Becoming Us Again

Chapter 12: Cute "Boyfriend"

We came back from the beach house a couple days ago. It's now Wednesday and I'm slacking. I have to get my focus back on school.

I just need to prioritize. Yeah, that's it.

I pull on my black romper and put on my converse. I grab my bag and walk outside to see Seth. He's been picking me up and dropping me off everywhere lately.

I would say such a good boyfriend, but I can't. He didn't ask me out yet. Yeah, we admitted our feelings, but nothing's official. I cry.

"Hey, Joy." He kisses my cheek as I get into his car.

"Morning." I smile.

Seth drives off to school and we have our daily conversation.

"I got you coffee before I came here. It's your favorite, a iced Caramel Macchiato." He hands me the drink.

"Aw thanks babe." I kiss his cheek.

"You're welcome, baby." He smiles. "So what are you doing after school?"

"I have council meeting and I have to talk to the coach about gymnastics practice." I groan.

"You want me to wait for you?" Seth asks.

"If you want to. My meeting is only 10 minutes and the talk with coach should be quick."

"I'll wait. I'll just hang with the guys since they're staying back." He says.

"What for?" I raise an eyebrow.

"Well, Jay and Damien are going to watch Dean, Shawn, Kade, and Liam run laps for coach." Seth laughs.

"Why are they running?"

"Well, they ditched practice yesterday so laps. None of them came up with a valid excuse. Dean was with Angelina. You know since they like each other. The other guys just weren't up for it." He answers.

"Wow."

"Yeah." He nods. We arrive at school and get out.

"I have to run. I have to talk to the class coordinator to see if I can switch out of home ec for the song writing class. Bye babe." I kiss his lips.

"Bye, baby girl. I'll see you later." Seth smiles.

I had my talk with the coordinator and she allowed me to. I went off to class, as usual. I turned in all my work and am passing all my classes.

It's finally lunch so I almost run to the cafeteria. I grab my lunch bag before I do so.

I meet everyone at our usual table.

I am greeted by a bunch of hey's and hi's. I bring out my container of shrimp fried rice with mochiko chicken and my bottle of water. I also brought a vanilla, chocolate muffin. Yum.

Seth is sitting right next to me and giving me the I'm really hungry look and I'm your boyfriend so you should feed me look. I roll my eyes and move closer.

I take out my extra fork, knowing he would ask. "Thanks babe." He kisses my lips.

"You're welcome, baby." I smile.

"I love you. You know that right?"

"Yes, I do. I love you too."

We all talk, but Mariana makes an announcement.

"Okay, so my parents are throwing me a party and you're all invited. I know how much you girls love fancy parties." She smiles.

"We are so there." Angelina answers for us.