Our Kind of Relationship

Chapter 5

✿HANNAH'S POV ✿

Tomorrow was my fifteenth birthday which wasn't as
Surprising since my dad's coming with his new wife.
I did not invite him.

I lazily put my feet atop the glove compartment while
Looking out the window. It was foggy, not rainy if I was lucky.

"Please put your feet down." Mom asked politely while driving away.
I rolled my eyes and out them out while feeling hopeless. That mutual
Feeling.

"The day looks so... Beautiful." I sighed to my sarcastic complement
Based on the weather. I know how much mom hates my sarcasm but I
Can't seem to stop it.

After all, that's just the perks of being Hannah Smith. #perksofHannahSmith!

"Please avoid using sarcasm, for the million time." Mom pleaded while rubbing
The crease of her forehead. I grabbed her Teacher's Edition book of shapes,
Numbers and colors and flipped through the pages.

My mom being a pre school teacher? I did not see that coming.

"I'm turning fifteen tomorrow." I mumbled while dumping the book
Back in the seat in front.

"Yeah, I know." She said softly while trying to lighten
Up. I hate it when she tries to hide her real mood with this
Optimistic looking one. How unrealistically sadistic.

"Why do you seem so depressed? Are you chronically depressed or
Do you still love dad?" I asked while pulling out my iPod.

I had enough of this deafening silence.

"I don't know and I will never forgive your father!" She snapped while stopping
Near a pavement to take some aspirin. She seems troubled. I'm just hoping
That it doesn't run in the family.

"Chill mom, you seem to be losing yourself today!" I exclaimed while putting
On my ear phones while looking for a song.

She started breathing carefully as she drove on. We avoided jaywalkers and
Hobos who are asking for money from every car window on the street.

Great, my iPod just died. I should've charged it before
I left the house. Speaking of a beautiful day, the fog turned into
Rain.

Why does it constantly rain when the mood is just depressing?
I guess it's a mood effect on weather. Except, when I'm happy, it
Ain't sunny. It's windy.

"So, who do you want to invite to your fifteenth on Saturday?" Mom
Asked calmly while looking straight ahead. I remember our car accident
Three years ago. Mom broke her neck and I broke my leg. She's being
So watchful now. Unforgettable moment much.

"My friends, Taylor and two new people." I said cautiously hanging onto
Every word. Was I serious about inviting Cody and Hailee? I barely know
Them but I guess that we're doing good as acquaintances.

"Hey, I found something fishy about you and Taylor. What's going on?" Mom
Asked, squinting while trying to crack me. Yeah, she doesn't know that
Taylor and I are currently dating. She be like 'You're too young!' Or
'No, no, no, no, no!'. Either reaction.

"Nothing, we're totally friend zoned." I lied but sounded coolly nonchalant.
Boy do I suck at lying. I have a death wish.

"Hannah." Mom sounded like she was going to intervene more.
Word about mom, she won't drop the topic until she gets her answers.

"Weredating." I muffled making sure she didn't understand
The first time. I was really asking for it.

"What?" Mom asked. Yeah, I'm dead. I should've gone to
Confession yesterday.

"We're dating okay! But hey, I'm still a virgin!" I announced
Trying to make her feel relaxed. Did she feel relaxed? No, she looked
Grossed out.

"Ta, ta, ta, ta, ta! Yeah, I get that. But Hannah, you're too young!
Did your nut job father give you 25% of his genes? Ugh, no." She
Grumbled as she parked outside the butcher shop.

All I had to do now, is give her some space while she tried to
Abide my words. My very words, to say the least.

I strolled behind the shop by a patch of grass of wild flowers with
A bench.

"Hi." A sort of familiar voice greeted. It couldn't be Taylor. It sort of
Sounded British - y. I turned around to see Cody.

"Hey Cody!" I greeted surprised. What the hell is he doing here?
While I'm feeling like a goner on my last day of being fourteen, I run
Into 'Sir Caltivating Eyes'. Talk about perfect timing though.

"So, what are you doing here?" He asked half weirded out. That's rich,
That should be my reaction to someone who pops out, of the blue and goes
'Hi'. That someone is namingly 'Cody Lawrence'.

"My mom's buying some beef for our dinner. You?" I answered
And asked. I had a brief mini heart attack although I should sort
Of consider myself lucky I ran into Avery's unshippable crush.

"My uncle works here since he owns the place." Cody answered sheepishly.
What's do be sheepish about meeting a downer when you greet
Her first?

"Oh, hey, can I ask you something, or some things?" I asked
Trying to maintain myself. Sorry world, no equation can solve my complicated
Personality. Why? There is no answer.

"Uh, okay." He sat right beside me. If I catch myself staring at him in
Admiration, I'd be considered a cheater, unloyal girlfriend and a crazy
Weak paperclip to this magnet.

"How do you know Taylor?" I asked first. Party plans after.
I'm still thinking about Hailee. Her not being so interested in Tessa's
Company has actually crossed my mind.

"Friends since childhood. Our parents our close and my parents suggested
I go to Montreal High since he goes here." He answered with a slow nod.

"Okay, about that, Taylor treats you like some bro friend or
Whatever guys call it so I have a sudden and unplanned invitation.
Wanna come to my fifteenth birthday party on Saturday?" I asked.
I feel so stupid right now.

"Okay." His voice trailed off as he raised his fist in mid
Air. It was just like that and I looked at it, not knowing what to do.

"Don't leave it hanging." Cody instructed while exchanging
Fist.

"What?" I queered cluelessly.

"Brofist, like Pewdiepie's." He explained. I watch Pewdiepie but
I never encountered 'Bro fist' episodes or photos. I remember when
I watched Pewdiepie play 'Eyes'. Oh, God, it was hilarious!

I hit my fist against Cody's and he put it down. Great, the awkward
Atmosphere again. Deafening silence, no eye contact. Things go sudden
And to this.

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