Something About You..

Part 24: Preperations

-Danny's POV-

Waves crash in my ears like alarms, mother has arrived and there is no way around this. She is going to try and talk to me about Alex and I am not ready. I don't want to argue, especially outside, too many neighbors would hear. She'll predict my answers, know my body language. I have to play it cool, keep her on the fence. If that's the case.. Mom would be surprised sincerely by the truth. The honest truth.

"Mom, what are you doing out here?"

"Did you forget about us needing to have a little chat?"

I sighed... This is going to be a long night...

"Don't huff and puff like our conversations are cigarette's, which you shouldn't be smoking, by the way." She retorted. Noted not to sigh around mom.

"Sorry.. What's this talk about?" I look towards her, resting my head against my knee I pulled closer to my face on the against the step. "What seems to be the problem?"

"Ha.. It's funny, 10 minutes ago, maybe there would have been one but I had time to think." She shrugged then looked at me, her face visibly looked defeated, as if she was thinking "Oh well, what are you gonna do." Her mind was still a mystery to me, how she thought. The secrets she must have in their. 

"And?" Let's just see where this goes.

"And.. I like her. Ms. Alex, Alex was right?" 

"Yes, her name is Alex. What exactly do you mean by like her though?" I am a bit intrigued. This is not what I expected and this is unfamiliar territory. Have to be careful how I act. 

"Well.. she is sweet even when rude. She doesn't back down. She definitely can hold her own, which is good. You need a strong woman by your side. She's mature for her age, surely does like my cooking and darling you know how momma feels about anyone who likes my food."

"You're so weird. Glad you like her mom. She's special." Oh shit, did I say that out loud. Oh no.... 

"Oh, she's special, is she? Hows that?" She leaned forward crossing her arms. This is a sign of being on edge usually. Yet, she keeps coming with surprises. Fuck it, what more damage can I do.

"Momma.. What can I say.. She's really funny, and kind of blunt. She is also really shy though, so she counters herself. She pulls it off though. She's normal flawlessly. It's everything about her. I know it sounds like a teen in love, which yeah. I am a teen but.. I am thinking about my future. Right now, do I know if she will always be in it, no. I do know, I want her in my present. I gotta have her momma. I don't want her to be something I regret."

"Boy.. you are too wise for your own good. Young does not mean to be dumb, honey. But, you are putting a lot on this girl, she is very pretty, very smart. It shows, what makes you sure she even wants you the same way? Huh? This whole thing could be a fling for her Danny. Did you think of that?" 

I laughed. 

I laughed at my moms words because in all honesty "I don't think she's ever thought about anything like this before. Ha, I doubt she even knows how she truly feels yet. That's okay, though. Effort and time, that's all this needs."

It was starting to get chilly and this conversation was getting too much. I pack up my shit in my pockets and head inside. Grabbing a water out of the fridge then heading upstairs. All I want to do is talk to Alex. Mom is being weird and falling asleep to her voice sounds peaceful. As my foot hit the last step up the stairs I pulled my phone out, unlocking and sending a text to her saying hey just to make sure she's still up. As I slip my boots off, my phone chimed. 

"Hey, what are you doing?" Sent 11:03pm -A

"Oh, I am climbing into bed. Wby?" Sent 11:03pm -D