Jeremy nodded at his older brother, "You're right...I think I'll get dressed first though."
"Good idea. Wish her a happy birthday from me. Such a sweet girl really." Tommy Jr said then walked back into his room.
Jeremy shook his head at the weirdness of the day so far, and it was only nine in the morning. What would the rest of the day entail?
Quickly Jeremy was in his room and getting dressed. He chose a pair of blue cargo shorts, and a blue t shirt. After that he picked up his phone and hit the 2 speed dialing Courtney.
She picked up on the first ring, "Hey."
Jeremy detected sadness in her tone of voice, and on her eighteenth birthday that confused him, "Hey Courtney, Happy Birthday!"
"Thank you, Jeremy. Um...we...I have to ask you something. It...it's important...please be honest."
"I'd never lie to you, I swear."
"Did...did you and Sharon...um...you know? Do it?"
"Huh? No! Did she tell you that?"
"Okay...so...you didn't go all the way? Did...did you do anything...you know...with her?" Courtney asked, her voice near breaking.
Jeremy closed his eyes, and wondered how she knew. "We...yes. But not all the way. How did you know this?"
Courtney was silent for a long moment. "She...she told me...not five minutes ago."
"Oh. Um..."
"Thank you for wishing me happy birthday. I'll see you at Carla's party."
"I...I thought I was going to pick you up..." Jeremy said.
"I...have to work some things out. I may be a little late...or something. Thank you again. I'll see you."
And with that Jeremy heard the call disconnect, leaving him to sit on his bed confused. She had sounded so hurt...so...betrayed. Jeremy sat on his bed for a good twenty minutes staring off into space. |