kid. I was the youngest with a black belt. Because of my fast learning, they let me teach the younger groups on Saturday evenings, right after I get out from the animal shelter. I thought about taking it up as a full-time job while I was taking the semester off from college.
I glanced at the newspaper on the bench. There was talk about a wild animal in the area. This morning they found three dead deer killed at the stream of Cane Creek, but the article said they were dismantled before they were eaten. There was not any animal I knew that could do that. I shuttered at the thought.
I found myself playing with my ring and thinking about the dream. How strange was it that I was aware of the fact that I was in a dream? It was also strange that the symbols were the same as my ring's. And that guy, his eyes seemed so familiar to me. It's almost like they were a part of me. The aroma he had around him was extremely intense. His scent, his lips, his....
Kyle's Honda broke my thoughts. I saw it spin around the corner. He had gotten a brand new 2015 model as a graduation gift from his parents; He always had nice things. He pulled up to the curve and pushed the door open from across the passenger seat.
"Hey baby." He smiled as I threw my bag into the back seat and slid myself into the passenger seat. I leaned over and kissed him on the cheek. I almost felt guilty for thinking about my fantasy dream man. Come on, it was just a dream. No harm in it.
"Took you long enough," I joked with him.
"Hey you could always walk." He flashed his teeth, revealing his dimples.
"But you know I'm not going to," I said, letting my tongue rest slightly between my teeth as I smiled.
"You just better be glad that I love you." The magic words were said. There was nothing the dream guy could have that would compare to how I felt about Kyle. No matter how good-looking he was.
"I love you too."
Kyle put the car in drive and we started for my house, but something told me to turn around. A figure stood right outside Titans Gym. My eyes widened as I realized he looked an awful lot like the man from my dream. There was no way. I turned back around and sat quietly in my seat.
The rest of the car ride was just Kyle and I, telling each other about our day. I ran my fingers through his hair as we drove along the meadow road that led to my house. I couldn't keep my thoughts from wandering to my dream and the events from today. It just seemed so strange.
"Are you okay?" Kyle asked, curious.
"Yeah, why wouldn't I be?" I smiled.
"You just seem a little..." He looked at me through the corner of his eyes. "Distracted."
"It's nothing. Just thinking about everything to do before graduation." I reached for his hand and held it.
"It's not that far off, is it?"
I shook my head.
"Well, although most everyone else is moving away, you will always have me." Kyle leaned closer to me suggesting that he wanted a kiss.
I quickly leaned over and gave him a peck.
"Eyes on the road." I pushed him back softly.
"Don't worry. You know I drive safe." He laughed.
Kyle's phone started to ring. He pulled it from his pocket and looked at the caller id. An annoyed look crept over his face.
"Yeah dad...Now?" Kyle glanced uneasily at me. "Can't it wait? I need to drop Carson off... okay I'm on my way." He hung up and looked at me.
"What?" I asked.
"We have to go to my house before I drop you off."
"Oh." I looked out the window. His dad had never been too fond of me, so we basically stayed away from his parents when we were together.
"Don't worry. It will be quick." He picked up my hand and kissed it. I smiled weakly at him as an uneasy feeling settled in my stomach.
When we arrived, Kyle took me by the hand as we walked into the living room. His dad's office was just across the room. His door was closed off from the world, like every time I have ever come over. Granted, it wasn't often.
"I'll be back in a minute." Kyle kissed my forehead and walked over to the door. He
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