I wake up to my alarm clock, which happens to play "Take back the Night". I check the time real quick.
8:42.
"Mornin'!" I say cheerily to Mitch and Jerome. They both look tired as hell.
"How are you so happy?" Mitch groans. Jerome says nothing. He looks like he's gonna fall asleep right then and there. I laugh.
"You get used to getting up at five at the orphanage. I haven't had this much sleep in years!" I say happily. Mitch nods.
"I'll cook if you want to." I say. Honestly I'm just scared that they'll start a fire. Like I said, they are NOT morning people.
"Go ahead, Betty." Jerome yawns. I smile and get out some eggs and bacon to create a classic.
Once I'm done cooking, I put the food in front of them. I don't make anything for myself, because I don't really eat breakfast. Instead, I pour myself a glass of orange juice.
Mitch starts cracking up. I tilt my head. "What is it?" I ask. Mitch points to Jerome and I start laughing along with him.
He fell asleep on the plate of food.
"Someone's gotta wake him up." Mitch says. I nod. "I gotcha." and throw my orange juice at him.
"What-I'm up!" Jerome gasps, shocked. I laugh at his face, which is smeared with egg yolk and bacon grease. His hair is soaked with orange juice.
Mitch covers his mouth with his hand, apparently trying not to laugh.
"Maybe a shower, Jerome?" I giggle. Jerome looks confused. Mitch lets his laughter go. "Go look in the mirror." He says. Jerome gets up and heads to the bathroom.
"WHAT THE FUCK?!" We hear a second later. We both start laughing. A thought pops into my mind.
"Wait a sec. Damnit!" I let the swear pass my lips. Mitch looks at me. "What is it?" He asks.
"I completely forgot my clothes at the orphanage! They've probably given them all out by now! FUCK!"
I swear sometimes, even though I'm only twelve. Deal with it.
Mitch facepalms. "I am so sorry, Betty. We'll get you a new wardrobe today, okay?" He offers. I smile.
"Um, okay." I say. Jerome comes back into the room, looking fresh and clean.
"Okay, I am de-egged." He says. I can't help but snicker. Mitch tells Jerome about the plan to go clothes shopping and he nods.
"Okay. How's now? Because I look freaking snazzy." He jokes. I smile.
"I'm fine with that. Mitch?" I ask. Mitch shrugs.
"Sure, why not?" He says. I grin. "Awesome! I'll go get ready! I say.
After I'm all ready, we head to a nearby store called Kohls. ((I shop there. Don't judge me))
"So, you can pick out anything you want, within reason. And by that, I mean don't get anything slutty." Mitch says. I nod.
"Don't dress like Claire. Got it." I say, heading for the boy's section.
I pick out every Minecraft shirt they have, and then head to the girl's section where I pick out a purple hoodie, two pairs of sneakers, (green and blue), several pair of jeans, some denim shorts, and grey leggings.
I like shopping, okay? I'm a girl, I have an excuse! ((NOT SEXIST! NOT SEXIST! I AM FEMALE))
"I'm back!" I say happily, meeting my dads at the register. Jerome has his arm around Mitch. Awww!
"Nice decisions." He says approvingly. I smile.
"SO FABULOUS!" I say dramatically, pressing the back of my hand to my forehead. Jerome and Mitch laugh.
They buy the clothes and tell me to go find some headphones. I nod, slightly confused, but go to the electronics section and find a pair. They're green and white, and the green part glows.
After we go home, I put all my new clothes in the closet and go to the living room where Mitch and Jerome are watching the Hunger Games.
"Hi, guys!" I say happily. I'm wearing a creeper anatomy shirt and jeans. And no shoes. But honestly, who wears shoes when they're just chilling in their home?
"Hey, Betty. We want to show you something." Jerome says happily. Mitch pulls out a fake Minecraft diamond axe and hands it to me. I smile.
"Wow, this is so awesome! Thanks, guys!" I cheer, raising it in the air. "Betty's got a Betty!" I joke.
"We knew you would like it." Mitch says. Jerome pulls out a fake iron sword. "En Garde!" He challenges. I smile deviously and pull out the axe.
"Bring it on, Fluffy." I say.
"Well, I guess that's my cue to leave." Mitch replies, walking out of the room. Jerome slashes at me, not trying to hurt me of course. I chop at his sword. He looks surprised, but slashes again. I swing my axe and knock the sword out of his hands.
"I win, the end, now gimme my trophy you jag." I joke. Jerome cracks up.
"Mitch get in here!" He says through his laughter. Mitch walks in, looking confused.
"What is it, guys?" He asks.
"Our daughter understands our language." He says. Mitch smiles.
"Well, when you guys wanna do something, call me. I'm bored." He says teasingly, walking out into the hall. Jerome sits down on the couch again, looking extremely happy.
"Hey, Betty, can you keep a secret?" He says. I sit down next to him.
"Sure, what is it?" I ask. He pulls out a tiny black box. I gasp.
"Are you...Are you going to propose to Mitch?" I ask. He nods. "Yeah. We've been together for almost two years now, and I think I'm ready."
I tilt my head. "So why are you telling me all this? He's obviously gonna say yes, so I'm just confuzzled." I say. Jerome smiles a little bit.
"I want you to help me plan the proposal." He replies. I beam.
"Really?!" I ask. Jerome nods. "Yep. I want it to be really special." He says. I nod. "Okay. Um, what did you do on your first date?" I ask.
Jerome thinks for a second. "We went to the park." He says. I think for a moment.
"I got it! Okay, here's my idea."
LOL the proposal is in the next chapter. Bet you think they were already married. Nope! Sorry for the baby cliffhanger.
MultiGlitter Out!