I motioned for Austin to follow me, as I approach Cheryl and O.P. "Hey guys, mind if we join you?" I ask.
They exchange glances, before scooting over in their booth. I sat beside Cheryl, Austin sat beside O.P.
"What are you two doing here?" Cheryl asked, taking a quick glimpse at Austin, then me.
I look at Austin, who already had his eyes on me. I obviously wasn't going to tell them what had just happened.
"..I felt bad for getting him suspended for a week, so as an apology I was gonna buy him a free milkshake, or something." I lied, straight to Cheryl's face.
She shrugged. "Glad to see you two finally get along." They both chuckled, giving each other a subtle smile.
I never understood the way girls looked at each other. It's as if they were speaking to each other telepathically.
"Do girls always share milkshakes with each other?" I asked out of pure curiosity.
Her, as well as O.P began laughing. "Don't worry Jared, Im not gonna steal your girl from you." O.P teased.
I shook my head, letting out a soft laugh. "Not what I meant, but alright."
I glance over at Austin, who hasn't said a word since we've a walked in. He was tapping his hand anxiously on the table, completely in his own world.
He flinched, glancing at me as I place my hand on top of his, stopping him from tapping the table.
"Wanna come up with me to the counter so you can tell me what milkshake you want?" I ask, giving him a smile.
He glanced down at our hands, quickly removing his from under mine. "..Yeah, let's go." He murmured, standing up.
I followed behind him, pulling out my wallet from my backpack, that I didn't notice I've been carrying around all day.
"What do you want?" I look at Austin.
He shrugs. "Ah.. just a chocolate milkshake."
Walking up to the front counter, I greet the cashier, ordering one large chocolate milkshake.
"You're not gonna get something?" Austin asks, glancing at me, while I pay.
I give him a slight smirk. "If Cheryl and O.P can share one, why can't we?" I laugh, seeing his eyes widen. "I'm just kidding, don't worry."
Austin then softens his eyes at my statement, glancing away. "..I mean, if you wanna share one.. I wouldn't mind." He takes a quick glimpse at me, his cheeks becoming slightly pink. "And.. you're right. If Cheryl and O.P can, why can't we?"
I could feel my face heat up at the thought of even sharing a milkshake with him. I gave him a smile, trying to hide my flustered face.
"Chocolate milkshake for Jared?" A worker calls out, placing the milkshake on the counter.
"That's us." I reply, grabbing the shake, along with two straws.
Walking back over to Cheryl and O.P, we sit down, placing the milkshake on the table.
Cheryl glances over at us. "You didn't get anything, Jared?" She asks, while I place both straws into the shake.
Giving her a small smile, I put my mouth on one straw, taking a sip. "No, I did." I responded, as I looked at Austin. "We got something."
Austin gives me a sweet smile, taking a sip out the milkshake as well. I couldn't take my eyes off of him, watching him drink. He looked so mesmerized at that moment.
