Maybe This Time

Picnic

It was lunch time, so we decided to stop at Wendy's and ate there. I ordered their biggest burger with a side of extra large fries and a large drink. I was so hungry I didn't care anymore. Even if this is Levi Evans eating with me.

He was again amused by my piggyness, and he just looked at me with wide eyes, and shook his head, chuckling, and muttered 'Wow'.

I finished my last piece of fries, and took a sip of my large coke until it made a slurping sound. I made an "Ahh" sound, and rested my back at the chair, rubbing my belly. I smiled with great satisfaction.

"That was yummy!" I said, fighting a burp.

Levi just looked at me from across te table. But instead of disgust, his eyes showed awe and amusement. He smiled.

"You never fail to amuse me Zoe Jane Anderson." He said.

Heat rushed to my face and I look down, grinning.

"Is that a good thing?" I asked.

"Absolutely."

I blushed even more.

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We worked on our paper at the library whole afternoon and finished at around 4:30 pm.

When we got into Levi's car, I noticed something at the back of his car. A basket. Huh. Maybe his mom uses his car. Or maybe this is his mom's car.

I was so preoccupied with my thoughts and the basket, that I didn't even notice that we were pulling over infront of Seven Eleven.

"Hey, do you mind staying in the car? I'm just gonna go in and get some stuff real quick." He said.

I'm staying in the car? I almost asked out loud. Why am I staying in the car?

"Okay." I nodded half heartedly.

He paused for awhile. As if guilty.

"Do you want me to get you anything?" He asked.

"No, thanks." I smiled. Again, half heartedly.

He smiled back, and got out of the car. I watched him walk towards the store. Why is he leaving me in the car? I hate staying inside the car. Waiting. Alone.

No, actually, I just really hate waiting in general. Ugh. Why can't I just go with him inside?

I could just go out, and follow him. If he asks me why I went out, I'll say I needed to go to the bathroom. God, what am I even thinking? It's not like I'm some kid he left here and I'm supposed to obey him, right?

I sighed, blowing my bangs. I decided to just stop thinking and see what I can do in here.

So this is Levi's car. I thought.

I looked around. He had some CDs, of Boys Like Girls, and Mayday Parade. A pair of sunglasses, some pictures of him and his team.

But there was one photo that captured my attention. Levi was in his jersey, embraced by a beautiful blonde girl who was smiling so brightly. Ericka. Levi was smiling, but he wasn't looking at the camera. He was looking at Ericka, with so much appreciation in his eyes. He looked so happy. And inlove.

For some stupid reason, I felt a pang of jealousy which turned to irritation. Irritation towards Ericka, because I mean, seriously? How could she? Was she blind? Or just retarded? Probably both.

"Hey." Levi appeared beside me, and I started. As he reached to pull the door shut, I put back the photo, hoping that he didn't see me snooping.

"Hey." I said. "What did you get?" I asked. My heart was still hammering against my chest. I feel like a criminal almost caught doing a crime.