The Year 15
I looked at my watch. 4:25. Great. I only had five minutes to get to the restaurant. I wished I was old enough to drive. I was walking right now. As if to make matters worse it was starting to rain. I started running, hoping I wouldn't twist my ankle in these high heels. The restaurant was a mile away. I couldn't possibly make it. A car stopped up ahead. I immediately recognized it and went over.
"Sup?" Jason said rolling down the window.
"I have five minutes to get to a restaurant that just happens to be a mile away." I said calmly.
"Oh yeah. I know were you're headed. Shane's probably already there. He always wants to be early for you. Hop in. I'll get you there." Jason said.
I thanked him and got in the passenger seat. I was a few minutes late but Jason told me that Shane would understand if I just explained why I was late. I went in the restaurant. Shane was sitting alone by the window. I went over and sat down.
"Sorry I'm little late. I would have been later if your brother hadn't picked me up." I said before letting him speak.
"That's ok. Quick question for you." Shane said.
"Go ahead." I said.
"You wouldn't happen to be interested in one of my brothers would you?" he asked.
I was shocked. We'd been dating for two months and he was just having thoughts of distrust now. I thought my words through before speaking.
"Shane I'm not going to lie to you. I admit your brothers are quite nice and interesting to be around but you're the only one that interests me as more than a friend." I said gently.
I leaned across the table and kissed him passionately on the lips to let him know I was telling the truth. When I pulled back I looked into his eyes begging for his trust. His eyes softened and he smiled. I loved it when he smiled at me. The waitress came over to our table.
"What can I get you two love birds?" she said.
"I'll have a Pepsi and a mountain dew for the miss." Shane said.
I smiled. He'd remembered my favorite beverage. Ok so that's not really impressive but it was sweet to know how much he actually paid attention to my interests. The waitress walked away. A few minutes later my cousin Vicky, her husband Kevin, their son John, and their daughter Lauren came in and sat with us. I was confused. Then Vicky said Happy Birthday. Great I forgot I'm fifteen years old today. Shane stood up and pulled me by my arm to one corner of the restaurant. I knew he was angry.