Memory Documentation

chapter six | documenting a war between heart and mind

"Are you serious? You had a b-o-y over and you didn't even tell me?" I cried, repeating back the words she had said to me. Though she swatted my hand in annoyance and I continued to tease her, the knowledge that London had a boy over made me giddy.

London and I have only known each other for the few months that we've been her neighbor. The apartment she stayed in across the hall was actually her uncle's before he moved back to South Korea to teach school there. He's continued to pay for the apartment so she could stay there during her studies. In the time that I've known her, she hasn't been very active in her dating life. She's very focused on her schoolwork, so any involvement with a boy made me want to tease her endlessly about it. She may have a couple years on me, but that doesn't mean we vibed any differently. So, clearly, I wasn't done teasing yet.

"Wait, wait. Tell me this. Was it friendly or was it" - I gave an overly-emphasized winked - "friendly."

"You're such an idiot."

"Yeah, an idiot waiting for answers! I spilled my answers, now it's your turn."

Papa shook his head at us. "What am I supposed to do with you two? I caught one boy sneaking out of our apartment last night and another one sneaking out of London's this morning."

I frowned. He must have been listening in on our conversation in his room. He didn't seem bothered, but I wouldn't be surprised if he really was. I could imagine myself in his position. It's suspicious stuff to catch a boy sneaking out of your daughter's bedroom at one a.m. without you knowing he was there in the first place. I'm actually surprised Papa's kept his cool. I was expecting the wrath of an overprotective dad to come down on me this morning.

"So, are you upset about Chris coming over, Papa? I'm sorry if you are, but nothing happened. I promise."

"And I believe you," he replied, much to my reassurance. "What Chris said to me last night matches up with what you said to London this morning. He's a good kid, and I trust him."

I took that as stamp of approval. It made me smile. I'm sure Chris would be thrilled to know. "You should trust me, too," I murmured, standing up so I could wrap my arms around him. "I'm not a bad kid either, Pa."

"I know, but you're bound to get grounded for something at some point."

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so this was an edited og chapter. next chapter requires new content and more revising, so it may take me a little while to upload. i have family coming in to celebrate my mom's end of chemo/birthday + college is coming again so i'd like to spend more time with my friends and boyfriend before they leave </3

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