Never Too Late by zzmbrashear (reading in the dark txt) 📕

Never too late

By: zzmbrashear


Never too late

By: zzmbrashear


“Danielle Joy McKinley, get you butt out to that bus! I swear I will take your phone away for a month if you miss it!” My father yelled to me as I was putting on my shirt shirt.
“Yes Zachary McKinley, oh I’m sorry I mean ‘dad’.” I said back to him a in very snotty tone as I ran down the stairs and grab my bag. I have state testing today and was in no mood to be rushed.
“Get your butt back to your room and put on some clothes! We are a Christian family and you are not one of those burlesque dancers.” My dad said while pointing to the stairs. I was so pissed. I’m 15, doesn’t that make me old enough to dress my self!
When I got on the bus Jerry, bus driver, said have a good day. School was the last place I want to be, that is besides my own house. Jordan was waiting for me when I got off the bus. He was almost 18 and my dad wouldn’t approve so I had to only see him at school. I had 15 minutes with him every morning but since I was running late we had to cut it short.
“Come on, only ten minutes today.” I told him.
“Babe, how can I get enough of those lips in that little time?” He said while giving me a kiss.
“Well we’ll have to make due.” I said while kissing him back. When I got to the front doors I thought I had enough time but I was wrong and Sidney was waiting for me.
“Hey girl, we are late for first period.” She said while motioning me to the door because the bell rang and she wasn’t suppose to be letting me in late. Trixie caught me though. She is the hall monitor, plus the “queen bee” so to speak.
“Late! And thats detention.” She said while writing me a slip.
“Who’s watching your mutts while your here dictating?” I asked in the most sarcastic voice. She gave me a dirty look and handed me the slip and walked away. “I wonder what my dad will say about the fifth pink slip this week and its only Tuesday.” I said while looking at Sidney and then we both laughed.
When I walked into first period Science everybody stared. When I sat in my seat my teacher asked why I was late and I said because my boyfriend couldn’t stick his tongue down my throat fast enough. She got mad and sent me to the principles room. She was not surprised to see me.
“Ah ha, Mrs. McKinley nice to see you again.” She said while getting out her files. “Whats the excuse this time?” She asked.
“Sorry, I didn’t get up early enough.” I said while taking my seat. I usually give a smart ass comment but didn’t today.
School was pretty boring. When I got home, now thats when the fun started.
“Danielle honey, were is my jacket?” My mother Claire asked me.
“I don’t know. It wasn’t my day to watch it.” I said.
“I know your father isn’t much of a punisher but I am and I will take your phone away.” She said while giving me the evil eye. I went to my closet and took her jacket out and handed it to her. “Thank you.”
“Don’t you look fresh.” My dad said to my mom.
“Ah. Dad, don’t say that.” I told him while brushing shoulders with him in the doorway.
“But isn’t that what the kids are saying now?” He replied and that made my mom and me laugh.
“No. They are saying hott, with two t’s.” I said with a chuckle.
“Well no guys better be calling you hott with two t’s.” He said while giving me the exact same stare my mom gave me. I wonder who learned it from who.
“No dad.” I said.
“Alright Zak. We got to go or we will be late.” My mom said while smacking his butt.
“Ewwww..... When will you get home from the dinner party?” I asked.
“Maybe around twelve and no boys.” My dad said.
“Dang. Now I have to change my plans.” I said in a sarcastic voice. All my plans were is to have my friend Braydon come over. We have been neighbors since before I can remember. We study all the time and have fun too. We make it a game instead of just boring studying.
“All right darling.” My dad said while putting his hand on my head and messing up my hair. “We will be back later and tell Braydon that their is soda in the fridge. I love you.”
“Stay out of trouble.” My mom screamed as she walked out the door. Shortly after that the doorbell rang and Braydon was over. Today he brought Meagan with him. Its not that I don’t like Meagan, its that well, she likes Braydon. A lot. We use to be best friends but then I found out she liked Braydon. She knows I like Braydon but he doesn’t know that. A real friend wouldn’t think about there friend that they like.
“I hope you don’t mind, Dani. Meagan called me and I didn’t wanna blow you off so I thought we could all chill.” Braydon said. Meagan flashed me a smile but I gave her a look and looked back a Braydon. He knew I didn’t like the idea with the expression I had on my face. Braydon walked over to me and whispered to me,
“Just for a day. Okay? I promise I will take her home if you you guys have any problems.” I didn’t wanna say yes but I did. I nodded my head then he kissed my cheek. It gave me goosebumps. Meagan gave me a mean look but that was okay. “So ladies, wanna watch a movie?” He asked.
“Sure. How about we watch Friday the 13?” I asked and Meagan jumped up and said yes. When we were watching it Braydon sat in the middle. “Anyone want any popcorn?” I asked. Braydon said yes then I got up and went to the kitchen. When I got back I saw them kissing. I was stunned. I dropped the bowl of popcorn. Braydon and Meagan jumped up.
“Dani!” Meagan screamed. “Dani, I swear!”
“Don’t! Just don’t.” I said in a disappointed tone. I walked to my room and locked the door. It was hard to hold back the tears. I could hear them talk through the vent in the floor:
Braydon: Why was she upset?
Meagan: Its not in my place to tell you.
Braydon: Its not like we planned it.
(Meagan was silent for a minute)
Meagan: Braydon, I’ll tell you but don’t tell her I told you. Dani likes you. A lot.
Braydon: I know.
(I was shocked. I couldn’t believe it.)
Meagan: What?
Braydon: Its not hard to tell. I know were best friends and all but I know the signs. She stares just a little too long and hugs just a little too tight. I love her but just as a sister.
Meagan: She was my best friend. She really loves you. How can you know that and not tell her?
Braydon: Hmmm..... Meagan I just don’t think I like her that way.
Meagan: Her heart will be broken.
(I heard enough. I went down stairs.)
“Uhm.” I said. The immediately stood up.
“Dani,” Meagan started to say but I interrupted.
“Why?” I asked.
“We didn’t plan it. Something popped up on the screen and it scared me so I hid in Braydon’s arms, then when I looked up we kissed. It wasn’t planned.” Meagan said.
“I heard the whole conversation.” I told Braydon.
“I never wanted to hurt you.” He told me.
“Thats okay. I have to clean up so I think you guys should leave.” I told them.
“Danielle, please don’t.” Braydon tried to say.
“No, leave.” I pointed to the door. They grabbed there bag and left. When the door slammed shut I fell to my knees and cried. Then I heard my moms car pull in the drive way. I quickly picked up the popcorn and wiped my eyes.
“Dani Belle, are you awake?” My mom said when she opened the door.
“Yea, ma I’m awake.” I said while walking out of the kitchen. “I’m really tired. Im gonna go to bed I have school in the morning.”
“Before you do Pumpkin, we have something to tell you.” My dad mentioned. I walked back down the stairs and sat on the couch. “I got a job promotion!” My dad screamed. All I could think was this couldn’t come at a better time. “Were moving to New York! I know its a ways away from California but we will drive to save money.” My dad said. I thought this was perfect. I wont tell anyone.
“When?” I asked, trying to hold back the excitement. At least now I can get away from Braydon and him and Meagan can be together without me screwing it up.
“In two days. I know its soon but its what we have to do.” My mom said.
“Thats great! I will pack tomorrow.” I said then got up and went to my room. I stood at the top of the stairs and watched them for a second. They kissed and were so happy. He picked my mom up and then they playfully fell on the couch. When I went to my room I started to cry. I sat down on my bed and looked at the photos on my wall. They were of me and Braydon. I only had one recent one. It was of his football game a few weeks ago. I was on his back. He loved his jersey. It was the number 16. He loved that number because it was his age and he says that that’s the best years of his life. I miss spending time with him.

The next day I was packed by ten in the morning. Everything was loaded on the trucks except one thing. My room looked so empty. All there was was that picture. My favorite picture on the wall, nothing else. The only person I told I was moving was Jasmine. She has been one of my best friends since I don’t know when.
“Who am I gonna ditch gym class with?” She asked while wiping her tears.
“I don’t know. Aww, Jassy don’t cry. Your gonna make me cry.” I told her then we hugged.
“Dani, its not going to be the same. Your like the sister I never had. Promise to call me everyday.” She said.
“I promise.” I told her. When we pulled apart we wiped our tears. “Okay, I guess this is it.” I said as I opened the car door.
“Bye.” She said. When we left I looked out of the moving trucks. I watched her wave and disappear in the distance. Watching my life slowly disappear. We had an old victorian house and watching it disappear with Jasmine the further we drove almost broke my heart. I faced forward and turned on my music. The song Already Gone by Kelly Clarkson came up. I listened through half and then changed it because I felt tears coming. I fell asleep, when we got to the new town I woke up. Everything was so different. There was hardly any traffic and there was trees. Not palm trees but