Age is Nothing But A Number

Nothing But The Usual

Damien appearance became an everyday thing in The BB but it didn't bother me at all. It was like my new routine. For the past week in a half he'd come in around lunch time, order his usual, talk with me for a while and stay until it was almost time to close or until i got off. Then he would walk me to my car giving me a hug. He made me completely love the friendship that we had. And today was no different. I had on my signature Busy Bee jean shirt and work shirt while I twirled around the diner handing food out to customers. Once I finished serving i moved behind the counter to fix some drinks. As I made the drinks I felt eyes starring at me and the familiar tingles spread from my head to my toes making me lift my head. Damien sat in his same booth with his gaze focused on my face. The corner of his lips rose up in a smile causing his dimples to be on full display. I felt my cheeks spread mirroring his smile but I knew mine was way wider. I starred dreamily into his eyes not paying attention to anything else. The feeling of cold ice falling on to my hand broke our stare off. I starred down at the cup of drink that had began to overflow. I cursed silently trying to quickly clean up my mess. I lifted my eyes again to see if Damien had seen my accident and of course he starred back at me shaking in laughter. I stuck my tongue out at him and continued to clean up the soda before making another and delivering them to their tables.  Once I was finished with that I starred at the clock seeing it was 7 pm and time for me to clock out. Today was Friday which meant I had all my classes in the morning so now I could go straight home. I began to untied my apron as I walked to Damien's booth.

"Hey I just finished my shift, let me grab my bag and then we can go" I said giving him a wide smile.

"Okay take your time. " He replied glancing away from his computer before he reached out pulling my small hand into his. Damien's touch seemed to spark something inside of me and I felt a pull stronger than ever. The feeling of his hand in mine left me completely dumbstruck causing my mouth formed an 'O' shape. His smile remained on his face while he let my hand go. I shook my head out of the daze I was in before going into the break room to grab my things. Walking to my locker I saw Mel grabbing her things also.

"Mel bell! Hi babe" I said hugging her tight. I hadn't seen her most of the week since our schedules were different and even though she worked today we were always so busy.

"Hey Jassy how are you?" Mel said letting me go so we could continue to get our things.

"Better than ever thanks for asking honey bun. You, me, and Claire should get dinner Sunday. But I gotta go now babe see you then." I spoke to her in a rush as I tried to make it out the door to Damien. His towering figure stood by the diner's door waiting for me. Once I was in front of him I really took in our height difference. He was actually huge.

"Ready to go little one" He said smirking as if he read my thoughts.

"Yes I am" I  replied glaring at him in a playful way. Once we got to my car, Damien hugged me like he usually did but today the hug felt different. It was soft but firm as his hand rested on my lower back, rubbing slow smoothing circles. I took the time to breath in his scent while laying my head on his chest. This hug was so intimate in so many ways it's like I felt something lock inside of me as he held me. For the first time in a while I felt completely whole and I didn't want to be separated for this human being and these feelings caused me to speak up.

"D- do you want to have dinner with me" I muttered fast and softly against Damien's chest. 

"I mean you d- don't have to but it would be fun and we could watch some movies too" I continued talking fast out of nervousness which left me winded. But Damien did not seem to notice as he just simply pulled back smiling at me, before giving me a nod of his head saying yes. Once we separated I told him to follow me in his car to my apartment. And okay yes I just willing gave my address to a guy I've only known for about two weeks, who i've had some weird interactions with but I just couldn't put my finger on this. In no way have I ever felt in danger or scared around him. This just felt right and I was excited to spend more time with him.We made it there in no time and he quickly hopped out of his car parked next to mine and opened my door. I grabbed my things and Damien followed me closely as I walked to my door. I felt his presence close behind which made me extremely nervous and it showed as I struggled to get my door opened. I laughed lightly at my shaking hands once I finally got my door to open. The moment I entered the house coco ran straight to me or basically he ran and jump right on me. I giggled as I fell back slightly against Damien as coco gave me kisses. His attention shifted from me quickly once he smelled Damien. He sniffed his shoes then circled him twice before his tail started wagging and he sat at Damien feet calmly. I watched in amazement as coco sat down immediately waiting for Damien to rub his head which he didn't have to wait long.