A small Crush (Fruk)

Chapter 7

Today was the day of the fitting, and I think I realized that Arthur and I had spent a lot of time together between when I first hired him till now. I was picking out everything for him, and he stood there awkwardly as they took his measurements. It shouldn't really take long so I'm hoping that after this, Arthur would want to go get some food with me. I sat down in the corner and watched as they worked on him. He really was so cute and charming. I don't even think he tries to be that way at all. It just comes out naturally.  

They had me pick out the colors and fabrics to use on his suit and I wanted it to be perfect. I'm sure some lady will definitely notice him tomorrow. Then he will have a chance to go on a date and fall in love...? Maybe? Listening to myself say that makes me a little sad. If he were to get a girlfriend, I wouldn't be able to spend the same time with him as I had this week.

I hardly knew him!!! So I'm not entitled to his attention!! I've only known him for a week, and there is a chance that he is probably just enduring it because I'm his boss. I have no place to claim his attention if a woman were to notice him. Yet..... thinking about it made me sad. I have no idea what my problem is at all.

I just want to know everything about him. I just hope he feels the same way toward me that this "friendship" I've claimed isn't one-sided. If it were..... I would be extremely sad.

"All done!!! Mr. Bonnefoy, if there are any questions, feel free to ask us!" The tailors spoke. I nodded and smiled and waved for my assistant to pay them. Arthur walked up to me, and he looked pretty excited. "It should be done by tomorrow morning! Just in time for the party," the tailor added. I nodded at them and pulled Arthur with me. "Let's go somewhere real quick! My assistant will meet me after I drop you off at home," I smiled.

"Where are we going?" Arthur asked. "We are going to get some food. Is that alright?" I asked. He smiled at me softly and nodded. "I'm feeling pizza! And you?" I asked. "Pizza sounds good," he smiled.

We continued to walk beside one another, and I began to think. If I were to ask him if I was being too much, what would he say? Is it too soon to ask how he sees me? Would I seem weird for asking? I've never had a friend in a long time. "Francis? Are you okay?" Arthur asked. My head shot to him and I nodded "yeah! All good," I spoke with a shaky voice. "Hmm? Are you sure? It seems like something is bothering you..." he added.

We continued to walk together.....

"I suppose..... but I guess I have no way to put it into words," I said.
"Really? Then just tell me everything you're thinking and we can figure it out together," he said softly. My eyes widened, and his words pulled a couple of heartstrings. "Well... I'm worried that my desire to be close friends with you is becoming overbearing. I'm not sure if you are okay with me being around you so much and spending so much time with you," I said nervously.

Why am I so nervous!? I'm not a child!

"Oh.... So you are wondering if you are bothering me?"
"Yes...."
"Hmmm..... well, at first, the first or second day... It was new to me, and I did not know how to respond to all the attention....."
"I see..... I'm so sorry," I spoke sadly.
"But.... I really like you a lot, you are down to earth and you are not doing it to hurt me. I can tell you want to be my friend. I just didn't know how it would work since you are my employer... Do we not tell anyone?" He asked

I began to laugh at his response. It made me so happy to hear that come from him. "What's so funny?" He asked, annoyed. "It's nothing... Hehe, you and I do have to keep it secret, though, just between us. No one else can know... Not for a while at least" I smiled. I don't want people to get the wrong idea about him.

He smiled at me and shrugged his shoulders "Then, let's see how long we can keep this secret, for some reason, I think I might like having this secret relationship with you," he smiled. I felt my face get hot, and I tried not to misinterpret what he had just said even if it made me happy to hear.

When we arrived at the pizza place, we sat together and began to talk about ourselves some more. Arthur has a great sense of humor and always makes me laugh with how irritated he gets. We are starting to get more comfortable with each other and it's like we can say anything to each other..... I felt like I was in heaven.

Even as we argued about what type of pizza was the best kind, I felt butterflies in my stomach as we argued. My own wife doesn't even make me feel this way when I'm with her. And we have been friends for a long time.

I looked over at Arthur sweetly as he continued to eat more pieces of his food. "Are you excited for tomorrow?" I asked. He nodded slowly and lifted his hands as if they were scales. "On the one hand I have never really gone to a party like this so I'm nervous but on the other hand, you will be there so I know it shouldn't be that bad," he smiled. My eyes widened, and I felt my heart beating faster. "No worries! I got your back," I smiled.

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