Optical [h.s fanfiction]

Chapter 9: Electric

My classes played out how they would on a Wednesday, boring as hell. However, I knew that at the end of the day I would see Jared. Damn, I sounded mushy.

By this point I couldn't tell if I was excited or nervous. Those feeling just fall into the same category for me.

Now that the school day was over I went straight to my dorm to get out of my yoga pants and tee. I decided not to try today for school because I knew I'd be trying later in the day for the date. Is it a date?

He asked me with a rose. That's a date. Once my mind clarified it for me I instantly knew that what I was feeling was not excited but nervous.

I entered my dorm and saw that there was no Jordan to be found. Great, now I had to attempt to get ready on my own. She had way more fashion sense then me and I don't think I was capable of applying more makeup than just mascara.

However, I went for it on my own and picked out a low cut grey crop top that was braided in the center which complemented my breasts. I paired it with my ripped black skinny jeans and some vans to make it a bit more casual.

I went back over to my closet to find my famous jean jacket. Digging through the top shelf an article of clothing fell from the top and landed perfectly on my face. Tearing it from my face I looked at the object. Looking at the source I noticed the familiar material. It was Harry's leather jacket. Of course.

A small part of me wished that I was going to meet Harry at the coffee shop. Then the other part of me chimed in and I realized that Harry could never be that guy for me.

You never gave him a chance.

"Shut up. Shut up" I said aloud to that idiotic voice in my head.

I continued to get ready and made my way to the bathroom. My memory reminded me of that one video Jordan made me watch of a makeup tutorial. So, I did my best to remember all the tips.

My gaze went to the finished product in the mirror. Wow, I actually did pretty good. I did a slight smoky eye with thick lashes and a coral lip.

Breathing out I grabbed my small brown satchel and swung it over my shoulder.

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This was it I was about to walk into who knows what. I knew the coffee shop and I knew everyone who worked there, but I didn't know what was going to happen.

I entered with a little bit of hesitation. The bell rung and heads rose once again, yet they didn't return to their previous positions. I became a little self conscious. Why were they staring?

My eyes met Jared's who was also staring. He was wearing a nice maroon button up and his hair actually looked styled. It looked nice, but I personally enjoyed his messy hair. But, I couldn't complain he looked adorable.

A smile appeared on my lips as he stride over towards me. People began to break their contact with me and return to what they were doing.

"You look gorgeous" he said looking me over.

My heart fluttered. God I was like a child.

"You don't look too bad yourself" my smile widened.

"Why thank you my lady" his joking tone made me laugh.

He took me hand and lead me the opposite way of where I thought we would go. Looking back I saw the exit of the shop. Where were we going?

I looked over at Jared with a confused look.

"Where are we going?" I said as we made it to the back of the shop.

"You'll see" he lead me to a door that was hidden in the 'employees only' section.