Blue Hair

The News

We sat at a small table in the corner of the bakery, only one other person there, they were on their computer listening to music. "Is been the worst best day I've ever had." Josh says apologetically. "What's been so terrible about it?" I ask, trying to be as genuine and kind as I can. He seems different than the guy I met in the coffee shop. Sounds weird, being we just met. " This morning I was kicked out of my house for not having enough money to pay rent, then my co-workers were being jerks so I kinda sorta punched them and was told off, then I was fired for being rude to customers." He sighs and looks at the ground in shame. Woah woah woah, wait. This poor guy was kicked out of his own home, and fired in the same day?! The least I could do is let him stay a while until he gets back on his feet.... Right? "Dude, that sounds terrible. You can stay at my place until you're back on your feet. If you want of course..." I say awkwardly. What did I just do?! I invited a stranger into my house that I just met an hour ago. Good job brain. Good job. "Really? I don't think I could do that to you." He avoids my eyes, but smiles. "I don't mind, I have a nice sized guest room with your name on it." What am I thinking?! Is there another conversation going on in my head that I don't know about?! I need to get my thoughts together. "Thanks, uh, what's your name? I can't believe I haven't asked yet." He finally looks into my eyes and I get a shiver down my spine. "Ashley" I say and lean back in my chair. This might not be that bad, I mean, I got my green tea, and there's a cute guy staying in my mansion... What's not to love? We talk for hours over the basic topics, Favorite colors, songs, animals, bands, TV shows, jokes,  pickup lines, and other random stuff. It was so fun, we lost track of time. Before we knew it, it was 10:00 at night and they kicked us out of the bakery after being there a hour after closing time. We laughed after the owner of the bakery scolded us and forced us out. We walked to my car, a Porsche, and he was surprised I had such a nice car, and I shrugged it off, I didn't want to tell him I was Halsey just yet. I drove us back to my mansion, and Josh stands in awe and keeps asking, "You live here?!" And I just laugh. We walk inside and I try to give him a tour, but he looks like he's in a trance. He looks at all the small details saying, "I didn't have that in my apartment." We finally arrive to his Guest bedroom, which had a walk-in closet with a bathroom and a TV. He immediately face-plants into his bed and laughs. I smile and say, "If you need anything, you know where my room is." My thoughts have never been more unorganized. What if he just came with me because he already knew I was Halsey? What if he's just nice to me because I'm giving him a place to stay? Am I being watched? Is he a part of the press? I have no idea what to think at this point. All I know is that this guy is adorable.... And I MAY have a tiny teeny sorta crush on him.. "Ok thanks Ash.. For everything." His face turns a slight red and his big brown eyes stare into mine. "Um, uh.." I get lost in his eyes.. Then snap out of it. "Yeah no problem man. Anything for a bro." I smile and quickly walk back out of the room. Well, that went really bad. I'm the worlds most awkward person.. Especially in front of guys. I walk into my room and close the door quietly. I jump onto my bed and stare at the celling. Woah. I didn't mean to fall in love tonight.