Just a Little Bit

Fourteen

Mack

After all that excitement everything was a blur. People were bugging me about all that happened, especially the guys. They were hype because I had girls fighting over me. I quickly replied that Syd was the only girl that had my heart and that the other two were irrelevant. They laughed and roasted me a little bit but it was like everything was back to normal. 

Syd texted me after lunch:

Wifey: So apparently ur "forthcoming" thing worked. I'm not suspended. I just had to go home today and all the referrals on my record regarding Sangria have been removed. Thank you.

Hubby lovey dub dub: Told Ya! Rest up. I'll bring you tonight's homework. 

Wifey: Okay. Thank you! I have a question...

Hubby lovey dub dub: A penny for ya thoughts...

Wifey: So, I told my mom about u and she wants to know if u wanted to stay for dinner tonight...?

Hubby lovey dub dub: Sure. My mom wants to know about you too. She's been wanting to meet my girlfriend for a while now and nobody was worth it until you came.

Wifey: I'll be honored to meet your mom.

I smile at this and send her a smiling emoji. At this point, the day is almost over and I have to report to the gym for conditioning. I sign-in, put on my beats, stretch and start doing my exercises. I can't wait to see Syd and meet her mom. I imagine she will be just as lovely as her daughter.

2 hours later

I am drenched in sweat, tired and hungry. I focused on cardio and leg strength today and I feel like a wet noodle. I beat my normal time on the treadmill today by 30 seconds. Ah, the little victories.

I hit the showers and put on some clean clothes. I decided to stop by my house and get dressed in more formal clothes. As I was getting dressed, my mom was just getting home. 

"Hey, momma!", I kiss her cheek.

"Hey, baby! Where you going all dressed up."

"I'm going to meet my girlfriend's mother.", I say as I study her facial expression. 

Her face lights up and her smile stretches from ear to ear. 

"Tristan Paul Mack Wilds I know the word "girlfriend" didn't come out of your mouth."

"Yes, momma. Her name is Sydney Porter.", I smile.

My mom does a happy dance and sings praises to God. I laugh and she hugs me.

"I want to meet her as soon as possible. Possible meaning this weekend.", she giggles.

"I'll see if she is free this weekend. She said it will be an honor to meet you.", I say.

"She sounds lovely already. Tell her I said hi and that I can't wait to meet her. Give her mother my best."

" Ok, momma. I'm out. I love you.", I say as I grab my keys.

"Love you too, honey. Drive safe." 

I grab my keys, The folder with Syd's homework in it and walk out the door. This is the first step in the right direction. Our relationship started out rowdy but I see the road ahead of us is smooth sailing from here.

I  drive to Syd's house, which is right next door to mines, I text her and tell her I'm outside. She says okay. I get out of my car, lock it and go to the door. I ring the doorbell and wait. I am nervous as hell but I try not to show it as I wait.

The door opens and I am greeted by a tiny person. 

"Who are you?", the little person says.

I kneel down to her, "My name is Tristan. What is your name, cutie?"

"My name is Ellie. You are tall Tristan."  Her 'R's sound like 'W's and missing two front teeth. She is so adorable. I laugh at her comment and a person who is taller than her walks up. I look up and it's Syd. 

"Hey." , I say staring into her eyes

"Hey.", she responds, giving me an intense look. We stare at each other for awhile until I hear someone walking up. 

"Sydney Nicole. Please close the doo- Oh! Tristan...please come in." 

I walk in and handed her mom the bouquet of flowers I picked up. 

"These are for you, Ms. Porter.", I smile.

"Aww, Tristan", she clasps her chest, "These are gorgeous and how did you know these were my favorite flowers." 

"I looked at them and thought they were gorgeous...so I thought they were fitting." , I smile again.

"Syd, keep this one. He knows how to make a woman smile."  

Syd rolls her eyes," So I'm going to eat. Y'all can stay here and flirt with each other. Come on, Ellie."  Her and Ellie exit the living room and walk into the dining room. I laugh and follow the while Ms. Porter is right behind me. Syd sits in her seat and starts plating her sister's food. We follow suit. We pray and start to dig in.

Ms. Porter breaks the silence, "So Tristan are you dating my daughter?"

I choke at her bluntness. "I am. I want to officially meet you as her boyfriend." , I state. I look over at Syd and she is blushing. 

"I appreciate that and I approve. All I ask is be responsible and make smart good decisions.", she smiles.

"Thanks, mom.", Syd smiles.

"What happened to that girl named Vodka that you were friends with?"

"We aren't friends anymore...", Syd continues to tell her the whole situation. Her mother scolds her about fighting in school but is proud that she stood up for what she believes in. 

At the end of the dinner, her mom asked us to clean up and put away the leftover food. When I was done, I took the trash out for Syd. When we were almost done with the cleaning, Ms. Porter told us goodnight and told Syd she would see her tomorrow. 

We hung out a little then I went home. It's official.