Going Steady
1044 Words
However, Maya stopped at the car door.
“My mother got pregnant as a teenager; I don't want to make the same mistake.”
“You won't, Maya. I swear.”
He sat in the back seat and pulled her onto his lap, but quickly realized it was a mistake. He placed her on the seat.
“I think it's better if we go outside.” she said.
“No, you're young, and I can't kiss you on the street.”
Suddenly, Maya realized she didn't know his age; he could be older and just want a virgin to toy with.
“How old are you?” She asked him.
“I'll be seventeen in a few months. I'm ahead in school because of my skills. Date me, shorty, if you say you're dating me, I can kiss you.” Anésio said.
“Anésio, are you going to insist on s*x?”
“No, I know you're very young, and I wouldn't do that. It's a relationship, and you can make a list of what you accept or not. You can set your limits.”
Maya liked him and wanted to date him, so she accepted.”
Anésio gave her a smile. Anésio gave Maya a kiss but she placed a hand on his chest.
“I know it feels awkward, but we won't leave until I learn to kiss you.” He said.
He leaned in again, and Maya timidly placed her hands on his chest. In a sweet moment, she returned the kiss, and Anésio felt her tremble.
“It's okay, shorty. It's my first kiss too, and you're sweet. Can I use my tongue? I want to taste your flavor along with the ice cream.”
“I..”
“At some point you'll notice my excitement, it's the hormones, but I won't cross the limits you set.” Anésio said, and gave her a peck.
“Can I use my tongue, Maya?”
“You can.”
Anésio kissed her more intensely and learned quickly. When she heard him moan, Maya pushed his chest, because her mother had warned her many times about getting intimate in the car.
He stopped.
“I got the message, I got it.”
“I need to leave.” Maya said.
“I promised to help you with the test content.”
“Another day, Anésio. I need to think and prepare to talk to my mother.”
She was about to step out and go in search of Emma, but was held back.
“Aren't you going to let me get out?” She asked him.
“I will, I will. It's okay, tell your mother I'll stop by to talk to her.”
“No, I'll talk to her first.”
“No, Maya. People will see us together and might tell her. I want to do everything right. If she's rude, I won't retaliate because she'll be within her rights, but I'll say I want to date you. Is there a father I need to talk to as well?” He said.
“No, I don't have one, he abandoned my mother while she was pregnant. My mother got pregnant in high school.”
“All the more reason for me to talk to her, she needs to know it won't happen to you too.”
“Are you sure?” Maya asked.
“Look at me, Maya. I'm not playing at dating. It's too early for us to commit to something bigger, but between us, it's serious, to me, you're my fiancée.” Anésio said and kissed her again.
“You taste good, really good.”
Anésio was going to say something else, but stopped, he had to wait for her to be old enough for more than a kiss.
“We'll head back to the ice cream shop together, and I'll drop you and Emma off at home.”
“I told my mother I was with Emma and Anastácia.”
“You'll have to tell the truth, Maya. Don't go alone since it's getting dark, and I won't hide our relationship from your mother.”
“My mother..” Maya was about to say something but was interrupted.
“What happened at your former school?” Anésio asked.
“Do you know what happened?”
“No, Maya, tell me.”
“I'd rather not.”
“If you ask me anything, I'll tell you. So, Maya, tell me.” Anésio insisted.
She told him about the invitation to the dance, the beating, and the fear.
“What's his name, Maya?” He asked her when she finished narrating her experience.
Her former School was in the neighboring city.
“It doesn't matter.” Maya said.
“Tell me his name.”
“Robertson Paul.”
Anésio gave her thumbs up; he was going to teach Robertson a lesson.
“I'm sorry about what happened, but things are different now.” Anésio consoled her.
They got out of the car and went to find Emma.
“I'll just go to the bathroom to fix my hair, and then we can go.” Maya said.
Anésio followed her and waited at the door.
Inside the bathroom, Emma asked:
“So?”
“Emma, his kiss, made my knees weak. He used his tongue and made me love his kiss.” Maya whispered.
Emma jumped and squealed.
“Speak quietly, or he'll hear you outside.” Maya said.
“Oh, Maya, he's totally into you.” Emma said, and repeated a line from a TV character she watched.
They went home, Anésio was careful to drop Maya off first, so her mother would know they had company.
Then he dropped off Emma, and when Emma got out of the car, he thanked her for helping him win over Maya.
“Don't make her suffer, Anésio. Or I'll feel guilty for helping you.”
“I won't. Do you need a ride to school?”
“Are you offering me a ride?’ Emma asked.
“I am, you're Maya's friend, so, you're my friend too.”
“I won't complain if you offer me a ride.”
“We'll swing by to pick you up.” Anésio said and drove off.
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