Meant To Be

Chapter 20

I felt like I was floating as Jussie pulled back and stared at me. He waited a moment to speak. I felt a little shocked yet satisfied, all still in my shy disposition. "I'm sorry. I don't know what came over me. This must make things awkward now. I really didn't mea-" "Jussie, it's ok. I enjoyed it. I just don't want u to feel guilty about this." "I just don't wanna feel like I'm pressuring you." "You're not. I want this. Have you seen how fine you are?!?" I couldn't believe I just said that out loud. "I...um...you're very fine as well. I can't keep my eyes off you." "Wow... I...thanks." Jussie held out his hand. "Let's get to know more about each other." I started to feel uncomfortable in my wet soggy clothing. "Do you mind if I go up to my room and change?" Jussie smirked as he replied. "I was feeling all soggy and wet, but I didn't want to be rude. You should go change now and I'll do the same so that we can be comfy when we eat." "Ok. I'll be back in a minute!" Jussie walked into the bathroom after saying he'll see me soon. I walked out to the elevator on the end of the hall and went to the top floor. I fished my room key out of my pocket before walking in my room and throwing my clothes off. I gathered them and put them in the tub before going to my closet and picking something to wear. I decided to stay toned down yet somewhat cute (I mean I was seeing Jussie Smollett soon, not like an everyday friend). I put on a blue nippy tee, gray straight legged Levi's, and some brown moccasins. I checked myself out in the full length mirror in my bedroom as I put in some medium stud earrings. My hair was coily from getting wet, and my arms were pale. I put some lotion on and made my way back to the elevator. I pressed the down button and waited a few seconds. I couldn't believe who was there when the doors opened. It was her. She was so beautiful in person. I walked in and stood next to Taraji trying not to fan girl over her. Her red dress had cutouts on both sides of her torso. She had on white Louis Vuitton pumps. The golden symbol on her white Michael Kors purse glistened in the light. I was mesmerized by every detail of her beauty from her long legs to her stiletto nails to her structured face. "Hello. What's your name?" She talked to me. Oh my gawsh. "I'm Josh. Nice to meet you." "I'm Taraji. Nice to meet you too. What floor are you going to?" "Four." "Do you mind showing me where room 1080 is?" I realized that the number Taraji just said was Jussie's room. How was I going to explain my going to the same place as her coincidentally? "Sure." I said, beginning to panic as we went down floor by floor.