Ice Cream

We continued our stroll and stopped at an ice cream stand by the side of the road.

After getting our ice creams, we continued on. We got into light conversations on things, musicians, movies and so on. That is until he asked me about school.

"Um...", my mind immediately went over to Rick. God. How could I do this to him? He's so sweet and funny and... loyal. And I cheated on him...

"School's okay". I finally replied and took a huge bite of my ice cream, the brain freeze distracting me for a few seconds.

Luckily, he noticed my hesitation and proceeded to talk about his own school. My black raspberry double scoop ice cream finally disappeared and I almost groaned in frustration.

"Here, you can have mine", he said with a chuckle. Aww.

" Uh, it's okay, we should probably start heading back. My legs are tired! ".I complained and soon we headed back.

When we reached the house, Dune went straight to the kitchen for an afternoon snack and I headed up to my room.

I had left my phone to charge and when I picked it up, I had five missed calls. Three from Rick and surprisingly the two from my mom. She had only called me last night to ask how I'd settled in. She tried to make the call quick due to the cost of international calls.

I called her back first.

"Mary?" Where were you? Why weren't you picking your calls? Was it your dad? What did he do to you? Are you okay? Don't worry I'll board the first fligh -"

" Mom! Chill", I rolled my eyes, " You're totally overreacting. It's great here. Everything's okay. Am okay. Geez".

" Don't pick up that tone with me young lady", she scolded but I was sure she was sighing in relief." Why weren't you picking your phone? Or were you having too much fun to answer my calls", she asked- sarcastically, might I add.

" I was out with Dune- "

"Dune!?"

"Yeah, you know, Carol's son".

"Oh, yeah, right... "

" Mum? "

" It's alright honey. Apparently, you prefer it over there than here".

" What - No, Mum, I ...", I trailed off. Truth be told, this place was ten times better than our house." It's got a pool", I said weakly to get her mind off the fact that I liked it here better but I shouldn't have said that! It just confirmed her suspicions.

"Oh, 'wow' that's nice", she deadpanned.

"Ugh mum-"

"You know what Mary, I've got to go. My boss is giving me a weird look now. Byee. Have fun". With that she hung up.

I knew she was lying but I couldn't call her on it. It was a Sunday and she was probably lazing around on the couch or watching TV or probably doing both.

After some seconds, my fingers hovered over the one person I really didn't want to call now. Luckily, I was saved by a knocking on the door. I opened it to see Dune all dressed up. He looked even more drop dead gorgeous. He had on a tight black t-shirt that seemed to stretch over his muscles, black ripped jeans and a pair of black leather biker boots.

I had to force my eyes to stay glued on his and not go wondering...

"Hey. Am gonna head out a bit, not gonna be back any time soon". He started.

"Um, where exactly are you going?". Good thing though, I needed a few hours away from this sexy god to think!

" Going to hang out with some of my guys". Then with a smirk." Don't wait up for me".

" Very funny ", I said with a smirk of my own, " Don't fo what I wouldn't do". I shut the door behind me and leaned against it.

After sometime, I headed out the door. Everywhere was so quiet. I was the only one home. Well except Irene.

I headed downstairs and straight to the kitchen to the fridge. I pulled open the deep freezer section and there was several tubs of ice creams! Different flavors!

Oh yeah!

Sundae time!