right there in the dirt and walked away.
I jumped to my feet. Before she could open her door and stepped in front of it. She was mad. Her eyes narrowed at me; her jaw clenched and arms folded across her chest. I held her by her shoulders with hopes I might apologize.
“Riley, I was just kidding, I didn't mean anything by it.”
“I know, you never do, but I'm not in the mood for it today.” She said, hitting the screen door against my back. I pushed the door closed as she continued to pull on it. Her stubborn attitude, against my hopeful resistance playing out in front of us.
Knowing I'd have to act fast or things between us would spiral out of control. I changed the subject.
“Okay – then how about we go out? We'll leave the attitudes at home and have dinner together.” She looked at me confused. I knew I was putting myself out there, giving her another chance to dismiss the connection we had for each other. Every time I tried I hoped it would be the moment that she gave in and let her guard down.
To my surprise she smiled at me, “Okay, I'll go with you.” The feelings that flooded my soul were amazing. It was like no other high I'd ever felt before. Nothing compared to this feeling, a cheesy smile from my face gave away all my emotions.
