Maurice smiled at me as I sent the message. "You know this could be a good thing." I looked at him confused. "Well, he wouldn't have texted you three separate times if he didn't feel something for you." He explained as he picked up his laptop again.
I bit at my inner lip and raised my eyebrows. "I see." I said before my phone vibrated. Unlocking it, the screen went to the conversation with Roger.
'I need 2 no what's going on w/ U & Ralph. Friday after both of us R off work, meet up my place.' Roger's text said to which I replied with a 'K'.
"So, Roger wants to hang out Friday after I'm off work." I stated and Maurice tilted his head to the side so he can look at me. "I'll try to bring it up than." He smiled and I waved it off. "I can't promise he'll tell me anything though." I admitted checking my messages. A text box popped up with Ralph's name above it.
'Oh good. :) I was scared 4 a second. I didn't no U went 4 runs. We should go 2gether sometime.' My heart fluttered as I read it.
'It's a new thing. Maurice thought it would help me feel better about myself. Yeah, I'd like that. :) How was spending the day w/ Daniel?' I sent, not really caring about the Daniel part. As far as I knew, Daniel could have given Ralph reasons to not hang around me. 'Than why would he invite you to go running with him if that's what he and Daniel were talking about?' My brain inserted, giving me some hope.
Breaking out of my thoughts, I decided to retire to my room. "I'm going to my room." I said to Maurice, who gave me a quick nod. On my way down the hall I got another text from Ralph.
'Awesome! We went 2 the mall & just chilled 4 a couple of hours. Andrew bought me a watch from 1 of the stands. :) It's green! Daniel's a cool guy BTW. U 2 have a lot in common.' I cringed at that. Piggy and I were way too different to be classified in any group near one another.
'I doubt that, but I'll take Ur word 4 it. So Andrew was there 2? I thought it would just B U & Piggy.' I texted back, old habit of using Daniel's nick-name kicking in. Personally, I do not see the big deal about it, but obviously Ralph was standing up for Piggy's defence for it. One thing that seems to be wired in to his person, not any memory.
Deciding to actually do something, instead of wasting time, I collected my laptop and checked what was due for my classes. I had taken a few classes online so I would not have to waste my time and gas money on actually going to the school. This semester I had only taken three classes so I would have ample time to goof off and, to be fair, I could probably graduate early if I took on a full schedule every semester. I checked when my finals were due and what writing assignment was posted for my Writing class.
My phone buzzed, gaining my attention once again. '1st of all, his name's Daniel, not Piggy. & yes Andrew came w/. Y do U sound so jealous? :/'
I bit at the skin around my thumb nail. I had to find a way to cover this up. Thinking quickly, I texted back. 'I'm not. I just didn't no he was going 2. Hey did U talk 2 Brianna about the trip?' I sent back remembering my offer. I still needed to call my mom and make sure everything could be set up in such little time.
Pulling up my mother's number, I hit call and waited for her to pick up. After four rings she answered. "Hello?"
"Hey mom. It's me Jack." I said laying back on my bed.
"Jack, baby! How have you been? It's been forever since we last spoke. What's the occasion?" My mother asked cheerfully.
"Yeah it's been a while. I've been doing good. How about you? Have you talked to Melissa lately?" I stalled, bringing up my sister.
"I've been wonderful. Melissa just called yesterday actually. She was wondering when we were all getting together for the holidays." I rolled my eyes. My sister was always a kiss up.
"That's a funny coincidence." I said propping my feet up. "I was actually wondering the same thing. Do we have a set time and place that we're having it?" I asked, drumming my fingers on my stomach.
I could hear my mother shuffle through some papers. "Well, we were thinking about having it here and just relaxing. Why? Did you have some place you were wanting to go?" I hear her flip a paper over. "Oh and Melissa has next week off." I guess that is when she wanted to do it. "I hope you don't mind such short notice." She apologized.
"No, no. That's actually fine with me." I said sitting up. "But I was thinking we could have it at the vacation house on Round Rock." I was feeling nervous for some reason.
I could hear my mother tapping her nails on, what sounded like, a wooden surface. "I'll have to call your sister back, but I don't think that should be a problem." She started her shuffling around again. "I guess Melissa and I will leave Monday after I clear it with her. What time were you planning of going?" She asked, probably writing all this down. She was always big on lists.
"I could leave Tuesday, but could I also ask you another favor?" I started biting my lower lip.
"Sure honey. What is it?" She asked in her motherly tone.
"I was hoping that my friend, Ralph, could come along."
The other side of the line was quiet for a minute. "Ralph? Isn't that the name of your boyfriend?" She asked, not sounding upset, just confused.
"Yeah." I simply said.
"Well, it's usually a family event and last time your sister brought one of her boyfriends over it was a disaster." My mother said sounding worried.
I sighed. Yes, last time Melissa brought her boyfriend of the time along, they had spent most of the time arguing about stupid shit. "I know, but I think this is different. Ralph and I had been together for almost four years, you've met him before." I said trying to bring up as many pros as I could. "Besides, he got in an accident and doesn't remember anything. I just thought it would be nice for him to get away and have fun after all that." I started playing the pity card.
My mother gasped. "Oh that poor dear! Of course he can come along!"
I could not help but smile. "Thanks mom. I'll talk to you later."
"You're welcome. I love you sweetie." She said before hanging up.
I pulled the phone away from my ear to see that I had a new text message. 'Yeah I did. She says she'll think about it. When R U leaving?'
'Tuesday.' I sent back before relaxing and drifting off.
A/N: Jack: Phoenix is being all dramatic about almost getting 2,000 views. I'll be doing the acknowledgments. *Pulls out paper* Okay, lets see...
Me: Hey! Quite stealing my thunder! *Grabs paper*
HiatusWriter: Yeah, my cat just sees me as a space heater. Mine tries to eat my laptop and phone. -.- He's a brat! I just upload at any random times, cause that's when I have time. Usually it's when I can't sleep. You stay awesome too! And, once again, thanks for the review!
