Milo Manheim (and Character) Imagines

Bookstore | Ben Plunkett (FLUFF)

The wind picked up as I walked down the street to a small bookstore. It looked like a storm was coming—dark clouds, wind, and slight thunder. I hope I don't catch the rain until I get there. I just desperately needed some time away from my family. My parents and I moved here about 2 weeks ago, and they have been with me almost every second I am home. I haven't made friends, so the only option I have is to go alone to places, or with my parents.

After following Siri's directions on my phone, I found the bookstore. The bell above the door chimed softly as I entered. As I started to explore the place, all I could think was, "Wow. This place looks like a maze!". Shelves towered high, crammed with books waiting to be discovered. I may have found my favorite place to go on a Friday night.

Lost in my thoughts, I rounded a corner and collided with someone. I looked up and saw a tall guy whose brown eyes looked worried.

"Oh my gosh. I-I'm so sorry." He stuttered, still looking guilty.

"It's fine. It was my fault too. I wasn't paying attention to where I was going." I said with a shy smile. He smiled back. He's cute.

Before he could say anything else, a girl showed up beside him. Maybe his girlfriend? Not sure.

"Did he bump into you? I am sorry about him. He's too clumsy." She laughed

I giggled. The guy playfully rolled his eyes at her.

"I'm Maddie. This is my best friend, Ben!" She said, pointing at him.

"Hi, I'm Y/N," I said shyly.

Maddie's phone began to ring. "Oh, I'm sorry, I gotta take this. It's Graham." She said, She quickly went outside to take a call.

"So... Y/N... Are you new here?" He asked awkwardly.

"Yeah. I just moved here a couple of weeks ago." I replied with a smile.

"Well.... Welcome to Seattle. It's not the best, but you'll get used to it," he said, making me laugh.

"Ha-ha, I'll try. Do you come here often? I asked him.

"Yes. Maddie and I come here every Friday. Then we catch a movie and eat some waffles after."

"Sounds like fun!" I said. Maddie came back inside.

"Graham needs me. I must go. I'm so sorry." She said to Ben.

"Maddie, you're going to blow off our plans?" Ben asked

"Just today, I promise." She looked at me and then back at Ben. "Maybe Y/N can keep you company today." She said, winking at Ben and me.

I saw Ben's cheeks turn a slight shade of pink.

"Nice to meet you, Y/N," Maddie said as she left the bookstore.

Ben looked at me with a nervous smile. "Okay... Umm... Y/N. I do have a question for you that I wanted to ask. Do you want to hang out with me tonight? If you want to, of course. As new friends, nothing else. Only if you're okay with it." He said nervously.

"I would love to, Ben. What would you like to do?" He smiled when I agreed.

"Great. Do you want to go to the movies, or are you hungry now?"

"I am hungry. I haven't had dinner yet, and it's almost 8." I said.

"Oooo you should try the place Maddie and I go to for waffles. It's delicious."

"I'm down. Lead the way."

We headed out of the store. He took me to the blue car that he parked in front of the bookstore. He went to the passenger's side first to open the door for me. "Get in, malady." He gestured to the seat.