I made it to art class way before the bell rang. Shortly after me José arrived looking happy and yet confused. I turned my face away so he couldn't see the tear stains on my face. I wiped my cheeks vigorously till I felt my cheeks burn. Then I slowly turned to face José who immediately wrapped me in a big hug. I was shocked at first but then I hugged him back. We must of stood there for a good five minutes before I let go and backed up from José. I looked at him and I wished then and there that I could figure who I liked more. Half of me wanted to jump into his arms and just hug him and tell him how much I like him. The other half of me was all focused on Craig. Why does being a teenager have to be so hard? Why can't everything be easier? Suddenly I was taken away from my thoughts my Jose saying something.
"Em, I'm glad u told me that u liked me. I thought I would just tell you I liked u since I met you. And I'll be ok if you chose Craig over me. I just want you to be happy." "Jose, why does life have to be so hard? I just want to make a choice and a right one. I don't want to do anything bad." "Em, I don't know why life has to be so hard, but one thing is certain when you make your choice I'll still be your friend even if u don't choose me." I smiled for the first time ever for pure joy. I was happy to know that I had a true friend for once in my life. I decided to just run up to him and hug him tightly.
As if right on cue Craig walks in and then I remembered I have to help him with his sculpture. I look at José and give him and apologetic look and then walk to Craig and start helping him. With ten minutes before class began he got the basic mold to stay up with my help. I had 5 ins to talk to José before class started so as soon as I walked towards him Craig grabs my arm and says, "Emilie I was wondering if u could help me with English I didn't understand what the essay was suppose to be about for today. Can you meet me at the coffee shop that's a block away from here at 4 so you can help me?" "Uhm…sure I can Craig. I'll see ya there."
I walk toward José without Craig's interference. I think José over heard what Craig said because he looked kind of ticked. I can tell today's art class is going to be living hell now that I know José likes me and Craig wants me to "help" him with his English.