The Skin I'm In

4

"you say sorry a lot," I noticed he always apologizes.

He looked at me then stared at the road while driving. "You say sorry a lot too," he replied.

"yes but not as much as you do. It's ok tho It's cute"

"You think I'm cute?" He chuckled. I began to feel very hot, I can't believe I said that out loud. I'm getting too comfortable. "Do you think I'm handsome too?" 

I bit my lip. He layed his hand on my thigh. His touch really drives me crazy. "Yes," I gasped. He smirked. 

We finally were there at Thomas' school. I got out of the car and walked towards the school. I saw Thomas talking to his teacher. 

"Hi baby" I hugged Thomas, hoping he ain't mad at me. 

"you must be his sister?" Thomas's teacher asked.

"Yes. I'm Ruby"

"I'm Mrs. Robins. I should get going bye now. I'll see you tomorrow at school, Thomas"

"What took you soo long to pick me up?" I could tell by his tone he was annoyed.

"I'm sorry I lost track of time." 

"your gonna have to make it up to me" He crossed his arms.

"uhh yeah right" I said sarcastically. 

Thomas' attention was behind me. I turned around and saw Dave walking towards us.

Dave laid his hand on my lower back. "Thomas, This is Dave" I hoped Thomas doesn't say anything stupid as usual.

Dave held out his hand for Thomas to shake. Thomas gave him a smile and shook Dave's hand. "I never shook a whi-"

"Thomas!" I warned him and rolled my eyes. Dave gave a chuckle. 

"I was thinking you and I can go to some baseball game."

"Really!?" Thomas was jumping up and down from excitement. 

"Yes. The game is next Tuesday"

"Yay!"

I smiled at his reaction. "Okay we should get home now," I said

"Let me drive you guys home" Dave insisted.

"Okay," I smiled. He was such a gentleman.

 We walked to his car and headed home. Thomas got out of the car and ran to the front door. Dave and I got out of the car. I walked towards him and gave him a smile. "Thank you," I said.

He grabbed the back of my hand to his lips to kiss it. "I'll see you tomorrow?" He asked 

I nodded my head while biting my lip. "Bye"

"Bye"

I walked to the front door to open it. I turned around saw him still staring at me. I waved bye and closed the door. "Is he your boyfriend?" Thomas asked.

"No."

"I thought white men are bad people"

"Most of them but not all of them, Thomas"

"Is he your boyfriend?" He asked again.

"No," I said with irritation.

"Then who he is?"

"A....friend but don't tell anybody about him or this" I didn't feel comfortable telling this type of information right now. I feel like keeping this to myself.

"Not even momma?"

"No". Hopefully, I can trust Thomas.

"Okay".

"Go do your homework," I shooed him away. He giggled and went to our room.