To Express Happiness || Fayne ✔✔

The Chill Bill 💸

The caller rings twice and Mrs. Reeves answers.

''Hello?''

''Hey Mom. I'll be kinda late cuz I have to fix the bike so...I'll be back before dinner.''

''O-kay, Aaron. But I want you here by 8. Don't you dare deny.''

'' Eight it is. Love you Ma.''

''Love you too.''

Hanging up, Aaron presses the phone on his chest and shuts his eyes, breathing out an air of anxiety. Malcolm, seated beside him, turns his head to Aaron, chuckling.

''Liar, liar.'' He mumbles.

'' I am not. I am actually getting this repaired to cover the lie so it's valid.''

Malcolm shakes his head while smiling. '' So your mother doesn't allow hangouts with friends?''.

'' Yea cuz...I've never done this before so..''

Malcolm slowly nods his head, covering the expression of 'Sad life, Aaron'.

The diner is bustling. No seat is empty, and the weekend vibes are strong. Aaron looks past the table, and onto every nooks and crannies of the diner. While other see just people, Aaron sees stories. To him, it feels like they all have stories to tell, stories far better and  worthy than his. Stories that intrigue people to listen; that grab attention and influence people significantly. He sees cheerful faces, sad faces, serious faces, and they all make Aaron wonder about the different things life has to offer us.

He looks around and searches for someone. Zack, who was stabbing his fork on the chicken wing, notices Aaron and faces the group, saying with a mouthful, '' Damn. Missing Irina now. When did she drop off?''.

Aaron, despite hearing this, stays calm and collected.

''Mmm that's true. Shae's house was on the way so she dropped off with him'', Ashley answers.

Aaron, looking at his plate, regrets that he slept with Zack at the back and missed this great part.

'' Makes me wonder what is upto these guys'' , Neha says while looking away, slowing eating so she makes her wording clear.

It really was.

Ashley, putting her spoon down, replies pointedly, '' True that. These guys are more friends than ever these days.''

This makes Aaron poignant. He has so many things to learn at such a short time; before everyone drifts off to college and this becomes a figment of his imagination. 

''Okay guys, nevermind. We have a new member here so we better make our formal introductions.'' , Neha raises her tone over everybody so she could grab attention. While most of them continue eating, some put everything down, cross their arms on the table and listen.