The Waterfall’s Edge

The Last Date (Tony’s POV)

I knew I was going to break-up with her. But I needed some excuse not to be home tonight. With Graduation a few days away, our house had gone mad with relatives. It was suffocating and there were far too many questions. I knew Dad would approve of the date, so I asked her out. I figured I would wing it after that.

Leslie practically snatched the ticket out of my hand after school. Probably had some hot date she needed fours to get ready for. Getting the ticket was easy. They didn’t even ask who it was for. Just accepted that I needed it.

The house was in chaos when I arrived. I had to duck and dodge just as if I had been on a football field. Finding my Dad alone in the office was a momentary relief. That was until he went into an eye-rolling speech about my upcoming responsibilities. I had to interrupt just to tell him about the date and he finally let me leave. Thought I would never get out of there.

I pulled up to Sara’s house. She flounced out in a pretty sundress and seemed eager about something.

“Where are we going?”she inquired.

“The Diner,” I answered.

While she seemed disappointed, I said the first thing that came to mind. I had other things on my mind than making Sara happy. Right now the red-headed girl occupying my thoughts was Rosalie.

Even if she was Lesli’s cousin, she had lots going for her. Just that hair was a turn-on. A slight smile filtered across my face at the thought of her next to me.

I think Sara was happy to see the smile even if wasn’t for her. She loosened up a bit and started chatting. I wasn’t really interested but answered half-heartily at some of the prattle she was going on and on about most of it about school.

We made it into the dinner. I greeted a few people. Finding a booth we sat down. It wasn’t our most romantic date. But I had to make sure I was seen since I had plans later. I planned to take her to the movies then drop her off.

I know Sara was disappointed when I dropped her off. What she was expecting, I didn’t know. Nor did I have time to consider it. I was running late for my appointment.

Roxy was waiting for me in the woods. I hardened the instant, I saw her instantly ready for a few hours of fun. She didn’t disappoint. I saw her a few times a week.

I got home late. In fact, it was later than I thought. But the house was quiet. I managed to get back in undetected and fell asleep..