What Went Wrong?

Icecream and a sleepover

"What are you two giggling about?"

Me and Andrew hadn't seen each other in about a month. He went on a family vacation but had to cut it short because of mom. So what were we giggling about? All the good things that happened in that month we were away from eachother. It was nice to have Andrew's witty sense of humor back.

It was nice to have him back.

"Just some random stuff Mrs. Lee!" I chirped

"You seem awfully happy Charlotte... is everything ok?"

"Anything to numb the pain you know. I've missed Andrew"

"He missed you too hun"

Andrew's mom then started a chat with my father. I looked over at andrew and he smiled.

We started talking again until we made a turn and we both looked out the window. In front of us was our favorite icecream place.

Me and Andrew somehow became even more giddy than before.

This icecream place is where me and Andrew met at the age of 6. It had the best icecream in the whole town and was just such an adorable place.

Me and Andrew basically jumped out of the car and ran to the little icecream shop.

"Hello..wait.. Charlotte? Andrew? Oh my! It's been a year! You look so much older now!"

"Jamie! Yeah it's me and Andrew! It's been a year already? Wow!"

Me and Andrew use to come here all the time until about a year ago when mom started to get sick and we had to take care if her.

"So will it be the usual?"

"Yep! Thank you Jamie!"

"Anything for you Char!"

At this point, our parents finally caught up to us and were standing behind us waiting. When Jamie came back with our icecream I started to hand her a ten dollar bill when Andrew hit my hand. I pulled it back into my chest out of instinct and looked at him with a confused look. He then pulled a ten out of his pocket and handed it to her. She put it in the register and handed him back his change. He winked at me then started to walk off when I ran up to him and stop him.

"Why did you do that?"

"I want to treat you today.".

I felt my face go warm and he smiled at my reaction.

He then hooked his free arm into mine and walked me over to the car.

He unhoooked his arm then opened the car door

"M'lady"

I rolled my eyes and did an exaggerated bow before I got in the vehicle

Andrew jumped into the car and we drove off toward Andrew's house.

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Andrew's mom and my dad got out of the car but Andrew stayed in the car with me. Andrew slowly interlaced his fingers with mine and gave them a supportive squeeze. I gave him a hug. Not like a gentle squeeze, like I squeezed the air out of him. He didn't say anything. He just hugged me back.

When Andrew got out of the car, I got out with him. His mom was already unlocking the door when I tugged on Andrew's t-shirt sleeve.

"Andrew, can we have.. like.. a sleepover?"

Andrew looked over at his mother and I looked at my father waiting for their approval.

"... It's a school night" Andrew's mother finally said

"I can pack clothes." 

"Fine Andrew, just dont get into trouble" Mrs Lee sighed

Andrew did a fist pump and ran into his house to pack his things. I looked over at my dad and he smiled. He knew I needed someone to give me support.

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All Andrew had was a backpack of stuff but I guess that's all he really needed

He wasnt talking too much and was fumbling with his fingers. He seemed nervous. I didnt see why. I mean, we've been friends for 7 years and he was on good terms with my father. This wasnt the first time he'd been to ny house either. Maybe he was stressed or something.

Since he wasnt talking, I started thinking. It was random stuff at first but then I started thinking about mom. How nice and kind she was. How caring she was to even strangers. I was thinking so much I didnt realise the the tears rolling down my face.

"Char? Are you ok? You're crying..."

I wiped my tears. I looked at him with a smile and a nod to tell him I was fine but he wasn't convinced. He gave me that "look".

I couldn't lie to Andrew.

"It's just... I was thinking... about...stuff.". 

He looked at me with a face as in to say what that stuff was. I just shook my head and he understood that I couldn't talk about it.

Andrew grabbed my hand but this time in a friendly way. He intertwined his fingers with mine and gave me a reassuring squeeze and smile.

This time, I gave him a genuine smile.

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A/N) Well woop-de-doop another chapter done. Charlotte and Andrew get to have a sleepover, what will happen? OoOoHhHh.

-Zooks