Summertime Sadness

Chapter Eighteen

Word count: 2209

Warnings: Just lots of fluff :)

Author's Note: This is my favorite chapter so I hope you enjoy it as much as I did!

Song Suggestion: Jump on my shoulders by AWOLNATION (but like start it once they are in the car for maximum effect hehe)

"Do Mom and Dad know that Josh is coming over?" Bri asked you while she worked your hair into a french braided ponytail. It was finally long enough to be pulled back, which you were glad about.

"No, but it doesn't really matter." Your stomach had been feeling like it was on fire all morning from the anxious thoughts swirling your head. What if your parents didn't approve? What if Josh doesn't like your parents?

"I can't believe you guys are back together after seeing him once at the fair, like don't get me wrong, I'm happy for you! It's just we worked so hard to get you over him!" Bri explained, putting the finishing touches on your ponytail. It was short, and she left the bangs down but the braids made it look fancier.

"I know, but sometimes things happen for a reason. I just dont think it was a coincidence, plus everything felt right when he kissed me for the first time since I left him."

Bri shrugged, "I guess I just don't understand." She left your room, heading back to hers. You checked your makeup before heading downstairs where your parents were busy playing a game of scrabble.

"Mom? Dad? Can I tell you something?" you said softly. You watched your parents eyes look up at you, and you took a gulp.

"What is it, sweetie?" your mom said with a worried tone.

"Uh, my boyfriend, Josh, is coming over. He wants to meet you guys."

"Boyfriend?" Your dad huffed at the word.

"Yes, Dad. Boyfriend. And we've been together almost all summer, just on and off, but I want you guys to meet him."

"I would love to meet him," your mom said with a little uneasiness in her tone.

"I don't think you guys understand how much he means to me."

"Is he the reason why you were drinking, and sneaking out all summer?" your dad growled. You could tell he was angry, and you wanted to text Josh to not come.

"No, Dad. Seriously, please," you were practically begging when you all were interrupted with a knocking. All three of your heads snapped towards the door.

"Be nice," your Mom whispered to your Dad. You walked over to your front door, and opened it to reveal Josh wearing a black Nike t shirt and shorts. He smiled at you, and embraced you with a hug.

"Josh, this is my mom, Y/M/N!"

"Hi! Nice to meet you!" Josh held out his hand and your Mom shook it. You watched her eyes dance from his tattooed arm to nose piercing to gauges.

"Nice to meet you too!," she mustered up a smile before retracting her hand and walking back to the kitchen.

"And that's my Dad over there," you nodded toward the figure sitting in the recliner. He didn't look up from the book he was reading.

"Hi, Mr. Y/L/N!" Josh walked over, extending his arm once again for a handshake. Your dad looked Josh up and down before going back to his book.

"Nice to meet you too, Josh." His tone was cold, and you could tell that Josh was uncomfortable. You grabbed his hand and pulled him upstairs to your room.

"Your Dad definitely does not like me," he whispered.

"He doesn't want his daughter dating some hooligan like you," you teased. Josh rolled his eyes and sat on your bed. You watched him inspect your room. He had been there before, but he still was taking everything in.