Unusual packing day/Chapter three
"Okay, Mom, Let's run through the checklist." Brianna says, sitting on her navy blue carpet in her room, gazing over her open suitcase packed with clothes and other numerous items the brunette couldn't go without, like her makeup accessories and a plushie of her dear Xavier., which is tucked safely underneath her clothes. It is something she wouldn't have her mother know about, as if the pictures around her mirror weren't obvious enough..
"Of course, honey. I'm so glad you're deciding to go. You're gonna have a great time." Her mother replies happily.
"I have you to thank for that mom. Without you, I wouldn't know what I'd be doing this weekend."
"I do. You'd still be moping over your ex." Her mother says what the college student is afraid to. She has discreetly been waiting for a reply to her desperate texts and her heinous voicemails filled with anger and lust. So far, he hasn't replied to any and it only irritates Brianna however, she will continue to give him the benefit of the doubt.
"We've been together for too long. No way he's done with me just like that...after three years…" she says to herself.
"No I wouldn't mom. I'm over him."
Her elder rolls her eyes. "Whatever, princess. Let's just get through this list. You still need to get some rest for tomorrow morning. Now, do you have your keys?"
"Yes." Brianna answers.
"Deodorant?"
"Check"
"A camera? Remember to take A LOT of pictures." She reminds her daughter.
"Of course, mom."
The brunette's mother hesitates for a bit before saying the next item that isn't even on the list, but her motherly instincts can't help but to pry. "Condoms?"
"Yea-WHAT?!" Brianna catches on, looking at her mother with doe eyes.
"I said..do you have condoms, Princess.?"
"MOM?! Why on earth would I need condoms? Last time I checked Suki is a woman ! Besides, I doubt would trust me to travel with a man i'm interested in!" Brianna knew her mom's responses could be fierce, but never expected something so rampant.
"You're right. Shit, you wouldn't be going if that were the case. However, that shouldn't stop you from using condoms anyway even if you are interested in a woman." Mother crosses her arms while Brianna twirls a piece of her hair around her index finger, clear guilt showing in her face.
"Besides, It hasn't been that long since you and your boyfriend broke up. You should have some..At least I HOPE you were using condoms.
The guilt hit the burnette like a runaway train. She wouldn't be able to hide her actions from her mother, her facial features are too expressive. "Mom, can we not talk about that?"
"Oh Brianna I'm so disappointed in you! Please use a condom. You might meet a man and things could happen." her mother finishes, directing her attention to the pictures of Xavier all around her daughter's mirror. She cocks her eyebrow. She has no idea who he is, but is now aware that her daughter is clearly interested in him. Another clue about the mystery man is his attire seen in most of the photos. He is mostly wearing a matching set that is blue, mixed with splashes of pink and white.
"Well, who is this man in all these pictures you have?" Brianna's mother says.
"Umm..He's NOBODY! He's not important..at all.." Brianna stammers, rubbing her arm, looking down at her carpet. Brianna could feel her mother's eyes on her, seeing through her lie. She has the hugest crush on this man, no doubt about it but even she knows it wouldn't go makes no sense to ramble about how amaing she thinks he is. " don't even try to change the subject mom! You're assuming I'll have sex with a total stranger!" The brunette says, snapping out of her trance. Her mother chuckles.
"I'm guilty of doing things I'm not proud of when I wasn't with my parents. I just want you to enjoy life and have fun. You're way too beautiful to be moping around. You're only twenty-one."
"You're right, mom. I love you." Brianna says, smiling at her mother before they both embrace in a hug.
"I love you too, Princess. Now, get some rest. You gotta get up early tomorrow." Her mother says before exiting the room. Before Brianna hops into bed, she retrieves her Xavier plushie and goes to sleep.
Saturday Morning
Brianna's mother wakes her up to a hearty breakfast and a last minute exchange of words before the brunette could hear the sound of a car horn outside.
"That must be Suki…" Brianna says, going to the door. She kisses her mother goodbye as her elder heads out to work. When Brianna sees Suki, she automatically feels vague. Her best friend had taken the liberty to put red highlights in her black hair. The perfect hip hugging jeans for her shapely rear that most definitely grab the attention of potential suitors and what is the college student wearing? Grey. All grey. Her baggy sweatpants and her relaxed fit tee shirt had the color. Her signature curly hair is tied up in a messy bun and she has on no makeup for the first time in a while.
"What the hell, Suki?!" Brianna exclaims. "What?" She asks, flipping her hair.
"You look...HOT!"The brunette says with a blush.
"I didn't know you were a lesbian." Suki replies, smirking. Brianna denies it while placing her hands on her hips. Her heart belonged to someone who she knew she'd have no chance with.
"Come on. Let me help you with your bags. I got my aunt to bring the minivan." Suki said. The two women rapidly haul Brianna's bags into the van. Once the last suitcase is in, they get inside and the van pulls off.
"How much time do we have to get to the airport?" Brianna asks.
"We got plenty of time, no worries." Suki said looking at her best friend, who obviously looked a tad heavy hearted. It hurt her to see someone so close to her become emotionally distressed before her eyes and feels so inadequate in trying to lighten her mood.
"So...are you excited?" The raven haired girl asks. The sigh that emits from the college student is an obvious sign of a maybe.
"Okay. what's going on with you?" Suki asks.
"I'm still reeling from my failed relationship. I haven't gotten any calls or messages from him either." Brianna dishonorably admits that she has been trying to get in contact with her ex, which makes Suki look at her with disdain.
"Do the words, "personal space" mean anything to you?! Gosh, you're so used to being under him, you don't know anything without him anymore!"
"How rude.."Brianna begins, giving her friend the death glare. "I don't tell you how to live your life, how to go about YOUR relationship! This is really hard for me, Suki! It doesn't help that my mom is disappointed in me too."
"Why?" Suki asks curiously.
Brianna hides her face before replying. "My mom found out that I'm sexually active...and I haven't been using condoms." She embarrassingly admits. Suki can't help but to chuckle a bit at her friend's bashfulness.
"Damn girl, you are just a hot mess! Don't worry. I'll be sure you won't do nothing stupid while we're in Texas. I bought some just in case."
"Now, why in the hell would you need condoms?!"
"Think about it, Bri. We'll be in a new state. A new surrounding. Something that might tickle your libido."
"Ugh. You're such a creep." Brianna replies. The minivan comes to a complete stop, signaling that they have arrived at the airport.
A/N: and that's chapter three. I know it's having a slow start but the finish will be well worth it. I would like to thank everyone following this story. Please Rate & Review. I also respond to messages so feel free to send one. Until next time.