So yeah, I see him turning into a boring and safe man. I would hate to live a life like that.

***

When I get home, my dad is still at work. Kirsten comes out of the kitchen with oven gloves in her hand. My nose picks up a nice smell.

“I made a chocolate cake,” Kirsten says. “Your dad told me you are so fond of those, so I thought I’d try and make you some.”

I smile widely. Kirsten really is a nice person, I’m so glad my dad found himself someone like her. She’s a very housy kinda person and I think to myself that it must be hard for her that he makes such long hours.

“The cake should be ready any minute,” she continues. “But it’s not good for your stomach to eat it fresh from the oven. Why don’t you go and make your homework while the cake cools and I make some coffee in the mean while?”

“Sounds like a great plan,” I nod. Then I do something I haven’t done with any of my dad’s girlfriends. I go over to Kirsten and give her a hug. She’s surprised as well, she had never expected this. She knows from my dad about certain things in the past and how I almost always resented his women.

I go upstairs and start my computer. A window pops up, it’s my IM. After practice, Seth, Lee, Tuomas, Gary, Tina and I exchanged our adresses. I now accept all their invitations.

Seth throws me in a conversation with Lee, Tuomas, Gary and Tina. I also add Carmen, Dana, Alice, Shane, Lara and Helena. We have a huge conversation now that requires all of our attention.

I’m glad to see the gang is getting along with the band. I look at Seths latest question.

<All Seth> So, u r all lesbians?

Everyone feels like answering his question.

<Al Fairbanks> Nope, I’m bi and T is as well.

<TK> I am not! I’m straight.

<Al Fairbanks> Yeah right.

<Dane Pieszecki> Leave it, Al. She’ll come out one day *smile*

<TK> U guys! I’m not bi! I. DON’T. LIKE. GIRLS. THAT. WAY.