It's Official
All of us were getting together in a diner in Cousins. Everyone was coming, including my best friend Taylor. Con and I were going to show our friends and family that we were together now, show them, and not tell them. I guess Jere found out already, so the tough part is over.
We decided to enter the diner holding hands, so they'd get the idea. My mom was surprised; she smiled from ear to ear. My dad didn't take it that well, but I guess he still thinks I'm his little girl. Mr. Fisher welcomed us with a tight hug and motioned us to sit down.
"So, I guess you're together now?" my mom asked. I nodded, and Con looked at me and smiled.
Taylor arrived a while later, and as soon as she entered the diner and caught my eye she squealed. I started laughing and ran towards her. We embraced like we always have, and a tear dripped from my eye. I missed her, my girlfriend since kindergarten.
We sat at the table, I sat next to Conrad, and Taylor sat next to me. I whispered in her ear, "We are together!" Taylor squealed louder now. We all laughed.
Taylor interrogated me about Spain, and impressively, she covered all the topics. She asked about my new friends, food, clothes, weather, and boys. She said, "I heard about Benito… What happened?" Con's hand went hard and rigid against mine. I smiled and answered, "Well it turned out he was gay." His hand relaxed.
It was a fun night; I went home with my mom and brother now, which was the plan since the beginning.
Con said goodbye with a long kiss. I was going to miss him, even though I was seeing him tomorrow, and the day after that. He raised my head with his hands and declared his love to me, "I love you Belly, I'm sorry for all the damage I have caused you, all the pain and suffering. You are the only girl I have truly loved; you are the reason I wake up every morning. I love you so much," I hushed him with another kiss and said, "I love you too."