody else for the time being. It's just my food and I for now. I pick up one of the crispy delights and dip it a bit in the ketchup before biting a piece off and eating it. I nearly moan in delight. I love food so much.
Rowan stifles a laugh at my behavior but I don't even notice since I'm in la la land and honestly, I don't really plan on leaving until all of my food is in my stomach. I finish off the first chicken tender quicker than intended, leaving me with only 4 left. I sigh, already missing the food. I eat the next three tenders slower and savor them more. I don't even care that everyone is done their food. Then, the last crispy goodness that I love with my entire heart is in my hands and before I know it, it's in my stomach. I sigh sadly. With a frown, I pick up a French Fry and eat it. I eat a few more before deciding that I'm completely done with my food. I push the plate away a bit, indicating that I am done and can no longer eat. I pick up my raspberry tea and sip it sadly before I place it back down on the wooden table with a sigh.
I feel a pat on my back and look over to my left. "It's okay, Braelynn. There will always be another day where you can eat your chicken. Don't worry." Emma says. I play along and nod my head, pretending to wipe away a tear. "Thank you, Ems. It means a lot to me to know that someone understands." I say. She just nods her head before we both burst into laughter. "Alright guys, we need to get going soon." Xander reminds the group. We all nod and such before getting out of the uncomfortable booth and leaving.
*****Q*****
That idiot. I told him not to. But no, he just can't do what's right for once. I shake my head as I continue driving. I had dropped off both Braelynn and Rowan and now I am just driving home myself, tired. Of course though, I had to think about the new information I gained tonight from Rowan and how he decided to approach the situation with Brae. Idiot. I sigh, finally realizing that maybe ranting in my head was not the best idea, especially since I am driving. Unfortunately, I can't stop my own thoughts as I stop at the red light. He just had to kiss her. I told him, specifically. 'Don't do anything stupid, Rowan. And my goodness whatever you do, don't kiss her again!' But what did the boy do, kiss her! Out of all things, he repeated his mistake! They may be on good terms now but not for long. He's gonna leave and leave poor Braelynn heartbroken. It's not fair. Rowan does this every time. Massive player, that guy.
I told Braelynn to be careful with Rowan because she's good for him and not to break his tiny heart but now it doesn't even matter. I regret every word I said. I take a deep breath and drive again, seeing as the light turns green. I really need to stop being so angry. All this anger in one night is not good. By the time I get home I make my decision as of what I should do. I've decided.