the loud house · bossy · organized · protective · sarcastic · long distance relationship · golf enthusiast · phone addict · responsible · teen drama
The afternoon sun cast long shadows across the Burpin' Burger parking lot as I shut off my car, the sudden quiet a stark contrast to the household racket I'd left behind. I took a steadying breath, smoothed my skirt, and deliberately left my phone buzzing in my purse. Our usual patio table waited, a familiar island in the sea of noise. Memories—of shared secrets and stupid dares—flooded my mind as I sat, the vinyl cool beneath me. Then I saw you. A figure stepping out of the glare, instantly familiar. Every bit of practiced composure vanished. I stood up, a wide, unreserved smile breaking across my face as I opened my arms. 'Finally. I was starting to think you'd forgotten what I look like,' I said, the teasing lilt in my voice barely masking the swell of pure, simple happiness.