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“Just about time for the big game, huh?” She smiles, leaning inside the doorway, crossing her arms in front of her petite frame.
“It’s not abiggame, Mom,” I object, hating how annoyingly excited she’s been since I asked her yesterday if I could go. “It’s just a game.”
“Ignore her, Mrs. W,” Court interjects. “It’s not just a game.” She pins her gaze on me. “It’s the first game of the season.”
“And…”
“And the first game is always one of the biggest, second only to homecoming of course.”
“I just can’t believe she actually agreed to go,” my mom chimes in. “Football games were one of my favorite things to do at your age. I remember we used to paint our faces and wear the most ridiculous outfits.” She smiles at the memory.
“Tess just needs to get there and see it all in action. I think she’ll really get into the spirit once she sees Sebastian out on the field. Money says the first time that hot shot quarterback boyfriend of hers throws a touchdown I won’t be able to get her to sit down,” she says to my mom like I’m not standing right next to her.
“I wouldn’t hold your breath,” I say, knowing that’s not likely to happen.
“We’ll see.” She smiles.
“Speaking of Sebastian, when am I going to get to meet him?” my mom asks as she follows us out of my room and into the living room. “Considering you’re not supposed to ride in a car with anyone I haven’t met, and I know for a fact he’s driven you home at least a couple different times,” she reminds me.
I’m honestly surprised this is the first time she’s mentioning this fact.
“I know,” I say, ignoring the way Courtney’s gaze sweeps to my face giving me a look that says—if she only knew.
Obviously, my mom has no clue that Sebastian has been here a few times while she was at work, and even though I feel bad for keeping things from her, I also have no intention of telling her.
“He’s really busy with football practice right now,” I add.
“Well maybe he can come over for dinner Monday,” She suggests.
“I will ask, okay?” It’s more to pacify her than anything.
“Okay.” She doesn’t push the issue, though I know this conversation is far from over.
Honestly, my mom is pretty amazing, and I think Sebastian will love her. And I’m certain she’ll love him as well. I don’t think anyone is immune to the charms of Sebastian Baxter, adults included. But I don’t want to put any added pressure on our still very new relationship, so if I can stall for a few more weeks then that’s what I plan to do. Lord knows I’m in no rush to meet Sebastian’s parents, though I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t at least a little curious.
“Here, let me give you a few dollars in case you guys decide to go out to eat or something before you head home.” My mom stops us just shy of the door, grabbing a twenty out of her purse that’s sitting on the coffee table before extending the bill to me.
“Thanks, Mom.” I stuff the money into the back pocket of my jeans.
“You girls have fun, okay.” She follows Courtney and me to the door, holding it open until we are both outside on the porch. “And don’t be home too late,” she adds on.
“We won’t. Love you.”
“Love you, too.” She blows a kiss. “You girls be safe.”
“We will.” Courtney’s the one to answer this time, waiting until my mom is out of earshot before adding, “Safe, but maybe not good.” She laughs, shimmying her hips as she crosses around her car to the driver’s side.
“You are so ridiculous.” I laugh, shaking my head as I slide into the passenger seat.
“You say that now. You just wait until you see Sebastian in his uniform. You may be a virgin still, but I don’t think you will be for long. Especially when you see how those tight white pants cling to his…” She gestures between her legs.
“Oh my god, shut up.” I smack her arm.
She laughs, throwing me a teasing sideways glance before taking off down the street.
***
Within ten minutes of leaving my house, we are walking through the parking lot toward the high school football stadium. Because I live so close to the school it takes no time at all to get here.
