now.” I say sarcastically. I wonder if Spencer would like it here. Maybe when he’s in town, he’ll see it’s not so bad living here. Maybe one day, he’ll consider moving here too.
“Quit being such a guy, Noah. It’s okay to bond with your cousin and to have fun. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. Your father never taught you the important things of life and it’s really sad how much you missed out as a kid.”
“Yeah, well let’s not ruin our evening by talking about stupid nonsense. Ummm.” I pick Terminator, stick it into the DVD player and get comfortable on the couch with the remote. “Oh hey, I forgot…you don’t mind watching some Arnold ass-kicking action, do you?” Forgetting my manners, I pause the movie.
“No, I watch everything. I did grow up watching John Wayne and old classic movies where they just blow stuff up all the time, so this is fine.” So we watch.
It’s pretty nice to have my own place to do what I want when I want and not answer to anyone. It’s how it’s always been for me. It’s how it’ll always be for me too. I can walk around naked, jack off to my porn or whatever my heart desires. I liked worrying about only myself, it’s uncomplicated. But if I was honest with myself, I’d know that that life is all I know, not that I like it. It just is.
Before my aunt left, I told her I’d be around to bother her, help her with her lawn. Just because I moved into my own place, doesn’t mean I’m not going to come around. I will. I’m warming up to her and Derrick. I need them. It’ll get lonely here I’m sure. Plus, being in the country wasn’t really all that bad. I kinda got used to the quiet atmosphere.
“She’s a sweet girl.”
“I’m sorry, what?” I look at my aunt, confused. We’re outside on her swing, watching the fireworks brighten the night July sky. It reminds me of being back home and having a party at Spencer’s, a bunch of us getting trashed.
“Have you heard from Maddy? Has she seen your new place?” It’d been another week that went by with no sign of her, at which point I was convinced I’d never see her again. “Not since I first signed my lease. I haven’t seen her and she hasn’t seen my newly furnished place.” I’m still confused why we’re on this subject, out of the blue. She must have her motives.
“Hmm, she’s probably just really busy. She works a lot. I’m sure she’ll come around again.” I raise my brow, but she just looks on ahead.
“Remind me why we’re talking about Maddy again.”
“No reason.” She grins, her eyes lighting up when a big lightshow goes off and the boom boom pops of the fireworks reverberate in my ears like gun shots, but my mind is more confused than ever to really enjoy them.
Chapter 15
Maddy
I get dressed, not sure what to say but know I have to stop being such a bitch. I’ve been avoiding Noah for no good reason. I told him I wanted to be friends and yet I’ve been cold and distant. I really have no excuse, just that when I’m with him, I want to know more about him but it seems I can’t stop myself for being too nosey and asking questions that piss him off.
“Well, you’re all dressed up.” Andi says as I make it into the kitchen. I’m not really dressed up, by my standards. I just threw some jean shorts on and a black tank top with a touch of makeup. We were supposed to go out to dinner with her parents tonight but her dad was not feeling well. I’m worried about him. He’s been off and on “sick” more than he has in years. There has to be something more to it that we don’t know about.
“Can I borrow your car for the afternoon?” I ask, pouring a glass of orange juice. She smiles, crossing her arms. She looks at me suspiciously.
“You have to tell me what you’re using it for.” Oh screw it.
“Forget it, I’m going to walk. I need exercise anyway.” She places her hands on her hips as if she’s slowly figuring out what I’m up to. “As for
“Quit being such a guy, Noah. It’s okay to bond with your cousin and to have fun. It’s nothing to be ashamed of. Your father never taught you the important things of life and it’s really sad how much you missed out as a kid.”
“Yeah, well let’s not ruin our evening by talking about stupid nonsense. Ummm.” I pick Terminator, stick it into the DVD player and get comfortable on the couch with the remote. “Oh hey, I forgot…you don’t mind watching some Arnold ass-kicking action, do you?” Forgetting my manners, I pause the movie.
“No, I watch everything. I did grow up watching John Wayne and old classic movies where they just blow stuff up all the time, so this is fine.” So we watch.
It’s pretty nice to have my own place to do what I want when I want and not answer to anyone. It’s how it’s always been for me. It’s how it’ll always be for me too. I can walk around naked, jack off to my porn or whatever my heart desires. I liked worrying about only myself, it’s uncomplicated. But if I was honest with myself, I’d know that that life is all I know, not that I like it. It just is.
Before my aunt left, I told her I’d be around to bother her, help her with her lawn. Just because I moved into my own place, doesn’t mean I’m not going to come around. I will. I’m warming up to her and Derrick. I need them. It’ll get lonely here I’m sure. Plus, being in the country wasn’t really all that bad. I kinda got used to the quiet atmosphere.
“She’s a sweet girl.”
“I’m sorry, what?” I look at my aunt, confused. We’re outside on her swing, watching the fireworks brighten the night July sky. It reminds me of being back home and having a party at Spencer’s, a bunch of us getting trashed.
“Have you heard from Maddy? Has she seen your new place?” It’d been another week that went by with no sign of her, at which point I was convinced I’d never see her again. “Not since I first signed my lease. I haven’t seen her and she hasn’t seen my newly furnished place.” I’m still confused why we’re on this subject, out of the blue. She must have her motives.
“Hmm, she’s probably just really busy. She works a lot. I’m sure she’ll come around again.” I raise my brow, but she just looks on ahead.
“Remind me why we’re talking about Maddy again.”
“No reason.” She grins, her eyes lighting up when a big lightshow goes off and the boom boom pops of the fireworks reverberate in my ears like gun shots, but my mind is more confused than ever to really enjoy them.
Chapter 15
Maddy
I get dressed, not sure what to say but know I have to stop being such a bitch. I’ve been avoiding Noah for no good reason. I told him I wanted to be friends and yet I’ve been cold and distant. I really have no excuse, just that when I’m with him, I want to know more about him but it seems I can’t stop myself for being too nosey and asking questions that piss him off.
“Well, you’re all dressed up.” Andi says as I make it into the kitchen. I’m not really dressed up, by my standards. I just threw some jean shorts on and a black tank top with a touch of makeup. We were supposed to go out to dinner with her parents tonight but her dad was not feeling well. I’m worried about him. He’s been off and on “sick” more than he has in years. There has to be something more to it that we don’t know about.
“Can I borrow your car for the afternoon?” I ask, pouring a glass of orange juice. She smiles, crossing her arms. She looks at me suspiciously.
“You have to tell me what you’re using it for.” Oh screw it.
“Forget it, I’m going to walk. I need exercise anyway.” She places her hands on her hips as if she’s slowly figuring out what I’m up to. “As for
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