Even If We Die Today...

In His Shoes

     My last words were as if I pushed them out of my mouth.

     " Even If we die today, I'll still love you." I tell Violet that and she puts her arms around my neck and kisses me. I smile and walk another direction to my house. My walk home was filled with my thought about this relationship. I don't know if she's thinking it too but, honestly we're..... I don't know what to say. It's complicated. But no matter what, I hope she knows that what I said back there was true.

     My walk went by fast. I see my brother's friends on the street and I say "Hi" to them. Stepping into the huge front door, I take off my shoes and close it behind me. 

     " Well, Mom's at work and Cole is at school so I have to whole house to myself!" I drop my backpack down and lay down on the couch. It's quiet with out my dad. He is looking for a job and is going to be out of town for a couple days to several months. Money is very tight today. I grab my backpack again and trudge to my room. Homework was a breeze. It only took me an hour to finish all of it. Thank Ms. Ralin for missing class! By the time I finished I heard my mom and Cole at the door. I walk out an greet them. 

    " Hi mom. Hey Cole." I say casually 

     " Hi Zane. How was school."

     " Good." I say as usual. " Did you crush Telence at basketball today?" 

     " Ya. But you know I can. Even though I'm not as tall I still got the best skills for a thirteen year old." said Cole

     " Cocky much?" I say in a playful tone. 

     " Whatever." He smiles as he rolls his eyes. 

     " Hey mom." She got my attention. " Can I go out with a group of friends today?"  

       " Do you have any homework, or tests tomorrow?"

     " It's finished and no." 

     " And how are your grades?"

     " They're fine. I only got on "B" and it was really close to an "A"." 

     " Ok but be home by ten." 

     " Yes thanks mom!" I run to my bedroom. Now I can take Violet somewhere special. But where? And what are we going to do? Well I can! No it's too expensive. Oh I got it! What time is it? I have about three hours until I pick up Violat. I minus well do the chores since dad isn't here. 

     I did the chores, took a shower and put on something nice. My backpack is filled with sandwiches and soda just in case she gets hungry.

     " Ok I'll see you MOM!"

     " Ok be good. Don't forget to... 10:00."

     " Ya mom!"

     I left the house and raced to Violet's. She said to go to the backdoor so I jumped the fence and landed on the backyard. Hey when you do soccer practice three times a week then you get a lot of work outs. I grab a rock and throw it at her window. It took a while but she finally came out. Her face looked kind of tired. She must of been sleeping for a while. I was kind of nervous to bring her to the place where we''ll have our anniversary. Violet came down, curious as we walked together in the moonlight. If only our anniversary was another day.