Aftereffects

Uncertainty

I took a seat looking out the window as I waited for our food looking down at my phone smiling at the texts. I went to text but stopped. Was it safe for us to text like this?
I chew on my bottom lip and close the texts as I notice an unknown number knowing it was A's. I had been unsure if I should delete it or not but after all he had done for me I hadn't. I look out the window again  thinking back to the year before and how he and another had taken me under their wing. I frown remembering how hard it had been learning all I could about hacking and how to stay one step ahead of the police and FBI. It was scary. Especially the uncertainty of if today would be the day the government finally caught up to me  or if it was the day I took my last breath. I shiver, pushing those thoughts away. I would forever be grateful for what A had taught me but it had come at a price as well. I had been used for  finding out things and my talent of figuring out if people were lying or keeping secrets had been the cost. I frown, thankful I had finally cut ties and was free of that. I hear the ding of the bell bring me back from my thoughts looking up seeing the waitress bring me  a plastic bag
" I put the food in the bag for you and the utensils as well" I nod.
" Thank you" she then puts a coffee down
" I didn't order" the waitress puts her hand up
" It's on the house" I go to reply but she walks off causing me to smile
" Guess there still are good people" I stood up grabbing the bag of food and coffee  thanking her as I headed outside. I look up at the sky seeing the stars and take a breath  feeling the cold air enter my lungs and I shiver  feeling the crisp air. I start walking back towards the motel listening to every noise making sure I'm not being followed.  Seeing I'm safe I let my mind wander back to Jake's reaction and roll my shoulders back. Why was I feeling so upset?  After all Jake and I never said we were dating nor did we ever discuss it. Maybe he just didn't feel the same about me. I let out my breath. Maybe it really was just one sided. I hear my phone buzz I groan unsure how I was going to answer I sit the cup down looking at my phone

Is everything alright?

I smile down feeling the concern in Jake's text

I'm nearly there just had to wait for our food

I hit send as I'm about to put my phone away I stop looking at an actual number Jake's number I quickly text him

Jake...

I chew on my bottom lip

Yes Sam?

I begin the text

I don't know if you noticed but I can see your number

I hit send waiting for the number to switch to unknown

I did notice ;)

My heart skips causing me to grin as 
Jake had just given me his number.