Nutshell

chapter 2

After a few weeks of laying off talking to Corey, I am finally able to get excited!  It is Robby and my anniversary on Tuesday and then homecoming for football is Saturday!  I am going shopping with Robby and my mom today after school.  Since we live in a small town we have to drive forty-five minutes to the closest shopping mall. 

"Amanda, Andy is going to be going with us.  Please don't get mad that Robby may not have his full attenetion on you."

Since Robby and my brother Andy were freinds before Robby and I started dating my mom thinks that I get mad when they hang out without me.  It doesn't bother me as much as what I think my mom wants it to bother me.

"Okay mom.  Is Whit watching Asher and Willy or are they coming along also?"

"No honey, I told your dad that we had to get this done today and so he arranged to get home from work early enough to be with the kids."

I go to the office to check my Facebook page for the first time since my mom yelled at me.  I post a status explaining how excited I am to be going to my first homecoming dance.  Scrolling through my newsfeed I notice Robby had a status about how he can't belive it was our three year anniversary and how lucky he was to have me.  I leave a just as ssickening sweet comment and go to sign off.  A conversation bubble pops up on my screen.

Hey it has been a while since we have talked.  I get the feeling you are trying to ignore me.  Why are you not sitting with me at lunch?  I really enjoyed your company.  Is that your boyfriend you have been sitting with?  If not I was wondering if you would go to homvecoming with me?

Oh my gosh!  He asked me to homecoming? Nothing like being asked twice for your very first high school dance.

Hi Corey.  Yes I have been avoiding you a little lately.  For reasons I don't think you would understand I have been trying to keep a low profile.  Yes that is my boyfriend you see me with.  While I am flattered by your invitation to be your date I am going to have to respectfully decline.  Save a dance for me?

After much debate I finally sent the message in just enough time to log out before my mom walked into the office.

"Are you ready?  Robby just got here and Andy is waiting out in the car for us."

Just as my mom finished her sentence Robby walks in.  I give him a hug and a quick peck on the cheek before he pushes me away.

"Mrs. Carrsen would you please give Amanda and I a minute?  We will be out in the car in a few."

Robby shuts the door as my mom walks out of the room.  I can't read the expression on his face to know if he is upset or just needs a minute to talk without anyone around.

"Amanda, it is almost three years and I know you are looking forward to this coming week but I am sorry.  I think it is time for us to move on.  We are in a new school and I think it is time to explore our options.  If you don;t mind I will still be going shopping with you but I am not going to homecoming."

With tears in my eyes I didn't know if I was actually sad or relieved that I didn't have to hide talking to Corey anymore.  Robby leaned in to give Amanda a hugh and she pushed him away and stormed out.

"Mom I am not going shopping anymore.  Robby just dumped me and I don't think it is a good idea to see his face.  I am going to go for a walk and will be back before my curfew.  Love you."

"Darling I am sorry to hear that but I don't think sulking about it is going to make it better.  You need to just face him and grow up.  The world does not revolve around you.  Get your butt in this car before I pull..."