How about a rain check?'
She smiles, but I know it's not real because it doesn't crinkle her eyes. 'Sure. Some other time.'
I nod and grab my car keys. Before I flip the light on in the grage, she's behind me, tugging on my backpack.
'You want to go to school? Fine. But you're not driving. Give me the key.'
'I'm okay, Mom, really. I'll see you tonight.' I plant a quick kiss on her cheek and turn to the door again.
'That's nice. Give it to me.' She holds out her hand.
I clench the key in my fist. 'You practically shoved that car down my throat Monday, and now youre taking the key. What did I do?'
'What did you do? Well, for starters, you used your face to stop a cafeteria door from swinging open.

Author: Anna Banks