"If you do though just don't tell Abuelita because she'll put you in a convent" she whispers before going back inside.

I laugh and roll my eyes and turn back to my green and white canvas.

That was a little better than the sex talk but not by much.

After she left I went back to my canvas deciding to block my mind and just focus on the paint.

I mindlessly swirled my brush around the canvas till I could notice the beginnings of a forest. I had the main base of a few trees and plants, and it almost looked familiar. The longer I stare at it I realize it resembles the view in my dreams.

I continue to paint now knowing what I'm going for. In the center surrounded by trees is a silver and grey wolf with blue eyes.

After a while the paint starts to get sticky and not blend well, I needed to let it dry but I just want to keep adding on to it.

I force myself to put the brush down and set my things aside so they wouldn't be in the way.

It was about 4pm and I'm pretty sure I first set up around 2.

"Get unblocked?" My mom asked when I walked back inside.

"Yeah a little" I say smiling and walking to the bathroom.

I've been out there sweating for the last two hours, I know I looked and smelled like shit.

As I undress I hear my phone ding. I pick it up and see it's from Kai.

Kai: what are you doing tonight?

Me: dinner with my family but nothing after.

Kai: late night adventure?

What does that mean? Do I say yes? Am I even allowed to go out late with a boy? I mean I'm technically an adult but this is a Hispanic household, what are the rules exactly?

Me: sure. What time?

Kai: I'll pick you up at 9?

Me: okay

I wonder where we were going, 9pm isn't that late, unless he intended on staying out super late.

My mind wanders while I'm in the shower. How do I even dress? I didn't want to ask him but what if he was taking me somewhere that isn't cool with shorts and a T-shirt?

Fuck it I'll text him.

I finished up in the shower and dried my hair enough to put it up in a bun, then send a text to Kai.

Me: what do I wear?

Kai: that dress from your party ;)

So he had checked me out. The thought made me blush like crazy.

Me: is this night adventure truly worthy of that dress?

Kai: any occasion is perfect for that dress if I get to see you in it.

I'm 21 years old and I think I'm getting hot flashes like a menopausal woman.

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