Love is everything, right? Or is it happiness? Can it make a person full? Or can it make a person fail?
Jasmine Moore hasn't always been lucky with love or happiness. As she grew, it became unless to her. She didn't bother finding it. People took...
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"Here's your spaghetti bolognese and pasta carbonara. Need anything else? More wine? More breadsticks?" Sofia asked.
"More wine please," I responded. We have already finished a bottle of wine and I am slightly tipsy. It's okay though.
Sofia walks away leaving us to our food. I turn back to see Evan. I see him staring at me.
"What?" I say, smiling. He shakes his head. He begins to eat. Weird.
I look down to see the most delicious food in front. "Wow, this looks amazing!"
"Yes, it does. They serve the best Italian food. No one can beat them," Evan said. We began to eat.
It was pretty awkward eating with him. He did not say one word. Not a word. We sat there in silence.
"So about Saturday." We said at the same time. We both were thinking about it.
"We are thinking about the same thing," I commented. I kinda want to know his reasoning. Interestingly, he wants me to come to dinner with him to explain it.
"Yeah, I guess so..." he kept playing with his food. He seems nervous. Shocking how a guy like Evan can get nervous about a girl like me.
"Anyways, I wanted you to come here to explain why I was just a jerk to you. It's not because I didn't want it or because I don't find you attractive. I do find you extremely attractive and I'm totally into you." He signs. He's really into me? That brought a smile to my face.
"Yes, I think I just confessed my liking to you, but I just...I-" it's hard for him to explain. He left with his mouth open.
"It's okay, just spill your explanation." I give him a reassuring smile.
"I really like you, Jasmine. I started liking you the day I met you. Which was not the day you met me." He raised his eyebrows with big eyes.
What!? Did he meet me before that? Hold up.
"I met you a day before. I was out for a run and saw the coffee shop. I decided to walk in. It was very busy when I came in. I didn't notice you at first because another worker was taking my order. Once I heard your voice I turned to see you. You were screaming at Emma because she wasn't hurrying up." We both laugh. It's true. I always scream at Emma.
"I saw you and smiled. You look beautiful with that messy hair bun. And those fucken beautiful green eyes. I knew at the moment I had to ask for your number. But I didn't have the courage to go up to you. I don't know why! Anyways the next day I decided I would try to get your number. When I walked in and saw you at the front, I wanted to jump in happiness." He took a deep breath and continued.
"I walked over. Which was the most nerve-racking thing I have ever done. I thought you would probably reject me. But I thought 'hey you never know'. So I went up to you and saw how nervous you were when talking to me. I felt so happy that you kept admiring me. But I also didn't know what to do so I just decided to be a dumbass and run out of the coffee shop."
"Okay, but my only question is how did you have the courage to go up to me at the club?" I asked while biting my lip.
"I was slightly drunk because my buddy also wanted me to get laid. He pointed at a bunch of girls but none of them were you. When I finally saw you, I need to get to you before anyone. Then we started dancing and you looked beautiful. I couldn't let this be just a one-night stand. If I do, I won't get you off my mind. So I left. I wanted more from you. I couldn't let you go." He signed.
Couldn't get off my mind. That's exactly what happened to me. "So what are you looking for? An r-relationship?" I asked nervously.
"Yes."
Huh? A relationship. You just got to know the guy! WTF?!
"I-" I couldn't speak. What should I say?
"I know this seems quite shocking and really early to our 'relationship' but I really like you. We can always take it slow. Just go on dates right now and eventually decide on what we want. It's up to you." He said.
"Evan," I reach for his hand. "I really like you. I just think we should take it slow. I mean right now we're skipping a few steps. You're asking me to be in a relationship with you but I don't really know you and you don't know me. I think we should get to know each other first before making any huge decisions. Is that all right?"
"Yes." he smiled.
"Alright, then that's settled. Now, let us enjoy the rest of our dinner." I said. I don't know how I feel about this whole dating thing because the last time I let a man in my heart, he broke it. He made it so that I'm very cautious about what man I let in.
It's been five years since that and still haven't gotten over it. I'm just making sure I don't get damaged in the process of falling in love or having any kind of interest in a guy.
"Well then let's enjoy dinner."
I smile at him. Who knows I might fall in love with him.
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"I told you it's not a funny story," I tell Evan while shoving his shoulder. We are currently driving to my house. It's been a fun night and I have smiled more today than any other day.
"Okay! Like peeing your pants in front of your 7th-grade teacher isn't funny." He laughed. I laugh with him. His smile is the most beautiful smile I have ever seen.
"Enough about me!" I playfully roll my eyes. We finally got to my house. Ugh. the moment I have been dragging all night.
"This is me." I pointed at the house. I really don't want this night to end.
"Come on, I'll walk you." he opened his door.
I did the same thing. I knew if I don't hurry up my mother will be mad. She has been calling me all night and I still haven't answered her.
He walked me to my door. "I guess this is where I say goodbye but not forever. Goodnight, jasmine."
"Not forever. Goodnight, Evan" I tell him. He grabs my face with both hands and leans over to me. I stand on my tippy toes to reach him.
His lips land on mine and I felt the world stop. His soft but so gentle lips captured mine. Moving most beautifully. I wrap my arms around his neck to keep him here with me. I didn't want him to leave. I can still taste the wine from earlier and I loved it.
He finally pulls away. He smiles and gives my hand a tight squeeze. He walks away and I'm standing there alone wanting his lips on mine.
I watch him go and tell myself, "how will I ever forget you?"
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Hey babes 😘 Sorry for the late update. I'm currently busy with school and other personal stuff but there will be a new chapter Sunday! Tell me what you think about this chapter! AND yes there will be some smut for you guys You just have to wait ;)
