New York- Where Dreams are Made

Chapter 131- Coffee

Darren fiddled with his coffee cup, swirling it around and barely drinking any.

"So I have something to talk to you about."

I smile under my coffee cup.

"What is it , Love?"

I reach for his hand across the table.

"I was looking at some stuff last night and um I found a better paying job."

I almost spit out my drink.

"D Oh my Gosh that's great!"

He shakes his head.

"It's not really a job but uh...I just wanted to know your opinion on it."

I nod sipping my latte.

"The Army pays more than Hamilton."

I cough, punching his arm.

"No!"

He shrugs.

"We have to pay bills and stuff, Charlotte. Life isn't an episode of Glee."

I slump into my chair, glaring at him.

"You can find a better theater. There's no need to join the army!"

He sighs.

"But we could finally stop living off Ramen and crackers like college students."

I let go of his hand.

"But I love our Ramen life!"

He plays with the straw in his coffee.

"I'm just putting it out there."

I scoff.

"Well put it back. I don't want it out here."

He laughs weakly.

"You're such a dork."

I sigh.

"At least I'm not an idiot."

I punch his arm again, careful with his shoulder even though that phase is over.

"I just want you to have a good life."

I scoot my chair closer to his.

"With you I will."