Chapter 7
Griffin parked his car in the movie theatre's parking lot. It was far from being full, because it was still daytime. Most of the people were usually arriving around 6 or 7 pm and that lasted until late in the evening.
Griffin and Caitlin got out of the car and Griffin locked the car doors. After he did that, he took Caitlin's hand and they walked toward the theatre's entrance.
Once they were inside the theatre, they went to the ticket office. The girl behind the counter in the ticket office was about their age. After they bought their tickets, they went to buy popcorn, chocolate bars and soft drinks. Then, they went to room number 5, where Biologic Clock was going to be presented in a few minutes.
The two teens sat in the middle of the room, so they could've a good view of the screen. First, there was a few movie previews and then, at the planned time, their movie began. It was hilarious from the beginning. From this moment, the audience was focused on the movie. Caitlin put her head on Griffin's shoulder. The teen guy took the hand of his girlfriend in his. He was feeling so good with Caitlin against him like that.
They kissed a few times during the movie, but a was only during short seconds. They didn't want to miss a single moment of the movie. The whole audience including them was laughing during the majority of the movie. Finally, at 6:00 the movie ended and the lights were turned on.
Caitlin and Griffin left the presentation room like the rest of the audience.
"I have to go the bathroom," said Griffin.
"Me too. We'll rejoin each other here."
"Deal."
They went into their respectives bathrooms. A few minutes minutes later, they exited and walked out of the theatre. The air was even cooler than before their arrival. Griffin unlocked the car doors and they got into it. He started the car and he reversed a little bit before turning right to exit the parking lot.
"I'll turn the warming on," said Griffin.
"Thanks, I am really cold right now."
They talked a little bit on their way back home, but remain silent most of the time. A little bit too fast to Caitlin's taste, they were back in the ranch's driveway. Griffin parked the car and stoped it. They got out of the car and saw Jim's truck.
"My parents are back," said Griffin. "We'll have to tell them about us."
"I admit I'm nervous to tell them," confessed Caitlin.
"Me too, but too bad. They'll just have to accept it."
Exactly."
They walked toward the front door. Griffin turned the door handle and it opened.
"Ah, you're back," said Jim.
"Yeah," said Griffin.
"How was the movie?" asked Dory.
"Oh really good in fact. We've seen Biologic Clock and it's a good movie," answered Caitlin. "Griffin loved it too."
"Good. We're glad you had a nice day," said Jim.
"Dad, like I've told you in my note, Caitlin and I have something to talk to you about," said Griffin.
"Oh, and what is it?" asked Jim. "Is one of you sick or something?"
"No, we're fine," said Griffin. It's more serious than that. I guess it'll be better if you sit down."
"Ok."
Jim was beginning to worry seriously. "I hope they haven't done something stupid during our absence," he thought.
"We're listening, Griffin," said Dory. "You have all our attention."
"Ok. Everything began Friday, when I went to see a movie with Naomy. First, we went to the restaurant for dinner before going to the movies. During the movie, she put her hand on mine, and I thought it was going like I wanted. But after the movie, she called me a big jerk and rejected me. She told she never want to go out with a guy like me."
"I'm really sorry, Griffin," said Dory.
"But, wait, there's more. Then, I came back here and Caitlin comforted me. After that, she made me some compliments and we kissed. Since this moment, we are dating."
"YOU WHAT?" yelled Jim.
"We're dating," said Caitlin. "We love each other and want to show it freely."
"But, we adopted Caitlin and she's like your sister!" protested Dory.
"Well, legally, yes. But, you're not his biologic mother, Mom," said Griffin.
"Yeah, but..."
"Anyway, you'll have to deal with it. Either you accept the idea of me and Caitlin dating, either we'll run away together," said Griffin menacingly. "And don't think I'm joking, it's serious."
"Me and your mother will talk about that and we'll come back," said Jim.
Jim and Dory went to their room and closed the door behind them. Griffin and Caitlin sat on the couch, waiting for the decision. Finally, Jim and Dory exited their room and walked toward them.
"So, what have you decided?" asked Caitlin.
"That's fine," answered Jim. "We're ready to recognize you as a couple and to let you show it freely."
"Fantastic!" exclaimed Caitlin before she hugged Griffin.
Now, they knew for sure they could overcome each obstacle. Concerning the future, they could only believe in destiny.