Dear Kailani

Chapter 2- Sundae Funday

Kailani's P.O.V

As I walk inside, the house is pitch black and all my thoughts about Jayce disappear. It dawns on me how late it really is and how freaked out and upset my orthodox parents must be. I check the time. It's 1:06 AM, and on a regular night, my parents would've been asleep a very long time ago, but this is different. Their 16 year old daughter was out past her curfew, so I doubt they're asleep.

My doubts came to reality as I tried to sneak up the stairs. The lights flicker on and there they are, sitting on the loveseats looking up at me.

"Uhm...hi Mama, Papa. How are you guys?" I say this trying to make small talk in efforts to kill the deafening silence.

"How are we?" My dad sounded very agitated, but I couldn't blame him.

"Stay calm Eli. She's old enough for us to speak to her differently. Why are you home so late Kailani? This isn't like you." I notice the concern in her voice.

My mom was obviously the calmer one. My dad? Not so much. He has always been a hothead, but I know it's out of love. I'd like to think I'm a mix of both. I have my moments where I'm laid back, but also where I get very upset.

"Mama, I'm sorry but I can explain. I really was on my way out of the party, but I... I guess I got a bit held up and lost track of the time."

"Kailani you have to be more aware and careful next time. How come Mia didn't come inside? She usually does."

If I didn't have explaining to do before, I sure do now. How in the world would I tell them Mia didn't drop me home, but Jayce did? I'd never lie to my parents, so I gave them a vague answer.

"Eh, I got a ride from someone else. I couldn't find Mia in time."

That was all they needed to know for now, and thankfully, that's where they left it at. My dad, of course, had a look on his face that made it seem like he didn't want to leave it there.

He probably wanted to ask who this "someone" was, but I practically ran up the stairs after we finished speaking.

I fell onto my bed and let my body bounce for a bit. I smiled at the thought of Jayce asking me out for lunch and then laughed at myself over how silly I was feeling. Why am I getting so giddy over something I'm not even sure was real?

I thought about how I felt as Jayce and I danced to so many songs when we'd only agreed to one. I thought about the way he'd snuck so many glances at me in the car when he thought I couldn't see. I thought about his smile, his laugh, and the way I felt around him.

For a second, I had no choice but to think that this was all a dream. What are the odds that a average girl like me be shown interest by Jayce Adams?

I couldn't be any more normal and average than I am right now, and Jayce couldn't be any more popular than he already is.

I just saw myself as the soon-to-be high school junior that I was, but he had to see me differently. Jayce is your average popular high school boy- captain of several teams and clubs, smart, good grades, and loved by practically everyone.

Forgive me for sounding so cliche, but we're from two different worlds.

I let my thoughts fade away as I changed my clothes, tied my hair up, washed my face, and climbed into bed.

I woke up around 11 AM to the sound of my phone ringing. Rubbing my left eye, I looked at my phone with my right one. Mia was calling.

"Had fun ditching me for Tyler last night?" I said this giving her a partial guilt trip.