━━ it seemed like her evening was dragging on in the worst way before she received a text from him. she loved his spontaneity, but it always kept her on edge. the two weren’t even suppose to know each other, let alone be seen together. she was never fond of anyone else’s rules but her own, and this was only one of the many nights she was sneaking out to see him. grabbing her jacket, she left her mother to her drunken slumber on the couch. stepping outside and heading towards their usual meeting spot. her steps were swift, anxious due to her dark surroundings. at times, she wondered about the repercussions of their interest towards each other. she could see a future with him, but she always knew it’d never be a reality. she fantasized about going on an actual date, her mom meeting him, and finally being open with each other. exhaling with vexation, she scolded herself. always having the habit of getting her own hopes up before remembering the harsh reality she resided in. finally arriving, her wide green hues darted from one end of the street to the next. standing in her usual spot with folded arms, awaiting for his car to roll up along the curb.