Reality vs Imagination

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              After breakfast Peter left because he had a few things to get straight with his parents.  At the  moment all I could think of was his offer to go to the movies.  The truth is I haven't really been out like for a date like since, forever. Tyler was taking a shower so I decided to give Aunt Jasmine a ring.

              Once I was off the phone with her I jumped around like a little kid.  I am absolutely over whelmed and excited that she accepted to watch Tyler for as long as I need her to.  Once I heard it was a go I texted Peter immediately letting him know that tonight was a go.  He replied several seconds saying he'll swing around 7 to pick me up and that he wasn't going to be able to see me all day until tonight.  I was both excited and disappointed.  The excitement completely took over me to the point where I called Rose.

       "Hello?"  Rose answered.

       "Babe! It's me and I need your help.  Meet me at the mall in 20." I stated.

        "You had me at 'help'.  I'll meet you there then.  Love you."

        "Alright, love you too.  Oh!  I need to run a few errands so I might be late."

        "Haha. It's okay, Bye now."

              I ended the call and sprinted to Tyler's room.  I searched for a bag and began throwing shoes, clothes, toys, and a few other stuff to keep him occupied into the bag.  "Sissy!  Water you doing?"  Tyler shouted. I didn't respond to him and continued to pack his stuff up.   Once I was finished I stood up straight and looked at  him in the eyes.

        "Listen I have a few thing to do tonight so you're going to Aunt Jasmine's house."

        " I don't want to!   I don't know who she is!"

        "I'm sorry buddy.  Look we can go where ever you want when I pick you up, okay?"

        "Okay."  Tyler mumbled.

        "You have to be nice and do everything she tells you to do.  If I find out that you were being mean then you stay at home and do nothing.  Remember the doctor said that you're supposed to be in bed all week so don't make me put you in bed all week just like he said."

         "Okay!  I don't like being in bed.  I do everything the lady tells me to do, Promise!."

        "Good.  Now take anything else you might need now before we leave because you're not coming back."  Just then I remember that I had completely forgot about Tyler's migraine pills. 

                  Once everything was loaded in the car I turned, Dad's fancy "security alarm", on and climbed into the car and drove off.   On the drive to Aunt Jasmine's house I picked up an ice cream cone for Tyler and me.  Tyler when for the classic strawberry while I ordered a mellow chocolate mint. 

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                Rose and I were scanning through all the racks of clothes and I couldn't find an outfit that suits me. 

        "That's it!  I give up!"  I shouted at Rose while flopping down on one of the comfy couches in the dressing room.

         "Nonsense, never give up and why are you so stressed?"  Rose comforted me. 

         "Because I can't find anything that looks decent.  Everything is on a scale of Whore to Nun and there is no in between."

         "It's because you don't know what you're looking for, look just picture yourself with Peter and try to see the outfit that best fits the image."

              I closed my eyes and tried to imagine that perfect scenario.  Peter's arm wrapped around my waist and he plays with my blue scarf.  I smile foolishly and look down at my feet which are inside navy blue high top Convers.  I look up at Peter and place my hand on his cheek, the swift movement cause my blue bracelet set to cling together.  A slight breeze causes me to wrap my white leather jacket around my body and black and white striped shirt. 

         "I think this is the shirt!"  Rose squeals, bringing me back to reality.

          "No!  I've got it!"  I shout at Rose.  "I know exactly what to wear!"

                Rose stared at me smirking, knowing that her advice, had in fact worked after all.  I stood up and linked arms with her.  I started to drag her around the mall until I found everything that I had in my little perfect scenario. 

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             It was 6:30 and I was a nervous wreck.  Rose had already fixed my hair twice in the last half hour.

       "Listen babe,  If you're gonna keep freaking out then you might as well stay home."

       "Shut up, Rose!  You're making it worse." 

       "Damn, cranky much.  What are you so worked up about?"

       "What if I screw something up?  What if he hates me?  What if I embarrass myself in front of everyone? And what if-"

       "Chill Katy"  Rose says while placing her hands on my face.  "It's gonna be alright and just be yourself.  Take a deep breath and relax."

               Just as my heart rate started to slow down I heard a knock on the door and caused my heart rate to pick back up and I started to blush dangerously.  I rushed to the door and froze in front of it, not knowing what to do next.  There was another knock on the door causing me to snap out of a trans and I immediately opened the door.  I stood in front of an extremely attractive Peter.  

               Khakis, navy blue polo shirt, navy blue ankle cut Convers, and all tied up with a white leather jacket.  His sandy, shaggy, brown hair swooshed around with the wind.  It was like he was my perfect match. 

            "Shall we go?"  Peter asked while offering his hand.  I gladly took and he walked me to his car.  "You look rather stunning tonight"  He whispered in my ear.