The first week of school had gone by fairly quickly and I was grateful the weekend was here. I had just gotten released from my last period and I was heading to my locker. Photography class with my new partner had been great this week. He was a true southern gentlemen and very nice. He wasn't at all how I expected he would be. He was very gentle and humble, which would appear to be opposite to his rugged, strong look. As I finally arrived at my locker, I opened it and was taking out the books I would need for the weekend when I felt a presence behind me. It was Kathy, looking anxious and excited. She looked like a blow fish, like she was about to explode.
"What?" I asked looking curious.
"Why didn't you tell me you were partners with the infamous, Jake Bryan?!"
Oh goodness.....Kathy was always excited when finding out I actually socialize with some guys. It wasn't a big deal and I didn't tell her because I didn't want her to freak out. Plus, if I told her, she would likely assume I like him (she does that).
"It isn't a big deal, okay?"
"Isn't a big deal? Isn't a big deal? Are you kidding me?! He's attractive, Eliza! Get a move on it. You have never had a boyfriend and that's a problem because I really want to go on a double date with my best friend and my boyfriend! How awesome would that be??"
"Kathy, I think you're insane. He would NEVER like me. Like you said, he's attractive."
You see I had never had a boyfriend because first of all, no one likes me..second of all, I'm not very good at being "flirty". Like I literally fail at it. Its not that I don't want a boyfriend.
"Whatever you say", she said while doing an awkward slow-motion wink. I love her, no doubt, but sometimes I just don't know what to do with her.
After gathering the rest of my books and stopping by Kathy's locker to get her stuff, we headed outside to our cars. Tucker was waiting by her car so I quickly said goodbye and let them continue with their adorable couple stuff.
I drove home, and in the thirty minute ride home, I thought about Kathy said about me never having a boyfriend and how she had such a beautiful relationship with Tucker and while thinking about this, a single tear rolled down my face. I don't know if I wanted a boyfriend or I just like the thought of being wanted (in a relationship kind of way). I shook the sad thoughts from my head, continued my route home, and mentally planned out my weekend. I am just going to try and relax and let loose...for once.
