One Last Breath

Chapter 3

We sit there in scilence for a few moments and then he tells me that he is single as well.

"Well good to know I guess, the first person I met in this town is hitting on me, what a relief" I thought

He looks at me and asks out of the blue, "What school are you going to"

I respond with 4 words "Bright Light Middle School"

He smirks.

I look at him, "so based on the response, I'm assuming you go there aswell"

"Yes you would be correct" He responds sarcastically.

To break this moment of tension, my mom walks in with a plate of grilled cheeses.

"Thanks Mrs.Wheeler I appreciate the sandwich, and your daughter is lovely" He claims.

She responds "You are very welcome, and yes my daughter is lovely but before you do anything make sure to have protection available"

Red streaks expand across our faces.

"Thanks Mom we will be safe " I say as non-embarrassed as possible.

My mom walks back into the kitchen.

He look at me and says "Just so you know I am not the type of guy that wants to get inside your pants".

In that moment I knew that he was more than just a friend. He cared about me and was generous and kind.

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We quickly ate our grilled cheese and he stood up and was standing by the door getting ready to leave.

He asks as a friend "Can I have you phone number, so we can keep in touch"

I give him my phone number and he turns out the door and I watch him leave.

For some reason three words come to my mind

"I love him"

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I am sitting on my bed and my mom comes in.

"So how was Chase" She asked questioningly.

"He was okay" I responded lying.

She looked at me with doubt.

"You guys seemed to have a connection and were really hitting it off". She added "And sorry about the sex thing but if you two go any further, you are getting to that age were that is a big part"

She kisses my forehead

"I love you".

"I love you too mom".

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As I drift off into sleep my phone notification sound goes off.

I turn my phone on and see it is a text from Chase that says,

"Goodnight Lauren, I loved spending time with you and can't wait to get to know you".

I didn't respond but instead just turned off my phone and fell asleep knowing that I am loved.