In Your Arms // Mike Vitar

chapter twelve

(Christian song above. Sorry if you're not Christian)

mike vitar.

"Mi Hijo," My mom said as I got into the car, "Who was that beautiful niña?" She asked, her Spanish accent still thick.

"She's a really good friend of mine," I smiled, thinking of her.

"I see she has your jacket," She told me, raising an eyebrow. I shrugged, looking down to hide my red face.

"She was shivering, and I thought she needed it," I explained, "Besides, it looks better on her than it does on me."

"Looks like mi Hijo has a crush," She grinned, "Don't be embarrassed. It's okay to show feelings."

"Ma, can we just go to the mall down?" I chuckled, wanting to avoid further conversations about this. It's not that I didn't want to talk about it, I just wanted to stop being teased by mom for liking someone. It always led to her pinching my cheeks and saying, "Oh, mi hijo is growing up so fast!"

It didn't happen much though. Maggie was the only girl I had strong feelings for so fast.

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maggie urban.

I pulled out the paper I had for secret Santa, reading it carefully so I know what to get this person.

Question Number One: What's One Thing You Really Want? For my mom and dad to stop fighting constantly. but something I can actually get, anything that has to do with the Dave Matthews Band. and I want stranger things merchandise.

Question Number Two: What Is Your Favorite Scent? anything really. I just have some cologne that my brother has. he buys it, we share it.

Question Number Three: What's One Book You Really Want? if I had to choose, IT by Stephen King.

Question Number Four: Favorite Store? Rue 21, Walmart, or American Eagle.

Question Number Five: What's A Talent Of Yours That No One Knows About? I don't really have any talent. I can run really fast. that's about all I can think about. I can also play guitar.

Question Number Six: Favorite Snacks? easy. take 5's and dill pickle chips

Question Number Seven: What's One Thing You Like To Drink In The Morning? Orange Peach Mango Juice and/or hot tea.

Question Number Eight: What's Your Middle Name? Anthony

Question Number Nine: Favorite Band/Song? Oh Sherrie by Steve Perry; Journey and Dave Matthews Band

Question Number Ten: Favorite Color? Navy blue and army green

I looked at the list over and over again, figuring out where we needed to go. I bit my lip, coming up with the stores in my head.

"Alright, Miss Maggie. What stores do we need to hit?" Mom asked from beside me.

"Looks like we need to go to Walmart, FYE, Rue21, the book store, the craft store, Music Maniac, the dollar store, and that's about it," I told her, all in one breath.

"Whoa, very impressive, Maggs," She smiled, glancing over at me.

"Thank you, thank you very much," I proudly said, looking out the window. I suddenly had this feeling in my stomach like something bad was going to happen. Something really bad that would change me.

      I shook it off, realizing I had my stepmom by my side. Everything was going to be fine. Nothing bad will happen. I felt my phone buzz in my pocket. I pulled it out, seeing a message from Taya.

Taylor Swift Sucks Poop: Didn't you say you were going to Monroeville Mall?

Mags Got Bags Full Of Rags: Yeah, why?

Tayalor Swift Sucks Poop: Mike's going there... He told me in English and I completely forgot to tell you.

Mags Got Bags Full Of Rags: wow thanks Taya lmao. It seems like we're always running into each other

Tayalor Swift Sucks Poop: Maybe it's true love.

Mags Got Bags Full Of Rags: Please, he doesn't even like me.

Tayalor Swift Sucks Poop: He gives you total heart eyes, Mags. I have to go, but I'll ttyl. bye!!!!!!

Mags Got Bags Full Of Rags: byeeeeee!!

I put my phone back in my pocket and looked out the window again. It had to be at least another hour until we got there, and my stomach was starting to growl.

"Hey, mom? Can we go to Golden Coral before we shop? I'm starting to get hungry. Very hungry," I said as I looked over at her. She let out a small chuckle and nodded.

"Sure. We go there every time we come here. You really do love those tiny burgers, don't you?" She asked, keeping her eyes on the road. I laughed and nodded.

"Don't forget the chocolate fountain and everything else," I grinned. She let out another laugh, her attention going back to the road.

I had my phone connected to the radio and started playing songs until we got there. I played Survivor by Zach Williams and rested my head against the window, a small smile on my face.

After an hour, we got food and went to the mall. We walked around for a while to stretch our legs and then began shopping for my Secret Santa project. We walked into Rue21, followed by a loud sound, a familiar face, a sharp pain, screams, and a text.

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authors note.

can you guess who her secret Santa is yet? I think I made it obvious.

Ohh and something happened... what do you think is going to happen?

feel free to comment & vote!!

and please, don't take my story idea unless you ask me first or say it was inspired by me. I found one that was just about exactly like mine, no credits what so ever. so please, give me credits.