So Matty, Have you come up with a solution for your little lady-friend problem? "In a way." Well don't leave me in suspense. "I'm thinking I'm just going to be direct. I mean- she can't say no, right? She'll totally say yes. I know she will.....But what if she doesn't? And what if she-" WHOA. Take a breath. You'll be okay, I promise. "She's right Matty, it's all about having confidance. And Watcher knows, you've certainly got plenty of that." "Very funny Mira." I guess you have to finish your art project first. Wow. Yeah, it's clear that Austin's side of the family tree did NOT inherit any of Scarlet's creative ability. "Leah says it shows potential. And she's in AP Art History." Sweetheart, if shereally meant that- then I don't think you have to worry about her turning you down. "Thanks! Wait......HEY!" I call it like I see it. "Hey Leah, I was wondering if you wanted to come and hang out today?" "Sounds great- See you in a bit." "Okay- easy part is done. Now comes the challenge." *Cues eye of the tiger* There. Just psych yourself up. YOU CAN DO IT. #DOIT "You're not helping." "Hey Leah, we can just go.....Dad? DAD? What are you doing outside? Shouldn't you be like ANYWHERE else right now?" "Oh come on- I was cool once. I can hang." "Oh god. Don't ever say that again, please- go read a book on Chowder. You know what Leah, let's just go to the park." "Hahaha, okay. It was nice seeing you Mr.Viridi!" "I'm a cool dad." There, there Austin. We know you are. It's going to be a-ok. "Wow- snow to sun in just one town over. Crazy right?" "Yeah, I guess so." **Awkward** "Are you okay Matt? You seem really distracted. You didn't say anything the whole way from Newcrest." "What? Yeah. YEAH. I'm....I'm great. Perfect even. It's just....a really nice day. Is all." ***AWKWARD*** "Very funny. What did you really bring me all the way out here for. And don't just say because of your dad. I know you better than that." She's direct. I like it. "Well...I ummm....wanted to ask you something. And......I.....uhhh....you can say no. Like- no pressure or anything. I just wanted to....you know....say how I feel....be direct and confident....and...." "Just spit it out Matt." "Willyoubemygirlfriend?" ".....I don't understand." "Well... you know....I like you. Like....like like you and I was thinking we could you know- date. Or whatever. If you want." "No, no. I know what dating is Matt. I just don't understand why you're asking me. You're already my boyfriend. We've been together since we were nine." "Riiiiiight. I knew that. I was just.....making clarifications. You know...so we're on the same page and all." *sigh* "Boys." "I couldn't ask for a better girlfriend that you Leah. You're pretty, and smart, and fun. You're my best friend in the whole world." "Awwww, Matty, you really are the sweetest." "And I was thinking......" "Yeah?" "Well, since you're my girlfriend and everything.....do you think I could...you know...kiss you or whatever....if you want. I mean- no pressure! I just-" "Matthias Viridi- you talk too much." Woo! Get it girl! I like her. D'awwwww! So official! "Sooo, you're telling me you didn't finish your homework because you dropped your pencil in a rainstorm and it floated away?" "Yeah- do you think Mr.Bryson will buy that?" "Not a chance." "What part came off as unrealistic?" "You two, the more you grow up. The more you stay the same. What are you two planning today anyway? I hope you're not wasting your Saturday all cooped up." "AW MAN! I'm gonna be late! I'm meeting Leah in the park! You're tagging along Mira?" "Oh yeah. I forogt I agreed to that. I guess I can start my park initiative in Oasis Springs." "Remember Mira- we're going to have fun." "I can have fun and still clean the park." ".........." "I CAN!" "....If you say so." "Leah....I don't think I'm doing this right. I'm not catching anything." "It's okay- you just need to have a little patience. The right fish will come along." "Thanks Leah. You're the greatest!" "No, You're the greatest!" "Well, You're the cutest!" "No, you are!" "Ugh. Barf. This is exactly what I thought would happen." Yeah, it is a little too saccharine. Even for me. "I don't know why he was so insistent that I get out here. I mean...Park cleaning is fun. I stand by that. I like helping people. And if that's not fun- then I don't know what is." You have your own goals. It's admirable. "Thank you. Why is that so hard for people to understand?" "Yo, is this the.....'Park Cleaning Initiative'?" "Huh?" "Right here- Saturday from noon to four? Cleaning up the park?" "Umm, Yeah. That's me. I mean- this is it! You've found it!" "Cool. Hey- don't I know you? Do you go to Newcrest High?" "Yeah, I do. Miranda Viridi, Do you go to Newcrest, I don't think I've seen you around." "Nah...I don't really 'do' school." That's not a red flag or anything. "Oh. Okay. Then how did you know I went there?" "I saw you in the paper. You got that smart kid thing." "The Modern Young Academics Scholarship. Yeah, I forgot that was in the paper." "That was pretty cool. So you're like a genius or something?" "Something like that. So you want to help clean the park? That's very noble of you."
Mira. I don't like that look on your face. I know I'm just a voice and there isn't a whole lot I can physically do right here. BUT.....There were about eight BIG ASS RED FLAGS in everything that boy just said. I highly reccommend walking away RIGHT NOW. "I don't know- I think he's got potential. Like a lost puppy who just needs a little direction." We will definitley talk about this later. Let's just get some food. "Hey Leah, what do you know about that guy over there?" "Him?" "Yeah." "Oh, that's Darren Adams. He goes to Lincoln High, sometimes anyway. I heard he was arrested for possessing stolen goods and car theft. And before that for armed robbery." "Oh come on, if he were actually that dangerous, I don't think he'd be mopping paint off cement." "Whatever you say Mira. Personally, I don't trust anyone who mixes prints like that." She's got a point. "Okay! Dinner is served!" "It looks wonderful Matty! You're just like Top Chef!" "Awwww, Babe, you're the greatest!" "No! You're the greatest!" "No you are!" "No you are!" "Oh jeez."
I second that.
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