In The Late Summertime

Chapter 3

I was completely shocked that I had a boyfriend. Jason passed me another piece of paper right before the bell rang. He gave me a smile and walked out of the classroom.

I picked up the paper and opened it. I read quietly to myself. It said meet me at my place tonight, along with his address. I thought about it for a second. We just met today and we were already dating!

I left the classroom and headed for the cafeteria, where I met up with Richard." Hey" he said as hugged me. It wasn't a regular hug, it was a hug that had true passion and love behind it. When he let go of me, he looked into my eyes.

Then something extraordinary happened. He lifted his hand, cupped my face, and kissed me. His lips were soft against mine. I didn't expect the kiss to get too serious. Then I felt his tongue press against mine. I was hooked by his kiss, but I was able to pull away.

"What's wrong" he asked. I looked at my feet out of shame and guilt." I have a boyfriend" I said. His eyes stretched and he stumbled back." I'm so sorry, you should have told me" he said." It's fine. We just started dating today" I said. When I realized what I said I wanted to punch myself in the face.

For the rest of lunch, Richard and I didn't really talk much. I thought about that kiss for the rest of the day. When I got home, I went straight to my room. I thought about the note, the kiss, and what I was going to wear tonight if I was going to Jason's house.

In the end, I decided to go. But only because I had nothing better to do. I put on some bright blue short overalls, they were cut off at the middle of my thigh, and a pink minion shirt.

I walked quietly downstairs and to the front door. Before I was able to open the door my dad was behind me." Where are you going young lady" he said in his "serious dad" voice. I rolled my eyes and took a deep breath, exhaling as I turned around." I'm going over to... a friend's house" I said not knowing what excuse to make.

His left eyebrow raised shot up, which indicated that he wanted to know what friend it was. So of course I said Rachel's house. And he bought it." Alright, just be back by 8:00" he said. I nod and quickly walk out of the door.