Arny, My Sleep Paralysis Demon

Cart Adventures

I hated that my alarm always crushed my happy moment and as much as I wanted to snooze it for even just 15 mins I know I couldn't. I had to get out and be productive as much as I didn't want to. I quickly changed into some gym clothes grab my keys and phone and made my way out to the gym. I pulled my phone out just before I started my set to get some music playing, I then suddenly realized that I had never replied to Sawyer. I read through our messages again to refresh my brain. I had completely forgotten what we were talking about. I decided to text him real quick.

Sawyer I am so so sorry I didn't reply last night! I fell asleep really fast.
Let's catch up later k? :)

I was hoping that he wasn't too mad at me. I didn't mean to ignore him like that, but I mean I was very... distracted. I was finishing my last rep and found myself consumed with thoughts of Arny. He knew all of the right things to say and especially do to make sure he was the only person on my mind. I couldn't wait for the sun to go down so I might have the chance to see him again. My cheeks began to burn and I suddenly became very nervous and flustered. 'What would I even say to him, do to him?' I wanted him to feel the exact way he made me feel, it was only fair.

I could barley pay attention in my math class, all I could do was doodle mine and his name over and over. 'This is ridiculous you're not obsessed with him! Erase those names!' I quickly erased them agreeing with myself, I am NOT obsessed with this man.

I finally got back home threw off my shoes and pounced onto my bed, I laid there holding my head dreading the fact that I had homework to do. I went downstairs to grab a snack and found that a pop tart was my only option, 'I needed to get some grocery shopping done too?!' I took my snack back upstairs and sat at my desk and began to do my homework.

2 HOURS LATER

My head was pounding! I couldn't spend one more second doing this stupid assignment, plus I was started to get hungry again and that meant I needed to go to the store. I changed my clothes because I still was somehow wearing my gym clothes from this morning, normally I change as soon as I get home. I made my way out and began walking since the grocery store was right down the street. It was a small little fresh market owned by the sweetest elderly couple named Francis and Bartholomew but every called him Bart. I loved going to see them.

"Good afternoon Francis! Hello Bart!"

"Oh hello y/n dear how have you been doing today, it's been quite awhile since we have seen you!"

"I am doing just fine, how are the both of you doing?"

"Just fine dear thank you! Haha don't let me keep you from your grocery shopping! We will catch up when your checking out!"

Francis waved me off and I did as I was told, I roamed around the store finding all of the things that were on my list. I always made sure to have a list of items I needed before heading to the store because I always managed to forget something. I was reaching towards the top shelf to grab some of my favorite ramen packages and it was barley out of reaching range, the shelves were not very tall but I was 3 inches to short of getting to the top shelf. When all of a sudden another presence was felt behind me and a hand reached towards my ramen and brought it down. The person placed it into my shopping cart and I turned around relieved and excited to see who it was.

"I guess you are too short for your own good love."

"Well than I guess I'm lucky to have you around! Even though you really aren't much taller than me."

He smirked and began to pat the top of my head.

"Yes you are very lucky to have me around little munchkin."

I appreciated his height, in my opinion it matched mine perfectly. He was tall enough that I had to slightly get on my tiptoes to kiss his forehead but short enough for me to rest my head right under his.

"What are you doing here anyways Arny? I thought you couldn't come out until it was dark, let alone leave my apartment!"

He put his hand to his mouth stroking his non-existent mustache pondering my questions. He reeked of sarcasm but I couldn't tell why.

"It's already dark outside sunshine."

He pointed towards the window and it was already dark. 'What the hell? How long have I been shopping for?"

"And as long as it's dark I can go wherever I want to, you can't expect me to hide in your apartment all the time."

He leaned down just a touch closer to my face so that our eyes were aligned with each other's, and of course he was styling his signature smirk. He took his index finger and placed it on the bottom of my chin slowly tracing the outline of my jaw.

"Are you nervous love?"

He propped my chin back up to so I could look directly at his dark eyes. I hadn't realized I was looking down avoiding his gaze.

"Me? Nervous? Pdffttt nooo!"

"Right"

He released his hold on me and I thought that he was going for my hand. He placed his hand on top of mine and his other on the handle of the cart. 'He freaking does that on purpose! I wasn't even flustered before he touch my jaw!'

"Here left me push the cart and you can hop in the basket."

"Don't have to ask me twice."

I swung my legs over the edge of the basket and sat down inside and began to point him in the direction of the last things on my list that I needed. In no time flat we had all the things I needed and headed back towards the front so we could check out.

"Y/n who is this handsome young man you have with you? I didn't seem him walk in."

Francis gave Arny a slight wink and he smiled sweetly in return.

" Oh Francis this is Arny! Arny, Francis!"

I gestured to both of them and he reached his hand out so that he could hold hers.

"It's a pleasure to meet you Francis!"

" Oh what a charmer you are, the pleasure is all mine dear!"

Of course Arny helped Francis with all of the groceries and even introduced himself to Bert. We finished checking out all our items and began to walk out with all our bags, when Francis tugged on my arm and pulled me to the side.

" I like him! I hope that he sticks around!"

She gave me a wink and I laughed and nodded my head. 'I hope he does too'

—Sorry I didn't post yesterday, I forgot what day of the week it was 😂—