Between the Raindrops | ✓

Ch.5 | Getting Wet

B E T W E E N

T H E

R A I N D R O P S

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Saturday morning rears its ugly head as I wake up in bed.

Movie night last night was definitely interesting to say the least. Between witnessing my two best friends share a kiss, and Shane giving me butterflies all night... oh and the ever so popular vomiting experience I had, I am glad that it is all over.

I want so badly to call up Angie and gush over her kiss with Jaxon, but she doesn't know that I seen it happen, and I want her to come to me about it. I want to see if she confides in me.

With my phone buzzing and interrupting my thoughts, I turn over on my side and pick up my phone from my bedside table.

It's a text from Shane.

Wait, Shane? How did he get my phone number?

Angie.

I glare into the air, pretending that she were sitting in front of me and then I smile because hello, Shane Teller texted me! I immediately add his phone number into my phone, with the fear that if I didn't, his number would somehow disappear and I'd never see it again.

Shane: "Hey Add. Great movie night last night. Shall the fun continue?"

I squeak. Continue? Did Shane want to hang out with me again today?

Me: "What did you have in mind?"

I had to play it cool.

*Ding* An instant reply.

Shane: "Well, I was thinking that maybe you could come over to my house today. I have to babysit Peyton, and I thought that you could maybe bring Jacob over so they could play."

Oh my Lanta. Someone please pinch me.

Me: "I have to ask my parents, but I'm sure it's no problem. Give me a sec."

I'm actually surprised at how well I'm taking this. I mean let's face it, no guy has ever texted me and asked me to come over to their house, let alone bring my little brother for a play date.

I instantly jump up from bed and make my way over to my parents bedroom.

I knock and when no one answers, I slowly push the door open with my hand over my eyes, just merely peeping through just in case they were you know... not appropriate.

"Mom, dad?" No answer.

I leave their bedroom and head for the stairs. The smell of waffles immediately fills my nostrils and I smile. Breakfast!

"Mom, dad?" I ask again as I enter the kitchen.

Dad is sitting at the table with Jacob as he reads the morning paper. Mom is slaving away at the stove, preparing the delicious food.

"Good morning sweetie. Have a good movie night?" My mom asks with a smile.

"Yes, in fact... Shane texted me this morning and wants to know if I can go over to his house to hangout. He also suggested bringing Jacob with me so he can play with Shane's little sister Peyton. I mean I know you're still skeptical, with the whole, almost getting Jacob ran over thing... but I promise I will be careful! We just need a ride." I sheepishly smile.