*The Story Of Us*

*The Story Of Us: Chapter 2*

Chapter 2: The Rest Of My Day

3:18pm...

We were almost home, at my house, we're just in our neighborhood, taking our time and grasping each other's hands.

"Are you okay with homemade pizza and soda?" I asked Zack hoping he wouldn't mind.

"Are you kidding? I love pizza!" He exclaimed in an excited tone. "But the soda only depends. You got Mt. Dew?"

"No, but I can get my brother to drive to the store to buy some. Heheh, I'm so mean." I chuckled and smirked as I rubbed my hands together in delight, completely forgetful about my injury. "Ouch! I forgot about my fingers. Gee, that was smart." I said sarcastically as I frowned.

"Awwh, sorry, I would beat Ethan to a pulp if I could without getting in trouble by the principal." Zack volunteered.

"You don't have to remind me, Zack," I laughed, "I'm just glad he's being reported."

"Yeah, but that's too good for him. He deserves a thorough beating." Zack frowned with disapproval.

"Now, now, Zack, calm down, at least he didn't stab me with some sort of melee weapon." I said trying to make a point.

"True," he agreed, "but he still hurt you."

"Zack, I know." I kissed him on the lips for a few seconds to shut him up as he kissed back.

"Uhh, what were we talking about?" Zack wondered trying to remember our conversation.

"Heh," I chuckled, "oh nothing."

3:30...

We arrived just outside of my house just as Natalie's bus drove downhill and dropped her off. I opened my arms and crouched down on one knee waiting for a hug from the shorty. She came running and gave me the hug I was waiting for.

"Hi, Natalie!" I greeted her. "How was school?"

"Great, I drew you a picture of your favorite animal!" She exclaimed with a smile and handed me the picture she drew of a cheetah.

"Oh, that's a very cute picture, Natalie, thank you!" I put my bandaged hand on her shoulder and kissed her forehead. As I drew my hand from her shoulder and wrapped it around Zack's waist, Natalie just happened to catch a glimpse of my bandaged hand.

"Wait, what happened to your hand?" She asked.

"Oh, somebody at school purposely slammed my locker shut on my fingers." I explained carefully trying not to swear in the presence of such a young girl.

"Owie!" Natalie exclaimed imagining how painful that must've been. "Did he get in trouble?"

"I think so. The school nurse said she'd report him to the principal."

"Oh, good then." She smiled with delight. "That big, dumb, stupid meanie!"

"Hahaha," I chuckled.

"Oh, and hi, Zack." She greeted him with a friendly hug.

"Hey, shorty." He greeted back with a pat on her back. We walked inside to see my brother playing video games and mom is preparing dinner.

"Hey, Nathan," Mom got Nathan's attention, "could you go get some Mt. Dew from the store for our guest?"

"Agh, alright." Nathan groaned.

"How did you know what my favorite soda was, Mrs. Berry?" Zack wondered.

"Are you kidding? Nichole talks a lot about you." I blushed with embarrassment.

"Ohh, really?" He smirked as he glanced at me. Uh-oh, Mom, keep your damn mouth shut!