Nothing Like Us (Beau Brooks Fanfic)

Chapter Eight

My alarm causes me to sit up straight away which makes my head spin. I feel for my phone and slide the screen to shut it off. I flop back on my bed and cover my eyes. My eyes shut under my palms and I instantly regret pressing ‘off’ rather than ‘snooze’. I sigh and force my eyes open before getting out of bed and grabbing a towel on my way to the bathroom. Once again, I turn the water cold at the last minute to wake me up.

I quickly change and grab a cup of coffee. I don’t really feel like eating so I’ll eat later. I know I’ll regret it when the time comes, but I can’t force myself to eat when I'm not hungry. I make my self a sandwich that contains chicken schnitzel, lettuce, cucumber, cheese and mayonnaise. I regret not making myself cereal while making it so I grab an apple on the way out to eat on the way and lock the door behind me.

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When I get home I flop on the couch not having the energy to change.

“Tired?” Ruby asks sarcastically.

“Mm,” I simply reply with my eyes closed.

“Beau applied at Coles today.” She informs me and I open my eyes, interested in what she is saying.

“Really? I told him to last night but I didn’t think he would actually do it.”

“Well he did it and I talked to the manager and gave him a good word.”

“Really? What did you say?” I smile, hoping Beau gets it.

“I just said I knew him and that he was really responsible you know the things they look for in a employee,” she smiles, proud of herself.

“Thankyou so much for doing that, he really needs one.” I smile at her.

“I think they’re going to interview him, I heard them talking.”

“Oh that’s good.” We continue our conversation aimlessly and Ruby tells me she can’t make it to the party as she has plans with Ryan. Ruby gets up and makes dinner and we eat Lasagne. Once we are finished I decide to text Beau.

Lily: Ruby said you applied at Coles today! She put in a good word for you :)

Beau: Yeah I did, tell her I said thanks :)

Lily: Will do

I don’t expect him to reply so I put my phone on charge and walk downstairs. I decide to correct the worksheets the kids did today and place them on my dresser when I’m done. Once I'm finished I watch TV until I go to bed.

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My hands hover over my phone not knowing whether to press snooze or off. I slide the screen to off because I know if I press snooze it will be even harder to get up. I make my coffee before getting in the shower today, but other than that I do my usual routine before pulling out of the driveway and heading off to the school.

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I check my phone when I get home; I had heard it go off while driving here.

Beau: Good news! I got an interview :)

Lily: That’s fantastic! I’m so happy for you

Beau: Thankyou, are you home from work yet?

Lily: Yeah, just got home

Beau: Be there in 5

I laugh as I put my phone into my bag. I hear the door open and Beau’s face appears.

“Hey,” he wraps his arms around me.

“Hey. How are you feeling today?” I ask when he unwraps his arms from me.