No

It was a struggle, but you shook the strange thoughts away. If Mrs Harding took notice of your inner struggle she gave no sign, merely ushered you out to the garage and into her car.

The drive itself only took a few minutes, but when Mrs Harding parked out the front of your place she turned to you with a thoughtful expression.

“I’m not going to ask if it was your idea or Tina’s to sneak out, because we both know the answer there, but please tell me you understand why I’m concerned.”

You nodded solemnly. “I do and I know it was stupid to go out with everything going.”

“You mean a lot to Tina,” Mrs Harding said, softly. “And you’re a great kid. But try to be more thoughtful. You’re one of the few people my daughter actually listens to, so do your best to keep her out of trouble, ok?”

You nodded again.

“Great,” she reached over and gave your hand a squeeze. “I won’t mention this to your mom.”

You exited the car, waved at the woman and trudged inside your home. After climbing the stairs and stripping to your briefs you collapsed into bed, allow dreams to take you.