After school I dropped Benji off at my dad's house then went to mom's to change for work. As I drove to the pet store all I could think about was Aaron asking Alyssa out. Why did he ask her out? Bigger question, why do I even care?
I contemplated that for a bit. I was so caught up in my thoughts that I almost ran a stop sign, causing two other cars to beep and flash obscene hand gestures in my general direction. I held my hand over my chest waiting for my heart to slow down before continuing on.
Mondays at the pet store aren't usually that busy. I started working here a few months ago basically for something to do. Mom and dad are constantly taking care of any expenses I have. A lot of divorced couples with kids are like that though.
Like they try to make it up to their kids by getting them whatever they want. They bought me a car last year for a birthday present as a surprise. That was a hell of a present. I clocked in and started feeding the hampsters.
Furry monsters is what they should really be called. "Hey Chloe, anything remotely interesting happen at school?" Mark asked coming around the corner with his huge pet iguana sitting on his shoulder.
Out of everyone I work with Mark is my favorite person. He turned 22 last month, has probably about a dozen different tattoos and piercings, and his hair is almost longer than mine. He keeps it pulled back in a ponytail, so it's difficult to be sure.
I smiled. "Nope, how's Cookie?" I asked and pet the iguana's head. He shrugged with one shoulder, careful not to jostle the lizard too much. "Some dude wanted to buy him, I told him to leave and walked away, no way I'm ever selling Cookie." Mark said.
I shook my head still smiling. "You know what Kenny's going to do if you keep bringing her to work with you." I said. Kenny is my boss, him and Mark don't usually get along.
"What's he going to do? Fire me? Ha, sorry kid but I'm his best worker here, He's got a lawsuit on his hands if he let's me go." Mark said and checked the front door to see if a customer had come in. There was a lady at the counter so he went to help her.
She shuddered when she caught sight of Cookie. I dont mind the furry animals, the birds, not even the lizards, but I can not, absolutely not stand the tarantulas and snakes. I get the chills just thinking of them.
Luckily we only get tarantulas on certain occasions, but we always have snakes. Ugh. I got out of work early so I decided to go visit Scott. After all that crap with Aaron today I needed to see Scott. He always has a way of making me feel better.
He was on his porch playing fetch with his two dogs, Barry and Sanders, named after a football player, (cue eyeroll now) They both barked happily when I stepped out of my car.
I tossed their ball across the yard and watched as they ran crazily after it. Scott took my hand and pulled me next to him on the porch steps. He put his arm around my shoulder so I cuddled into his side. "How was work?" He asked.
"Just evil hampsters trying to make their escape, the usual." I replied. He chuckled. I leaned my face up and kissed him. He seemed surprised at first, but recovered and pulled me closer. My hands wove through his hair making him groan slightly.
When we both pulled away for air he chuckled again. "What has gotten into you today?" He asked, repeating what he had said this morning. "Not that I mind." He added with a smile. I sighed.
There was still guilt, but there was no chance of me ruining my relationship over a drunken mistake. I love Scott, He's my first love, a few minutes in a closet mean nothing compared to my feelings for him.
"Well...I guess it's just that we haven't spent a lot of time together lately because of your football practice, I miss you, I love you." I explained.
