308 Kyle’s Reaction (1/2)

(Third-person perspective: Mary)

Kyle put his baseball bag in the trunk of his mom's car before sliding in the front passenger seat. ”What grocery store are we going to? Walmart? Or something small and quick like the Bargain Market?”

Mary started the car and began to drive. ”Just the Bargain Market for a few things.”

”I don't know why you needed my help for this.” He grumbled, looking out the window as his mom drove.

”I don't need it. I would just like to spend some alone time with you. I had some things to discuss with you and get your opinion on.”

Kyle immediately panicked. ”Mom, I swear to god, if you try giving me the sex talk right now, I'll jump out of this moving car.” His hand gripped the door, ready to go through with it.

Mary rolled her eyes and slapped him on the thigh. ”Stop that. You know I wouldn't do that. Besides being awkward, you have a dad to talk to. Or even the internet. But-you better not being getting your info from porn sites and the like. Ya know what, I should list some more educational sites for you to visit. Just in case. The best way not to knock some girl up is abstinence. No sex is safe sex. But there's also STDs that can be passed without sexual intercourse in rare cases.”

”Mom!” Kyle raised his voice. ”Quit it! Really! I'm good. I'm not having sex just yet. I literally didn't ask her out until yesterday. Teens don't just have sex right away. This isn't a porno.”

Mary glanced at her son, skeptical of his words. ”Don't be afraid to ask me or your dad if you have any questions though. I don't want you making a life-changing decision just because you were too embarrassed to ask.”

”Mom, please. Just stop already.” Kyle groaned.

Mary let up. ”Okay, alright. Why don't you tell me a little more about this girl?”

”She plays softball.” He looked back out the window, avoiding eye contact with her.

”What else?”

”She's nice.”

”And?” Mary pressed.