5SOS Preferences

2. You Meet Again

Calum- "I'm done for the day Jamie," you called, untying your apron. You'd been thinking about Calum all day, about what you'd say when you called or texted him later on. Should you meet up with him?

Hanging your apron up on your hook, you headed out. You walked to your apartment building two blocks down the street, then made your way up the stairs to the sixth floor. Retrieving your key from your purse, you unlocked the door, entered, then locked it behind you.

Greeted by the somewhat damp smell of your apartment, you went to set down your things. You pulled out your phone and the note Calum had given you. Entering the number into your phone, you hesitated before you pressed the send button.

Should you really get involved with this guy? You don't even know him, though you wish you did. Making up your mind, you pressed send, saying "Hi. This is y/n. You gave me your number this morning."

Sighing, you sat down on your couch, waiting to see if he'd respond. Sure enough, about a minute later, he texted back.

"Hi. I'm Calum."

So it was Calum's number. "So why'd you give me your number??" you sent, hoping for a response.

It took a moment for him to respond. "I got dared to, honestly. My mates thought it would be funny. I apologize if it made you uncomfortable."

"Oh! No no. It's quite alright." You smiled, thinking of the other boys then. "My coworker said you four are a band?" you asked curiously.

"Yeah. We're called 5 Seconds of Summer." There was a pause before, "Hey, um, would you like to go out for coffee maybe?"

You stared at your phone, stunned for a moment. "Sure. When is best for you?"

"What about in half an hour?"

"Ok. The coffee shop across from Charlie's good?"

"You read my mind!"

Laughing, you got up, walking to the bathroom. As you turned on the shower to warm it up, you replied, "Then I guess I'll see you in half and hour."

Running to your room, you quickly decided what you'd wear, your favorite pair of shredded skinny jeans, along with a simple white tee with black sleeves. You showered quickly, before doing some simple makeup and putting your hair into a top knot bun. You didn't want to look like you were trying too hard, but you also wanted to look cute.

Pulling on your high tops, you grabbed your phone and purse then headed out, locking the door behind you. Walking toward the coffee shop, Calum texted you saying he was almost there. You said you were too, and kept walking.

You reached the shop a minute or two early, and talked to the barista, your close friend Ashley, until Calum arrived. Ashley looked over and gasped when she saw him.

"I-is that C-Calum Hood?" she pointed.

"Yeah. He's here with me," you said quietly. "It's a really long story," you said before she could ask why.

"Hi, y/n," you heard Calum's voice approaching. You turned, smiling. He was wearing a different outfit as well. He had on black Vans, along with black jeans with holes on the knees and a Nirvana shirt on. He also had a grey beanie on, as well as glasses.

"Hi. Nice to actually talk to you." You smiled, feeling your stomach flutter. He was even cuter than before!

"Yeah. You look different in regular clothes," he gestured to your outfit. "In a good way, of course." He laughed nervously, as did you.

"So," Ashley said from the counter. "What would you two like today?" She gave you a look that said, "I can't believe this is really happening!!" and you snickered.