The Key To Combat

Chapter 2

It's been one month since graduation, I wonder why I still haven't heard back from S.O.C.S. I don't know if I should be worried but the feeling is bubbling no matter what I think. Maybe if you don't get anything back it means you weren't even considered, maybe it got lost in the mail, maybe they saw my IQ and thought my application was an accident. Here it goes the maybe, cons list. I never have any pros becau- my thought is stopped by the sound of the doorbell. I jumped up too quickly from my bed and now I'm light headed. I must've really made myself dizzy because I think I hear Kyscin. "honey your friends are here" did my mom just say friends? I only have one friend and she knows that. When I turn the corner, who I see at my front door shocks me I stop abruptly at the top of the stairs. I guess I know why my mom said friends, even she thinks Kyscin is out of my league. I take a deep breath and descend. "umm what are you guys doing here?" Why did I ask? I don't even want to know how it's possible that Kyscin is in my house. "I came to give you your letter from S.O.C.S" Kyscin says handing me the letter. "He delivered mine 20 minutes ago and we rushed over here." Anna says and I can't help but laugh. "You live 10 minutes away.. you had to put on your lucky socks didn't you?" I ask as we exchange knowing smiles and nods. I actually gain the courage to look up at Kyscin when I ask, "so why did YOU have OUR letters?." He shakes his head. "Lynn and I were at sweet fruits, where she kept going on about her plans to make sure you two never go to S.O.C.S" I can't believe the thing I'm most upset about in that sentence is the fact that he hangs out with Lynn outside of school. On the inside I'm screaming, hopefully it doesn't show on the outside. I want so badly to say something sarcastic but I'm not going to let him have that affect on me anymore. "That's why we were at sweet fruits. I had my buddy Jeremy sneak into her room while I kept her busy to get you both your letters." he explains. Great. Now not only is he really not into Lynn like Anna said, but I'm so much more into him. How is he so perfect? He's so chill and kind. We'd be so good together. I bet he gives the best hugs. His big arms would engulf me oh so gently. No. Stop thinking about him that way. Just because he's not into Lynn, doesn't mean he's into you. Remember the promise, focus, you can do this, deep breath. I force as much confidence out as I can, "thanks Kyscin, it was really sweet of you to do this for us." I tell him. He looks confused which means he doesn't think I was flirting. "Wavi, I'm losing patience here." Anna quips. "Don't let me stop you, I already know my destiny." he says knowingly and looks at me. Why did he say that and look at me? Man he's making it really hard to not like him. Just roll your eyes that'll show him you're not into him or his games. As I tare open my letter I roll my eyes at him and I know it did the job because he turns his gaze to the ground. Anna is already reading hers and does a great job at hiding the contents. She's holding her letter against her chest waiting for me to see what mine says. As I read I'm smiling. My smile becomes bigger and I lift my head to look at Anna. She starts screaming and then I realize that must mean she got in too. I scream and start jumping and spinning. "wow remind me to wear earplugs around you two." Kyscin says gripping his ears tightly. "so what exactly is your 'destiny' pretty boy?" Anna demands. Kyscin looks at me but this time I'm to busy admiring my letter that I don't even notice. Anna snaps her fingers twice and when I turn Kyscin is looking at Anna. "you know what I mean Gianna, S.O.C.S" he says quickly. "mmhm" she turns to me and we start jumping again. Kyscin let's himself out but I wouldn't notice an elephant in my living room right now. "Mom!" I scream. She comes running in with a wooden spoon in her hand and icing on her cheek. "you got in! I knew you would." she exclaims. She wraps her arms around me and squeezes me so tight. "mom, I can't.. buhh-" I utter and she releases her grip. "breathe, ugh and look you got icing on me." I use my index finger to swipe a bit off and I lick it. "sorry sweety." she says sweetly. "wait icing? You're baking a cake? wh- how did you know?" I Should not sound as surprised as I do but I cant help it. I understand her forseeing my acceptance to T.U but S.O.C.S. It's not even based on IQ. Although she doesn't want to admit it she didn't think I could do this. She also would rather I go to med school. But I have to admit I admire her because even though she believes my energy would be better used doing something practical, she puts all that aside to support me. She wants to see me happy even if that means watching me get punched and kicked all day. She is the best mother anyone could ask for. "I saw your boyfriend holding the envelopes and rushed to the kitchen to start baking." she replies. I know it's common for parents to mix up boy, friends and boyfriends so I'll let it go but I quickly tell her, "woah, mom. He's not my boyfriend." I can just feel my face turning red right now. Not because I still have feelings for him but because it's embarrassing. It's just so weird hearing my mom call the boy that I've wanted to be my boyfriend for years my boyfriend and not my boy friend. The guy that I would walk past three times a day ater spraying myself with my best perfume. The only guy that I have wanted to notice me for 4 years. The only guy that makes my heart do that thing that everybody feels but no one knows what to call it. The guy I can't have because he doesn't want me. "Why? He's perfect for you. You might be a little bit out of his league but the men usually can't compete with us." mom says as she flips her hair and I let out a short laugh. That's my mom the forty year old beauty. Why can't I have her confidence? "Thanks mom." I smile. "just believe it, mi amour. You are so special and you are what many men might want but there is only one way to treat you right and only one man who can do just that. I heard about this school and I learned that it won't be easy but you are so strong and incredibly smart, I know you will be great!" she assures. My mom caresses my face with her icing filled hand, then does the same to Anna. "you too Anna." she looks back and forth from me to Anna as she adds, "you two take care of each other, well not physically, you'll see what I mean when you get there." We both smile. "of course." we say in unison. My mom proceeds to continue what she started in the kitchen and Anna and I continue jumping and screaming. Everything is going to plan, my dream is finally happening and I get to live it out with my best friend. We graduated, I learned how to control my feelings aroung Kyscin and we got accepted to S.O.C.S. I can't imagine how my life could get any better.