The First Time

Zack’s POV

Tonight is the night! Mom’s really excited to meet Emma. Oh man, I hope she likes Em.

I was setting the table when I realized it was 7. Should I pick her up? She said no and hour ago, but is not picking her up a dick move? I should really ask her. I was checking my phone when doorbell rang. I immediately opened it and saw Emma there. She was smiling, her face looked like she was filled with joy.

“Hello, you must be Emma!” Mom suddenly popped out of nowhere.

“Hello, I am Emma and you must be Mrs. Merrick.” She shook mom’s hand.

“It’s really good to finally meet you. Please come in.”

“Thank you, it’s really nice to meet you too.”

“So Emma, dinner is on the way. I hope you’re hungry. I made a lot for tonight”

“Thank you so much and if this pleases you then yes, I am hungry.” She smiled

“I like you already.” Mom gave Em a grin and went to the kitchen. I finished putting up the plate with Em and not long after that, food came. I was really happy because honestly, I am starving.

Mom made a chicken salad, casserole, and we were going to have some ice cream for dessert. Emma seems to enjoy the food and even though I am starving, I can’t really eat that much. I feel weird if I go all grizzly bear in front of my mom right now. If it were just Emma and I, we’d probably be eating 2 pizzas and ice cream and cake. I love her big appetite. She doesn’t act like those wannabe slutty thin girls.

“You guys seem to be eating so little tonight. Come one, dig in. Eat more!” Mom scowled. “Emma look at you, as thin as a daisy. Don’t be shy. I like a girl that can keep up with Zack’s appetite.” Mom said while Emma looked at me. We both know that she can keep up with me. We’re always hungry.

“Well, the casserole is delicious Mrs. Merrick. I’ll let you know that.” Emma and I took second helpings of everything. We were starving, but were too shy to eat until mom told us to eat more.

“That’s more like it.” Mom smiled. “ I can’t believe that you took second helpings Emma. Never thought you can eat like Zack.” Emma just smiled. Her cheeky smile was screaming you have no idea.

“I am gonna take out the ice cream. It will only take a minute.” I stood up and walk to the kitchen.

“So Emma, how are you? How are you feeling about tonight? Please just talk.” Mom said breaking the tension. “I’m not like other moms, I’m a cool mom.” Emma just smiled

“Truthfully, I am nervous about tonight. I don’t know if you’d like me or not, so that keeps me tense.”

“Well Emma, just so you know, I like girls that can keep up with Zack’s appetite and not a lot can, so you’re something special.”

“So guys, I have some chocolate, vanilla, and coffee ice cream.” I came back with three bowls of ice cream. Mom took the small bowl with coffee ice cream while Emma took the vanilla ice cream leaving me with chocolate ice cream.

“I’m sorry for being curious, but Emma, where are you going for college?”

“Uhm, I’m not sure yet, but I am positive that I want to be a doctor.”

“That’s good! I hope you achieve your dreams.”

“Thank you Mrs. Merrick.”

We were eating ice cream while talking about the future until Emma’s phone rang.

“I’m sorry, but it’s my brother. Do you mind if I take this?”

“No, go ahead sweetie.”

“I’m so sorry to say that my brother and sister is outside. I might leave early tonight, but before that, let me help you first.”

“Why thank you Emma.” Mom gave me a look of approval. Emma and I took the dishes to the kitchen and we cleaned up the table. After we were done mom and I walked her to the door.

“It’s really nice meeting you Emma.” Mom gave a grin

“Likewise! I hope I didn’t give you much trouble.”

“No, don’t worry. Have fun with your siblings tonight.”

“Thank you Mrs. Merrick.”

I walked Emma to Joe. They were going to celebrate Joe’s birthday. I gave Emma a kiss and said happy birthday to Joe. We said goodbye and off she went, slipping away..

I went back inside finding my mom nodding and winking.

“I like her. Big appetite, nice manners, and quite ambitious. I see a lot of her in you.” I flashed mom a half smile. “Do you like her?”

“I love her, mom. If I didn’t, I wouldn’t have invited her in. She’s special.”

“She sure is, isn’t she?” There was a pause. “You know Zack, not a lot of girls are like that. I suggest you cherish your moments together. Spend more time with her. She’s a keeper.”

We washed and dried the dishes. Not so long after, I found myself lying on my bed. Her words were stuck in my head.

Notes

Hey guys, sorry I haven't been updating much lately. I know the previous chapters and probably this one suck, so I apologize for that, and also for bad grammar and spelling. Anyways please rate/suscribe/comment if you like it and I hope you do, but if you don't, well I am truly sorry for wasting your time.

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