Day Three
It was Friday morning, and my entire family was at the table eating breakfast.
“Why are you in such a good mood runt?”
Because I’m fucking your best friend dummy.
I hadn’t even noticed, but I was whistling a little tune between bites of my toast.
“Todd, I’ve asked you repeatedly not to call her that,” my mom said while scooping out an obscene amount of scrambled eggs onto his plate.
My dad slid the morning paper down several inches and gave Todd an evil ‘stink eye’.
“I’m sorry Mom,” he said sheepishly while looking at my Dad.
“I guess I’m in a good mood because it feels wonderful helping so many kids after school,” I said, with an angelic grin.
My brothers rolled their eyes.
“You’re just the saint of the neighborhood, aren’t you? Scott said sarcastically, with a mouthful of bacon.
I shot him a dirty look.
“Don’t listen to him Kiddo,” my Dad said, “your mother and I are very proud of you for ‘giving back’ like this.”
“I’ve even offered my tutoring services to Todd, and I think if he applies himself, I can get his I.Q. just a little above fifty.”
My two brothers busted up laughing and even my Mom and Dad cracked a little smile.
“I don’t want to be late for school,” I said, before standing up. “Bye Mom.”
“Bye honey,” have a good day,” she said.
I walked over and gave my dad a little peck on the cheek. I then made sure my parents weren’t watching before I looked at my brothers and pretended to scratch a little itch on my nose with my middle finger. All three of their mouths dropped open as I turned around and closed the door behind me.
I was in such a good mood I could barely contain my elation. Even though things weren’t perfect yet with Anthony, they were getting much, much better. We were communicating, and being forthright with each other, and that was making all the difference.
My classes seemed to drag on and even though I was in high spirits, what I really wanted was for the school day to be over so I could get to Anthony’s. Even at lunch, Jenna and Erica’s incessant sex talk and ugly teasing couldn’t ruin my jovial demeanor.
“So why are you in such a good mood?” Danielle asked, during our math class.
“Oh, no reason,” I replied while trying unsuccessfully to wipe the silly little grin off my face.
“If I were to venture a guess, I’d say it was because of a guy.”
A big smile broke across my face.
“Just get your math work done Miss busy-body.”
“I’m happy for you Mel.”
We exchanged knowing smiles and got back to our math problems.
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A couple hours later, I was lying in bed naked with Anthony.
“Do you know how long I’ve thought about doing this with you?” he said quietly.
“Knowing how guys are, I bet you were doing more than just thinking about it.”
“Hey, I don’t do that.”
“Of course you don’t.”
He pulled me to him and we kissed. This was so nice. Talking, and being intimate.
I could get used to this.
“Every time your brothers invited me over to swim, I secretly hoped that you’d join us.”
I gave him a little smile.
“Well, you could have asked me to join you.”
He laughed.