Mako's Message: Another chapter? Already? What is this madness! Well, it's not too long, but I hope I got some interesting things across.

Yeah I don't really have anything to say this time. Enjoy!


I can't believe I did that… I really have no idea what possessed me. Was I really that bored? Seriously?

I made some calls. I set this up. Me. I did this. God damn I must have been out of my mind. I called Dave. I got Katie's number. I called Katie.

And I asked if she wanted to go and hang out.

I really don't know what made me decide to do that. I must have been struck by temporary insanity.

But yeah, I called her up, said, "Hey, let's go do something. Girls night out and shit."

There was a long pause…but when she finally spoke she said, "Yeah. That actually sounds like a good idea. Erika could use a fun night out."

I asked if it was because of the break up. Katie was surprised I knew about that, but I told her I'd talked to Marty.

She said, "Yeah, she's kinda regretting it, but doesn't want to admit she misses him. She's just been mopping around my house since she can't talk to anybody else about it."

So we decided to go bowling. Again, my idea.

I invited Angela along too. She nearly pierced my eardrum with her squee of excitement. Katie came and picked me up, just as Marcus was coming home. He didn't know what to make of this, but he figured it couldn't be that bad if I was going out with some normal girls from school.

Erika was sitting in the front seat, but when I went to get into the car I could still tell she'd been crying. I don't know if the sex is just that good or what, but she obviously likes something about Marty to be that upset about it.

So we picked up Angela, and when she opened the door, she looked up with eyes so wide and full of fanworship she wouldn't have been out of place in one of those Japanese cartoons.

Okay, I admit, that was almost worth spending time with Katie.

So we went bowling. It was kinda fun. Hadn't been in almost a year. Last time was a few days before my birthday to be specific.

I kept thinking back to that day. Back when everything was perfect.

"Two rounds. No wincing, no whining, and you've got yourself a deal young lady."

"Yeah! I'm gonna get a hot fudge sundae."

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So I guess that's why I suggested Erika get a puppy.

When she asked why I said, "Puppies love you without asking you to do perverted shit."

Erika went about as pale as Angela went red.

Kaite, I could tell, was not pleased, "What do the boys talk about around you?"

I just shrugged, "Oh, ya know, just stuff."

"I see. I'll have to have a talk with Marty."

Whoops. Ah well, shame I didn't have a video of their reactions. I bet Marty would think it was worth it if he could have seen them.

We stopped at a Dairy Queen for food before heading home, Erika didn't want to get any ice cream though. She was worried about her weight. I just looked at her and told her that Marty wasn't going to care if she gained a few pounds.

I think she caught my meaning since it was the first time I saw her smile that night.

I had a strawberry sundae.

All in all I had a good time, I guess. It was fun to go bowling. It was fun to see Angela. It amused the hell out of me to see Angela following Katie around like a puppy. She wasn't amused by it though. I guess being followed around by an adoring fan would annoy anyone. I'm not sure what Angela likes about her so much. I think she just likes her because she's the most popular girl in the high school. I mean, this is the first time they've actually met, how else could she like her except by reputation?

So yeah, it was fun. There were a few awkward moments though, where I had no idea what to talk about and I spent most of it just talking with Angela. Erika and Katie pretty much stuck together as well. Erika did seem happier at the end of the night though, and Katie thanked me for suggesting it, so I guess it was a positive experience in the end.

I still have no fucking clue what made me do it in the first place though.