• I slept in happy that it was Saturday then got up at 2. Mom and dad were watching TV in the living room. I was stunned to see them together but then they are trying to fix their marriage. “Hey,” I said. Mom smiled.

    “Sleep long enough?” she asked. I laughed.

    “Yeah.” I sat down beside her and saw dad texting someone on his phone. Some things never change. “Um, mom did I tell you I was going to Zane’s tonight to have supper with his mom?” I said looking at her. She smiled.

    “If you did I can’t remember.” I almost rolled my eyes but didn’t.

    “OK well Jane is making stuff and invited me over so Zane is picking me up about 6 but I’m not sure what time we’ll be back.” she nodded.

    “Ok that’s fine.” I got up and got something to eat then started to read Lord of the Flies.

    It was 5 when I took a hot shower and got dressed in the red and white polka-dot dress that I had hidden in the back of my closet. I smiled. This was going to be for Grant. But maybe I got it for someone else, not Grant…maybe I knew I had feelings for---

    “Olivia!” dad called from the bathroom door scaring me. “I need to get in there for a second. Are you almost done?” I sighed and slipped the dress on.

    “Yeah hold on a minute,” it came just two inches from my knees. Good thing I had a long coat. My coat was just as long as the dress so it would keep me warm. I opened the door and grabbed my stuff. He smiled.

    “Sorry,” I rolled my eyes and went into my room. I combed out my hair I dried and left it down. It tumbled a little below my shoulders. Not too long like all the people have now and not to short. It was a little wavy so I curled a few pieces then put on my flats. I heard the car a mile away.

    “Olivia! Zane’s here!” mom called. I sighed and checked myself in the mirror. I didn’t put on a lot of makeup. Just a little. I smiled and the girl smiled back. This is me I guess. Someone in between a roughy toughy girl and the girlie girl. Perfect. I grabbed my coat, keys and cell phone not bothering to get a purse. They were pointless. I ran down the stairs as Zane came in.

    “Mrs. Taylor,” Zane said sweetly to mom. She blushed.

    “Please call me Jill,” he nodded. Zane looked….really handsome. He was wearing dark jeans with a button up dark green shirt. Plus his leather jacket. He was wearing a brown skull hat that almost matched his hair. I came down the stairs and quickly slipped in.

    “I’m ready,” I said behind mom. Zane’s eyes shifted over to me. His eyes had the same look I couldn’t tell what it was. His eyes were locked on me. He looked like he was stunned where he was. I smiled lightly. Those blue eyes. Why did they make me blush? Why could he see everything in me?

    “Oh Olivia! You look so pretty!” mom said and gave me a hug.

    “Thanks mom,” I said and pulled back. I looked at Zane again who tried to regain himself but was failing.

    “Yeah you look….” He trailed off and looked down blushing a little. I smiled kindly.

    “Mom I’ll be back when I can.”

    “Oh just have fun!” she said and smiled. I nodded.

    “See ya dad!” I yelled.

    “Bye!” he yelled from his office. I walked toward Zane and he looked up between his lashes. “Come on there buddy.” I said and nudged him playfully. He smiled and we walked out the door. “So what is your mom making for supper?” I asked as we drove out of the parking lot.

    “Um, I’m not sure. But she is totally rushing around making stuff.” I laughed.

    “Aw that’s sweet,” it was silent.

    “She really likes you Olivia,” Zane said and looked over at me with a small smile. I smiled.

    “I think she is great too,” he looked back at the road and he put his arm beside mine and they touched. We didn’t move back. We left our elbows touching. I wanted it. I wanted to be able to touch him no matter what. If it was just the elbows I would be ok. And no I’m not going to object to that. I’m not going to argue because it was the truth. I still wasn’t sure what I felt for Zane….and I was worried about that. Because in the end, I would probably get my heart broken.