City by the Sea 2

Melissa

"Yes, but I had to come right after school and could not drive. I fail that stupid test eight times." I say

Joseph

I chuckle, "Oh yeah. I remember that. You definitely were not safe to be behind the wheel at that age."

Melissa

I roll my eyes. "That is why I called you all the time. But no, I was not worth the gas money." I say, making it up.

Joseph

I kiss her temple, "I picked you up when I could."

Melissa

I laugh, in thought. "Do you remember when my parents went out of town and left me at home? You dropped me off and said you would pick me up after pratice. Well I called you and your stupid phone was off. Then it started, so I had to walk home in the rain." I tell him. "I could not let you let you live that down, so I went to your house, soaking wet and made you feel bad."

Joseph

I flash a smile and nod, "I remember. I apologized then, and I apologize now."

Melissa

I smile and kiss his cheek. "Oh it is fine that you forgot your best friend and made her walk home in the pouring rain." I say, laughing.

Joseph

I smile and shake my head at her, "You're cruel, Mel. Cruel."

Melissa

"Me? You are the one that FORGOT me." I say, laughing more. "You are the one that is cruel." I say

Joseph

I look at her, "Mel, that was years ago. You're the one bringing it up."

Melissa

I lose my smile. "Chill, Joe. I am only kidding." I say. "Don't get mad, I do not like it when you are mad."

Joseph

I sigh, "I'm not mad, Mel."

Melissa

I sigh as well and look back down at the side walk. "Sorry, I should not have said anything." I say, hating that there is not smile on his face.

Joseph

I kiss her cheek and rest my temple against hers, "Don't worry about it. It's over."

Melissa

I nod and pull closer to him. I twine out hands again looking up at him as we walk.