2nd Grade

September 9, Saturday

Tomorrow's Jacob's first birthday and I don't know what I'm going to do for him yet. It seemed like just yesterday he was born… and my mom was still alive. Life has been rough since all my dad does is buy beer and go out. The only way for me to get money is to steal from his wallet. I think I'll ask Duncan if I could have Jacob's birthday at his house. I fill my bag with Jacob's diapers, formula, baby powder, extra clothes, and toys. I went out my front door, haven't done that in a long time, and walked to Duncan's house. I knocked on his door and heard someone come running down the stairs. The door slowly opened and I caught a glimpse of a brown eye. I knew that wasn't Duncan's. The girl flung the door and embraced me with full force.

Girl: Gwen!

I pushed her away and saw that she was Courtney. I looked towards the stairs and saw Duncan looking down at me. Why was Courtney here? I gave him a questioning look and he looked away.

Courtney: Come on Gwen! Let's go to Duncan's room!

She began dragging me up the stairs and I gave Duncan a Death Glare. She let go of me as soon as we reached his room and ran towards his play station. She put in a race car game and handed me a remote.

Gwen: Um, I don't really want to play right now.

As soon as I said that a frown immediately came onto her face. She was about to say something but then there was a knock at the door downstairs. She quickly ran towards it. I walked out the room door and walk into Duncan.

Gwen: Why is Courtney here?

Duncan: Her parents needed someone to watch her so they dropped her off here. Trust me it wasn't my idea.

We smiled at each other and Courtney yelled from downstairs that she was leaving because her parents were here to pick her up and that the money was on the counter. She ran upstairs and gave me and Duncan a hug and ran back down. I look at Duncan and gave him a smile.

Duncan: What?

Gwen: I think she likes you

He immediately turned red and shook his head.

Duncan: N-no! And even if she did, I don't feel that way about her!

Gwen: Then why you blushing, huh?

He gave me a evil smile and grabbed me by the sides rubbing his fingers on my sides, tickling every ticklish spot on me.

Gwen: D-Duncan! No! Stop! You know I'm ticklish!

I fell to the ground trying to escape the tickle torture. My mind went fuzzy and my stomach began to hurt. Soon I was having a hard time breathing.

Gwen: Duncan, please stop! My stomach hurts and I can't breath!

He stopped and helped me get up. He laughed as I struggled to catch my breath. I punched his arm and he began rubbing it while laughing even harder.

Gwen: That's not funny! I could've died you… ugh!

I walked downstairs and grabbed Jacob, who was asleep on the couch. Duncan came running down the stairs still chuckling.

Duncan: Awww, Gwen come on! I was just messing with you.

I turned towards him and put my left hand to my side while holding Jacob with the other. He gave me the puppy dog eyes and I just had to give in.

Gwen: Where are your parents anyways?

Duncan: Oh um… they're at work and they didn't have anyone to take care of me so I was here alone, then Courtney's parents dropped her off and I had to watch her.

I walk back to the couch and lay Jacob back down. And go to Duncan so I could ask him what I came here to ask him.

Gwen: Tomorrow's going to be Jacob's birthday and I wanted to know if I could have it here?

Duncan: Sure but I'm going to have to ask my parents.

I hug Duncan but this time it was different. He had both his arms wrapped around my wait tightly and seemed to be pulling closer. I look up at his face, which is very close to mine, I couldn't but blush. I stare into his soft blue eyes and remember the first time we met. I lay my head against his chest and I could hear his heart beating fast. I didn't want this hug to end but then Duncan tells me some bad news.

Duncan: Um, I you got to go because my parents are going to be here soon…

Gwen: I really don't want to leave but I guess your right.

We let go and I get Jacob and walk out the door not knowing that while I walk away, Duncan's watching me.

Duncan: I don't want you to leave either…