Cowboys and Mustangs

High School Love- Chayni

Usually when I wake up I have a scowl on my face, but this morning it was a soft smile. Today was different because A: it was Friday; B: Jesse and I talked for what seemed like forever last night; C: Jesse and I have a date after his game. I am already looking forward to it and it wasn't even eight o'clock in the morning. I just hope I could focus in class and the day wouldn't go by painfully slow.

But for now, I would carry on my morning ritual, starting with texting Jesse a good morning text. I didn't expect him to always text me first in the morning, we just do it when ever we wake up and has time to do it.

Then I started my music, turning it all the way up, then going to the bathroom to wash my face and brush my teeth. After drying my face I looked at myself in the mirror. My eyes held a lighter shade of blue today, matching my upbeat mood. Usually my eyes were a mix between a dark blue and green, sometimes making them look gray, but I liked them more like today.

I was even happier when I saw my face was clear, no visible acne or dark circles under my eyes. So I decided I would only wear a light layer of mascara over my lashes today. I also decided that I would leave my hair in it's natural waves and wear a half up-top not.

I return back to my room to pick out my outfit for the day. Before heading to my closet I peek outside of my window and look outside, looks pretty nice outside. So I decided on classic graphic tee and a gray knitted cardigan, and pulling out my light blue ripped boyfriend jeans.

As I entered the kitchen I looked at the time and noticed that I actually had time to sit down and eat my breakfast this morning. I grabbed a chocolate chip muffin and poured myself a glass of orange juice and sat down across from my father. "Any plans tonight?" He asks me as he sets down his mug.

"Jesse has a game tonight so I'm going to that, and then we're getting a bite after that. You guys should come to the game!" I say as my mother enters the kitchen from the other hallway, still in her PJ's. My father's flirtatious glance doesn't go unnoticed.

"Oh sweetie! Your father and I are going out with Missy and Braxton tonight." She says in a sincere disappointed voice.

"I didn't know Missy was coming. Is Ronnie coming?!" I said with excited, realizing how much I missed my best friend. I was also happy that my Godmother was coming and my mother was going to have her best friend back.

"Well she only told us yesterday, so I really didn't either. Classic Missy, and no, Ronnie will not be coming." My mom says sadly as she grabs her coffee mug. Dang, I really hoped Ronnie was coming, we have a lot to talk about.

We promised each other that we wouldn't tell each other too much over the phone; so when we talk face to face it would be like old times. "You look cute today Chayn." My mom says after she brings the mug away from her lips.

"Thanks mom." I smiled appreciatively at her, "Where's Mikey? We should probably get going." I say as I crank my neck to look at the time.

"I'm coming!!" Mikey's timely scream is heard along with thundering footsteps coming down the steps, and then he slides across the dark hardwood floor revealing himself.

Mikey goes over to the door to slip on his tennis shoes as I go over to the living room to grab my backpack. When I return I see my mom stand next to my father, her arm draped around his shoulder as they watch Mikey. The scene makes me smile as I walk towards the door. "Alright kids, have a great day." My dad smiles at us as Mikey opens the door.

"Love you!" My mother adds.

Mikey and I both reply as we walk out the door, "Love you too." Before I shut the door I saw my parents look at each other and my father proudly grabbed my mother's arm and kissed her hand, instantly lifting my mood. I knew they didn't always have a perfect relationship, but as I was growing up I prayed to someday have a relationship just like theirs. Maybe I can get Aunt Missy to tell me more about how they started dating.