"Skylar, are you there?" My mom asked through the phone.
"Yeah! Yeah, I am." I stuttered.
"Honey did you forget to bring water? You sound kind of croaky." My mom said concerned.
"Yeah, ya know what? I guess I did forget my water, that's probably it." I said.
"Okay, well I'll have Jacob wait in your room, is that okay?"
"Yeah, ok. I mean, sure! T-that's cool!"
"Skylar, are you sure you're ok? Your asthma isn't working up is it??"
"No, no!" I said trying to catch my breath.
Why was I do anxious?? HOW DID JACOB FIND ME?!? I'm gonna kill him! Wait, I barely know him! I'M SO SCARED!!!!
"Uhh, ok, well please head home. I don't want Jacob to have to wait too long. He seems like a nice boy." My mom said, I could tell she meant it.
"Yeah, he is. I mean ya know, he's ok." I said. UGH I NEVER stutter this much!!
"Haha, ok sweetie. See you soon!"
"Ok, bye love you."
"Love you too!"
I got off the phone with my mom and sprinted back home. I got there in about a minute. Then I turned off my music and took out my earbuds. I got inside and saw my mom.
"Hey honey! You got back quick, were you really close?"
"Haha yeah, you could say that." I said.
Then I went to get some water and chugged it down. "Honey, you should really watch out for your asthma more!"
"Mom, it's not that bad!"
"I know sweetie, but the doctor said that f you work yourself too hard then it can get worse if you don't use your inhaler."
"Mom, I really don't want to talk about it." I said worried that Jacob could hear. "I'm sorry, and I'll be more careful next time."
"Thank you." My mom said and gave me a hug.
I walked upstairs so scared. Why did Jacob come even though I told him no? How did he find me? At least I know he's not a grown man like some random creep because my mom thinks he's a kid from my school. What if he thinks I'm ugly?? What if he's not as fun as he is in texting?? I walked up to my door and out my hand on the handle. I took a deep breath, slowly turned it and opened the door.
