High School 5

Breakfast was cool. My dad left for work and my mom was watching some shows on TV. I joined her for a while, but I couldn't even understand what was happening in the shows because my mind wouldn't stop thinking on Sofia's word choice.

A "date"? We were going to hang out for a while in the mall, but that's not a "date", or is it? My mind was beyond confused at this point but I tried my best to shake those thought off my head. Of course it wasn't a date, I told myself.

Still I had the feeling I had to look good. It was a new feeling. I didn't go out much, and when I did, I didn't care if I looked good or not, or let alone, "handsome". That word didn't even exist in my vocabulary, except for other people, that is.

I went to my room and looked outside the window. My house wasn't big and there weren't many places with windows to the outside. Actually, the only window I had access to was the one in my room. I didn't complain much, though, since I had a big yard were I could see the street. However, I didn't go there that often, considering I preferred the safety inside.

I was watching people going by but as hard as I tried, I couldn't shake off the thought of Sofia yet. My plan wasn't working. I decided to play God of Destruction. I love God of Destruction. There's a lot of action and a huge variety of monsters but it's also sort of a strategy game, so you have to use your brains, too. I was beating a horde of golems when I started feeling guilty. Every once in a while I'd feel guilty about playing videogames. It was one of the reasons I was uncool, I thought; but there I was.

Suddenly, I had a realization. "Date" was just an expression. It wasn't a "real date". It's not like she's implying we're "dating". There's nothing romantic involved. The reason behind my reasoning was what I was just doing. I was there playing videogames. I knew I was uncool. It wasn't only the videogames, but they reminded me that there was no way a cute girl like Sofia, or any other girl for that matter would be interested in me.

I felt relieved. I kind of laughed a little. Then I smiled. Then I stopped smiling. Then I stopped playing but didn't pause the game. The golems killed my character.