Crashing Into You

Chapter 4 - Dinner With The Family

Lauren

“Laur, dinner’s ready.” Katherine said from the doorway.

“Ok, I’ll be down in a second.” I said as I closed the laptop. I got off my bed and started walking towards the door when my phone rang. I grabbed it and saw that a text message was on the screen. 

“I’ll Be there soon. Just leaving”. It was from Chris. I opened my phone and texted him back, “Sounds good :) Any chance you can bring Elijah for Amy? ;)”. I put my phone back in my pocket and started to walk towards the door before I caught a look at myself in the mirror. Oh god, I’m in sweats and I look like a mess. I opened my phone and texted Lisa, silently praying she had her phone with her.

“Lisa, I need you upstairs now!” I sent before beginning to tear through the closet. A second later my phone buzzed. Chris agreed to bring Elijah. I smiled mischievously as I planned on setting him and Amy up. While I was lost in thought, Lisa came rushing into our room looking panicked.

“Lauren, whats wrong?” She asked, sounding slightly out of breath.

“That guy’s coming over and I’m a mess! Help me? please?” I said, begging her.

“No.” Lisa said bluntly.

“What? Why?” I asked her.

“Lauren, you’re beautiful, no matter what you’re wearing, and no matter how you look. I think we should see if that boy is smart enough to realize that.” Lisa said, putting her hands on my shoulders and looking directly in my eyes.

“B..but..” I stammered.

“The only butt I want is yours, downstairs with everyone else.” Lisa said, guiding me towards the door.

“Fine, but if he make fun of me I’m gonna cry.” I said pouting.

“Oh I wouldn’t blame him, I mean you look like a mess.” Lisa said teasingly.

“That’s it, going back to my room now and never coming out.” I said, turning around and trying to walk back into our room.

“Oh no you don’t!” Lisa said, hooking her arm around my body and almost forcing me down the stairs. Once we made it to the dinner table, I sat down next to her as Mom handed me my plate. Spaghetti. Well at least one thing is going my way tonight.

“So Lauren, is your boyfriend showing up tonight?” Christina teased.

“Boyfriend? Why didn’t I hear about this?” Mom asked, sounding concerened.

“He’s not my boyfriend, He’s just a friend Mom.” I said before turning to Christina, “And yes, he’s on his way.”

“So if he’s not your boyfriend I guess I don’t need to talk to him?” My dad asked.

“Please don’t,” I said, suddenly embarrassed. “Oh and Amy, he might have a surprise for you.”

“And what would that be?” Amy asked, sounding confused.

“Oh a certain really cute boy that you like.” I said teasingly.

“I do not like him.” Amy said defiantly.

“Did I mention he’s from Texas?” I asked, hoping to get a reaction out of her.

“He is? I mean, how do you know?” Amy asked.

“Chris told me when you two went to grab the food, after I mentioned you liked everything country-ish”.

“I still don’t like him.” Amy said, blushing only slightly.