Mike had set up a small table with a floral tablecloth and two chairs. He had cooked them a meal of eggos, bacon, eggs, and orange juice. He walked to the table and lit a candle. Mike stood there smiling at her, and waiting for her to say something. She bursted into tears.
"What's wrong El?" Mike asked.
El replied, "I'm just so scared to go to school. I've never been in a class before I have always had a private tutor."
"Well maybe this will help." Mike stated.
Mike walked over to the couch and pulled out a bag from behind it. He handed it to Eleven who was intrigued by its pretty pink and sparkly color. El pulled out blue leggings and a pink skirt. She also pulled out a blue, pink, and white striped shirt. Finally, she picked up a small brown box and opened it. Inside the box was Mike's watch he had given her to remind her of the time when they first met.
"It's a new outfit for tomorrow. Nancy helped me pick it out, because she thinks she is the only one with style. I had the watch engraved with your name." Mike explained.
El replied, "Thanks Mike."
"I'm giving you the watch as a keepsake to remember your first day of school. Anytime you feel nervous tomorrow just look at the watch and remember us laying in the fort." Mike explained.
"Ok. Mike, I love you. I feel so much better now. Let's eat." El said and they began to eat dinner.
Mike said, "Oh El, Nancy wanted me to tell you the good news. She said you would be excited to hear Jonathan and her went to the courthouse. They are a married couple now. She is having a baby shower next week."
"Yay! I can't wait. I get to be with all the other women of the family. Hey Mike, Do you know when the baby will be here?" El asked.
"Ummm...In about 3 ½ months I believe. Why?" Mike asked.
El replied, "Nancy asked me to be there when it comes. She also asked me to be the baby's aunt. I guess she assumes we will be married someday."
"I hope so Eleven I'm not leaving you anytime soon. I'm glad you guys are so close." Mike said.
El replied, "Me too. I'm glad we have so many classes together Mike. I get to see you more now."
Mike said, "I'm so glad we are going to the same school now El. Now I can do this more often." He leaned over and kissed her.
Mike walked over to the couch and sat down and El followed. She laid her down and placed her head in his lap. Mike was telling her a funny story about him and the boys as she drifted off to sleep. She was almost asleep when she felt something poking her.
"Hey something is poking me." El stated.
"Oh sorry that's my knee. Mike lied.
"Sure it was Mike." El said laughing and then leaned up and kissed him on the cheek. They both fell asleep laying there. The next day El awoke ready to take on her first day of school….