The school of popularity

Chapter three: Our favourite coffee shop

I had a free period after I stormed out of the assembly, so I decided to take it early. I grabbed my bag out of my locker, topped up my makeup and headed out to grab a coffee to calm me down.

"Hey Harper wait up!" I hear Elijah shout as he's running from all the way down the hall. "Are you okay?"
"I'm so so sorry for giving your girlfriend a dislike I didn't mean too" I say stumbling my words. 
"Amelia? Girlfriend? No, never again" he laughs. "Oh and I know you didn't do it on purpose, you're not like that, although I wouldn't be surprised" continuing to laugh.
"Oh I'm so sorry I just assumed because she wanted to sit next to you."
"It's fine, she's my ex" he says with a calm tone.

"She thinks that because we're the two most popular, that we should sit next to each other, although I just think she's still hung up on me," He says annoyed.
"Oh that's good then... I mean.. wait it's good that, never mind," I laugh embarrassed.
"Where you off to, I've got a free period if you wanna do something together" he says with the most perfect smile.
" erm sure... I was just going to grab a coffee."
"Cool, I'll drive" he says waving his keys in the air. I can't believe this. Is this our first date? Are we dating? I'm confused.

We get to the parking lot and see his sparkling white car with red, leather seats that are warm as I sit in the front seat.
"Cool car" I say with an impressed smile.
"Thanks, I got it last year for my 16th birthday."
"I love it."
I show him the directions to my new favourite coffee place since I moved and he smiles when we park up in front.
"this is my favourite coffee place!" He says with a warm smile.
"Omg me too, I've spent everyday since I've moved In there," I reply with an even bigger smile.

A strong scent of coffee, vanilla, and caramel hits us as the door swings open, the bell rings. "Oh, hey Harper, hey Elijah." The woman says with a smile, bringing both our drinks over before having to order. A large vanilla latte for me and a caramel one for Elijah. "Thank you Georgia," we both say at the same time.

Still laughing Elijah says, "sooo your ratings went well in the assembly," he says with a smile.
"Really? What was my score?"
"100% likes"
"What! Why?" I say confused  but happy.
"Just remember not to let it get ahead of you... I don't want you to lose your self, I like you." My heart starts to race, did the cutest boy I've ever seen just say he liked me... me! Trying to hold in my feelings "trust me, there's no need to worry, I'll be fine, I promise." I still can't believe Elijah, the boy with the fluffy brown hair just said he liked me. Wait I hope he doesn't mean as a friend.

"Are you still coming to the game tonight, I really want you to be there" he begged with a convincing tone. I wasn't going to go because I'm still humiliated after what happened, but I have to go now that he 'really wants me to go.' "Sure," I say as I start to think it might be quite fun. I take a large gulp of my coffee as Elijah says, "so do you wanna meet up after, maybe hangout at my place." Assuming he means with the boys I gladly accept. 

Around 30 minutes pass by and we're still talking, we're on our third coffee and we've even shared a muffin. Georgia comes over and explains, " hey you two I'm afraid I'm going to have to brake up your date, I need to close up, it's 5:30pm."
"Oh sorry Georgia, I didn't realise we where here for that long," he laughs and takes the empty mugs over to the counter.
"Sorry Georgia" I apologise and throw my math homework in my school bag. I text dad and ask him to pick up carter and he agrees."
We grab the rest of our stuff and head out, "bye Georgia, see you tomorrow," we say in sync again, laughing.

I show Elijah the way to my house and he waits in the car for me to get ready. It's already 5:45pm, so I rush upstairs to get ready. I straighten my hair and add a few random plaits to the front. I change into a cute blue shirt, some white jeans to match the school colours and top up my makeup.  I'm ready to go.