Roommates

Green Eyes

9:00a.m. that's what time it was when I looked at my alarm clocked. I went in the bathroom, washed my face and brushed my teeth. Walking out the bathroom, I was startled by two cute little green eyes.
"Awww how cute." I said kneeling down to pick he/she up.
"Who do you belong to?" I said holding it up making kissy faces. It was so cute. And affectionate. As I was walking down the stairs, I walked in the kitchen and saw Tara and Aaron. Eating breakfast.
"Good morning lovers" I said petting the cat.
"Good morning." They replied.
As I sat down at they kept staring at me.
"Where'd you get the cat?" She said cautiously.
"I found this cutie pie outside of the bathroom." I replied.
"That's Daryl's cat." Aaron said cautious.
"Oh."
That's all I could say. Oh. Daryl. I call him the "quiet one". Doesn't say much, just watches you like he knows your every move and thought. Kinda creepy but I like it.
"He's very overprotective of Parker." Aaron said putting his bowl in the sink.
"That's his name? Parker? I think he likes Green Eyes better. I said scratching behind his ears.
"Well he likes you. He's not that open to strangers." Tara said flopping on the couch. I can't wait to see what Daryl says."
What could he say? That I kidnapped his cat? In his own home?
"What would Daryl say? Daryl said.
I was immediately startled by his voice. As Daryl walked in the kitchen, I immediately froze. When he noticed I was holding Parker, he was casual.
We exchanged morning nods.
"Well we're gonna go." Tara grabbing the keys.
"Where ya going?" Daryl asking opening the blinds.
"I'm going to be Aaron's nature model."
"So who's going grocery shopping? He said crossing his arms.
"You and Emily." They said walking out the door.
Daryl. Me. Alone. In a grocery store. That's just peachy.
As he walked towards to me, I couldn't help but back up. I handed him Parker and he went in his room. As he walked in, he slammed the door. My phone suddenly vibrated on the counter:
B ready in 10
Why didn't he just say that? When I walked outside, I waited on the porch for him.
Soon I saw, a green Hyundai in front of me. The windows rolled down,
"Come on, ain't got all day!" He yelled. I jumped up and walked down the stairs. As I got in the car, my felt my heart started beating extremely fast. Daryl made me nervous.
"What part of Nebraska are you from?" He asked in a gruff voice.
"Wayne." I replied quickly.
"How about you? Where are you from?" I asked looking at him.
"Georgia." He replied as we pulled into the grocery store parking lot.
"That's cool." I said tapping my leg and looking out the window.
After we got out the car, I walked inside the grocery and it was quite nice.
"Here's your half of the list." He said placing it my basket. "Text me when your done."
When I looked up, he was gone.
"Great." I huffed under my breath.
As I finished shopping, I made my way to the cashier. As she rung me up, I noticed I didn't have enough money.
$55.25 is your total." She said popping her gum.
"I'm sorry, I'm gonna..."
While I was in mid-sentence, a kind gentlemen came up behind me and offer to pay.
"Thanks. You didn't have to..." replied pushing my hair behind my ears.
"No problem." He replied taking the receipt.
"Drew." He said holding out his hand.
Drew. I had to admit he was gorgeous. He short brown-chestnut hair. He eyes were hazel. His thick lips were divine.
"Emily." I responded shaking his hand. He knelt down and kissed my hand. I immediately blushed. He has soft hands and lips. As we walked out the door, I noticed Daryl pull up.
"We should hang out." He suggested.
"I have this open mic night Saturday at Sugar Cube." I replied.
"So you sing?" He said smiling.
"Yes I do." I relied proudly.
"Well then.." He reached into his pocket and pulled out a card.
"Text me with the info and I'll see you Saturday." He said backing up.
"Okay." I said happily.

Meanwhile in the car...

"What happened to text me when your done?" Daryl said hastily.
Now he wants to talk.
"Sorry mom." I replied jokingly. I was talking to this guy I met."
As we pulled into the driveway, he parked the car.
"Name."
"His name was Drew. And he was a sweetheart." I said getting out the car.
As he popped the trunk, he grabbed the groceries and went inside.
What was that all about?
As I put the alarm on the car, Tara and Aaron pulled up.
"Hey." they replied.
"How was the photo shoot?" I replied.
"It was awesome. We got some great shots." He said walking up the house.
"How was grocery shopping?" Tara said throwing her arm around my shoulder.
"It was great actually. I met a guy." I said as we walked into the house.

Later that night...
"So how's the fam?" Tara said standing in the door.
"They're good. I just got finished Skyping them. I replied turning on my tv.
"So tell me about this guy?" She asked.
"After she looks at my photos." Aaron said barging in.
I immediately laughed.
"These are good."
"Thanks."
Aaron's phone started ringing.
"Excuse me. I have to take this call." He said excusing hisself.
"He was a cutie and an absolute sweetheart." I said hugging my pillow.
"Are you guys gonna hang out?"
"Yea he wants to come to open mic night on Saturday."
"That's so sweet." She replied happily.
Once we said goodnight, Tara went back to her room. As I was turning off my lights and closing my room door, Parker walked in.
I just smiled and picked him up. As I crawled into my king size bed with Parker nuzzled in my arms. As I sat him down, I texted Drew.
Goodnight Drew 😊😴

He immediately texted back:
Goodnight Em 😘😴😊

I smiled as I nuzzled Parker under my arms. With warmth in my heart, I closed my eyes and I drifted off into the night.