Illusion

EIGHT

Moment of truth. I know I've been rejecting my mom of joining them this week but Alec keeps on bugging me so here I am, in front of the school gate, waiting for my parents to arrive.

Yesterday, after Alec pin point my changes, I couldn't utter a word anymore. I suddenly felt ashamed and I don't know why.

She said I became talkative and she's proud. Her statement do not feel like complementing each other and it's confusing me. Is my 'change' is for the better or what?

After thinking about it all day, I groaned, finally giving up! I do not understand her and I can't see the change in me.

"Would your parents mind if I tag along?" My companion asked feeling nervous.

"I'm sure they won't," I simply answered looking down my shoes still while waiting for my parents.

Yesterday was one heck of a day. She teased me all the time she got about my cooking skills. She even have the guts to ask me what else am I not good at.

"Come on, Asher. I won't laugh!" She persuaded but already laughing with my furrowed brows. See? She is really annoying at times!

I just ignored her teasing which went effective when she received another call.

I really think Alec is too much for me but then... I always found myself talking and listening to her stories. That's why the moment she asked if she's allowed to come with me today, I said yes even with my doubts on my head.

"I'm kinda nervous," she said that made me look at her. I smirked when I realized she really look like she's about to pee on her pants.

"Of what?"

"It is my first time to meet your parents and I don't know if they'll like me," she said what's bugging her. My brows knitted.

"You sound like a boyfriend who'll be introduced to your girlfriend's family, Alec. Shut your crap," I rolled my eyes and she did the same.

"Such a kj." She murmured. "Well, Asher, for your information, friends do feel nervous too when they meet their friend's parents for the first time!" She explained like it was something one should know already. I bowed a bit.

How would I know?

I smiled bitterly at my thoughts.

And friends. She called me her friend. I can't deny the fact that being called one is kind of overwhelming.

It's been months since I felt this overwhelming feeling of knowing that I am someone who they consider as a friend and I don't know why I feel a little bid mad at myself.

Alec consider me as one of her friend. I know Illude, too. But how about me? Do I consider them as my friends too? Or just like the other relationship I build with the others--- just companionship?

My thoughts were distracted when our old car stopped in front of the shade we're standing. Alec immediately went beside me to hold my hand.

"Such a kid," I hissed.

Mom opened the car window on the pasenger's sit and smiled at us.

"Hey, sweetie," she greeted and smiled at Alec beside me almost hiding. Dad just smiled from the driver's sit.

"This is Alec, mom. The roommate I was telling you," I said.

"Hello Mr and Mrs. Lorens," Alec greeted shyly.

"Hello dear," my mom greeted her back before motioning us to get inside the car.

"My Asher don't usually hang out with other people, I'm glad you two get along well, Alec." My mom commented.