What About Love

Staying

i sat in my dads car looking out my window passing my friends houses thinking I'm gonna miss them. what if they move on. what if they forget about me? i started getting tears and my dad was at a stop sign. "Dad wait.' "what?" "i...i changed my mind. i cant go." he stopped the car and turned around. we went back up the road and turned into my house. i saw everyone leaving and Harley and Austin crying. i felt so bad but they'll love this. he stopped the car and helped get my bags out. everyone was running back like I'd been gone for 2 years. i grabbed some bags with my dad and hugged Harley,Alex,and Austin. they helped get my bags inside. "Mariah i thought you were going with your dad?" "well i changed my mind." my dad smiled slightly and i hugged my dad and he hugged me back tight. he kissed the top of my head. i don't care what people say about me having Channing Tatum as my dad. i love him no matter what. it hurts me inside that i cant go with him. he kissed the top of my head and he talked to my mom. i ran upstairs and unpacked my clothes. everyone was so happy that I was staying and trying to talk at once. "GUYS CALM DOWN!" everyone was quiet. "now one at a time. Harley you first." "okay! I'm sooooo happy your staying Mariah! why'd you change your mind?" "Because. I'd miss you guys, what if you forget about me, and everything. it wouldn't be the same without you guys." "Awwwwww!" they all said and it made it to a huge group hug, crushing me! "okay...I.....can't.......breathe!" we all laughed and helped me finish unpacking. soon i was done unpacking and we wanted to do something. Robert had to go home because he had to pick up his little sister. me,austin,harley,and alex went to the park. we walked along the bay. i was holding hands with austin and alex had his arm around her neck. we were walking and talking about what we're going to do tomorrow. ''well i was hoping me and harley could do something together.'' alex said smiling at harley. their so cute together! ''maybe we can hang out tomorrow. you know just me and you.'' "okay. hey maybe if you guys wnt we can have a double date unless you want ot do something by yourselves." "um. harley what do you want to do?" "well maybe we should do something by ourselves for like a date you know?" "yeah. i agree. so you guys are on your own!" we laughed and walked on the bay. 

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it was 6:17 and the sun was setting. we sat down and watched it. we were I'm separate parts that way it wouldn't be awkward. I was cuddled with Austin and we watched the sunset. "Mariah, I love you so much. I was so happy when you decided to stay." "aww Austin!" I said and hugged his neck. he leaned in and kissed me. we all got up and walked back. I walked in after unlocking the front door and went to the kitchen. I got a glass and put ice and water in it. I walked to the living room and turned on the TV. I grabbed my phone from my back pocket and looked on instagram. I saw the pics Austin posted of us together earlier. I smiled and liked all the pics. I got a text from Austin.

~messages~

A: Hey love! my mom told me we're going to see Mema tomorrow. wanna come?

M: omg yes!!!

A: Haha okay. we'll pick you up at 9:15.

M: okay! love you!

A: love you too babe!

~end~

I put my phone away and watched Sam and Cat! I love that show. I heard my mom walk in and she sat down some groceries. she put stuff away except for the things she needed. "hey mom. what are we having for dinner?" "spaghetti." "yum!" I walked upstairs running into Jacob. "hey Jacob!" he walked right past me not saying a word. that's not like Jacob. he'd only do that if he was mad at me. I walked back downstairs and grabbed his arm. "Jacob what's wrong with you?" "don't talk to me." "Jacob. what did I do?" "you....come here." he pulled me outside and closed the door. "you spent what like the entire weekend with dad and didn't even tell me he was here. you know your not his only damn child right?" "yes I know that. I'm sorry but-" "no. you also were gonna leave with him. without me knowing. you know how that fucking feels to not ever get to see your dad but when your little sister sees him and doesn't tell you." "I'm..I'm sorry okay." "I gotta go." he left in his car and I sat there watching him leave. why does everyone hate me? I walked back in and saw my mom had made my plate. I ate it and took a shower. I got out, got dressed, and went to sleep.