Failure is the Best Way to Learn

As we eat way too much food and drink way to many margaritas I tell my three best friends how the night before went.

It's all fun and laughs until sensible Ellena ruins it for me.

"What happens Monday when he helps you with your calculus before school?"

I pause. Taking a little extra time to chew my chip full of guacamole.

"Well," I say swallowing, "I suppose if he acts like it never happened I'm fine with it."

"And if he tries to rip your clothes off?" Riley asks smirking.

"Then I'm perfectly fine with that too."

"What if you get caught?" Destiny says turning to me.

"Look, all my life I've tried to be perfect for my parents. For once their focus isn't on me so I'm gonna let go a little. I need to have some fun."

Ellena reaches to take my hand and says, "Just be careful. If you need us we're here for you Al."

"Really, I'll be fine."

I have to be. I'm fine with it.