the love you give

two

luella pov:
I heard the bell ring meaning someone had just walked into the store. I placed the box of cat food down and turned around met with three new faces. I knew everyone who came into my store seeing as it is a small town but these faces I didn't recognize however, the dog attached to the little ones leg caught my attention.

"hi Beans, it has been a while sweetheart." I muttered as I walked over and crouched to her level. I heard one of them muttering about me being cute and a blush ran across my cheeks. I stood up about to introduce myself when I locked eyes with her.

"hi, um I don't think we have met" she said as she stuck her hand out. The gentle smile that laid on her face mesmerized me. As cliche as it sounds I froze not saying anything.

"Seems like you aren't the only one with a crush, JB." The blonde one said which got me out of my trance.

"oh I am so sorry. my name is Luella! Welcome to my little pet shop." I said with that same blush making me redder and redder knowing I got caught staring.

"Since JB seems to also be starstruck" The brown haired girl chuckled.
"I am Lucy, that is Phoebe and this one is Julien.

"julien..." I accidently slipped out.

"hi" She finally said with a familiar blush covering her cheeks as well know.

"Well feel free to look around just holler if you need help." I quickly said as I practically ran back to the box I dropped and quickly got back to work.

julien pov:
holy shit. saying she was beautiful was an understament. The way her hair was tied up messily and her eyes were the prettiest shade of green.

"Earth to julien" Lucy said with a snicker.

"Sorry," I muttered.

"Seems like someone has a crush" Phoebe said as we wandered around the store. I smakced her arm lightly as the same blush appeared over my face once again.

"She is really pretty" I spoke softly almost not wanting to admit that maybe I had finally found someone. Just as I said that I remebered my addiction. The one reason why I dont go for people. I am simply a problem for a partner and I have accepted it. I could tell by the look on both of their faces they saw what I was thinking about.

"Hey hey hey. None of that. You are not a problem so don't let that stop you from going after her. "Lucy said with a gentle look on her face. I heard Phoebe hum in agreement. I simply sighed not wanting to argue. I found the food and we wandered back up to the register. There sat luella. She was looking at her hands as she played with her rings.

"Hi sweetheart, you ready to check out?" She said as I placed the bag on the counter. I knew the blush had returned because I heard both Phoebe and Lucy snicker from behind me.

"yeah this is all." I said quietly. I saw her staring at my hands and watched as her eyes trailed up my arms and soon locked eyes with me. She let out the sweetest sounding giggle.

"10.59, please! I really like your tattoos, you look really good with them." I locked eyes with her and we simply sat in silence as we just admired eachother. I hate to say it, but holy shit she is perfect.

"Seeing as little julien here is starstruck, can we get your number?" Phoebe said as she handed her my card. I guess she took it out of my pocket earlier. The blush returned to her face as she said directly to me,

"As long as I get your number first." I quickly pulled out my phone handing it to her as she put her name in as lulu <3. I smiled at that as she sent herself a text. She put her number into both lucy and Phoebe's phones and simply put her name as luella for them. I was internally screaming as I shocked myself by grabbing her open phone and changing the contact name to my julien <3. I felt my cheeks getting warm as I say her look up and smile at me.

"thank you!" both Phoebe and Lucy said.

"Thank you lulu," I said with a smile evdeient in my voice. She looked up at me making me smile harder than I was already.

"Anything for you sweetheart" Luella said. I grabbed the bag of food and waved goodbye as a I left the store with a smile on my face.

"Julien has a crush, Julien has a crush" Phoebe sang as she skipped to the car. I laughed at her.

"Let yourself try this. you deserve this and she already is smitten for you. don't overthink this, just see where it goes." Lucy said as she smiled at me. Lucy is the best at giving advice and she always knows what I need to hear. I sat in the driver seat about to pull out when my phone buzzed.

TEXT:

lulu: hi sweetheart, i dont remeber if i told you but you are truly so beautiful.

Both phoebe and lucy let out a scream when they saw the text. I snatched my phone back from them and went to text her back.

TEXT:
julien: thank you. but says you, you are truly gorgeous :)

I placed my phone down as the boys and I listened to the music playing in the background. We soon arrived back at my house, I grabbed beans and the food and went inside.

"Want to order takeout?" Phoebe questioned, both lucy and I nodded. We settled on some thai food. While waiting for it to get here I was getting changed into sweats when my phone started to buzz. I picked it up and saw three texts and one facetime notifcation all from Luella. I quickly answered not realizing I was just in my sports bra and boxers.

"julien god I though you died. You didn't answer my text asking if you got home safely and that I thought maybe that you didn't actually think I was pretty but than I was like maybe I should call her but know I think that is a dumb idea bu-"

"luella, breathe. I am sorry I didn't see your text and I do think you are pretty," I heard her breath hitch when she finally looked at the camera.

"holy god julien. you are, my god" she said as she stared intensely at the screen I giggled when i figure out what she was talking about.

"I'm sorry, I just have really bad anxiety and I got worried and I know we have known eachother for not even a day but-"

"Lulu, breathe." I said with a smile on my face
"It's okay I am glad you care. don't ever hesitate to call me if you are anxious."

no ones pov:
the two girls talked and giggles all night long not realizing that both Phoebe and Lucy were at the door listening in.

"she deserves this," Lucy muttered.

"she truly does." Both girls had smiles on their faces as they went back to the living room

authors note:
hi, it has been a while I have had quite a few bday parties I had to go to this week and had no time to write!
Luella is loosly based off of me and I know some people may think this was quick but when I meet someone I become attached quickly!
have a wonderful day/night, make sure to take any meds and drink some water beautiful souls <3
best,
c