I Used To Wonder | BOOK 2 | COMPLETED

|| Chapter 27 ~ Mae Wilson ||

"So what other books do you recommend?" Mae questioned, taking in more of her bubble gum ice cream. She had explained to me that she had an obsession with the ice cream ever since she was little.

"Uh-," she licked her lips, searching for any more ice cream ",oh! Definitely Finding Audrey. It's so cute," she smiled.

"I think I've seen that advertised before. I'll go back to the library and look for it," I suggested looking down at my banana ice cream. We had talked over text for a couple days, Mae mentioning it was just the right weather for ice cream and she knew the perfect spot. We sat at a rounded table next to the big window, every now and then people-watching. 

"Mhm, definitely," she mumbled as she tried to scrape the last couple scoops of ice cream out of the small disposable tub. I sniggered looking out the window. "What's it like finally being in collage?"

The sun in my eyes, I looked towards her instead ", a lot of work but I guess that's life," I shrugged. She nodded as if she understood. "Tell me something about yourself." Mae looked at me, one eyebrow raised ",I mean all I know about you is that you like teen fiction, love The Beatles and adore bubble gum ice cream," I gestured to the now empty cup. The first expression now wiped from her face was replaced with a light smile.

"Well," She paused thoughtfully ",I have a sister, she's 5 years older than me. My parents say I was their miracle because my mother was said to be unable to have anymore children after McKinley, my sister. Um, We've been living in America for the past 4 years. I have a boyfriend called Kaiden, he lives back in America and he's coming to visit in a couple weeks because they are off already for Summer. My favourite film is Bridget Jones and my favourite colour is periwinkle. Tell me about you," she breathed.

I nodded taking in all the information ",Uh, my family is complicated but i have 2 half sisters that were complete bitches to me for a while but they are okay now. My mum died a while ago, never really knew her that well. My boyfriend, Isaac, is amazing and I love him, we've been going out for about 1 year but we've been in love for about 2 years. My bestfriend is engaged but not getting married until she's graduated and got a job. I am nearly 19, whoop whoop, and I need a job," I smiled as I looked down for a second  ",My don't have a favourite film neither do I have a favourite colour because I'm indecisive."

"Woah, right. Engaged?" she asked surprisingly.

"Yeah, pretty crazy but I support it."

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"And this is my dorm," I opened the door with another tub of ice cream in my other hand. She glanced in with the spoon in her mouth. As she stepped in, gently closing the door behind her she placed her ice cream on the side, leaning against the counter with her arms on the back for support. I took my shoes off, as so did she. "Do you want a drink?" I asked grabbing a glass for myself, pausing for her answer.

"My ice cream is good," she smiled.

"Hey," Isaac came out of his room, pausing as his eyes met Mae's.

"Uh, this is Mae Wilson. Mae, this is Isaac, my boyfriend," I took a sip of my water, my back against the sink watching them.

"Hey," Mae was first to break the silence.

"Hey, sorry," He gave her a small hug ", I just feel like I've seen you before, you know?"

"Yeah, a little bit I guess," She took a mouthful of her ice cream. It was like she was trying to swallow her awkwardness. "What's your favourite Beatle's song?"

"That's a hard one," he put his hands on his hips ",probably Yellow Submarine."

Her eyes grew wider ",Same," she smiled back at him. It was big and warm.

"Well, nice meeting you, Mae. I'm going to be late for my job interview," he grabbed his jacket, pulling it on as he shoved his feet in his white trainers. As soon as he was gone, she turned to me giving me a small smile.

"He seems nice."

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"Listen to me, Leora!" She shouted jokingly. After an hour of trying to pick what to watch, we settled down to watch Bridget Jones. My legs were flopped over hers. The popcorn bowl was on my chest, every so often I threw her bits of popcorn to see if she could get them in her mouth. 'I could do it last year,' she complained. "Yes, Daniel Cleaver is an absolute douche but, he is very gorgeous!"

I nodded, agreeing ",but I still would be with Mark Darcy, he is so sweet!" She groaned.

"But who is more handsome?" She complained, slapping my feet in a beat. I shrugged my shoulders in response. It was a very close call. The door opened and both our heads turned to see Isaac grinning.

"Well?" I asked, sitting up. He came over, towering over me.

"Start on Monday. 4pm til 10pm."

"That's great," I smiled. His eyes shifted to Bridget Jones playing on tv. He raised an eyebrow like someone had given him a bowl of cereal for tea.

"Isaac," Mae said. I already knew what was going to come out of her mouth ",Mark or Daniel, on looks!" In just the right time, them both appeared on screen as they wrestled each other to the ground.

"Seriously?" She nodded vigorously ",Daniel just in-front."

I turned surprised ",Really?" He nodded turning to the kitchen. I sighed taking another look at Daniel. Well....

"Oh, Leora," Mae said, getting my attention, ripping me away from Daniel Cleaver ",I think you have a little drool," she pointed to the corner of her lip ",right there," she mocked. I threw popcorn at her, handfuls as she playfully screamed, also trying to prove to me that she could catch them in her mouth.
"Yes! I told you!" She punched her fists in the air, chewing on a piece of popcorn.

DIFFERENT LAYOUT THAN USUAL, I KNOW.
Ohmylord that looked so violent.
Anyways,
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Again, but violent.
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