The day after I went to Ty's place for the first time, a girl from work, Saylor, invited me to a house party.
The party was Friday night, and given the previous Friday had been spent 'working' with Ty, I almost said no, anticipating another kind of job. But then, standing in the break room, I paused. He hadn't told me to block the time out, and I also wouldn't mind having some more friends. Heath was getting on my nerves.
So, I said I'd be there, told her I'd bring some drinks, and put her address in the notes app of my phone.
I forgot about this encounter, shoving it from my mind and going about the rest of my shift. I was on closing, and made sure to double check my counting as I rounded out the tills, as I was a little tired from the late night with Ty.
Then, when I was all wrapped up and walking to my car in the late evening, my phone buzzed.
We still good for movie night tonight?
Ugh. I'd forgotten about Heath's gooey-eyed request to watch whatever the next car crash of a transformers movie on Wednesday.
"Which is today," I muttered to myself. God, the days were blurring together. Last weekend felt like a million years ago.
I looked at the text again, debated leaving it on read for a few seconds longer than was kind, then sighed and went to reply.
sorry, kinda cooked today. think I just want to have a quiet one tonight. mb later in the week?
His response did not take long.
Aww, sorry to hear. Want me to bring over some vegan chocolate and stuff to make u feel better? ❤️
Ugh. As tempting as the chocolate was, this shit sounded romantic. And the red heart... God, how did I let him down easy?
Ur such a good friend but I'm ok
don't want a breakout from the sugar lol
Fair enough, rest up ❤️
About the movie- busy tomorrow with soccer training. How's Friday?
And so, came my dilemma. Did I tell him the truth about Friday? I should have. But, I really didn't want him to come. I honestly didn't want to see him at all.
Can't do Friday :( got a drs appt.
Okay, that might not have been the best lie.
At night? 🤔
Late arvo. Gyno, in the city
After?
I don't think so sry :( won't get back til late plus probs won't be up to it
There was a few seconds delay after that message. I watched the bubbles that indicated he was typing pop up, then disappear, then return again. Finally, he sent a response.
Ok. No worries 🙂
I let out a frustrated sigh and put my phone away. Him and his passive aggressive emojis could fuck right off. As I rounded the corner and walked up the street where I parked my car, I was surprised to find a familiar face leaning against my beat-up hatchback.
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