On a partly cloudy evening, after school, Jesus’s mother brought to his attention with a serious unsure tone, “ Jesus have you noticed that both of your brothers have Puerto Rican wives and your sister has a Honduran husband? “
    “ Of course Mom, where are you going with this? ” he replied while eyeing her suspiciously.
    “ All I’m asking is : when are you going to bring a Hispanic girl home that I could meet? “ she then replied back, as she was cooking her famous caldo de camaron, which smelled so delicious.
     “ Im not sure Mom. You know I don’t bring girls to meet the family because then they’re going to feel like as if it is okay for them to continue talking to you guys after the relationship is over,” he said with a serious tone.
      “ I just feel as though having a Hispanic girl is best for you. More than likely you guys will share the same values and just be more compatible in the long run, “ she was saying as she grabbed a spoon and scooped up a spoonful of the caldo and tasted it, then throws a bit more salt into it and nods her head in Jesus’s direction.
    “ Okay ma, Ima take nap, “ he sighs heavily and slams his door shut.

This next day Jesus wakes up well rested and overall he just felt good, and he wasn’t sure why. So he took a shower, brushed his teeth, got dressed and walked out the door. A light breeze had hit him in the face and he took a deep breath of relaxation, felt the fresh air in his lungs then just smiled. As he was walking, he was thinking on how he had so many girls down for him but never took them serious. He always found a way to lie and cheat, he’s never been faithful to anyone. His brother always kept it in his mind that he is too young to settle down. Always told him to get what he wants and keep it pushing never get attached, overall just experience life. The only reason why he said that is because his brother got married at a young age and he made the mistake of cheating on his wife but luckily she stayed with him through it all to keep their family together. The bus arrives and gets on as he’s walking in the dark aisle between everybody “ Good Morning, “ says Windy with a smile.
   “ Goodmorning, “ Jesus replies with a smile back. Thats the most conversation he has with anyone when he’s on the bus.

Jesus feels the bus come to a complete stop and then he hears the doors open. Everyone rushs to get up and off the bus but Jesus always wait to be the last person to get off . He gets off and walks to the left side of the building and waits for Jailene as he does everyday. Shes walking towards him and waves her hand, “ Good Morning broski. “
“ Good Morning Jay, “ as shes a few feet away from walking beside him.
They walk into the school together and they go left towards the W’s and on the other side of the hallway he spots and stares at this short light skin, beautiful girl with braces, which braces are Jesus’s weakness. The girl finds Jesus staring and she stares at him momentarily and then starts turning her head slowly to look at her friend who was speaking to her, and right before she turns fully to her friend she gives Jesus a soft smile. “ Jay do you know that light skin beautiful girl with braces? “ asks as he looks at her with a smile as he trips over the trash can set outside in the hallway.
Jay looks back to see who Jesus was talking about “ Oh you talking about the one thats walking along Ariana? Well yeah thats my friend Courtney she’s in my english class. “
“ Yes, well  thanks Jay Ima get to class before Mrs. Greenstein try to get mad and yell at me in the hallway again, “ as he’s laughing walking up the stairs.
She Chuckles “ Okay broski, I’ll see you later. “

The school day is over and on the bus Jesus could not stop thinking about how beautiful Courtney truly was and how her smile is just so perfect. On top of that he couldn’t forget the butterflies he got in his stomach when they were both staring at one another, a feeling he had never felt. All he could do was picture her face in his head, and just the fact she was all he could think about as he’s looking outside the bus window. A thought of actually settling down even crossed his mind because she already seemed more than perfect to him, something he never thought would happen to him. Jesus walks off the bus in the best mood and just smiles the whole time as he’s walking to his front door, He unlocks his front door opens it. “ Mom you might meet someone soon if everything goes well, “ as he walks passes the kitchen with a wide smirk on his face.
“ So you're just going to keep walking without telling me more? “ as she waves the tortilla around in her right hand
“ Exactly what Ima do mom, I don’t wanna jinx anything you know, “ as he lets out a small laughter.
“ I’m glad you had a good day son, well eat up while the tortillas are nice warm, “ as she places the food in front of where he’s sitting. “
“ Thanks mom, I appreciate it, “ as he quickly reaches for the food as she’s putting it down.

The next day Jesus is walking alone through the hallways hoping he would see Courtney, to see if he has the courage to speak to her or will he just flop when it comes to the moment.  He was planning on roaming until the first bell rang and then he looks to the right side of him and there was Courtney. He got all nervous and then he tripped into Courtney, “ Oh I’m so sorry. “
“ Its fine Jesus, “ as she snorted.
“ How do you know my name? “ Jesus asked as he was stared into her eyes.
“ You don’t need to know all that, “ she smirked.
“ Alright then Courtney what class are you heading to? “ as he’s step by step with her.
Courtney bumps Jesus, “ Well how do you know my name? “
Bumps her back softly, “ I can’t tell you that. “ as he smirks while he’s looking into her eyes.
“ Meet me right here after class is over? “ says Courtney as she’s walking into her classroom.
“ Of course no doubt, “ as he waves goodbye with a smile.
All of these thoughts were running through his : do I like her already? How could these feelings develop so fast? Am I truly ready to settle down and be faithful? Suddenly he pulls out his phone and looks at the time, “ Oh s*** its 9:05 I have to leave a little early if I want walk with Courtney. “ He manages to be a few steps before her class and he notices that she's the first one out of the classroom, steps on the side of the doorway waiting.
“ Is she really waiting for me, “ he asks himself in his head.
Courtney spots Jesus and starts walking towards him, “ I’m glad you decided to show up Mr. Jesus. “
“ I mean its truly a pleasure to get to walk along side you, so why wouldn’t I show up? “ as he laughs just a little.
She wraps her hand around his waist, “ So is walking with me is a pleasure now? “
He puts his arm on her shoulder, “ It’s always been a pleasure, I was just never given the chance too. “
“ Is this you trying to go smack at me? “ she says as she smirks at him sarcastically.
“ No, this is me trying to have a simple conversation with a beautiful young lady as yourself, “ smiles back momentarily, after he grips her and puts her in front of him to move her out of the way of a running caucasian kid in the hallway.
Grabs his arms and wraps them around her looks up at him, “  Thanks, for saving me Ugly. “
As he tightens the grip that he has on her, “ No problem big head. “
“ Right bro I see you, “ as someone is shouting from the other side of the hallway.
“ You already know! “ he yells back.
“ I See we have fans already because of you Mr. Pedroza, “ as she brings his head closer whispers in his ear.
“ No I think its because you're so beautiful that attracts attention to us, “ he whispers back while his cheek is on hers. She turns around quickly to face him and gives him this hug that lasts for about a minute, “ Thanks for walking me to Mr. Jesus. “
Hugs even tighter and kisses her on the cheek, “ Like I said it was a pleasure walking with you, whether its behind or alongside of you.

All of the walking each other to class had kept going for the rest of the week and as they kept walking in the hallway people would compliment on how cute they looked together, everywhere they turned. People would even be nosey and ask if they were together but they always denied and simply said “ no, “ but they would take turns every time it would happen to them. Over the course that week Jesus realized that he had fallen fond of Ms. Williams. That she is something he would like pursue to see how far things would go with one another as much as his brother would beat into his head that he’s too young for the settle down.

Now a little something about Courtney, she gets bored easily which means she loses interest in the person she had interest in quickly and just stops speaking to them out of no where. Things were different when it to Jesus, she felt as if she couldn’t get bored with him because he had something the other guys seemed to lack a lot of but she just couldn’t put her finger on what exactly that something was. Friday was coming up and Jesus was planning on asking Courtney if she wanted to come over and meet his family already but he was unsure if he should because he didn’t want her to feel as if they were moving too fast. They haven’t shared their first kiss with each other yet, because they have only seen each other in school and neither of them like thought of showing public display of affection.

It was a sunny Friday, as Jesus was walking into school keeping his eye for Courtney.  Surrounded by different conversations some fading in and some fading out but barely paying attention to any of them. Courtney comes behind Jesus and jumps on his back,  “ Were you looking for or na? “ as she leans her chin onto his right shoulder with her cheek on his.
“ So you're a mind reader now huh Ms. Courtney? “ as he pulls her up by her butt since she was slipping out of his arms.
“ How do you know I’m a mind reader, were you reading my mind as I was reading yours? “  she proclaims as she kisses him on his cheek.
“ Nope, I'm not one but if you are can you answer the question I was going ask you? “
“ I mean I could but it would sound so much better if the question came out your mouth? “ smirked all in his face.
“ Well I mean you are the one I’m going to marry so you might as well, let me take you to meet my family later on today? “ then lets off a small laughter.
She bursted out laughing, “ Boy you truly are something else, but I would be more than glad to meet your family! “
“ I mean you must like quality of something else or you wouldn’t be here, “ he chuckles with a small smirk.
“ Pick you up around 6 so be ready and oh yeah put your address in my phone, “ as he’s shoving his phone in her face playfully.
“ I’ll see you then Mr. Jesus not a minute late or else, “ as she jumped off him and smacked him, with a smirk on her face while she was running into her classroom before Jesus could catch her.

It is now 5:30 and Jesus starts getting into his car to go pick up Courtney, the whole car ride there he was truly just so nervous, was gripping the wheel with two hands something he never does because of the thought of being with her. He kept thinking would it be awkward, would they have something to talk about, or would it be light. He pulls up to her house and he patiently waits for her in the car but Courtney comes and right behind her is her mother. “ Good Afternoon Ms. Williams, “ he holds out his hand to greet her properly.
“ Good Afternoon young man, “ as she shakes his hand.
“ If its not to much to ask may I see your driver license? “ lets out a small smile .
“ Mom you're embarrassing me, “ says Courtney as she stares at her mother with a serious face.
Jesus jogs back to his car to get the wallet out of the car. “ Of course mam, “ as he hands her the license.
“ Thank you, well take care of my girl for me shes my little baby, “  She says after she ignores Courtney on what she said.
“ Of course no doubt Ms. Williams, it was a pleasure meeting you. “ Holds out  his hand towards her.
“ Like wise, Mr. Pedroza. “ Shakes his hand and smiles.

Jesus and Courtney head to the car together. “ I can’t believe you waited outside and didn’t knock on the door, you’re lucky I looked out the window. “ She says as she couldn’t stop laughing.
“ Hahaha you really are so funny Courtney you should be a comedian, “ he says sarcastically. The whole way home they just click with each other not having any silence in between the whole ride home. The day gets a little cloudy as they are in the car ride to Jesus’s house, but their are some sun beams bursting through some gray clouds. Courtney steps out of the car and stands on the sidewalk waiting for Jesus. As he’s walking towards her stares at her then he realizes a beam of light is shining on her and he could not keep his eyes off her face, stands in front of her looks deeply into her eyes, “ You truly are so beautiful. “
She starts blushing with the biggest smile on her face with having nothing to say and blurts out “ Why you looking at me, do you have a problem that needs to be solved? “
He grips her up and finally they share their first kiss then he leans in and whispers, “ I hope they really like you because I know I do. “ Jesus begins to walk to the front door and Courtney follows right behind and reaches for his hand, so now they are walking with their fingers locking into each like a puzzle.

He opens his front door and everybody turns their head and stares with a blank face, dead silent as if the air was sucked right out of the room.
“ Buenas tardes, “ he announces. He went around the room introducing who everyone was to him.
Suddenly Jesus’s mother walks up to him and grasps him by his arm tightly and pulls him into the kitchen. “ Why did you bring her up to my house I told you clearly that I wanted you to bring a HISPANIC, H-I-S-P-A-N-I-C girl so that I could meet! “ she says as she tightens her grip on Jesus. In the same instance, Courtney was eavesdropping so she had already walked out the house before Jesus could even turn around. “ See what you did mom ! Don’t expect me to come back until later ! “ as he chases after her.
He catches her and holds her in his arms but she struggles to try get him off her, “ Im sorry, I honestly didn’t anticipate for her to say anything like that. “
“ Jesus right now I honestly don’t know what to say, but can we please call it a night?  “ as she’s just staring at the green grass with disappointment.
“ I understand, “  as Jesus walks to the car, opens Courtney’s door for her.

Jesus walks to his side gets in the car and sits there for a moment. “ I wanna talk about this  Court please? “
“ Jesus as if right now there is nothing to talk about, can we just stay silent the whole car ride home… I just need to time to think things through. “
“ Okay, Courtney as you please. “  They sat through the whole car ride home in silence, not one word was exchanged. Eventually arrive in front of Courtney’s house, “ Your mother already doesn’t like me so we might as well just go our separate ways, all do respect Mr. Pedroza. “
“ No thats not happening, I know what I want and it truly is you Courtney. “ as he holds her hand for assurance.
Pulls her hand away from Jesus’s, “ Can I just think about it over the weekend and I’ll let you know after this weekend? “
“ Fine I respect that but at least allow me to walk you to your door? “ he opens his door.
“ I would very much like that, “ opens her door and steps faster than Jesus and stands behind the car waiting for Him. They get along each other and walk slowly up her driveway and onto her porch. He makes her face him and grips her face leans in and kisses her, she kisses him back and they both kiss each other three more times. “ I hope you enjoyed those kisses, because they may be you last ones or may be they aren’t. “ she closes her front door behind her as she said the last word of the sentence.

Jesus hops in the car and speeds off in rage but then again he had a good feeling inside, but then again anger over powered the good. He arrives at his house moments later, opens the door and then slams his car door and walks furiously towards the door. Busts it opens, “ Mom you had no right to say anything like that ! This one actually meant a lot to me whether you know it or not, she was the first one I felt right about bringing to the house to meet the family!  Don’t speak to me because I honestly don’t wanna hear it. “ Jesus’s Mother has been trying to speak to him for the past two days but Jesus just ignores  her every single time. She even offered to cook for him all the times she tried speaking to him but he denies it and in the same instance leaves to get carry out and comes back to eat it every single time.

Monday morning he wakes way too late for school and the rule in his house is that he can’t take his car to school so he has nothing left to do but ask his mother for a ride to school. She says yes of course without a doubt. They hop into her car, its an awkward silence at first. This where Jesus has no choice but to listen to what she says. “ Jesus, Im really sorry I honestly didn’t think she meant that much to you. “ Says in a gloomy tone as she makes the left turn into school.
“ Well she truly means a lot the only one that has meant something to me in a long time, I just wish you would understand that. “
“ Son, and now I do understand how much she meant you. “
“ You understood too late mom, I’m not sure if I'm going to be given another chance after what you pulled off. “
“ Tell her I apologize on my part and that I wanna start over and that I want to take the time to actually meet her, so ask her if she can come over today for dinner. “
“ I’ll see what I can do, “ kisses her on the cheek and steps outside the car and walks into school.

The first person he sees to left is Courtney stepping out of the girls bathroom, “ Courtney,  come here we need to talk. “
Courtney slowly starts walking towards Jesus and just leans on him, “ Yes Mr. Pedroza? “
“ My Mother sends her deepest apology and she would love to have you over today for dinner so she can get to know you better, do it for me please? “ As he brings her closer onto his chest.
“ Okay, I’ll do it for you but if it doesn’t workout lets just be friends… Agreed? “
“ Agreed, so those last kisses won’t be our last huh? “ With cocky soft tone as he walks away. Looks back one last time, “ Around 7 I’ll come to get you. “
“ No, I’ll use my moms car to get there : so I’ll be around your house around 7. “

Jesus rushes home to let his mother know that she agreed to come over. He’s nervous on how things are going to go but his mother seems more excited then him to see her again. Knock ! Knock ! Jesus goes to open the door, “ Come on in Court. “
Hello Courtney, I want to apologize for the way I acted the other day : could you please forgive me? “
“ Yes, I can Ms. Pedroza : I just want you to know I may not be Hispanic but I surely can speak and understand spanish. For the most part they hit off over dinner, and Courtney is very picky rarely at all tries anything but new but she enjoyed the food Jesus’s mother made.

They made it official 10/25/2014, continued going out into senior year. The day of their graduation he had set a proposal to the board of education and their principals that as they call Courtney Williams down to get her diploma, could he come done to the stage right there and then so he could get down on one knee and propose to her. “ Courtney Williams! “ She rises to walk on the stage and as soon, she hits those steps. “ Jesus Pedroza! “ Jesus rises up and follows right behind her and as she gets her diploma : Jesus gets his right after but he stays on stage for extra time. “ Courtney come back on stage you forgot one thing, but to receive the thing you forgot you have to stand in front of Mr. Pedroza “ says the announcer. Courtney looks around in surprise, walks back up the steps walks and stands right in front of Jesus. “ What’s going Jesus, she whispers to him so he could only hear? “ Jesus begins to kneel, “ Courtney Williams, will you marry me? “ The crowd just goes wild and cheer loudly, some even crying of joy. “ Of course I will marry you Jesus, “ Jesus proceeds to put the ring on her finger, gets up from one knee and kisses her with the tightest hug. As they are still hugging on each other Jesus whispers, “ Didn’t I tell you, you were going to be the one I was going to marry. Crazy how things work out right? And we even showed PDA for the first time in front of thousands of people. “ They both just laughed and walked off the stage together ...