love is complicated (a philidosia fanfic)

the dinner (part 2)

Theo's pov

    I stumbled out of bed my grey bunny slippers on my feet, I headed straight to the bathroom down the hall and brushed out my long curly brown hair. It was a tangled mess after last night's sleep but I was used to it. I headed down the stairs to find my father asleep in his office. I decided to surprise him with a cup of coffee for when he wakes up. It seemed like a good idea to keep him in a good mood before tonight. I know my father's more likely to say yes to things if he's in a good mood. I grabbed the kettle from the corner of our counter and filled it with water. I then started boiling the water. I grabbed a couple of slices of bread and popped them in are silver toaster. The metal seemed to sparkle in the sunlight it reminded me of a diamond ring. I thought about what it would be like to marry Phillip I diamond ring around my finger bringing us together for life. Just then I heard the toaster pop, I grabbed the peices of toast and spread butter along the top and then some homemade jam me and my dad made earlier this spring. I grabbed the kettle and poared the water into two red mugs. I added the coffee mix in and stired them till it was fully mixed in. I grabbed the milk from the fridge and sugar from the cabinet I mixed some of both into my cup then placed them back where they came from. Just then my father walked in his maroon robe draped around his body.

"I made you breakfast dad." I said with a big smile.

"Aww thank you sweetie." He said as he grabbed the silver plate from my hand and red mug from the counter.

We sat there in silence well we ate are toast and drank our coffee till he said

"You excited for tonight?" "Yes I am." I replyed. "Do you know what Mrs. Hamilton's making for dinner?" He asked as he took a sip from his coffee. "Yeah, Phillip said she was making turkey and roasted veggies." I tell him as I take I bite of my toast. "Yum." He says licking a drip of jam from his light brown lips.

After breakfast I place the dishes in the sink, I'll do them later I think to myself as I make a little mental note in my head. Dad heads back to his office to finish up some work from the night before. I walked back upstairs and got showered and then grabbed my sunflower dress from my closet. It used to be my mother's when she was my age, she gave it to me for my 14 birthday. I remember how special that day was my mom looked just like me. I remember her face, she was always smiling she used to bring me to the park for picnics. I remember sitting their in the sunlight on a red and white checkered blanket. Eating ham sandwiches and talking about school, and everything else that had happened in my life recently. I suddenly snapped out of my thoughts tears streaming down my face I missed her so much. I glanced over at my photo I've my mom on my dresser. I wiped my tears away and headed towards my sock drawer with ,y mother's old dress in my arms. Once I was changed I headed back downstairs my father's office was empty he must have headed upstairs to get changed too. I grabbed my backpack from the door and grabbed my copy of Cinderella and a pencil and piece of paper and headed back upstairs to finish my essay before it was time to head to Philips.

A couple hours later I heard a knock on my door on closed my copy of Summer Dreams and said "Come in." My dad walked in wearing his favorite maroon suit and matching macaroon blazer, a black tie perfectly done up tieing the whole outfit together. "Well don't you look pretty, you remind me so much of your mother in that dress." He said as he smiled but I could see the pain in his eyes as he mention my mother. "Thanks dad." I say I could tell by his face that he realized I had been crying but he didn't say anything about it. "I just wanted to tell you that we should leave in 30 minutes." He said trying to change the subject. "Ok, I'll finish getting ready." I said as I placed my bookmark in my book and shut the book. Ok sweetie, "I'll meet you by the door." He said as he left my room.

I headed towards the bathroom to finish getting ready, I was able to finish my essay and even read a bit of my favorite book. I opened my drawer and grabbed a old make up palette ive had since I was 13. I didn't want to put on too much make up so I chose I light brown eyeshadow that was nearly the same color as my skin. I grabbed my blush and carefully applied it. I then grabbed my mascara and unscrewed the cap. I headed downstairs after I finished. Me and my dad walked the two blocks to Phillips house and climbed up his driveway. I gave his door I couple knocks, and was greeted by Phillip wearing a fresh white shirt that looked like it a bad been recently ironed and a fancy blue blazer.

"Come in." he said as he opened the door wider. He looked so handsome, I could smell the turkey from the door it smelled delicious, my mouth watered. We both stepped inside
And took off are shoes. Phillip lead us to the dinning room, once there my father sat down at the head opposite of Mr. Hamilton. I looked around and saw all of Phillips siblings sitting around the table waiting eagerly for their mother to start handing out the food. Phillip pulled a chair out next to his younger brother John and gestured me to sit. "Thank you Phillip." I said and gave him a big smile. I sat down and he pushed the chair closer to the table, he then sat down in the chair next to me. Just then Phillips mother walked in carrying a fresh out of the oven turkey, she places it on the table and says

"It's nice to have you all here." "Thank you for having us Mrs. Hamilton." My father said very politely. I was surprised he was being so polite, he had only given Mr. Hamilton a couple mean glances. We sat there in silence for a couple seconds until Phillips mother intrupped the awkward silence by saying "who's ready to eat?" Loud cheers come from all around the table, I see some of Phillips siblings licking their lips as they stared at the juicy turkey that sat in the center of the table. Phillips mother started serving the turkey and roasted veggies to Phillips youngest siblings first then moved her way around the table. I placed a golden brown potato into my mouth, the taste was the best thing I've ever tasted. The skin was crispy but the inside was squishy and warm. I poked a piece of turkey with my fork and placed it in my mouth. It was juicy and was soft enough for me to tear apart in my mouth. Not only did all of the food look and taste amazing the smell was breath taking. It reminded me of shopping in the fall with my mom when I younger I felt as if I could still feel her warm arm wrapped around my shoulders.

After everyone had finished eating. Phillips father said "so what do you kids need to tell us?" Phillip looked at me nervously I smiled at him trying to reasure him everything will be ok. "Well dad, Mr. Burr we just wanted to tell you that me and Theo are going to the dance together." Phillip tried to explain well stumbling all over his words. I saw my dads smile dissapear he looked as if he was gonna yell like he did when I said I wanted to be friends with Phillip all those years ago. He opened his mouth I prepared for the worst, I got ready to apologize to alk of Phillips family and be grounded for weeks. "Theo my darling does being with Phillip make you happy?" I was shocked but I quickly responded with "Yes father." After I said it a noticed the tears in his eyes, I grabbed Phillips arm. His arm is warm and comforting, I immediately felt more relaxed. "Then you can go to the dance with him Theo." He said and gave a little smile my way, he wanted me to be happy I could tell. I was so happy but then my happiness was intrupted by Mr. Hamilton asking "does this mean you two are dating now?" I went bright red I must have looked like a tomato, I glanced at Phillip he was bright red too. Phillip looked directly in my eyes and gave a little nod it was if we knew what each other were thinking. We both looked back at are father's and then said at the same time "YES!" I turned back to Phillip he grabbed my waist and I grabbed his face and kissed him, it was just as good as the first time we kissed in front of our school. I felt like I was in heaven, or flying the feeling was the best thing I've ever felt. Once we stopped kissing I felt everyone's eyes on me my father looked like he was gonna pass out from the shock. I then noticed my bestie Angie giggling at us. Phillips sibilings also looked shocked, Will had his mouth wide open. Are dad's exchanged I glance then Mr. Hamilton said "if this makes you too happy, then it's ok with me." Then my dad added on "you both know we don't agree with this but we will put are differences aside for you." I felt so loved I nearly jumped when Mrs. Hamilton started collecting the dishes so she could wash them. Are father's headed off into Mr. Hamilton's office together probably going to discuss our relationship. Phillips siblings hopped out of their seats and headed straight to the play room.

"Thanks for helping me Theo." Mrs. Hamilton told me after we had helped her clean up the dinning room. "It's no problem" Mrs. Hamilton I replyed as politely as possible. "Call me Eliza." She tells me.

After we finish helping Eliza clean, Phillip brings me upstairs and shows me his room his dark blue sheets match the wooden floor and dark oak dresser under the window. A shelf in the corner is covered in trophys.

"Theo time to go!" My father called from downstairs.

Once I got home I changed it a pair of grey sweatpants and a oversized t-shirt. I headed straight to bed I didn't bother to brush my hair or teeth, I was so tired but I also wanted to dream about Phillip. As I played down in my bed I felt my body slowly drift off to sleep.