Never Say Never by Kelly Mooney

Author:Kelly Mooney [Mooney, Kelly]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Unknown
Published: 2011-01-12T06:00:00+00:00

KAT

I peel myself out of bed, not even sure why, but I do. I quickly glance at the alarm clock, it’s already eleven. I haven’t slept this late in forever. The one thing I’m happy about is the fact that it’s Saturday. No school, no flyers being passed around, no laughing through the halls at my account.

I walk, opening the door to the balcony, the sun shining on my face lifts my spirits up momentarily. I’m in desperate need of my cinnamon latte, so I pull some clothes out of the bottom drawer, getting dressed. I realize I can’t hide forever, so I continue into the bathroom and make the finishing touches.

“Morning, Kitty Kat.” I hear my father say as I make my way into the kitchen.

“Morning.”

I start to walk away, grabbing my purse, a good book and the small throw hanging over the chair.

“Where you off to in such a rush?”

I shrug, “Nowhere.”

“Kat, where are you going?” He asks again.

“I’m just going to the Riverwalk to read. I won’t be long.”

“Kat, wait a minute.” He pauses briefly,”I, ahh....won’t be home tonight, okay? Will you be all right?”

I nod.

“Call me if you need anything,” he says, struggling to get out the words.

I take a deep breath before turning back around, my hand still on the doorknob.

I sneer, “Are you seriously spending the night with her?”

He steps closer, “We just have late dinner plans and a show. It’s just easier this way.”

What else can I say?

“Fine. I’m leaving now.”

I storm out, slamming the glass door behind me with all my strength. I need to be dramatic at this moment. He is leading his life happily, I am not. What a jerk for doing this to me? Every time her name is brought up, I’d picture my Mom, wondering if this is why she left. If I find out that he was cheating on her, I’ll never come back.

Starbucks is unusually empty for a Saturday, but I don’t mind. Get in and get out, that’s my motto these days. I wish I’d taken my car, because walking only makes you see people that you don’t want to see. This town is crawling with those very people. It’s a huge suburb, but for some reason, half the school is out and about doing God knows what.

I’m lying on the grass reading, when he appears out of nowhere.

“Hey, you,” Cameron says.

Great, this is just what I need.

“What do you want Cameron?” I ask, not moving, other than lifting my sunglasses onto the top of my head.

“I stopped by your house. Your Dad told me I could find you here. I should’ve known you’d be here,” he says, squatting down beside me.

“That doesn’t answer my question,” I retort.

“C’mon, Kat I’m trying here.”

“And what is it exactly that you’re trying for?”

He laughs. “It’s not obvious?”

What is this guy’s deal? He never gives up. Part of me is psyched, but seriously, how many times does someone have to say no?

“It’s just too hard, okay. It’s not you, it’s me,” I say, as I sit up.

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