it doesn't feel like christmas next week and it makes me sad :( why do we have to grow up :(
Wesley
"Yours came out so huge!" Aaliyah laughs. "It looks like a penis!"
"Says yours! You made a santa and it came out as a circle!" I laugh along.
"I hate these cookies" she eats one with a fake frown.
I shrug and grab one. "They're really fucking good though"
"They are" she nods and turns up the volume on the tv. "I'm glad you came today, it was really fun! We need to hangout again tomorrow"
"It was..." I clench my jaw.
"What's wrong?" she lifts her head from my lap.
I shake my head. "Nothing, it's just, you wanna be friends with me?"
"Well of course!! Why wouldn't I?" she chuckles, resting her head back down.
I sigh. "I overheard your friends once"
"What?" she sits up.
"Saying how I'm that mysterious kid nobody wants to-"
"Oh they were joking! I swear! I've known them since pre-k, they would never make fun of you! You're really cool!" she smiles.
"I j-"
"Hey guys!" two dudes walk in, causing me to stand up and then to look at me.
"Is this the dude from the shop?" a dude asks.
"Yes! This is Wesley, and Wesley, these are my best friends! Lorenzo and Parker" she points at each.
"Hey!" they both smile.
"H-hey" I nervously return the smile.
"Don't be nervous! These dudes are five foot ten. You're six foot five! You could easily beat their asses!" Aaliyah laughs, nudging me.
I look at her then the guys.
"Way to diss us!" Lorenzo smacks Aaliyah.
"We were promised to never talk about our heights!" Parker huffs.
I clench my jaw and shift my weight. "I-I'm gonna h-h-head home. My dad i-is probably w-w-waiting"
"Okay! Text me!" Aaliyah hugs me and smiles.
I return the smile, looking down at her.
She's so gorgeous...
Way out of my league.
**
I pull off my jackets that caused me to have a heat stroke. Looking in the mirror, I look at my little scar on my side.
I really loved her.
But she left us.
And I know I'd take her back in a heartbeat, no matter the pain she caused.
"Looking fit" dad walks in.
I turn to him. "Dad, I-"
"I know she planted shit in your head growing up. You're a good looking dude, son. You have so much ahead of you. You just need to let people in" he frowns.
I sigh. "I met a girl-"
"Who?" he cuts me off.
"Her name's Aaliyah... and she's gorgeous, dad. She's just as gorgeous as mom was" I clench my jaw. "And I'm so stupid! I look like this! Then there's her. She can wear whatever the fuck she wants and look absolutely gorgeous! Like mom... but mom left. People you grow close to, leave. And they don't come back. Plus, Aaliyah's taking me in to be nice. Her standards are like a rich guy. Like, she's an Archer, dad. They are so wealthy and-"
"I highly doubt any person married an Archer for money-"
"Maybe not. But dad, if you saw her, she wouldn't go for me. A kid without a mother. A kid who was verbally abused by the woman he loved and trusted. A kid whose mother literally cut their five year olds side while she was angry. And a kid who would still love her after that" my eyes tear up.
"Son..." he walks over and hugs me. "She hurt us, of course it's gonna be an emotional scar we have. Aaliyah seems to make you so happy, and you need that. You need her"
"Yeah, until I saw her friends. They're two dudes and I'm just insecure to be around her. Especially since everyone in this town knows her as she's the girl everyone loves. I'd be walking around with her and her friends with all these layers an-"
He pulls back. "Give it a chance"
I look at him and tug my lips to the side.
**
My phone goes off and check it to see Aaliyah texted and with two other numbers that shared the contact name and picture thanks to the new iphone update.
I put their names in and it's Lorenzo and Parker.
Aaliyah ❣️:
Yo Wesssss, we've all been talking and we wanted to ask you if you wanted to go to Blue Ridge with us next week for Christmas!
Lord Lorenzo 🤫 :
It'll be a lot of fun man
Park Nark 🤤 :
And really cold so you can wear all those coats 😂😂
I chuckle before sighing.
Me :
I'd love to, but I have a lot to do
Lord Lorenzo 🤫 :
Bitch we know you have nothing to do
Park Nark 🤤 :
Just cum with us
Aaliyah ❣️ :
You need to stop spelling it like that
Me :
I don't wanna be a burden
Aaliyah ❣️ :
You won't!! That's why we asked you!
Park Nark 🤤 :
Ye we wouldn't want to ass anyone else
Lord Lorenzo 🤫 :
DUDE STOP FUCKING SPELLING EVERY WORD DIRTY
Park Nark 🤤 :
Ok daddy 😍
Lord Lorenzo 🤫 :
........
I clench my jaw.
Me :
I don't know...
Park Nark :
YOU'RE COMING AND THAT'S THE END OF IT SO BYE PACK UR BAGS
Lord Lorenzo 🤫 :
A man
Aaliyah ❣️ :
It'll be fun ☺️
I sigh and try to type, but my fingers keep pressing the backspace.
Lord Lorenzo 🤫 :
So... are you coming buddy?
I clench my jaw and let myself loose.
Me :
Yeah sure
"Hey buddy" dad walks in.
I turn to him, smiling. "Hey"
"I'm going on a date with my co worker next week... I just wanna make sure that it's okay with you" he pauses "since I know h-"
"It's fine, dad. I want you to be happy" I say.
"But I also want you to be happy too. I won't go on a date with her if you're not ready for another woman to be in our lives yet" he walks over to me.
I shake my head. "I'm okay with it, really. Plus, I'm staying next week up with Aaliyah and her friends up in the mountains"
"Really?" his eyes widen and I nod. "I'm so happy for you buddy!!" he hugs me.
"I just have to get through it" I tug my lips to the side. "You know... feeling insecure next to those dudes-"
"Kid, you have nothing to be afraid of. These guys will probably end up being your best friends" he pats my shoulder.
"I don't know" I sigh and he sadly smiles.
"Have fun. I know you will" he says softly.
He leaves the room and I squeeze my phone.
Time to pack.