Ricky: Thanks for coming out tonight.
Mariella: I'm glad you invited me. Have a safe ride home.
It was now 11:02 and we were back in front of the hotel. Everyone was placing their things into the trunk of their cars.
Kian: See ya later, Mari.
I chuckle giving him a hug.
Mariella: Andrea, you better keep an eye on him while he's driving. No dozing off.
Kian: I would never!
We laugh.
Andrea: Don't worry, I'll watch him.
She places her hand on Kian's shoulder.
Andrea: When you get back, we should hangout sometime.
Mariella: Yeah.
I give her a tight hug. I say my final goodbyes to Connor, Sam and Trevor. Andrea, Connor and Trevor pile into Kian's car. Sam and Ricky await in another, leaving only Jc.
Jc: So..
Mariella: I guess, till next time.
He grins.
Jc: Till our paths cross again on some LA street.
I smile.
Mariella: Don't fall asleep behind the wheel.
Jc: I won't. It's only an hour drive. Will be home by 1.
Mariella: Okay. I trust you.
He wraps his arms around me. Almost lifting me off the ground. I smile into the crook of his neck. I pull away and give him a quick peck on the lips. He lightly bites his lower lip, almost savoring the lingering taste.
Mariella: You're a good friend.
He places a hand over his eye, sighing.
Jc: Did I just get friend-zoned?
I smirk, shrugging.
Mariella: Sorry.
He places a hand gently on my shoulder.
Jc: Nah. I get it.
He turns heading for his car. I don't regret giving Jc that kiss. It was mean't to be friendly and I knew he understood. He made me realize a lot. I don't know if I could've figured things out on my own without him. He maybe a big flirt. But, he's smart flirt.
I wave goodbye as they pull out of the hotel parking lot. I watch till I couldn't see their car lights anymore.
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I awoke at 9:30 the next morning.
I got up and took a quick shower before changing into a pair of sweatpants and a tee-shirt. I threw my hair up into a high ponytail and applied little to no make-up. I wasn't going to overdue it for the car ride home. I began packing my things as Veronica woke up. She yawns, stretching.
Veronica: What time did you get back last night?
Mariella: 11.
Veronica: Did you find happiness?
Mariella: I was never unhappy.
She chuckles.
Veronica: That would be a yes..
I grin, playfully rolling my eyes.
After Veronica showered and changed, we finished packing our things and headed down to the lobby.
Veronica: Start putting your things in the car, while I checkout.
I nod, pulling my bag strap over my shoulder and passing through the sliding doors. I unlock the car and threw my bag into the back seat. As I hop into the passengers side, my phone began to ring.
Mariella: Hello?
Claire: Hey, it's Claire.
Mariella: Hey. How's everything at the Cafe?
Claire: Good. The new employee's been a big help. How are you?
Mariella: I'm good. Just driving home from Vidcon.
Claire: How'd it go?
Mariella: It went great. I had a good time.
Claire: That's good. I just wanted to let you know you don't have to be a work tomorrow till 1:30. The new employee has the morning shifts now. There goes my hours..
Mariella: Oh, alright. I'll be there at 1:30 then.
Claire: You'll like the new guy. He's great.
So, it's a guy? He must be amazing at his job for Claire to like him.
Mariella: Can't wait to meet him then.
Claire: Okay, see you tomorrow. Bye.
Mariella: Bye.
I hang up, sighing. Now, I'm just working afternoons? How am I going to save up for a car now that my hours have been cut.
Veronica opens the back door, placing her stuff inside before getting into the drivers seat. She cranks the car.
Veronica: Ready?
I nod, slowly.
Veronica: What's wrong?
Mariella: I just got a call from Claire. My hours have been cut down to just afternoons.
Veronica: Why?
Mariella: The new employee works the morning shifts now.
Veronica: What? You need to talk to the manager about this.
Mariella: The guy must be that good..
Veronica: Well, you can't let him take your shifts. You've been there longer than he has.
Mariella: By one week. Plus, I got a week off for being sick. It's my fault this happened.
Veronica: It's not your fault! You can't help you got sick. They were the ones that told you to take off.
She had a point.
Mariella: I'll deal with this tomorrow. For now, let's just get home.
Veronica backs out, pulling to the parking lot exit. We begin driving down the road as the radio plays. I turn my head looking out the window. I rest my eyes for a split second before my phone goes off in my lap.
[Ricky]: Hey, you up?
[Mariella]: Yeah. We're in the car driving back.
[Ricky]: Can I ask you something?
[Mariella]: Yeah.
[Ricky]: Are you and Jc together?
"Together?"
What a random question?
[Mariella]: No, we're friends.
[Ricky]: But, you kissed him?
Shit.
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