Two Idiots and A Girl

Why oh Why?

Hi! It's been a while. Sorry. Brace yourselves! *sniffs* :D

CHAPTER 24

*ZOE'S POV*

It's been weeks since the dance, and I'm having fun hanging out with both Craig and Ash. With that, I've known them enough.

Have I known them enough to choose?

Yes, I think I have. Now I'm sure who among them made me smile for no reason, by just thinking of him. And the one who makes my heart beats fast whenever he's around.

I jumped off my bed and stared at the mirror, smiling to myself as I recalled the dance I had with Craig and Ashton. They're both amazing, but only one stood out.

It made me fall on my bed again, with the sweet memories swimming in my head. There's only one thing left to do. Confess.

Hi, can we meet later?

The bloop sound echoed my ear as I texted Ash, I feel so mixed up. The feeling you're about to tell how you feel and finally free yourself from all the doubts and confused thoughts circling inside your head. Later on, I'm going to seal the deal.

Soon as I sent the message, I changed clothes and went downstairs, greeting my mom cheerfully. Which of course my mom greeted back with a baffled face.

"Well someone's got a good sleep." My mom teased.

"Sunday is judgment day." I squealed.

"Judgment for what?"

"For my first ever boyfriend." I said.

"I'm nothing against that but don't you think you're all too young for relationships?" She said, washing the vegetables on the sink.

I walked to her and wrapped my arms around her, she held my arms with her wet hands and sighed deeply. I know she's concerned and worried, but I think it's time to make my own decisions now. I can't rely on her forever.

"Mom, soon I'll be in college. We all are. And I want your trust." I softly said while leaning on her shoulder.

She faced me as I released her, giving me a weak smile and a teary eye.

"Oh no, mom! Not again."

She always gets so melodramatic every time we talked about our future lives. About how I will be away from her in time I step college. The time she'll be all alone in our house.

As much as I tried not to leave her, I can't. College means so much to me. It will be my ticket to repay my mom's sacrifices and hard work all through the years since my dad's gone.

"It's just that, I already imagined a house without you sweetheart." She stroked my cheeks. "Your loudness and sweetness is what I'll miss the most."

A tear fell down her cheeks and she immediately wiped it with her apron.

"Come on mom, you're talking like I'll be gone forever! And hey, there's Skype, face time, internet and phones now mom. Or else you still want snail mails?" I joked.

She laughed weakly and cupped my cheeks with her hands. Staring at my face like treasuring every second she has while I'm here.

"You're young, smart and beautiful Zoe. I hope you made all the right decisions."

I beamed at her and sighed. I love her so much. Now I think I am going to cry too! I'll so going to miss her.

I hugged her and slowly moved my head up, preventing a tear to fall off. I don't want my mom to see I'm crying, I have to be strong for her.