running from the past

chapter 1

| coffee shop |

I sat there feeling miserable for myself. I just woke up 10 minutes ago from the backseat of my car. May not sound so bad to some of you but it was my first night and won't be my last. Until I find a place, that stupid backseat is my bed..

Bsf: Heyy how is my favorite girl doing?

"Horrible"

Yn: Great! Didn't get much sleep though.
Bsf: Oh no, what happened?
Yn: *thinks briefly* My furnace was noisy, I had to convince myself that it was soothing and not galling.

and yes it was winter, not to mention. It gets pretty cold at night.

Bsf: Well that sucks. I'm sure you'll get used to it. Or maybe we can take a look at it.
Yn: Oh no that's okay, I'll just take a look at it when I get home..

for a second I space out when I saw that man- I think, from the street! No, not the pervy one, the quirky one.. the handsome one.
Bsf: oo who we looking at? *gets closer and looks in my general direction*
Yn: no one..
Bsf: What, why do you sound so sad?
Yn: It's a long story.
Bsf: Hey, why did you think I suggested we go get coffee? Now is the perfect time to talk.
Yn: *half-smiles* okay fine *grins*

I explained the whole situation, even the part where I thought he was cute.

Bsf: omg that's crazy. You have to go say hi to him!
Yn: Oh I don't know Bsf.
Bsf: Come onnn, what could be so bad.
Yn: Me making a fool out of myself.
Bsf: Fine, I'll go along

I couldn't blame Bsf for helping me. She has basically been my older sister by 5 months, since I was 6. She always knows what to do.

Bsf: okay which one is he?
Yn: *searches* Oh him! *points*
Bsf: Woah woah woah! That's Corey!
Yn: Wait- how do you know his name?
Bsf: Don't be silly! You know who Corey Scherer is!

All of a sudden I get a flash back. I was trying to get rid of everyone in my life. Even down to a YouTuber that I followed on Social media for years. Never really knowing that I existed.

Bsf: Yn? Are you okay?
Yn: Yeah.
Bsf: Let's talk about it later. Go talk to him!

I walked out. Looked back at Bsf, she was "pushing" me towards him.. I took a deep breath in and tried to look as casual as possible.. I walked up to his table, where he seemed to be waiting for someone. I didn't look at him, hoping he would see me first.
Corey: Oh hey! Yn!

Success

Yn: Corey! Hey! What are you doing here
Corey: oh you know, chillin
I grin
Yn: you come here alone?
Corey: Noo I'm waiting for my friends. What about you?
Yn: I'm actually with my friend.
Corey: Well if you want to take a seat for a bit, you can!
Yn: Oh, sure *smiles*

Bsf walks by and smirks with a thumbs up

Yn: Hey by the way.. last night I was kinda zoned out and didn't even realize that you're Corey Scherer. Like The Corey Scherer
Corey: *chuckles* Oh? You're a fan? *grins*
Yn: Well yeah, you're so cool! and funny
Corey: Well thank you, I really appreciate it!
Yn: Of course.

A few silent moments pass..

Corey: So.. if you don't mind me asking. How come you were alone last night? Especially when it was like 40 degrees outside.

Shit

Yn: Oh. Oh you see I was bored and what better way to walk around downtown LA! Many sights to see. *held my lip in a bite then looked down at my hands*
Corey: *takes in breath* Are you okay?

I look up into his eyes. My hands start shaking and I started playing with my fingers.

Yn: Oh it's nothing to worry about really. *looks back down*

I zoned out then felt two hands pull mine apart gently.

Corey: Hey. Yn. You can tell me the truth.

I was so shocked that he asked me what was wrong. What really shocked me is that no one besides Bsf grabbed my hands like that, knowing that I was having anxiety. I almost felt like crying.

Yn: I appreciate you asking but.. w-why me?
Corey: I saw what was happening to you last night. I knew I had to do something. So now I am doing this, helping you.. also. I think you're pretty cute *blushes*
Yn: You think that I'm *chuckles* cute?
Corey: Why did you think I asked you to sit here? *smirks slightly*

Is my celebrity crush flirting with me straight to my face!

Yn: Oh- well, thank you. *giggles* I'm flattered *squeezes his hands briefly then I released them*
Corey: So are you actually okay?
Yn: I mean sure at the moment, yes. but not last night *gets quieter* that's for sure..
Corey: Well. If you ever want to talk about it. *picks up my phone, types* here's my number. *grins*

I pick up my phone then blush. I take a screenshot so that away I have it saved.
The door to the coffee shop chimed. I look over to it and Corey checked his own phone then looked back.. it was his group of friends. Sam, Colby, and Jake.
Yn: I should get going then.
Corey: You can stay if you want! I would love for my friends to meet you, if you want them to *stands up*
Yn: Oh sure, I don't see why not *smiles*
Colby: Coraaay
Corey: What's up broo *bro hugs Colby, then the rest*
Sam: Oh hey! Who's this *grins*
Jake: *gasps* OoOoo
Corey: Boys, this is Yn
Colby: As in Yn that you told us about last night?
Corey: *blushes* Uhh nooo what are you talking about?
Yn: *stands up* that's me, nice to meet you guys *grins*
Jake: Why look at you Corey, you got yourself a lady
Corey: Well not yeeet *giggles*
Yn: I'm very sorry but I got to go, my friend is waiting. I'll call you later Corey
Corey: Okay Yn. It was nice seeing you again
Yn: You too, bye boys!
Boys: Bye!