Under The Lights

Five- Record Lee

I unlock my front door and immediately walk down the short hallway before throwing my purse on the island to my right.

Then i hear Kora barking before i feel her panting by my legs. Bending down i greet her "Hey girl, im sorry i came back so late cmon lets take you on a walk." I stand up and walking to the door. I pluck her leash off a nearby hook and with my house keys safely in my back pocket as i bend down and connect the leash to her collar.

As soon as we're out the door my mind floats towards today's earlier events. I basically invited myself to his cafe, made him sit with me, forced him to eat with me and then threw questions at him left and right. I mean im pretty sure he likes me or maybe im reading his shy nature wrong and he's just a kind person who goes with the flow even if it means being dragged around.

But he did ask for my number. Thats something right?

I dont know why im getting in my head like this i just met him.

I quietly chuckle as i cross the street and head for the open field with big trees scattered everywhere. The lampposts shine bright illuminating the empty field and i take a quick look around making sure that no one's around before i unleash Kora and let her run free. People are usually scared when big dogs roam free so i try to be mindful of the people around me, even though Kora is a friendly german shepherd they dont know that and during the day this place is filled with families playing outside or having picnics so this is her only free play time.

Im walking towards a nearby tree to sit under while Kora is racing around like shes on drugs when i hear my phone ding from my back pocket. I pull out my phone and i see that i got a text from an unknown number.

-Hey this is Titan,
Just wanna make sure you got home okay.

Oh yea im definitely cheesing at my phone right now. He definitely likes me.

-Hey thanks for checking on me,
I made it home, now im just taking my dog on a walk.

And then i snap a picture of Kora running and send it. His reply is almost immediate.

-That dog is so cute, whats their name.
And can you text me again when u make it home.

I put my phone to my chest, he didn't even really say anything to signal this kind of reaction but i still grin knowing hes worried about me.

-Her name is Kora, shes four.
And okay i will.

I send the text before pocketing my phone and walking towards a tree across the field where Kora is currently shitting. When shes done i pick it up with a doggy bag and let her run around for ten more minutes before putting her leash back on her and walking back towards my townhouse. I throw the bag in a nearby trash can as i walk past it

My mind travels back to Titans cafe. It was very modern, the color palette varied in neutral colors, different shades of browns and beiges. The booth i sat in was alined with dark wood and cushioned with a dark nude. The only pop of color being the dark red curtains that decorate the large windows. It's beautiful but.. bland. No personality. I can't tell what kind of person he is from it. Well i guess that's a personality in itself, colorless but still.

He did look so cute in that brown apron though. He was wearing the same shirt from earlier at the tattoo shop but changed into some dark washed jeans.

He looked fineee.

Does he work out? I mean he has to with that kinda muscle, right? When he crossed his arms? Yea, please hold that position for the rest of your life thanks.