This Shouldn't happen... Right? (BW/WM)

Part 12

"You're dad really wants me to have dinner with you guys?" I was standing in the mirror as I straightened my dress with my hands. "I just don't believe he'd be so generous to someone who just ruined his speech..." I turned to the side and looked to see if anything was wrong with my outfit. I usually don't get dressed up or wear makeup but I was told that we were headed to an expensive restaurant.

"Well he does," Kelly came up beside me and put her hoops in her ear. "He's sorry for scaring you earlier too," she turned to face me. Kelly was really beautiful, scratch that her whole family was.

"Yeah...what's up with that? Who's Annie?" I was now looking for my wallet...just in case they don't pay for my food. I hope they have something cheaper than $31.34, if not ice cubes will do. Being poor all of your life you learn to find the delicacies in the smallest things. One foster parent that I stayed, with would make us bread sandwiches, and we'd have to share that with her dog.

"I don't know... you may just have a familiar face?" Maybe she was right. Maybe all black people look alike to him... not the first time I heard that.

"So how do I look?" I twirled around in my dress.

"Amazing" That wasn't Kelly's voice, it was too deep, to manly. Ryan was standing in the doorway of my dorm... ogling me. 

"I'm headed to the car!" Kelly was already out of the room... That bitch. I picked up my wallet and tried to walk out but Ryan blocked my only exit.

"I'm sorry," His blue eyes were staring down into my on brown ones. I knew he meant it, but he played a dangerous game. I wasn't mad at him anymore, but I knew it'd be best if I kept my distance from him.

"It's fine, Ryan... thats in the past, lets just go to this dinner and pretend nothing happened," He looked relieved by that sentiment. 

"I can take that... we better get going my dad doesn't like to be kept waiting," as on reflex he reached for my hand again and immediately retracted, "sorry," His cheeks turned red and that award winning smile dawned his face.

I tried to keep from chuckling but I couldn't help it. Ryan was kind of a big dork. And he seem to get enjoyment at me laughing at him, his smile only grew wider. 

"We should get going," I said, as I walked past him, "and keep your eyes forward, don't be looking at my butt."

I heard him laugh and basically whisper, "I'll try..."

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This was definitely the most expensive restaurant I've been too. Only the social elite were allowed in here. We were in the middle of the place for everyone to see. Ryan and Kelly sat on either side of me, Mr. Carter were at the other end of the table. Apparently, Mrs. Carter couldn't make it tonight.

The waiter came came in took our orders for our drinks. So far none of the attention was on me, the three members of the Carter clan were going down memory lane, they actually sounded like a normal family. 

Me being in the shadows didn't last too long, Mr. Carter turned his attention to me, "So, how are you liking Georgia?" Kelly and Ryan looked between the two of us. They seemed as nervous as me.

"Its great sir... I am enjoying the school so far."

"What are you studying?" okay these were simple questions.

"Psychology... I want to be a therapist?" I smiled to myself. Growing up I wasn't completely helpless. Dr. Coyd, my therapist, that man saved me from myself. He gave me a chance when no one would, helped me in my darkest times, and got me into Georgia. I wanted to be like him.

"Interesting..." Mr. Carter said, I turned to my side Ryan seemed interested in everything I was saying. "I'm sure your parents are proud of you." I grimaced. 

"Yeah... I'm sure they are.." I averted my eyes from Mr. Carter, this was a subject I didn't want to speak on.

"You know next week is parents day, I'm sure they will be here. Maybe we can all get together," He smiled.

"That sounds great dad! Mya we should totally get together," Kelly seemed more excited to than me. This shouldn't be happening.

"I don't think they can make it that day say," I said.

"Maybe-" Thank God! Our food arrived. I got the Alfredo noodles, and a glass of water. Ryan and his dad had a steak platter and Kelly had lobster. "Thank you sir," Mr. Carter said before waving him off, hopefully he'd drop this thing about meeting my parents, no such luck, "Before I was interrupted, I was going to say it would be nice to meet the parents of my daughters new friend,"

"That would be... but they are busy people, maybe another time.." Mr. Carter didn't look happy by that answer. Why was he so worried about my parents? If I had it my way I wouldn't even be here.

"Mya, why not? you've only talked about them that one time, it'd be cool to meet them." Kelly jumped in. Ryan just sat back observing. 

"NO! I already said they can't make it!" I couldn't take these questions anymore, they were getting to close to home. When I got to college my goal was to forget the past not have it smacked in my face.

"You don't have to be a bitch!" Kelly spit back, she was pissed. If anyone should know about my past it should be her.

"Look, my parents aren't a topic that I bring up..."

"Why is that? Is it just that you don't won't them to meet us!" Kelly was fuming, "You are fucked up... you must think you're parents are too good for us, they wouldn't want to be involved with the Carter family! Well fuck you and them too!" Kelly directed her venom towards me and that was a first. She didn't want to go there with me.

"Kelly shutup!" Ryan screamed across the table. At this point everyone was staring at us.

"Why should I-"

"BECAUSE I DON'T EVEN KNOW MY PARENTS!" I stood up and threw my money on the table. The room was silent. Kelly and Ryan were shocked by the bombshell. I didn't even wait for there response. "Thank you Mr. Carter for the meal." He just nodded his head, his expression was unreadable.

"Mya-" Kelly spoke softly.

"Save it!" 

"I can take you ho-" Ryan tried.

"You too, I don't need your pity. I've been fine all my life without people I don't need any help now." I took off my heels and made way for the exit.

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