In the end

Chapter 2 - Shadow

It took me a few seconds to realize that I was blatantly staring at him with my jaw practically touching the table.
"Are you alright Miss?" He asked with slight look of concern. I quickly looked down and closed my mouth before looking back to him "I didn't mean to scare you I just saw your drawing." "Yeah, sorry. I'm fine you, just startled me is all." He just gave me that same surface of the sun smile and I had to look away before I started staring again. "Good. Well I'm gonna..." He motioned to the coffee shop. I managed to mumble something I'm not sure was even a word and just nodded. He gave me a quick nod and turned and walked into the shop and I swear I heard him laugh but it was so soft I wasn't sure.

As soon as he was out of sight I quickly started to gather my things that were scattered all over the table. My face felt hot and all I could think of was to get out of there as fast as possible so I couldn't embarrass myself even further. But of course (being me) in my haste to escape the strap of my bag got caught on the corner of the chair and ripped open spilling its contents on the ground. I let out a sort of half sob half hysterical laugh and bent to gather my crap. I heard footsteps behind me and prayed it wasn't the perfect being I wasn't sure was even human. Then I heard that same soft chuckle and knew it was him. I glanced over to see him walking towards me and slightly irritated and gave him what I hoped was a glare and immediately his face went smooth. Of course he didn't keep walking, instead he set his coffee on the table and bent to start helping me grab my stuff. "Thanks but you don't have to" I said keeping my eyes down. "Hey no problem at all" he replied. I put my bag on the ground (thankfully only the strap had ripped) and started jamming in my notebooks and pencils. He handed me something and his warm fingers grazed the back of my hand and it felt like electricity. I felt my face get hot again and tried to keep my breathing even as I took the papers from him. He didn't let go and I looked up expectantly. "Wow. These are really amazing." I looked into his eyes for the first time and saw the honesty behind them. I tried to smile and said thank you. "So are you an artist ?" I let out a very unattractive snort. "No it's just something I do to relax and pass the time." "Well you should be, you're very talented." I blushed again and looked anywhere but at him. "Well I should get going but thanks again for your help" I told him with another timid smile. "Anytime". I turned to leave when he called out. "Hey. I'm Jared by the way." I turned to see him holding out his hand to me. I took his hand and felt that same spark as earlier. "Bree" "It's nice to meet you Bree." " It's nice to meet you too. Well I guess I'll see you around." He grinned down at me and picked up his coffee. I took off down the street faster than normally and chastised myself for behaving like a 13 year old with a crush. I stole a glance behind me before turning the corner to see him getting into the car I had just been sketching. Of course it's his car I thought with a smile.