I Can't Believe I Like You

Seventeen

"Why can't I come with youu" Haley whines, following me across my apartment.

"Because, I want to be alone" I tell her, grabbing my keys and phone.

"Ohh I see" Haley says, smirking.

"Not like that" I blush, hitting her shoulder.

"Whatever you saayy" Haley says, walking out the door with a wink. I groan, knowing Haley's going to tell Edith.

I walk out my apartment door, and double check to make sure it's lock. After waiting for the ancient elevator to open and then waiting some more for it to bring me downstairs, I finally push open the lobby door.

Warm air greets me and I smile a little. The streets are not that crowded as it is, almost midnight. Even though I knew this, I still picked up my pace, hurrying to get to the safety of my job.

...

"Sara, I thought you weren't going to make it" Charley says, giving me a stern look. I smile sheepishly at him, studying his tired eyes.

"Charley, maybe you should take a break" I say, worriedly.

"I don't have time to take a break"

"Well make time" I demand, Charley chuckles and shakes his head.

"I would need someone to work weekends"

"I know a person who could do that"

"Really? They would have to work nine to twelve" Charley says warily, studying me closely.

"That's fine, she's a night-owl and she's looking for a job"

Charley runs his chin in thought, I could see the temptation of relaxation swimming in his eyes.

"Alright, bring her to the coffee shop tomorrow at four"

"Thank you! And trust me you won't regret it"

Charley smiles and pats my shoulder, before exiting the shop.

I pull out my phone and text Haley, bouncing on my heels from excitement.

Saray- I FOUND YOU A JOB

Toaster Murderer- I ALREADY HAVE A JOB

Saray- MCDONALDS IS NOT A JOB

Toaster Murderer- I AM OFFENDED

Saray- ANYWAY THE JOB IS AT MY JOB

Toaster Murderer- YIPPIE-DO-DA

Saray- YOU'RE SO RUDE

Toaster Murderer- YOU WISH

Saray- YOU WISH

Toaster Murderer- SHHH

Saray- DID YOU JUST SHH ME

Toaster Murderer- NO I SHHH YOU

Saray- RUDE

Toaster Murderer- SPONGEBOB'S ON BYE

I roll my eyes at her childness, placing my phone back in my pocket. The bell above the door rings, and I place my eyes happily upon Andrew.

"Hey"

He nods in acknowledgment and sits down his booth. I fix his coffee and bring it to him. He takes the coffee and takes a sip. He surprises me by gesturing for me to take a seat.

I sit down slowly, wondering what in the heck is going on.

"Sara"

"Andrew" I mimic, placing my hands on the table.

He lips twitch and I put my head down, hiding my smile.

"Can I have your number?" Andrew says casually sipping his drink.

"Sure" I say, taking out my phone and going to my contacts. Andrew does the same and we exchange phones.

I put my contact name as 'Cool Coffee' and put my number in. We give back each others phone and sit there awkwardly.

"Will you be here tomorrow?"

"Yup"

"Alright, I should probably go"

He stands up and starts to walk to the door.

"Oh and you look great today"

I blush at his words, tilting my head away from him even more. I hear the door close and I turn around, watching him walk down the street. He stops right under a street lamp and turns around. We lock eyes and he smirks, gives a short wave and turns and walks away.