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“But,” she continued.
Whew.
“But you forget, we’re not looking to get married right out of high school. We both have big college plans and we don’t want my getting pregnant to hinder them. We’ve decided to wait until we graduate university.”
You’ve decided to wait until we graduate university.
“Who knows,” said the same doubting aunt to the room, “as long as they plan on waiting, she could change her mind or he could.”
“I have no doubts, but I won’t try to change anyone’s minds. I have made my choice and I am confident that he has as well. Time, in this case, is on our side. It will show you our devotion.”
“Whoo! I like your spunk Julia!” Said memaw Joan E.
All the women settled from the subject onto the next and I could feel the tension release from Jules’ body. I continued reading and eventually dozed off, my book in my lap.
I awoke to the voice of an angel. Jules had gathered my book, saved my place and sat next to me on the loveseat.
She spoke softly into my groggy ear, “‘The Writings of Abraham Lincoln, Volume One’? Now, that my dear, is manly reading.”
I kept my hazy eyes closed but I could assemble a half smile for her wit’s sake.
“Dinner’s ready,” she blew in my ear.
I was awake.
After grace, everyone sat, enjoyed the food and one another’s company. It was a lively evening that lasted well into the early morning hours. I became so familiar with each family member that they harassed me as one of their own and I loved it.
After dinner, everyone lounged in the living room as we all decided if we should play a game or not. Isabel suggested charades and we all agreed.
“Uh, I’m terrible at charades,” I said leaning into Jules.
“No, you’re not. I hate false modesty,” she said. “Just admit when you’re good at something. No one will think any less of you unless you’re an ass about it. Repeat after me.”
“Repeat after me,” I said.
“No, stop.”
“No, stop.”
She waited for me to stop and I did.
“I, Elliott Gray,” she said.
“I, Elliott Gray,” I said.
“Am super fantastic.”
“I’m not saying that,” I said.
“Come on! Am super fantastic.”
I sighed.
“Am super fantastic,” I gave in.
“At kissing Jules.”
“At kissing Jules.”
