How To [Not] Fall In Love With Ed Sheeran

step seven: don't go on a date with him

step seven: don't go on a date with him (paint is messy anyways)

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» I feel guilty Ed.

« what's up ?

» I'm gonna tell Abigail that we've been talking all this time.

« okay, but are you sure you wanna do that ?

» I think so.. I just hope she doesn't get too mad at me :(

« me too. good luck dude

» Thanks :/

« hey are you doing anything today ?

» Abi and I are having a little movie date tonight. Why?

« wanna get something to eat at the mall later ?

» Um sure.. What time?

« meet me there around three ?

» Yeah, see you later.

I ended up leaving my flat around 2:30 with Abigail warning me not to be late for our movie date. I tried not to feel guilty about going out to eat with her single favourite person in the world (besides me), telling myself that I would spill everything tonight.

When I arrived at the mall, Ed was waiting outside on a bench, typing away at his phone. I park my car then approach the bench without him even noticing my presence.

"Ed!"

He jolted back to reality, almost dropping his phone in the process while I laughed at his reaction. Should've been paying attention.

"You're mean," He said standing up. Then he looks me up and down, a smile settling on his face. "I like your outfit, it's cute." I wore a floral t-shirt with some denim overalls and a pair of white Chucks.

"Thanks."

We walk in the mall and locate the food court. Everything smells so good and I just hope I brought enough money to pay for my own food.

"What do you suggest I get ?"

"Bob's Burgers are so good. We should go there," I say pointing him in the direction of the burger place. I grab his wrist and we walk to Bob's Burgers. Thank god there's not a long line like usual.

"I always order The Big Bacon, but there's other really good ones and you can customize your own burger if you want."

"Is this your way of holding hands ?" Ed asks.

"Huh ?" He gestures down at my hand that's still holding on to his wrist. "Shut up," I blush and quickly let go of his wrist while he snickers to himself.

We both order The Big Bacon and sit down at a two-person table at the far end of the food court.

"So like, where are you staying ? Do you have a house here or something?" I ask him, trying to make conversation.