"Haaa. For h*ll's sake. I told you not to bring that up." I was beyond annoyed that she was trying to dig into my personal life again. I turned away, heading for the stairs. "I'm going out with Ruben and Marc, alright? I'm going to change now."
"Ah—okay! H-have fun, Xav! Don't drink too much!" She waved awkwardly, her voice trailing off as I turned away.
I felt bad for reacting the way I did. I'm an adult, and snapping at my mother like that was hardly mature, but the timing couldn't have been worse. My mood was foul, a dark cloud hanging over me that refused to dissipate. Tonight, I wanted to drink until the world blurred. Maybe f*ck a guy or two. Honestly, I just needed a breather. The air in the city felt heavy, and my chest was tight with an unsettled energy I couldn't quite name.
