Almost every guy has one, I swear. The ‘cute cousin from out-of-state.’ Whether that’s code for one night stand, easy hook-up or having an ‘in’ with a cute girl, I don’t know. But every time I come here I always end up on a date with one of Jake’s friends.
So I’m not particularly surprised when this ‘Shyam’ dude double-checks my out-of-state residency. What’s different is the emoness. That’s new.
I guess I wasn’t expecting what came next either. As I nodded he says, “Me too.”
Through my surprise I hear myself asking, “Where in Florida are you from?”
He grins, replying, “Tampa Bay, I went to Tampa Bay Central Middle School.”
I drop my purse in shock. He smiles, amused now that I’ve figured it out. “You’re joking!” I cry, staring at Jake, checking he didn’t set this up, not that he did, I know that.
He chuckles, “Nope, I moved here freshman year.”
I stare at him, “Oh my god, Shyam you look so different!”
Tan gone… the long black hair…
He chuckles again, “I bet.”
I notice his emo date looks pissed.