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This is two weeks after chapter 15. I am so excited for this one!!!!! XxMal's POV:
So I find myself sitting on a plane headed to Manchester, how I got here? It's kind of a blur...
12 hours earlier......
"Hey, im just getting off of a double shift and could really use a coffee. Do you wanna go to the beach wood cafe again?" I ask yawning, working a full 10 hours has had its toll on me the last 3 days in a row.
"Well, I didn't have work today, just woke up from a nap and could also use the coffee so yeah. When do you get off work?" He asks, his voice sounding raspy and like he truly had just woken up. It's a pleasant sound, one that I don't object to hearing after such a long day.
"I'm off in about 10 minutes, I just have to get changed first though before we go to the cafe. Are you good to stop by the apartment on the way?" I ask, knowing I look like absolute shit.
"Malarie you do not need to change for anyone.. but if you'd prefer to where something else, all the power to ya". He says chuckling, mock seriousness in his voice.
"Well thank you for you're permission kind sir." I say sarcastically but with a smile on my face.
"Ok I'll see you in a bit, love" he says and we end the call.
I finish seating these last few customers that trickle in, getting them water and placing their orders, but I then head to the back to clock out. I move to my locker and grab my bag, taking out the few cosmetics I have with me, I fix my concealer and blush, then pin my hair up. The Auburn coloured bobby-pins blending in seamlessly.. helping me to appear more put together.
I zip up my backpack, and change my shoes, moving to wait outside for Harry. I look down to check my phone then hear "Get in looser we're going shopping!!" I look up and see Harry. His cheeky smile, with his curls falling into his face.. he runs his hand through his hair, effectively fixing them.
I smile and walk toward the car, "that is without a doubt the most entertaining way I have ever been picked up" I say laughing as I get in the passenger seat. "Well this could be a regular thing if you want?" He says and then adds "I mean just because when I work we're off at the same time and I mean you know it's just efficient" he says with some sarcasm, it sounds like he's just trying to cover his ass unless it blows up in his face. It makes me smile that he's testing the waters. "Yeah of course I mean just because it's efficient.. not because you want to spend time with me or anything" I say with a boatload of sarcasm.
A blush spreads across his cheeks, "yeah yeah of course not" he says chuckling.We pull up to the apartment and I rush up the stairs to my apartment. Walking in through the door, I drop my backpack and head to the bedroom. Because I fixed my hair and makeup at work, I just have to pick a better, more cafe appropriate outfit.
After much deliberation, I land on a casual brown bandana triangle top, with cute brown sweats and a little hand bag.
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FanfictionMalarie (Mal) is a 21 year old, city raised woman who works at a Waffle House in central California who so desperately wants to live in a small town. She is an early gen Z and feels like she doesn't fit in with her surroundings, she would love to ju...