Ikra(4)

After being scared to death and scolded for being late, I decided that those two things plus my nervousness had put me in a bad mood. Of course i could never stay mad at Lamao. He was pretty much my only friend. So i decided to let the whole scare me to death thing slide this once. He seemed like he didn't mean any harm anyways.

So as me and Lamao were walking down the road on the way to the festival, we talked. He calmed me down about the day's challenges and i reassured him about his own accomplishments. He hasn't told me but i can tell somethings up with him. The way he walks and talks, the way he acts around other people. Its not right but I just cant put my finger on it. As we walk down the road he tells me that we have to meet up with Befef And Betaw. As soon as he mentions Betaw I start sweating. He puts his hand on my shoulder, as if to reassure me. He knows that I like Betaw I've made it pretty obvious and now hes telling me she likes me back. Its to much to take in at once, so i decide to pretend like I dont really care about Betaw."I don t like Betaw that way." I tell him, but him and I both know I'm a terrible liar. but he plays along like I hoped and says," Oh I know, I was just checking on you, you do have that big speech today." "Yeah" I say," I do and I'm just really worried." It was a cover up I know but it made sense so I wasn't lying.

When Betaw and Befef come into sight I try extremely hard to look normal, although I'm not sure if it looks so normal from everyone else's view. As planned when Lamao gets within 10 feet of Befef she runs to him and they do the expected "boyfriend, girlfriend" Hello. Me and Betaw awkwardly shake hands while trying not to disturb the "Lovers". But when everyone is done with their hellos, Betaw says,"I have a car you know." Now if any one of us could choose a 15 minute walk or a 2 minute drive I'm pretty sure you know which one we would choose being as lazy as most of us are. 20 seconds later we're all in a car heading to the Libertarian Day festival. This is supposed to be a day of relaxation in the community, but I know that for Me and My family, My actions today could be the difference between life, and death.