can be real. I know what I see when I look in the mirror and it sure isn’t pretty.
As he heads our way with a smile plastered firmly on his face, he passes the two bitches, sorry, the name has now stuck thanks to Tori and it does seem very fitting. Miranda and Ashley call out to him and to my astonishment he doesn’t acknowledge them, he just keeps walking. He continues on his way until he stops right at our table.
“Can I sit down?” Maverick asks.
Tori kicks me hard under the table to get my attention. Probably because I’m staring at him in complete surprise and awe that he actually did find me.
Apparently, I am too caught up in my thoughts because Tori answers for me since I seem so incapable of speech at the moment.
“Hey Maverick, have a seat,” Tori says.
“Hey Tori, how’s it going?” Tori just smiles at him without responding. He turns back to me and motions to the seat directly next to mine, “Is this seat taken?”
“Nooooo”, I kind of drag out my response. How embarrassing. I’m acting like I’m crazy as a loon.
“Okay, well it is now.” As he sits down his arm brushes mine and I feel tingles race up and down my arm. My head snaps up to see him looking directly at me. I don’t have to wonder if he felt it as well, because by the look on his face, he feels just as surprised.
Tori, sensing that she’s no longer needed, looks at me and announces she has some things to do.
All of a sudden I begin to panic. I am honestly freaking out. She can’t leave. What will we talk about? What if he thinks I’m stupid and an idiot? I blurt out, “You don’t have to go Tori.”
“Nope, got some things to do, have fun”, she says. As she stands, she whispers in my ear, “You will be fine, I promise. Call me tonight.” She then, winks at me as she passes.
My eyeballs are now staring daggers into her back and I hope and pray she can feel every single one.
My attention is brought back to Maverick when he starts to speak, “You know my friend Will, he’s crazy about her, and she won’t give him the time of day.”
Okay, now this is a conversation I can deal with. I have often wondered why Tori doesn’t have a boyfriend. She’s gorgeous. A little taller than me but her fiery red hair is beautiful and eye catching. Not to mention she is the nicest person I’ve met here or ever for that matter.
“Really? Tell me more.” He laughs and starts to speak. My Lord he has a nice voice.
“I’m not sure why she won’t, to be honest. They went out once, and Will never spoke about it. He’s asked her several times after that and the answer is always the same, no.”
I make a mental note to ask Tori about this one day.
Maverick continues, “If there was a girl to ever be friends with, then she is the one. She will defend you in a heartbeat and is loyal as all get out.”
I recall the new name Tori bestowed to Miranda and Ashley and can’t help the chuckle that escapes my lips, “Yes, that she is.”
“But, I didn’t come here to talk about Tori.” Maverick says. “I came to talk to you.”
I pick up my apple off of my plate to avoid conversation. “Sorry can’t talk with my mouth full,” I say and then take a rather large and un-lady like bite.
He just looks at me humorously as if knowing exactly what I’m up to and says, “I don’t care, and it wouldn’t bother me if you did talk with your mouth full, but how about I start until that apple is finished. Then it’s your turn.” Not a question, a statement. Crap not getting out of this one.
“My parents are Robert and Carol–I'm an only child. I love my parents and have a close relationship with them, which may deem strange to some. They’ve been married for twenty years and still make out like fiends in front of me. The guy that rudely interrupted us this morning, is my best friend Will. I’m the captain of the football team and he’s my co-captain. There’s a couple of colleges interested in me that are on the table for a full football scholarship. I haven’t made a formal commitment yet, but my hearts with UGA. That’s where my dad went,”