Hooked on love

Chapter 7

It's been 4 days since Cassie gave Jason my number and I still haven't recieved a text or call. I thought he wanted my number? Why is it taking him so long to contact me?..Well I did say no.
I'm currently on my lunch break in work, being a teaching assistant is hard work, especially helping children. My sister older sister Lucy teaches here and got me a job helping so I can get the experience under my belt, my aim is to teach English one day. I check my phone again, nothing. Ugh!
I decide to text Cassie.

Me; 'Hey, don't go thinking I care or anything, but it's been 4 god damn days since you pulled the stunt on Saturday and he still hasn't text me! A x'

I put my phone in my pocket and finish my pasta salad. I don't care that he hasn't text me, it's the fact that I haven't received anything when he has my number. What if she gave him the wrong number and he's actually text me? My phone vibrates, is it him?

Cassie; 'You so care! Want me to ask Kyle? C x'
She actually text him? I reply

Me; 'Shut up! You did give the correct number right? I didn't think you'd text Kyle. No don't ask! I'm not that desperate! A x'

Lucy finally joins me at the table. She always has lunch later than everyone, she's a perfectionist and likes things tidy and clean.
"Afternoon! I heard you crawl in Sunday morning, how was it?" She opens her lunch box, it's salmon and salad, she likes to take care of her body and what she ingests, I admire her.
"It was alright, I enjoyed myself for once though" I've peaked her interest, she puts her fork down.
"Meet any guys?" She raises her eyebrow at me.
"Well, kinda. This one guy, but it was so weird" I'm playing with my food, I don't feel too hungry.
"Tell me" she sits up straight ready to listen, so I tell her everything from the shopping centre to Saturday night.
"Hmm..So that explains why you've been constantly checking your phone the past couple of days. You like this guy" she takes a chunk of my food with her fork. Do I? I don't feel like I do, I'd like to get to know him more before I decide my feelings.
"I'm just interested in him. he made me feel comfortable and because he wanted my number and still hasn't contacted me, it's bothering me" yeah, that's what it is.
"He may be busy? D you know if he works or goes to uni? Give it a few more days, if he likes you he will text, you also did say no" true, he may have taken my rejection to heart and deleted my number straight away.
I feel better after talking it out with Lucy, I'll just wait a few more days. I wonder if he works or studies? Or both?

I carry on with my day as usual and the pending text message is long forgotten, the 3PM bell signals home time, I let out a sigh of relief. I haven't checked my phone since lunch, I have 2 messages from Cassie.

Cassie; 'Yeah, I gave him a day or two to stew, he's a funny guy! We're going on a date this weekend. C x'

Cassie; 'Kyle said Jason has been working overtime this week so he must be busy, he'll text you don't worry!
P.s. You are hooked! How many times have yu checked your phone since Saturday? ;) C x'

She never listens! I said don't ask, now he's going to to think I'm a desperate girl. I groan, she knows how to frustrate me.

We get home at 5PM and mum has cooked meat and potato pie, mm..my favourite. I go to freshen up and wash my hands and join everyone at the table. Beau is reading manga updates on her phone, dad is playing with is phone doing god knows what, Lucy is marking school work while mum is dishing out the food. My mouth is watering from the luscious smell, she knows the way to my heart. We're a pretty close family, we tell each other everything, unless it's private obviously.
My dad works in a warehouse ad a joiner, he's quite fit for his age, 51 to be exact. My mum is a year younger and works varied shifts as a nurse, she's a kind soul and loves helping people. After we all catch up with each other and finish our tea I wash the dishes while Beau cleans up the table.
"Thanks for tea mum, it was delicious!" Mum is putting the left over in a plastic lunch box so I can take it to work with me tomorrow.
"Anytime sweetheart, you know I love cooking" I smile at her as carry on with my chore.

My bed is calling for me, so I go upstairs to change into my pajamas. Once I've accomplished my tasks and had a shower I finally check my phone, it's 9:25PM and I still have no text. Well, if he's letting me stew he's doing a great job! Jackass.
I put it on charge and climb into bed and read a book; before I know it, I fall asleep.
I'm walking into a hall, everyone is staring at me, where am I? Someone grabs my wrist and hooks their arm around my waist, I look and it's Jason in a dark grey tux. He looks so dreamy and smells of a musky cologne, he leads me to the middle of the floor and starts to slow dance. I feel like I'm floating across the floor, he's such a good dancer. He starts to say something and I can't hear him, he shakes my body mouthing empty words at me. I jolt awake to see Beau standing over me with both her hands on my arms.
"Ava, your phone has gone off 3 times in the past 15 minutes, god you can sleep for England"
 I can hear my phone vibrate again, I don't recognize the number. I answer it

"Hello?" I murmur, rubbing my eyes. A deep whisper enters my ear.
"Hey, I didn't think you'd be asleep, sorry!" Who is it? I yawn and sit up.
"Who is it?" I turn my bedside table on so my eyes can adjust to the dark.
"It's Jason. Kyle text me this morning, I've been really busy in work and haven't had time to text so I thought i'd call you" my hearts beating really fast, I don't know what to say, I check my phone; it's 11:50PM
"It's pretty late to be calling me, not once but 3 times you know, you could have just text me" I hear him smile and laugh.
"I know, I wanted to hear your voice, I've gotta say I'm not disappointed, sleepy Ava can call me any day" I cover my face
"Ha ha ha, shut up you! It's too late to be flirting with me. How about you text me tomorrow and try again?" He's silent has he hung up?
"Okay, I will. Good night Ava" his voice gives me goosebumps.
"Good night Jason" as I go to hang up he adds
"Oh, and Ava? I'm really glad your friend gave me your number" and hangs up.