We drove for about an hour before stopping in front of a nice diner , before I can ask any questions my dad walked inside leaving me behind. I walked in a second later not really a big fan of running. It's just something I don't do , never question it. He was waiting for me next to the hostess then we went to a booth , but once again I couldn't say a word because a lady sat down across from us.
She was blonde , but the brown roots peeking out revealed her true hair color , she had a nice wide smile, she dressed casually , she didn't say anything .
"Amanda , this is Laura ." He introduced us.
"Hi." She said still smiling.
I don't know how she can go so long with that smile, I can only last about a minute before I get tired and annoyed of everyone . I glance at her then took a look at my dad , he made a face at me and I said quietly,
"Hi."
The waitress came and asked for our drinks while we asked to waited a moment to skim through the menu and order some food. They talked a bit while I sat there , I felt rather uncomfortable I didn't know this lady and I didn't really want too. I watched my dad smile and laugh , it was odd for me.
"So 'Manda.." She started .
"It's Amanda." I corrected.
It only sounds good when James says it , hearing it from her mouth sounded so weird.
"Right . Uh , so I heard you're in high school ."
"Yes. " Keep it simple.
"Um , you're a senior ?" She tried again.
"Yup."
This is too awkward , she's asking questions she already knows . There's no doubt in my mind that she didn't already get these questions answered by my dad earlier , no doubt. My dad made a face at me silently telling me to be nice and ask questions , but I didn't want too. He kicked my leg softly under the table and I sighed sinking into my spot .
"What do you do for a living ?" I asked.
"I work with your dad actually !" She jumped a bit , the smile returning to her face again.
The dinner went on like that , it felt so long I couldn't help it and asked if I could be excused from the table. I went outside ignoring my dads pleading looks to stay . I called James the moment I stepped outside into the chilling weather.
"'Manda , what's wrong ?" He said .
"It's so awkward and it's stressing me ." I let out a breath .
"Awe ,it's okay my love . Just breathe , in and out . You okay ?"
"Yes , I just .. I don't think I can do this." I admitted.
"Do I need to come and pick you up ?" He asked , I could already hear his car keys in the background.
"Yes." I felt my eye water up .
For some reason I felt suffocated , I couldn't do this.
"I'm coming baby, stay exactly where you are and send me the address of where you're at and I'll come and get you."
I could hear him telling his mom something then the door closed . I felt like I couldn't breathe , this was too much yet I had to suck it up. Why am I being so dramatic ? Why am I on the verge of a panic attack ? Why can't I just relax.
"Excuse me miss ? Are you alright ?" A waiter had came outside.
"Um , yes . Do you mind telling me the address , I'm trying to get home." I gave an awkward smile.
"Yeah sure .. haven't I seen you before ?" He looked at me .
"I'm not sure um.. Nathan ?" I read his name tag.
"You are ?"
"Amanda! Amanda green." I gave him my hand.
"Amanda?Hey , we go to the same school !" He smiled.
"Do we really ?" I gave him a look .
"Yes , we should talk more . You seem really cool." He handed me a paper with the address .
"Okay ." I smiled at my new friend .
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My Everything//James Franco A.U
Fanfiction"So,what happened?" "I fell in love once..obviously it didn't work out the way I wanted it too..." ©A-Nony-Mous
