Loving Me (Brian Quinn x Reader)

Chapter 8: Lunch

YOUR POV
Your first day was mostly spent in and out of meetings, Talking with the teams and getting an idea of how they want the graphics to look. When you had a second you draw up some mocks. The photographer told you he would send you the photos tomorrow's so you can make some drafts. Once done, You close up for the day and head home...

As you pull up to the house, you feel the tiredness set in.. You have been working independently for so long that office life is foreign. But you enjoyed the day.. it was about 5:45, so you made your way in the house. Sliding your shoes off at the door and making your way to the bathroom. You felt the need to shower off all the stress from the day.

After some much needed self care, you make your way to the couch. You really didn't feel like cooking so you decide to Uber eats some food, but what to pick from? You search through the selection. Finally landing on your favorite Mexican food place. You pick up the tv remote and scroll through your YouTube recommendations.. when your phone dings..

Brian~'Sorry I didn't get to come pester you today. It was swamped for me 💀 but I am sure you was busy too. I hope your day went well, want me to bring you some dinner?'

~Hey! It's ok, I was super busy! But I am excited to be working with the team. Thanks for the offer but I already placed an order from UberEats. They wore me out today 🤪

Brian~'Well hopefully I will get to see you tomorrow! I will let you rest. Have a good night 💤'

~Goodnight to you too ☺️

........next day

You hear your stomach grumble, and you look at the time on your computer screen.  Oh my word.. it's time for lunch!

You lock your computer and get up, when the door opens and You lock eyes with Brian.

'Hey!? You goin for lunch?'

Oh yeah! I'm starving, you?

'Me too! Wanna go together? You can ride with me?' He said digging his keys out of his pocket.

Sure! You say grabbing your purse from under your desk.

You and Brian head towards the elevator,

'Whatcha feelin today?' He says pressing the call button.

Hum I don't know, pasta?

'There is actually a good pasta place a couple blocks down? Sound ok?' He says, as his smile sends the blush back to your cheeks.

I think it sounds wonderful..

You two make small talk as you make your way to Brian's red Jeep.. and down the street. The restaurant was nice and not too far. He walks you in and asks for a table for two.. once you two get seated and start looking at the menses, you realize choosing something is gonna be hard.

'Their selection is dope!' Brian says as he skims through the menu.

There is so many options!

You say looking for your favorites...

"Wine for the couple." A waiter says holding a bottle of fancy looking red wine.

'Oh we are good thank you.' Brian says as he winks and gives you a reassuring smile.

Once you settle on something, you both place your order.

'So how's the second day going?' He says as he places his phone face down on the table.

It's going good, I'm still waiting on the photographer to send me photos so I can make some drafts to submit. How's yours?

You say taking a sip of your water..

'Well, me and the team worked on some ideas for challenges. Tomorrow we will be out filming for the next few days. And I will get punished this weekend, which is always exciting..' he says with an eye-roll.

What has been your least favorite punishment?
You say leaning in with a slight giggle to your voice.

'God, there is so many..' he says running his fingers through his hair.. as he does that you can't help but look at his hands..

'Probably when I had to destroy peoples signed memorabilia of Tino Martinez! It was the hardest thing I have ever had to do.'

I don't know how you did that! I could never!
You say slapping the table and leaning back in shock.

'Yeah yeah, it was the worst!' He says leaning in and grinning. You think to yourself He is gorgeous..and is this a date?

'So, what college did you go too?'

It wasn't nothing big, just my local one.. I just have always been good at graphic design.. it's gotten me this far.

'Well..I'm glad it brought you to me..' and just in time, the food gets here..

Lunch was spent discussing music, movies, and life.. You really got to know more about Brian's family and the things he likes...  And honestly, you two have a ton in common..

He paid for lunch, against your wishes You two begin to walk back to the car, 'So, Friday after we get done filming some of the guys and their gals will be coming over. Do you want to come? We will be doing our game of beer pong  and some will be swimming, my pool is heated. I uh.. would really like for you to come.. '

I would love too! You say pulling out your phone to put it in the calendar.

Once you two get back to the building, he decides he will walk you to your office.  Once in, he stops in the doorway.. You hang your purse and turn to him.

I really enjoyed our lunch together. We need to do it again and soon.

'I had fun as well, we can talk about it friday in the pool.' He says with a wink as you go in for a hug, that he gladly accepts.