I put on a pink jacket with blue jeans; Josh went home to change his clothes. I waited for him at the front porch. Seconds, turned into minutes. I was worried; he wasn't going to come back. I walk over to his house over to his front door. I quietly knocked, and then a man with beard and dark brown hair appeared at the door.

''You must be Anna''. He says with a smile; ''Josh talks about you a lot''.

He seems nice, people misjudge this guy; ''Oh, he does''?

''Yeah, I'm happy he's finally happy about something; lately he's been really depressed about his mother-''. But Josh appears beside him, I smiled grabbing his hand.

''Sorry, I was brushing my teeth''. Josh said, as I pulled him out the door. I waved at ;

''Nice to meet you''. I say.

''You too, and call me Eric''. He called back.

We walked to his car, Josh, getting in the driver's seat.

''Your dad seems really nice''.

''Yeah, when he's not drunk''. He replied bitterly.

''He's not that bad-''.

''Anna, I don't want to talk about my dad right now''.

''Okay''. I whispered, leaning back into my seat. That was a touchy subject I guess.

We drove to the mall, he parks, exiting the car without another word. I could tell he's mad; he keeps clenching his fists and muttering things like a crazy person. We walk into the mall, children pulling their parents sleeves complaining about a toy. It would be nice to have a daughter of my own, leaving in ranch house. I wonder if Josh agrees.

I follow Josh into a sports store; I'm not a huge fan of sports but I don't hate it. My Dad was a huge fan of soccer, I was too. We went to game and everything, but everything changed when my mom died. He's changed drastically, he cried for day not once coming out of his room. I felt so bad; I didn't know how it felt to lose someone like he did.

''Anna''. Josh says, bringing me back to the real world.

''Sorry, what did you say''?

''I was wondering if you like this jersey''. It was for the New York Yankees.

''It looks cool''. I replied with a smile. He put the jersey back on the rank; ''I'm guess you're not into sports''.

''Not really''.

''I'm sorry for yelling at you about my dad''. ''It's just he's really complicated''. Josh says as we sit down at the food court.

''It's fine, I know it's a sensitive subject''. I say, placing my hand over his. He lifts my hand, pressing a lift kiss upon it.

''How about we get some Chinese food''. Josh asks, standing up. I nod. He stands in line, while I'm waiting. I see Aprell and Maggie eating quietly, they're eating chicken salads, having a good time without me. I wish they'd understand how I feel about Josh. I smile, feeling a light kiss on my forehead. I smile at Josh, who sets a plate for me. The sweet aroma of egg rolls fills my nose. I grab one, munching on it.

''So, I was wondering''. He begins.

''Yes''.

''The Winter Ball is coming up and I wanted to know if you want to go with me''. He strikes his sesame seed chicken, taking a bite.

''Of course''. I say, trying to hide my smile.

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