“So, what’s going on with you two?” my mother bluntly asked, causing me to choke on the egg I was chewing.
“Mom!” I was mortified.
“Well, I’m just curious.” She slyly smiled and glanced over at Charlie before resting her gaze on me. Had they talked about this? About us?
“I…” What should I say? I don’t even know how to answer this question. I liked her. I wanted to be with her. But I was afraid. And I certainly couldn’t say that. “I need to focus on my classes. And I also need to go to the restroom. Excuse me.” I got up, not looking at either of them, and rushed into the bathroom.
“What the f**k?” I whispered to myself in the mirror. I splashed water onto my face, to make my blush go away. I could hear them whispering in the kitchen. I pressed my ear to the door in hopes of hearing them
