“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.”
― Albert Einstein
I was pacing back and forth in the middle of Brigitte's living room. She looked confused and curious at the same time.
It was the day after I had kissed Calvin, and I was panicking. I don't even know what I was thinking! It was just something that seemed right at the time. Only after, I felt completely idiotic and embarrassed. He probably doesn't even want to be around me anymore. I wouldn't blame him, honestly.
"Astrid, what's going on?" Brigitte asked, growing more and more impatient by the second.
I stopped in front of her, trying to slow my breathing. It's now or never, I thought to myself. "I had my first kiss yesterday." I blurted, biting my lip. Brigitte's jaw dropped.
"Are you serious?! Oh my God! That's amazing." She replied, excitement filling her voice. I sighed at that.
"No, it's not." Her expression went from excited to confused.
"What do you mean?" She asked, patting the spot next to her. I think she's afraid that I'll start pacing again.
"I hardly know the guy! We were in his car and―" Brigitte cut me off.
"Wait a second. You were in his car?" She asked, her eyebrows raising.
"Yes, I was. We were in front of this restaurant, spying on his girlfriend. We found out that she was cheating, and when his now ex-girlfriend, I suppose you could say, and the guy she was with left, she saw me with him. I didn't know what to do, so I kissed him! I'm so stupid." I said; rubbing my eyes, "I can't believe I did that."
Brigitte stared at me, taking in everything I had just said. "So, your first kiss was with someone you hardly even know? That doesn't sound too good." She replied, pulling me into a hug. "The best thing you could do is talk to him, ya know?"
I nodded, standing to my feet. "You're right, Brig. I'll go do that now, actually. I'll talk to you later, okay?"
"All right! Good luck, Astrid!" I heard her yell as I shut the door to her house.
I stepped into the shop, rubbing my now sweaty palms together. Calvin was sitting behind the counter, reading his novel. I don't think he even noticed my presence.
I tapped the wood a few times, his gaze leaving the page and meeting my own. "Hey." I greeted, my voice quiet. He smiled, closing the book; and pushing it aside.
"Hey Astrid. How are you?" He asked, grabbing a to-go cup from behind the cash register.
"I'm good, I suppose." He noticed my confusion and laughed at my facial expression.
"The usual?" He said, pushing it towards me. He saw my hand reach for my wallet, "It's on me. No pay." He quickly added, touching my hand so I would stop.
"Are you sure? It's no problem. I can pay." I said, but Calvin just shook his head; grinning. "You knew I would come here, didn't you?" I asked, my gaze never leaving his.
"Maybe. I know what you want to talk about, Astrid." He replied, pausing. "The kiss." He added, a smirk forming across his lips.
I sighed, taking a sip of my coffee. "You caught me."
We sat in the booth away from the window, not saying a single word. Yet. Calvin looked a bit nervous for some odd reason, but I tried to look brave.
"I'm sorry I kissed you." I said, breaking the uncomfortable silence. It was becoming unbearable.
"Don't be. I was kind of hoping you would." He replied.
"Oh. Um, why?" I asked, clearing my throat. This was something I did not, whatsoever, expect. At all.
"I don't know. I guess because, I wanted her to see us kiss." He said, shrugging. I gave him a look, wondering what he meant.
"Why?"
"So she would get jealous, I suppose." That was like a slap in the face, if not anything else. It meant absolutely nothing to him, all he wanted was his sloppy ex to get jealous. Ouch.
"Ah, so this is just some kind of game?" I asked, my voice cracking.
He looked at me, shock written all over his features. I bit at my lip, shaking my head in disappointment. I should've known.
I stood to my feet, about to turn away. "Wait, Astrid. That's not what I―" I cut him off before he could say any more.
"No, I don't want to hear anything from you, Calvin. If this is some game, I don't want to be apart of it." I replied, wiping a stray tear from my cheek, "I shouldn't of wasted my first kiss on someone as cold-hearted as you." I spat, throwing the coffee in the trash.
He was about to say something else, but before he could, I walked from the place; leaving him behind.
YOU ARE READING
Lovely Astrid
Romance"Astrid, you don't realize the consequences that come with love," he said, walking away. And really..she didn't. She's never been in love, never even talked to a boy, let alone kissed one. All she had was her best friend Brigitte and her tabby cat...
