That night, I stayed up until at least eleven talking to Mercedes, which may not sound late to you, but is incredibly late for a nerd like me. It eventually ended with me falling asleep with my finger on the keyboard, filling my screen with a shitload of k's, along with the occasional l or j.
When I wake up, I shut my computer and go to take a shower. When I get out, I quickly eat breakfast and get to school quickly so I can talk to Mercedes before class.
But when I got to school, she wasn't there, and she always shows up early.
My heart sinks, and as I slowly walk to class, I finally realize the reality of it. This is going to be a regular thing in a few days. No more seeing her before first hour. No more talking to her whenever I can. No more seeing her smile at some joke that one of her friends told her. No more her.
As I anxiously await the arrival of Mercedes Marie Morelli, I finish up writing a story that I was working on. Feeling very disappointed, I ripped up all of the pages and threw them away. Why would it even matter.
I took out another sheet of paper and started writing again.
I had an idea.
YOU ARE READING
Mercedes.
RomanceLeo Novak was a nobody. Mercedes Marie Morelli was just a nerdy girl who was moving away to Texas, but when fate brings them together, Mercedes makes a choice that will change both of their lives forever.
