Markimoo

6

I was dressed in a loose, pink spaghetti strap shirt with blue, yellow, and red flowers all over it. I had on black leggings and flats to match and had my hair in its usual short afro. I beamed at myself in the mirror, wondering if I looked too flowery. I shrugged and headed out the door.

“See you later mom!” I paused and thought for a sec. “Actually, don’t wait up.”

“And where you going?”

“Oh I’m just going to hang out with my friend. I’ll be coming home late okay? Later!”

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“...And then later that month, I’ll be going to Pax Prime.” Mark said, ice cream in hand, dripping occasionally. I had the sudden urge to lick the dribbles off his hand.

“I was watching one of Jack’s videos and he was saying that he might be going too.” We were walking down the block to Iraiz’s house. We rang her doorbell and were greeted with a grin when she opened the door.

“Hey! Where you guys coming from?” she asked. I grinned.

“We were just hanging out, checking out all the cool spots in the neighborhood, including the planetarium.” I answered.

“Which was awesome, by the way. I chose the absolute best person to go with me! The rocket simulator was insane!” Mark and I walked inside and followed Iraiz to the kitchen and watched as she put together some snacks. “I would recommend you come along next time. I think you’ll enjoy it.” Iraiz led us to the living room, arms full of snacks.

“I bet I will. It sure sounds like you two had fun. Next time I just might tag along,” Iraiz went to put on a movie. “Have either of you two seen Captain America: Civil War?”