Chapter 138

Jesse walks back out holding paper plates and I quickly shove my phone in my pocket "I was kind of surprised to hear from you"

"I'm sorry I haven't replied to your texts, I've been super busy" failing at life "No it's ok you've got that cat, cats are a handful"

"Right! No one gets it. It's like she's my worst enemy but also my..." I look at him and he's smiling trying not to laugh "you're kidding"

He laughs nodding "I am, but I love to hear about your cat, you get so passionate when you're talking about her"

"She's a great cat" we each grab a slice and sit across from each other. We're eating and it's quiet and awkward "so how's the art?"

He chuckles "the art's good, I'm almost done with this piece I've been working on for a showcase. Want to see it?"

"Sure" I throw my pizza down.

Standing up we walk over to a giant blanket covering something "ready?" He turns asking as he grabs the blanket