Always Yours

Fifteen- Logan

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I feel like Friday took forever to get here. I'm shuffling papers at my desk, searching my computer files... trying to act busy. I can't seem to focus today, because I get to see Sophia tonight.That is as long as she doesn't change her mind and decide us going out together a bad idea. I could sense the hesitation when I asked her last weekend during our coffee meetup. I guess I don't blame her. She seems to be wary about us being friends. I'm not even sure if being friends is the best idea, but there is just something about her that keeps drawing me closer and closer. If being friends with her is how she feels more comfortable having me in her life, then I am completely onboard.

I should probably text her to make sure she we are still good for dinner. Just as I was reaching for my phone, it vibrates. A text message comes through. Sophia's name pops up... it's like she knew I was just thinking about texting her.

S: Good morning, friend. :) Are we still good for our "date" tonight?

Not gonna lie. This message brings a smile to my face.

L: Hey there, friend! Yea, definitely... as long as you are still willing to hang out
with me.
S: Haha. Yea, I think so. So where are we heading?
L: I figured that I'd get us an Uber and pick you up. The restaurant is a surprise.
S: I think you're taking this "date" idea a little too serious lol. You really don't have
to pick me up. Just tell me where we are going I can meet you there.

Suddenly, I remember Sophia was never a fan of surprises. Whoops.

L: Still don't enjoy surprises, I see.
S: Not particularly... but is there a reason I can't I just meet you there?
L: I honestly just wanted to surprise you. Is that okay? I mean, I'm pretty sure you
will enjoy it.

I can tell she is thinking about my last statement. The message dots keep moving and then disappearing.

S:... Ok fiiinnneee... What time will you be picking me up? Can you at least tell me
how I should dress?
L: 6pm... and not casual lol
S: Ok. I'm in the Regent Apartments- 87th & 3rd. I'll be out front by the time you
get there.
L: I will see you then!
S: :) I guess you shall.

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I'm slightly fidgeting in the car as my Uber is approaching Sophia's building. The driver slows down and pulls into a spot that just opened up. It isn't right in front of the entrance, so I decide to get out and meet Sophia at the building door. I open the car door and search for Sophia at the entrance. Not seeing her, I look down at my watch and see the hands just landing on 6pm. I decide to walk towards the entrance to meet her there.

As I am walking, I glance down to button up my jacket. When my eyes return to the scene in front of me, I see her gracefully exit her building. Suddenly it feels like everything is in slow motion and I am frozen in place. The surrounding people become merely a humming noise, and I am taken aback at the sight of a beautiful redhead dressed in a stunning lacey black dress.

She glances around momentarily before locking eyes with me. A little smirk graces her lips as she glances down to the sidewalk and walks in my direction. Fuck, I feel speechless. It's amazing to see that she still seems to take my breath away after all these years.

"Wow, you look great." I finally seem to find my words and whisper as she reaches my paralysed self.

"Well, thank you. You look pretty dashing yourself." She says as she elbows my arm.