I wanted to look as nice as possible, but I didn’t want anyone to know where I was going.
I put on my khaki pants and blue polo shirt. Thinking of Dad, I put on the cologne I had worn the last time. It had been my his, and Sam really liked it. I gave myself a once over in the mirror before exiting the bathroom.”Mom, I’m sleeping over at Mike’s house,” I called to her as I walked past the kitchen. “Do you want me to drive you?” she asked. “No, that’s okay. I’ll just ride my bike. Thanks anyways,” I replied.
“Are you sure? I wouldn’t want you to get too tired, honey.” “Mom, I’ll be fine. Okay?” I said, somewhat agitated. “Alright,” she sighed. On my way out the door, I ran into Brett. He was arriving home from work. “Hey Seth,” he greeted, pasting a phony smile onto his face. “Big date tonight?” he smirked. He thought he was SO funny. “No,” I muttered. “Well, have fun, champ!” he said. You’re such a jerk, I wanted to say. Instead, I merely nodded. I just wanted to get out of here.