Circle of Idiots

The rest of the date remained in small mindless chatter about what all is currently going on in our lives. He drove me home and calmly walked me up to the front door with his hand resting gently against the small of my back. I lingered a moment wondering if I would get a goodnight kiss and he looked like he was a million miles away, deep inside of his thoughts. “Koa?” My voice came out meekly but it was enough to snap him out of his thoughts as his eyes carefully met mine. “I will talk with my Mother and Dominick about helping out you and your Dad.” He gave a brief nod.

I found my house key and was putting the key into the lock when he suddenly reached out and held my wrist lightly. I turned to face him, the confusion easily showing within my eyes. A confident smirk graced his lips as pulled me closer towards him. My heart began to race in excited anticipation but I quickly became confused when he pulled me into his chest for a tight embrace. His chin rested on the top of my head and