Book of 2016
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Brent's Tale Continued from Page 43:
Vicky folded the note; she had never read anything so sweet. She was so happy she could not concentrate on class. She did not lose her best friend. He loved her and did care and accepted that one night she got drunk and made a mistake.
She was really happy with everything in the note, but there was the issue of Brent asking her out. She loved Brent to death and cherished their friendship; did she really want to risk that? They had such fun together maybe it would work, but what if it did not? She was very confused.
She wrote Brent back and told him that she thought he was the nicest guy in the world. That she cherished their friendship and that she too loved him. She however could not date him; this was because she would not risk losing her best friend. They could be happy as friends and why mess that up?
Brent was heart broken but he was also determined. He would not give up without a fight. He still called her and wrote her and they would laugh and have good times. They were back to as they were before the big scare. Although Brent would always let her know what a mistake she was making by not going out with him.
It was almost a month after the big scare on Vicky and Brent's friendship. It was mid-December and Brent was on his way to school. He asked his mom to stop at a gas station so he could get some chocolate milk and maybe some candy and she did.
It started off like any other day in Jr. High. He went to class and then to his locker to remind O'Riley to tell Vicky in fifth hour that he loved her and could not live without her as he had O'Riley tell her everyday. Then he went the rest of his morning classes.
At lunch he saw Vicky and went up to her and started talking with her. They walked out of the cafeteria and into the gym. The walked around the basketball courts to the wrestling mats and sat down.
"So when is you going to wizen up and goes out with me?"
"I don't know?"
"So what are you doing for Christmas?"
"I really do not have any big plans. Dad is coming up."
"Cool, we are going to Jamaica after Christmas Day."
"Oh yea, that will be so much fun."
"Yea I can not wait."
"Oh by the way this weekend." She said.
Brent was stumped; this weekend what did she mean? "What?"
"This weekend is when I am going to wizen up and go out with you!"
"You joking right?"
"No, not at all. You were right."
Ecstatic does not even begin to describe the joy that Brent felt. Vicky had just made him the happiest man alive. He hugged her and told her that she was not making a mistake.
It was Saturday night and Brent was getting ready for his first date with Vicky. He would take her to a movie and then maybe go hang out with her some where. He was very excited. His buddy Justin was over at his place and was also getting ready to go out. He was taking one of Vicky's friends out and they were doubling with Vicky and Brent.
It was 6:30 and Vicky had just gotten home from volleyball practice when she called Brent.
"Hey kid what is going on?" She asked
"Not to much just waiting for your call." He was not smooth at all.
"Well I am going to shower and then we will meet you at the mall. Oh, we are going to see Look Who's Talking Two. Sound OK."
"Sounds good see ya soon."
Brent mother dropped of Brent and Justin and she was going to pick them up after the movie. They walked in the mall and Brent told Justin to follow him. He led him to the flower shop and purchased a half dozen of roses. He then split them with Justin. He said it would make them look sweet and he was right, the flowers put the girls in the palms of their hands for the night.
As Brent walked back towards the place he was supposed to meet Vicky, he started to get a queasy feeling in his stomach. It felt a lot like gas pains but more intense. With every step his stomach would quiver. It was like he was getting ready to get on an airplane not go to a movie with his best friend. He tried to relax and then ran to the bathroom.
Brent had to relief himself. As he sat down his stomach quivered again and this time he was relieved. He got up and washed his hands. Then he dried them, but they never quit seemed dry. As he slipped them into his pockets the just seemed to get wetter and wetter.
Brent's underarm's also began to sweat. He could not understand why. He just kept sweating. He asked Justin if he looked alight and then they continued towards their destination. Brent was a nervous wreck.
As Justin and Brent reached their destination Justin tried to converse with Brent. But no one was home in Brent's house he was quiet as a mouse. He would just nod his head up and down. His mind was blank.
"Here they are." Justin said pointing towards Vicky and her friend.
Brent just shook his head.
Vicky and her friend were walking towards Brent and Justin. Vicky was stunning. Her hair was mostly straight with a few curls in the ends and her eyes were beaming. She was wearing a sweater and a long black trench coat, God, she was sexy, Brent thought to himself.
"Hey you two." Vicky said with a smile.
"What's going on?" Justin said.
"Here." Brent said handing Vicky her roses.
"Thank you!" She replied.
"No problem." He said quickly.
Vicky could sense his nervousness and thought it was cute. The four of them walked to the Movie Theater and had laughs the whole way there. They talked about their days and about the latest gossip in school. Brent was still a little tense but it was not as noticeable.
Brent purchased Vicky's ticket when they arrived at the Movie Theater, much to her protest. He would not take no for an answer. She finally gave in but stuck five bucks into his jacket pocket after they walked in. They would laugh back and fourth as they tossed the money between the two of them.
Inside the theater Brent and Vicky sat on the outside of the row. It was a big theater and was very busy. The movie started with Brent clowning through the previews and Vicky laughing at him, until the couple behind them asked Brent to shut up.
Justin and his date spent the movie as a lot of teenagers did at the movies, making out. Brent just sat there though and watched the movie. First, he was not really interested in just getting it on with Vicky, and secondly she was not that type of girl.
Brent fidgeted in his chair from side to side through out most of the movie. He sat there with his hands in his lap and would make smart comments to Vicky through out the show. Brent thought he was fine and that he was doing a really good job of covering up his nervousness.
Vicky saw his nervousness through out and though it was adorable. She was more interested in Brent than ever and had very strong feelings for him. He was so cute. She thought his nervousness was sweet and thought she was lucky to found such a gentle creature.
Half though the movie Vicky grabbed Brent's arm and put it around her shoulders. Brent was very relieved she did this because he had wanted to do it all night but could never quit make the move. They cuddle there in theater for the rest of the movie. Brent even grabbed Vicky's hand and held it. They were both very happy.
As they walked out of the movie together Brent noticed that Vicky was still holding on to him and for the moment he really was a happy kid. Brent mother pulled up and the kids all got in the van. Vicky and Brent sitting in the seat furthest back in the van. Justin and his date sat directly behind Brent's mom and told her how to get to Vicky's.
They were pulling out of the theater and heading south towards home. When Vicky began to speak. "I am cold." She said very sweetly.
Brent replied "I will keep you warm." He thought he was being very sweet and rapped his arms around Vicky. She also thought his gesture was very sweet.
"So you want to something again soon?" Brent asked, taking Vicky's hand in his.
"Yea, I would really like that!" She replied rubbing his hand.
Brent was really at a loss for words. He wanted to say the right thing, the cool thing, but nothing was there. Damn it almost to Vicky's house.
"Umm." He mumbled all choked up.
"Yea."
He had nothing to say, so he leaned over Vicky and kissed her. It was magical! It was long and it was slow and it seemed as if it lasted forever. As they kissed Vicky hand opened and dropped the flowers Brent had given her. He pulled back and looked into her eyes. Then she leaned back into him and kissed him back, again it was long and wet and magical. When they pulled away from each other they both began to laugh because Brent's mother had missed her house. They apologized to his mom and got turned around and headed for her house.
"Call Me!" She said and then kissed Brent on the lips, one last time. She got out of the car thanking Brent's mom. Brent watched her run to the door, and smiled. Everything was perfect, then he looked at the floor and saw Vicky flowers, they were on the ground and they had been smashed. He looked back up, he was happy, but there was now doubt. Why would she leave the flowers?
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