It's been a long school resumption, and things have changed, starting with Franco's wonderful girlfriend, who acts like a mother in their house and an amazing chef. But I can never tell her that, or she would blow up my eardrums with praises of herself.
"Hey, sis, what are you thinking about?" Franco asked.
"Nothing much, just thinking."
"Well, that's your problem. Your boyfriend wants to see you."
I almost forgot I made up with Eli, and people mostly think we're dating. But that's just a little bit overrated, or not.
Flashback:
"What do you mean by that?" I asked Franco.
"I know I said give your love for Eli a try, and trust me, you won't regret it."
"I am already."
"Listen, you can do it."
"But you know I've never even tried loving. That's what happened to Mom and Dad."
"You're using Mom and Dad as an excuse. You know deep inside you that you have a soft spot for him, so stop pretending. I'm right behind you, or his sister's, but you, of course."
"Franco..."
"Chill, I got you. I also love his sister, so come on, you just need to give him a chance."
Flashback ends.
And after my visit to Eli's house, I'm guessing his sister spilled a little secret of ours to her brother, and he asked me out in the most stupid way ever.
Flashback:
"Hey, Penny."
"Only my family calls me that."
"Well, can I call you my love?"
"That's weird. I never knew you had that in you, and no!"
"Well... would you at least do me the honor of being mine?"
Flashback ends.
It's been the talk of the whole school.
"Good day, students. We have a new student, named Cerci...