More Than A Skirt

59

"Baby girl, put the phone down please."

"Sorry Joshy."

I stow my phone into my bag and turn my attention back to Josh.

"Lachlan being a prick still."

"I'm sorry baby."

"It's not your fault Joshy. Anyway, thank you for bringing me out."

"Anytime baby girl. I know you're getting stressed with exams happening soon. Plus I may tell you a bit about the surprise."

"Oh please! I've been dying to know."

"Okay. There's two parts."

Josh extends both of his hands out over the table. Both of them are clenched into fists.

"What one?"

I timidly point to his right hand and watch as he tucks something from his left into his pocket. He then opens up his fists and laying on his palm is a paper 'V'.

"I'm confused."

"Well, the group has been trying to plan a holiday for awhile and we finally decide. So this is me asking if you want to come with us."

"...Where?"

"Venice."

I practically shake with excitement, but try to keep a calm exterior. I smile at him and he smiles back. His shoulders droop a bit in relief.

"I'd love to Joshy. When do we go?"

"The week after your graduation."

I couldn't contain it anymore and start obnoxiously giggling. Josh watches me practically lose my shit with a fond expression.