Do Or Do Not

“Hey Glen, heads up!” A boy warned from across the kitchen, causing Glen to jerk his head upwards just in time to see a bread roll rocketing in his direction. The object hit him squarely in the forehead, evoking a few laughs from those around him.

“Nice catch!” The boy shouted with a wide grin, although he quickly ducked down when he saw the vengeful Glen winding up for a pitch.

“Joey, I am going to kill you!” The embarrassed blonde shouted as he threw the small object with full force back in the other boys direction. Joey avoided the roll, although the woman standing behind him was not so lucky. The boy turned, his mouth falling open when he realized Glen had just pegged the very intimidating volunteer coordinator.

“Glen Carlin!” The woman spoke sharply, her face reddening as she approached the boy, who was trying his best not to look smug. She didn’t look too amused, and he could tell by her expression he was in for a good sized lecture.

“…Yes Ms. Lucia?” He responded, shoulders stiffening as he braced himself. It wasn’t the first time today he’d been shouted at. He and his sister had been at this damned ‘Benefit for the Homeless’ all day long. Needless to say, he hadn’t wanted to go, but his mother had insisted. Of course, Spencer being Spencer, she’d been thrilled at the prospect of helping people.

The woman heaved a frustrated sigh, her lips tightened into a frown as a wrinkle creased her brow, “Your immaturity never fails to astound me, Glen. I don’t know how many times I’ve caught you goofing around in this kitchen. I know for a fact there is an adult inside you somewhere Mr. Carlin, you should try to get in touch with him.”

“I think I’d feel it if there was an adult inside me.” Glen responded, evoking several gasps and smothered laughs as he held a completely straight face. The woman’s face flushed as her fists tightened, looking embarrassed and enraged all at once.

“Get out of here now!” The woman bellowed, pointing towards the exit of the kitchen. Glen looked relieved as he gave a small shrug, following her orders and strolling casually towards the exit.