From Geekville To Gorgeous Town

Chapter 16

I sat outside for a little while after our conversation ended. I was hooked on this guy after just one day of knowing him. I knew that was way to soon to come to that conclusion but I was amazed by him. I had no other way of describing how wonderful he made me feel. I wanted a relationship like my parents. I had idolized their relationship all my life.

I didn't want to sound cliche and feel like Cinderella. I was never that supportive of the film. I never understood how a parent could even name their child Cinderella. I could only imagine being in the first grade and learning to spell my name that was as long as some states. Further more she only turned beautiful by a magic wand. I had to sweat and ache all over to get where I wanted to be.

I wiped at my eyes to make sure I looked happy. I was happy, but it was the first time in my life that I was influenced by someone other than my parents. This ordinary, unnoticed, and forgotten girl had captivated a guys attention.

I knew it was more than just the idea that had me soaring. I closed my eyes and saw Tristen's smile before me. I started to go inside before my parents started to worry. I knew my father probably had the bible out and was waiting on me.

I opened the door and stepped inside. The house was dark, so I locked the door and hung the phone on the reciever. I glided whist fully to the family room where I found my parents holding hands and smiling at me. Dad had his bible on his lap. I joined my parents and we all said our nightly prayers. I said a silent prayer for Tristen.

We all gave each other hugs and goodnight kisses before we retired for the night. I was ready to sleep in the bath tub to cool my body down. My bed still looked mighty welcoming when I made it to my room. I quickly went to it and closed my eyes with the hope to relive my day with Tristen in my dreams.

As I was reaching to turn off my lamp I heard a light knock on my door. I announced it was open and my mother popped her head in.

"Everything go ok?" She asked curiously.

"Oh yes. We had a nice conversation." I answered smiling.

"Good." She said smiling while she closed my door. Within seconds I was fast asleep with a smile on my face.

The next morning I woke and I regained the smile I slept with. He was the first thing on my mind even before my sunburn. I got up and looked out my window for a few minutes to see if the birds was chirping like they do in the movies when a female has been infatuated by a male. All I saw was Danica's house. I grumbled and stepped away.

I had slept a little later than I did most days. I was still groggy with sleep but with school starting soon, I wanted to get myself in the habit of rising early.

I made my way to the bathroom and saw I was still Rosie red. I think I should have thought that idea out a little more. I only hoped a nice tan surfaced before I returned to school.

I went on to the family room to check and see if my mother was watching her talk shows. It was empty, so I went on to the kitchen. She was kneading some bread. I smiled at her when she realized I stepped in the room.

"Ah, my sleeping love bug has awaken." Laughed my mother.

I gave her a fast fake smile. I went on to check what I could eat on. Nothing sounded that satisfying to me. I decided on some toast. I sat at the table and waited for the toaster to pop out my bread.

"How is that sunburn this morning?"My mother asked in a sarcastic tone. I knew this would be coming up.

"Still tender." I complained trying to play off my innocence. I received a hard stare.

"How was talking to your first crush on the phone?" Asked my mom while still kneading bread.

"Wonderful!" I said smiling like a impish school girl. My mother smiled at my giddiness.

"Did he ask you out again?"Asked my mother in a more serious tone.

"Yes!" I cheered. The toaster popped my bread so I glided to the refrigerator as though I was skating. My mother let out a small sigh.

"My baby is growing up. I never wanted to face this day. I had always picked on Trudy when Brittany started dating, and Brittany was 15 when she started actually going on dates. Trudy warned me it would be twice as hard on me because you was more innocent, and she was right." My mother said in a slumber. I went to my mother and gave her a hug. I knew my happiness about dating was her struggle.

"What do you think dad will say?" I asked backing away from my mother so she could get back to her bread.

"He will be disappointed. Only because it is hard to see your child grow up. He will worry about this affecting your grades, and your decision for furthering your education." I knew it had already been discussed between them.

"I have a good head on my shoulders. I am mature enough not to get too wrapped up in experiences to imbalance my future." I assured my mom. Deep down I believed it in my heart. It was hard to speak from my heart with it being full of butterflies and feeling so giddy, but I also knew life was about experiences. My mother gave me a small, soft, wanting to believe me smile. She continued working on her bread and I went back to preparing my toast.

"He wants to take us all out Mom. He is worried of my not going so he wants to prove to be honorable." I announced unexpectedly even for myself. My announcement grabbed my mom's attention. She stopped everything and even sat down.

"I was not expecting that one." Was all she could manage to say. I tried to give her an encouraging smile, but she was still dealing with absorbing it all in.

"He also wants me to take a spare cellphone that he doesn't use. He promised it would be no cost to us. Then we could video chat and see each other when we talk?" I asked with hope in my voice. My mother winced with all that I was throwing at her but I wanted it all out in the open. Besides mom was my best friend and the only one besides dad or Aunt Trudy I ever talked to. I knew she would not be able to give me an answer without discussing it with dad.

"We will take it into consideration. Are you interested in the cellphone?" She asked with her confused look. She was considering my thoughts.

"I am not interested in trying to be trendy or fitting in. Everyone at school does have one and I was never interested in having one. I have established my reputation and had no desire to call anyone before now. I deemed it unnecessary and an added expense. I would consider it now because he wants to talk to me the untraditional way and it would be at his expense. I just don't want to appear needy or that if I choose to take it he has ownership of me." I explained my concerns to my mother. She stared at me with a blank impression. I had said too much for her to absorb in all at once. Time to give her space. I poured myself some orange juice and took my toast to the table. I had for the first time in my life over loaded my mother.