#Chapter2

Deciding to make this whole thing easier for all of us I decide to step aside and continue my exit to the door where my gaping best friend is currently standing.

I would go far as saying she is in a state of shock.

Ashley had a field time telling me how much of an idiot I know i already am.

she also found it hilarious when I was literally puking from having her hair in my mouth, apparently the look on my face just showed how much i hated the pure idea of having the intoxicated horse hair in my mouth. She didn't even try to make it look natural.

I was still gargling with mouthwash when Ashley called me to ask if I would join her to going to the fair tonight.

Originally I didn't want to go but I had to be her wing woman because she was asked out by some boy called Toby, to which I have no idea who that is.

"Fine but we need to drop by Sally's cafe I have something to give her" I tell her, she agrees saying that we can meet there instead and then walk to the fair.

Since it's not a long walk and it's spring so it's super nice.

I quickly decide on wearing just a casual outfit because it's only the fair and I'll probably won't stay for long because knowing Ash she's just going to ditch me as soon as she meets with this Toby guy.

"Hello Mia darling what are you doing here "

Sadly asks me as soon as I get to the table. I look up giving her a friendly smile, Sandra is a 40 year old woman and has two kids and a loving husband, Charles has always been a close family friend and my mum treats him just like a brother.

They have both been around throughout my parents relationship so they know how things have changed, Charles still finds it hard to even forgive my dad for what he did and how he changed the family for the worst.

It's Charles who has been playing the father role for me.

Charles and Sally own the cafe and have been for the last 4 years, ever since she quit her wedding dress business which she had in the city.

with the two boys growing up and starting school it was only right that they spent more time closer to home.

Charles enters the cafe carrying a big bag of, actually I've got no idea "what you got there?" i ask him pointing to the bag he has in his hands.

"coffee" he replies attempting to give me a side hug with his free arm which fails miserably because Sally walks through the door at the same time Charles drops a bag of coffee beans letting it spill all over the recently cleaned floor.

"what's on the agenda today then" He tries to differ the attention away from the mess but sally just hits him on the head "idiot" she mumbles taking the letter I had in my hands and reading it with her glasses on.

Ever since she had an eye test she's been wearing these glasses. I honestly can't remember the amount of times we've all joked about it, to which she just glares at us.

"Just meeting a friend then going to the fair" i answer honestly. It's weird to have people checking up on me. Mum really never asks me if I'm leaving the house. Mostly because she's never home.

"your mums not home is she " I unlock my phone saying "nope" they both sigh.

"Always busy that woman, I don't know why she doesn't stop and calm down she's not getting any younger" sally speaks up, returning back the letter to the rightful place , the bin.

They're letters from dad, we've been getting them for a while but we're choosing to just ignore it .

I think Charles expects me to laugh but I don't. She may be getting older but so am I and soon she won't even have me around.

"I don't care any more , she hasn't spoken to me since the last day of term " I reply back.

Sally was about to say something but she stops abruptly, turning to a new customer before giving my hand a little squeeze pointing to the door where Ashley has just walked in with a skip in her step.

Taking a big, deep breath I place a smile on my face, I can't stay depressed for too long I need to be happy for Ashley today .

Turning around I face Ashley grabbing my bag, we start to walk towards town talking about random stuff and Toby, apparently, they have been texting and stuff and said they were going to meet up later tonight.

"I think mums picking me up tonight so if you get bored when I meet Toby you can go if you want" Ashley says sending me a weak smile.

I look at her , Ashley eyes widen before pulling me into a big hug.

The thing about Ashley is she knows what I need at times, she knows about the relationship with my mum and she can't imagine being like that with her mum, they have the closest relationship something I seriously envy.

I let tears fall as I embrace my best friend. We break apart when we hear a deep cough from behind me.

I spin to find Trey Logan standing with my phone grasped in his hand.

I take it realising I must have left it at the cafe

"You left this at the counter thought you might need it" I look at his outstretched hand and take my phone from his hand, meanwhile trying to avoid his heated gaze. I can't help but let my anxiety take over. Thinking about how I humiliating myself earlier.

"Thanks" I reply placing it in my bag. After a moment of awkward silence he runs his fingers through his hair and takes a deep sigh.

He's about to leave but before he can Ashley opens her big gob, " Hey Trey are you going to the fair with um Toby?"

You could tell she just wanted to know about Toby just in case he stands her up. He chuckles as if he knows that Ash only really wants to know if Toby is going to be there.

"No not tonight " Ashley's eyes cast to her feet looking defeated.

"but" her head perks up nearly sending me whip lash from her ponytail.

Not again, I mumble wiping my mouth.

"Toby is there already so don't worry , actually " he pauses taking a look at his watch.

" It might be best if you ran along he's been there for an hour already" he says with a mischievous tone that I'm not sure I'm completely pleased with.

Ashley takes a side glance at me with a look I can only wish I could just not see.

"It's okay ash go ahead " I say reluctantly because frankly I know where this is going.

Once Ashley runs off towards the fair, I'm suddenly stuck alone with Trey which opens a whole new idea of awkwardness.

Can you see the excitement?

"Well thanks for giving me my phone" I thank him yet again. His head perks up and a great big smile graces his lips. I'm a little shocked at his reaction but I quickly turn and start to walk away.

"Hey it's Mia right" Trey walks up beside me. Clearly not getting the picture.

"Yes it's Mia" I answer him, I don't even make a motion to stop and talk to him.

" since your friend has ditched why don't we go together " he poses the question but in honesty it sounds more like a statement.

I part my lips ready to get him an answer only for my lips to zip shut when he links his arm with mine and starts walking in the direction of the fair.

"So that wasn't an actual question I mumbled quietly. Trey seemed to hear it as he bend down to my ear.

" Of course it wasn't sweetheart"