My father's best friend.

When i was younger John was always there for me when ever i needed him. John was my dads best friend, and only a couple years older than me.

My name is Mae and im 17 years old. Im kinda tall, long brown wavy hair, alomand skin with green eyes. Im quiet and nice, but thats always been my weakness. i care too much of what others think and i sometimes forget about my own feelings. My mom and dad was married for 14 years, but she lefted because she couldnt handle the stress and wasnt in love with my dad anymore. I havent seen her since last christmas, and honestly i dont miss her like i thought id would. weird. my mom was never the most loving patent, but she did what she had to do. My dad is very strict at times, but he loves me and we got really close since mom left us. John is tall with tan skin, blue eyes, brown shaded hair, kinda has a beard, and kinda muscalr but not really. Hes so hsndsome, sweet,trusting. he doesnt have a girl friend or kids, but the only probably is that hes 27.

I get home from school and its 6 and i see my dad and John drinking in the kitchen table.

Dad-"Where have you been?"

I drop my books on the table and sit cross from John who is staring at me with a smirk and my dad sitting on the other side.

Me-"at school. i had to stay after to do a research paper."

John leans over and asked

"research on what?"

I smiled and said

"Its about if they should legalize Gay marriage or not."

My dad mutters something am takes a drink of his beer nd John says

" Well i believe everyone should have the rifht to be whoever thry chose to be with. No matter if they gay,straight,black,white,green!"

We both laugh and i said

"I think that to, so thats why im pro gay marriage."

Dad-"alright lets change the subject."

Now dont get the wrong idea of y dad he has never been around gay people and doesnt understand their them, but im no saying thats a excuse but thats just how it is and no one js going to change him. Not even me. Maybe some day, but not today i guess.

Dad-"I think its time for you to go to bed Mae"

I picked up my books and went over and kissed my dad and said good night. then i said good night to john. as i went to walk fo my room i turned to look nack and dads head was looking in the fridge for a beer and i looked at John and he said "I love you" and i did the same.

Next morning got up took a shower, brushed my teeth, straighten my hair, and wore a baggy sweater with leggings and my boots. got to school and talked to my friend maxy.

Max-"hey Mae"

i sat next to her and put my head down.

me-"morning."

Max-"so i heard jimmy finch is goinng to ask you to winter ball."

I sat up fast and looked at her like she was crazy and said "who told you that lie?"

Max-"oh its not a lie. He told me last night."

Me-"When?Why?"

As soon as i said that someonw tapped my shoulder and i turned around.

Jimmy-"hey Mae."

I could feel my face heating up.

Me-"Hi."