I couldn't believe it. For months I had waited to be with Joan again, and now I was minutes away from her front door.
I told my parents I was going to sleep over at my friend's Anthony's house. The sudden realization of how much trouble I could potentially get into if that lie backfired, hit me like a sack of bricks as I parked my car outside Joan's apartment. I had spent so much time looking forward to being with Joan I completely forgot to fully plan out my lie.
I picked up my cell phone and called Anthony.
"What up dude?"
"Hey Anthony, I need to ask you a big favor."
"Sure man, what is it?"
I paused for a second, trying to collect my thoughts. "I kind of told my parents I'm sleeping over at your place. So, if anyone asks...I need you to tell them I'm sleeping over."
"Are you?"
"No."
"Oh."
"I'll tell you everything on Monday, I promise. Just cover for me."
He was quiet for awhile before he finally answered. "No problem."
I felt like a weight had been lifted off my shoulders as I ended the call. As that weight was lifted, another was put in it's place as I realized I was about to meet with Joan.
Taking a deep breath I got out of my car and headed towards the front door of the apartment building. I found the buzzer for her apartment and pressed it.
"Hey, come on in," came Joan's voice over the speaker.
The front door unlocked and I stepped inside. I then proceeded up the stairs to her apartment where the front door was already slightly ajar.
The apartment smelled like fresh flowers and perfume. The smell was absolutely intoxicating.
"Hi," she said from the living room where she was busily putting books away.
"Hey," I said back as I stepped inside and shut the door behind me.
"Sorry for the mess, I've been rearranging my bookshelves."
"It's no problem," I laughed as I took off my shoes and made my way into the living room.
She was wearing a short jean skirt which showed off her gorgeous silky legs. She had on a small white blouse which was see-through, giving me a great view of her light pink bra. Her hair was tied back in a ponytail and it looked like she had put on some lipstick.
"Have a seat," she said as she pointed to the couch.