Lucky to Be Alive

"Jason!" My mother called.

"Can I come in? I have to speak to you about something."

My mind froze. I began to panic.

The lack of sound would entice her to come in. My other option was to reply and forfeit the night.

Both were bad.

I decided I would ignore her as I continued to climb out of my window as fast as I could. Seeing him was more important.

I didn't know what was louder, the thunder from the storm or my mother's scream. Again I found myself unable to move, I was breathless, speechless, I didn't know what to do.

I was caught in the act.