Antonia's POV
I begin packing for my trip to Florida that's in a few days. I pack some shorts and leggings along with t-shirts and bikinis. I don't know how the weather will be like down there, but I hope it'll be warm enough for the beach.
My phone buzzes, and I check to see that I got a text message from Gianna.
Gianna: Open the door. Your siblings won't open it for me because they said you told them to never open the door by themselves
I mentally laugh and zip up my luggage. I walk down the stairs and see the twins just staring at the front door.
"You guys are so strange. Why didn't you guys come get me to open the door" I ask them as I open the door for Gianna.
They both just shrug their shoulders.
"Honestly, it's freezing outside, and I'm sure my ass just froze off" Gianna complains while shivering.
"Language" I scold her.
"Sorry. I'm not used to having younger siblings and having to watch what I say. Anyways, did you finish packing" she asks.
"I just did when you called me" I smile feeling accomplished.
I run back up to my room with Gianna trailing behind me. We sit down on my bed next to each other.
"Are you still talking to that kid, Ethan" she scrunches up her face due to her thinking hard about remembering his name.
"Yes" I answer.
"Just 'yes' nothing else you have to tell me about him. About the guy that has my best friend smitten" she smirks.
"I'm not smit-" she cuts me off.
"You are smitten. It's okay, girl" she laughs.
"At least one of us is having some kind of love live. Gosh, why won't anyone want to be with me" she sighs.
Gianna is the sweetest person I know. That's why she's my one and only best friend. She deserves someone.
"The longer the wait, the more the love is worthwhile" I smile at her trying to cheer her up.
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The next day at school is a drag due to winter break approaching. Everyone including the teachers are just slowly giving up.
"I'm honestly just ready for this two week break" Gianna complains.
"Me too. I can't wait to go to Florida where the warm weather is" I smile.
"Buy me a souvenir" she begs.
"I was already planning on it" I shake my head.
Buzz Buzz Buzz
Ethan: Are you free tonight
"Ooo it's the mysterious Ethan who you won't let me know who he is or what he looks like" Gianna looks over my shoulder.
Me: Yes, just for you 😊
Ethan: I'll pick you up around seven
I smile to myself wondering what we're going to do tonight. I haven't seen him in over a week since we visited his sister's grave.
"See, I want someone like that. Someone to hang out with" Gianna sighs.
"You always have me" I remind her.
"True, but I want a romantic partner" she rolls her eyes.
"You'll find someone in time. We're still young" I point my finger at her.
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I change into leggings and a dark green sweater. The snow here in New Jersey this winter is no joke. I put on my knee high black boots and place a beanie in my head.
"Ethan's picking me up. I'll be home before midnight" I hug my parents goodbye.
I walk out the front door and Ethan already has the passenger door opened for me. I climb in and smile over at him. I'm happy to see his face.
"Why are you all smiles today, beautiful" he asks.
"I've missed you" I admit.
"Is that so? Well if you must know, I've missed you too" he brings his right hand over and intertwined our hands.
"Where are we going" I ask when he starts reversing out of the driveway.
"To dinner" he glances at me with a smile.
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We sit down at a table for two. I stare at the menu aimlessly.
"Order for me. I don't know what to get" I whine.
"I'll order for you" He laughs.
The waitress arrives with our water and proceeds to ask us for our order.
"Can we get your large bowl of spaghetti and meatballs" he asks while handing her our menus.
"We're not about to be Lady and the Tramp are we" I look at him.
"Well why not" he suggests.
"I guess" I shrug my shoulders.
Ethan takes this moment to reach across the table and hold both of my hands with his. He stares intently at me.
Shit. What's about to happen.
I remain calm and stare back at him.
"I've been wanting to ask you this for a while now" he takes a deep breath.
"Will you be mine" he ask. His hands tighten around mine.
I feel my heart rate pick up. I've never been in a relationship before. All of this is new to me. Especially having someone who wants to love and care about me.
"Of course" I stand up and hug him.
"Gosh, for a minute I thought you were going to say no and leave" he sighs in relief.
"I would never" I chuckle.
We get interrupted with our food arriving.
Author's Note:
Today's my birthday. This upcoming year is going to be the last year I will have the word "teen" in my age. Wtf.
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