The Next Day
"Dad, I'm home!" I yell as I walk into the kitchen.
"Hey darlin'. Did you have fun at the party and Christy's?"
"Yeah, and I met a guy."
"Did ya now. So who is the young fella who is enamoring my little girl?" My dad asks.
"Dad! This is not the 1900s"
"Hey, I'm not that old. So are you going to tell me who this mystery boy is?" He asks.
"Only if you promise me you won't get mad."
He laughs, "Okay, I promise. So who is he?"
"His name is Adam…Adam Copeland." I say waiting for his reaction.
"Hm. Isn't that the name of the guy who Matt hates and Amy cheated on him with?"
I look at him, "Dad, you know way too much about our personal lives."
"Hey, I'm a cool parent but I can also give you an ass whooping when needed."
"I know dad, you raised us with an iron fist and gave us some sore butts. So you're not mad?" I asked getting a water bottle out of the fridge.
"Darlin' I just want you to be happy and when you walked into this house I could tell that you were happier. But I don't think Matt and Jeff are going to be too happy about that"
"Aww daddy!" I say as I give him a hug. "So I have date with him on Friday…is it okay if I go out?"
"Well it is Friday night dinner…" he starts to say as I give him my puppy dogface, "…but I think I can let it slide just this once."
"Thank you, thank you, thank you! So when do you think I should tell Matt and Jeff?"
"Well darlin' I think the sooner the better." My dad says before kissing my forehead, "And now I think I should be starting dinner before those brothers of yours start complaining."
I laugh, "Need some help?"
"Of course, who else is going to make Garlic-Parmesan Cheese Pull Apart Bread and Seashell pasta salad with basil, tomatoes, mozzarella and garlic?" He says.
We get started on dinner. I have always loved to help my dad with dinner. It's the one thing, besides watching sports that we bond over. Matt and Jeff come downstairs a half an hour before everything is done. I love when we are all together. During school and work hours we are all over the place, but it's dinner when we all come together and hang out.
"Smells good dad." Jeff says
"Hey, I helped too!" I say defensively.
"And Kat. Is that garlic-parmesan bread I smell?" Jeff asks.
"Yes it is! And I made mom's pasta salad." I say.
"Sweet. I love mom's pasta salad." Matt says grabbing a can of soda out of the fridge. "So where did you go after you left the party Kat?"
"Well, after you humiliated me in front of everyone I went to Christy's house and cried my eyes out."
"Look Kat we're sorry…" Jeff starts to say.
"I'm not! Kat, Adam is a douche, he's the one who ruined my relationship with Amy!" Matt says. "Stay away from him."
"Matt you can't do that!" I say. I decide then to just come out and tell them about my date, "Plus I'm already seeing him again on Friday."
"The hell you are. I forbid you to go out with him." Matt says.
"Hey what's the matter with you son. You know you can't do that to your sister. Let her be happy." My dad says coming back inside with barbecue.
"Dad, she is going out on a date with the guy I hate the most in life, the guy who ruined my relationship with Amy! Don't you think I have the right to tell her not to see that guy?" Matt asks.
"Matt, that was over 2 years ago. Don't you think he's changed and don't you think you should get over it?" I ask, "You have Reby now, and she loves you and wants to be with you. Just be with Reby and let me see where this relationship with Adam goes. I really like him." I plead.
Matt just sits there and doesn't say anything else. I just wish he wouldn't be so mad about this. It has been over 2 years now.
"You know what, let's just have a nice dinner and be a family together, no drama." Jeff suggests.
"That sounds good. What do you say, Matt…Kat?" Dad asks us.
"I would love to have a nice family dinner." I say.
"Fine." Matt says.
We all sit down and the table and it's quite the whole meal.
After dinner, Matt and Jeff clean the dishes as me and dad cooked. When Matt was done we went straight up to his room without saying a word to me. I decided to just let him be. Talking to Matt was like talking to a brick wall. He was stubborn as hell; I think that's where I get it. Jeff stays in the living room with me as we watch TV.
"Just give him some time," Jeff says, "He'll come around…eventually"
"Yeah I know." I say tucking my legs underneath me, "What is your view Jeff. You barely said anything. Hell you could barely say anything while Matt and I were yelling at each other."
Jeff sighs, "Personally I don't like the idea of you going out with him. What he did was wrong…"
I cut him off, "It wasn't just him Jeff. It takes two to tango."
"I know that. But both Matt and I thought Adam was one of our best friends despite the fact that he went to West High and then he went and slept with Amy. It's guy code Kat you just don't do that. But despite all of that I know I can't control you and before I confronted Adam last night, I saw how happy you looked. You never really smiled like that with jackass Tommy."
I looked at Jeff, "Jeff…" I got off the couch and sat in his lap and gave him a hug. "I love you bro."
"Just be careful okay? I don't want to see you get hurt. And if he does hurt you I will find out and I will tell Matt."
"I know. And that's one of the things I love about you two." I get up. "I'm going to take a shower and get ready for bed."
"Alright. Night Kat."
"Night Jeff."
I go upstairs to take a shower and change. As I brush my teeth I text Adam.
Hey :)
Hey ;)
So I told my brothers about our date on Friday…
How did that go?
Matt yelled a lot. But my dad and Jeff seem to be okay with it as long as I am happy and don't get hurt. BTW Jeff will probably threaten you when you pick me up.
Haha I wouldn't expect anything less. What about Matt?
Don't worry about Matt. His opinion isn't going to change my mine
And what's your opinion? ;)
Why Mr. Copeland I do believe that you are trying to get something out of me ;)
Caught red handed ;)
I can't wait for Friday
Me either. What are you doing tomorrow?
I think we are going to the beach or shopping
What a combination ;)
Are you making fun of me?
Never
Uh huh sure
Scouts honor
I'm glad you didn't back down from Jeff and Matt
Me too. I'm glad you let me come over and explain
Me too. Well I'm beat. Text me tomorrow?
Absolutely. Sweet dreams
Good night.
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