Chloe

My mother's lips opened to give her answer.

"Chloe. I assumed you were talking about her."

Her smile never faded as she said this. Actually, it looked like it grew bigger. Yep, it was definitely wider now. I felt my cheeks flush as I struggled to find the words to say. She doesn't think I like Chloe, does she? I mean, that's crazy right? After everything that has happened between us, especially that one time...

My mom seemed to notice the the inner struggle I was dealing with, as her lips dropped somewhat, her smile lowering. "Sam, what's wrong? You are talking about Chloe, aren't you?"

I raised my head to look her in the eyes. "Ye-yeah, that's right. How'd you know?" This wasn't the question I really wanted to ask her, but I was too nervous to bring that topic up myself.

Instead, my mother did it for me. "Because I know you." Her smile grew once again. "I know you think I don't notice, but I've seen the way you two have been acting around each other lately. Her mother and I think it's adorable."

If even possible, I felt my face grow hotter. "Mo-mom! Don't say things like that!" My mother began to laugh loudly. I folded my arms and did my best to look irritated, rather than confused like I was feeling. When she finished laughing, she smiled once again and apologized. "Okay, I'm sorry. I wasn't making fun of you, I just think it's cute the way you act when you're together." She gave me an inquisitive look as she sat back in her chair. "Can I ask you a question?"

I looked at her to see if she was serious or not. When I was satisfied she wasn't just joking with me, I nodded my head. "I...guess so."

Her face became more serious than before, her smile almost completely gone. "Sam...do you have feelings for Chloe?"