Burning Red (Thomas Muller fanfic)

Chapter 4

-You seriously went out with Thomas? – Jane almost squealed.

-As friends. What about your lunch with Mario? – I smirked that I had a good way to change the topic.

-Audrey, he's amazing! He's so cute and romantic! – She was gushing over him.

It made me happy to see her pure joy and excitement. How I love seeing people crushing over someone. It brought out those glimmering eyes and smile.

-So are you going out?

-Well, we've been on one date but he says that he feels great with me. And he's taking me out on Wednesday again! I like him so much!

-Glad to hear it! You know, your smile is contagious so now even I won't stop smiling.

-Won't James get annoyed with that?

-He gets annoyed with everything I do. I don't know what his deal is. Maybe he doesn't believe that a girl can do such a good job.

-That's so sexist! In my department there are mostly women but we don't tease the men.

-Ah, who cares – as long as I'm doing my job, he can't touch me.

-Question? – Jane looked a bit hesitated to ask me.

-Come on, shoot. – I smiled reassuringly.

-Do you think it's because he's jealous of Thomas?

-What?! That's ridiculous. He knows that my job comes first...

I didn't know if I should tell her about what happened before I took the job.

-What is it?

-Well, before I took this job I was faced with a choice – leave everything home and move here or stay home and miss this opportunity. The catch is that when James asked me if I'm really serious, I told him that I am. He said that now is not the time for any drama, especially with relationships.

-And you left your boyfriend?

-That's the thing. He wasn't my boyfriend, but he said if I left – there will never be anything between us.

-Sorry, but that dude sounds like a jerk.

-I know but imagine it was Mario. You know how hard it is when you're smitten over someone. And Michael is very handsome –blond hair, blue eyes...amazing smile.

-Are you sure you're not describing Thomas? – Jane laughed.

-That's why I don't want to get mixed up in all of this.

-But you do like him! I knew it. And he likes...

Before she had the chance to finish I cut her off.

-Jane, I can't deal with this now. Too much drama and it will cost me my job in the end. Besides I think that it's best if we're only friends.

-Tell that to him. From what I hear, you guys really do get along well. And it's not that hard to fall in love with a friend. Especially if it's him. Well, he's not as handsome as Mario. – She stuck her tongue out at me.

-Well enough about me. I want to hear about Mario – you guys hit it off very fast.

Jane blushed and replied:

-The thing is that I would never do such a thing – get drunk and make out. But there is just something about him. I'm usually very careful around men but Mario just drives me crazy – in a good way.