Oh the drive in. The most romantic place. Of course it was the night. I had to look good so I wore my best clothes.
I wore my favorite light blue skirt, a red belt, and a yellow shirt. I then also pinned my hair back, and put on some mascara. Mama said you can never have enough make up.
then I walked out of my room. However what do I see when I walk down the stairs? James. He was wearing those rolled jeans, and a button up shirt. Dang. He was cute.
I smiled and screamed from the entrance to my mom,
" Mom were leaving! "
" Were? " She asked.
" Ya me and uh... James, " I mumbled.
" Anyways bye mom! " I said as I grabbed James wrist, and pulled him out the door.
We ran out.
" Did you just walk into my house? " I giggled.
" A little.. " He said smiling.
We walked down the street to pick up Farah.
" Hello... Francessica? " James guessed
" Holy crap, my name is FARAH! " Farah yelled frustrated.
I giggled. I had really missed James.
Then we met up with Hudson at the drive in. We were going to see spring fever. And of course we were only 13 so no car was present. We went in with a blanket. I layed out the blanket, and James sat next to me.
Next thing I know were all sitting down. How'd this happen? I thought I hated James. Then the dummy did something dumb to ruin it.
The movie had started and about 15 minutes in James started to talk to me.
" Hey Claire, " He said.
" Yes? " I asked.
" I'm really sorry, " He said.
" About what? " I asked.
" About 2 years ago on the roof, " He explained.
" Oh... Well like you said, you weren't talking about me, " I said.
" But I mean... I kinda was... " James said.
" Oh... Wow, " I said looking down.
" I just thought you were kinda cute thats all, " He said.
" Oh thats okay, really, " I said looking at him, "
We looked at each other, when he almost started leaning in to kiss me. I had to do something.
" Hey, uh do you wanna do something after the movie? " I had asked stopping him.
" Uh, ya sure, " He said with a small grin.
I felt bad but I was not ready for that.
After the movie was over, Farah and Hudson really clicked.
" Were going to hang out a little longer, " Farah told me.
" Thats great... " I had a little sarcastically.
" Claire, you're fine, " Farah told me as she put her hand on my shoulder.
She then left with Hudson and all that was left was James and I.
" So what now? " I had asked.
" How about, " he said as he grabbed my hand, " We just walk? "
" Okay, deal, " I said as I smiled.
And thats what we did. We just walked, and talked. I held his hand, and he held mine. Eventually he walked me home, and that was that.
Oh love.
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its complicated.
RomanceTwo friends find that in their jr. High year that they're more than just close friends. They're something way more. This is the story of a real 1950-1960s love story. A story of how love stories are supposed to be. It's complicated.