Terrified of Love

Chapter 7

[Bedroom]

Jermey and I are in my bedroom as I'm studying. He starts blowing my hair to get my attention, "You nervous about tomorrow?" He asks
"No" I say

"Oh, you're, like, freaking out" He says
"Kind of" I say

"Well, hey, just remember they recruited you. So just, you know, keep your pants on and don't curse so much. You'll be fine" He says

I look at him, "I have to keep my pants on at the interview, really?" I ask

"Yeah, call me old fashioned, but..." He says

"I know that the athletic department wants me, but I still have to get through the interview. And then I have to prove that I'm not just a dum-dum who can run fast" I say
"Hey, you're not just a dum-dum that can run fast. You're also very hot" He says causing me to chuckle

"It feels like a big deal" I say
"Yeah, well, I mean, it is a big deal. It is. Be nervous, that's okay. You'll be fine" He says

I chuckle before I kiss him. I break apart and go to shut the door, "Door open!" Mom yells

"Jesus! It's like she has a nanny cam in here" I say

[Next Day]

I'm in my room, getting ready to go to my interview. I'm in a back turtle neck and black skirt as I look at myself in the mirror. My mom walks by, "Oh, my gosh. Look at you. You look so pretty. Maybe different shoes" She says

"Mom" I say

She walks into my room and stands near the bed, "Honey, I want you to know that I am fully on board for you to attend Clayton Prep" She says

"Oh, yeah? Does this have anything to do with the five hour conversation that you and dad had the other day?" I ask

"It took me some time, but I got there. And the distance and the money and Sam, we'll figure it out" She says

"Oh, that reminds me. Sam?" He walks in, "We have the Clayton tour, so I won't be in school to give you your lunch money. But Jeremy's sister Abigail will hold onto it and find you during fifth period" I say

"Do you know who Abigail is?" Mom asks

"Yes, she talks loud. Why are you wearing a dress? Do they need to see how muscly you are to know if they want you on the team?" Sam asks me

Dad walks in, "Alright, let's go. You don't want to be late to the school before you actually go to the school" He says

"Look, you're even waring the Clayton colors" Mom says

"That is not on purpose. You wear that shirt every day" I say

"Still, he looks very nice. We're a beautiful family" She hugs us before walking away

"Why is she being so nice?" I ask

"I don't know, but don't jinx it. You look good. Let's go" He says

"Thanks" I say

I look at myself int he mirror one more time before I walk out.

[Clayton Prep]

We are on the tour at Clayton prep with other families, "I heard the guide call this the Peace Garden. It's so beautiful here" Mom says

"Very nice. It's very fancy. I bet you these people eat cashews. You know, cashews is the rich man's nut" Dad says

"Yeah, then even had real towels in the girls' bathroom. This place is classy" I say

"We're classy" Mom says
"Middle classy" I say