Short Stories

Crush Part 2

"Thank you for the meal. It was delicious. Shall we have dinner again tomorrow evening?" I asked my dear friend, Matt. After a few weeks of working together, we got much closer than before. We've been meeting for meals before and after work, long story short, we have been spending a lot of time with each other. Yes, I have been flirting with him but hey, its all fun and games right? There is no way my boss will ever fall for me. Matt nodded in response to my question and he, like a gentleman, escort me out of the restaurant and sent me home.

I haven't been able to stop thinking about him these days. I've been noticing how gorgeous he looks and... gosh... what a fine ass he has. He may be strict and firm when it comes to work but deep down, he is such a gentle guy. Any woman out there would fall for him completely. But I need to pull myself together. If I keep fantasizing of these things, I am just going to get hurt. I am done with that.

The next day after work, we were having our usual dinner when suddenly Matt asked me, "Hey let's take off tomorrow, how bout we go out for a date instead?"

Clang!

I dropped my fork in shock of what he asked. Of course I would go out with you! I nodded my head in excitement. He actually asked me out! The moment I went home, I immediately called Roxanne for tips. It has been a while since my last date with anyone. I want to impress him. I want him to say how pretty I look. I want his eyes all over me. Most importantly, I want him all to myself tomorrow.

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We went to the movie theatre together and I could smell his cologne. God, he is hot... We picked a romantic comedy film and took the couples seat. To be honest, I was hardly watching the movie. I was listening to his adorable laughter. We were slowly holding each other's hand. We slowly started to cuddle with each other. Whenever I checked the time, he would ask if I was tired or hungry. He would feed me the snacks we bought because he knew I haven't eaten. Even after the movie, he would go out of his way to buy another meal for me. God, look at what you've done to me... I've fallen in love. And now, I want more.

Why do we feel? We feel because it is a blessing that God gave humans. Whether we feel pain or joy, every thing is a blessing. I've never felt this desire in such a long time and now that I have, I'm scared of the pain I might feel. (Roxanne thinks there wouldn't be meaning in life if we don't have the ability to feel. She quotes "You live life to enjoy and experience all the different things life can offer you, so take everything that is given to you and never regret.") At the end of the date, we decided to take a walk by the park. The colourful lights that surrounded the trees were very pretty and I couldn't help but put my arms around him as we walked. The night was very quiet and the wind was so soothing.

"Thank you for today, Matt. It was wonderful and I've always been having a wonderful time when I'm with you." I whispered into his ear. He gently held my arms and we stopped to face each other.

"I should be the one thanking you for all that you've done for me." He smiled and kissed the back of my hand. I looked up to see that we were standing under a mistletoe. I did the one thing I never expected of myself. I took a step forward and gently kissed the corner of his lips. I was too flustered to notice whether or not he was smiling. All I knew was that he still wanted to send me home. With his warm hand in my cold ones, we walked home together.

Please catch me, Matt. I'm falling for you. I want you to catch me.

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The end?