Sweet Rush

Nine

"Oh my God, why are you ruining my life?" I gasp at Avana as I see Sabin and Jane inside of the pastry shop that Avana dragged me to. She had insisted earlier that she'll be going on a date again with Sabin and would like me to come. Because the last double date didn't go so well, I'd assumed that I'd just be third wheeling but apparently not. "Jane's here, Avana!" I snap at her but she's too busy throwing heart eye daggers at Sabin. I had voiced my dissatisfaction of Jane being present at the last date and thought that she would have given me some grace this time around.

Grace, in this case would be third wheeling.

"Avana!" I shriek trying to get her attention. "You didn't tell me this was a double date with him again." I glare over at Jane who doesn't seem to notice us outside which must be due to the fact that his eyes are glued to his phone screen.

"I thought Sabin was bringing someone else." she says as she opens up the door for me.

"Yeah right." I roll my eyes knowing that at this very second she doesn't give a flying fish about me and my comfort. Not that I would want to sabotage her date and make it all about myself but it would feel much better if she at least gave me something. A fake gasp anyone?

Maybe an apology?

We make our way over to the guys, me trailing far behind Avana delaying the presence of Jane in mine. Sabin stands up, giving Avana a small peck on her cheek and a slight hug. He gives me a little wave and I return it with a faint smile. I take this moment to to look at Jane. His brown orbs glazes over me, erasing my existence as he heads back to his phone. I hate him.

For some odd reason, saying that doesn't align with my mind because although I have these negative feelings towards him, I can't seem to get his image out of my head. Some would say pretty privilege, others would say a single, bored teen is why I can't unwrap Jane from around my mind. He's tied around my head like a bow. An ugly bow. Either way, I'd rather be swallowed whole by an alligator than being 10 feet away from him.

Instead of sitting with Avana and Sabin, I let her know that I'll be on the other side of the shop away from them and Jane. I'm pretty sure she doesn't need my company now. I'm also very certain that Jane isn't worried about me at all.

I order a Butterscotch flavoured gelatine with a brownie, scrolling endlessly on my phone to pass the time. My seat is directed towards the window, away from Jane forcing me to not pass glances his way. I don't want to look at him or even know what he's doing. Mainly because I don't want to feel stupid, but also because he is my boss who happens to be a real douche sometimes.

My phone buzzes with an instagram notification.

janepritchard sent you a message

My hand jolts with the sudden, far from reality notification. Why the hell would Jane do that?

I go back and forth with myself, contemplating if I should open the message or not. I turn around looking in Sabin's and Avana's direction but he is no longer seated with them. I take a minute to absorb the situation. I'm here with my friend on a dare-I-say 'double date' but by myself. The guy I despise has sent me a dm and my gelatine is currently melting.

What can go wrong? I release all my dignity and pride and click the icon with the notification to populate Jane's stupid message.

janepritchard

come outside

mal.rose

why?

I look out of the large vintage style windows of the shop to see if there's any sight of Jane. I'm met with the urban scenery of New York.