Starbucks ; [lrh]

Chapter 2.

How peculiar?

It must be one of the guys.

Only one way to find out...

After about 4 rings, a muscular voice answers.

"Ello?"

"Hi, uh this is um, Scarlet from Starbucks?"

I take in a deep breath but relax when I hear a chuckle on the other line.

"Hi Scarlet from Starbucks , It's me, Calum."

I breathe a sigh of relief.

"Oh thank God you didn't give some random pedophiles number" I laughed.

"Now why would I do that to such a pretty young lady,"

Thank the Lord he was on the other line and couldn't see me. My face was just about as red as a tomato now.

" Hahaha. Thanks," I nervously laugh.

God damn it Scarlet, why're you soo awkward?

"So I was wondering- would you like to go out for Coffee?" He says and I hear him laugh on the other end.

"Haha. Very funny. But sure, when tho?"

"Uh... maybe at 7? My shift ends at 6."

"Okay, sounds good! I'll meet ya there"

"Alright, bye!"

I put down my phone and it takes me a moment to realise that A HOT GUY JUST ASKED ME OUT ON A DATE! I squeal and do my little happy dance.

After I collect myself, I look towards my Chemistry Book and sigh. I look at the clock and it reads 3:14pm. Meaning I still have time before I need to leave, so might as well finish my homework.

Jeez I'm such a good girl.

After studying for around 2 more hours, I make my way to my room to pick an outfit to wear. I need something classy yet comfortable. I finally decide on this gorgeous dress. [The picture above]

I wear minimal makeup and tie my hair into a little messy yet cute bun on top. I wear my white converse shoes to go with them. I twirl around the mirror and sigh of content. I don't actually look too bad.

I check the time on my phone and it's 6:35pm. Well, I have some time to spare. I make my way down the stairs and just as I hop off the last step, my bell rings.

I walk towards it and when I open it, I'm greeted with a Calum and an adorable grin he has.

Okay, he's definitely cute.

He hands me a bouquet of roses and I slightly blush as no boy has ever showed me this type of affection.

"How'd ya find my house?"

"I kinda was staring at you the whole time..."

I playfully gasp and his eyes widen.

"No-No I didn't mean that! I swear I'm not a stal-"

"I was only kidding Cal," I laugh.

I see him relax a little and then there's and awkward pause.

He stares at me and I do the same. Calum's wearing a red beanie and a white dress shirt with some black ripped jeans and converse shoes.

I don't know how he manages to pull it off, but he does perfectly.

"I like your-uh, hair" he says awkwardly.

I laugh and playfully punch him in the arm.

"Real smooth," I say.

He laugh along and I notice how his eyes crinkle a little when he smiles.

"You have a wonderful laugh," he says.

"Why thank you. You have a great sense of humour," I reply.

"So, you wanna go?" he asks.

I nod and we both walk out of my front porch, into the side walk. We starts talking about random things and I don't know when, we just interlace our fingers and walk hand in hand.

I could get used to this.

We quickly reach Starbucks and find a seat. From the corner of my eye, I see the same blonde guy from before. He seems to be- angry?

I shake the thought away and ask Calum to order. He nods and goes to the counter. I take out my phone and scroll through my Instagram and Twitter feed.

"Hey Luke! One Caramel Macchiato and an Iced Latte please," I hear Calum say.

So his name is Luke.

Calum comes back a while later with our drinks. We chat about nonsensical things and before we know it, both our drinks are finished and Starbucks is about to close.

So we get up and go towards the exit. Calum says he'll be right back and he just needs to get a few things from the counter. I nod and he gives me a warm smile.

I see him talk to Luke, who still looks a little pissed. Not as angry as before, but still mad.

I feel shivers down my spine as his cold gaze meets mine.

What is his problem?

Calum comes over and walks me home. He says goodnight and I say Night to him too. He goes and I throw my shoes to the side and change into something more comfortable.

I make my way to bed and try to sleep but I just can't get Luke's cold gaze out of my head.

What does he want from me?

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OKAY SO I WROTE A LOT MORE THAN I USUALLY DO SO YOURE WELCOME <3

I have a performance and I'm soo tired oml. Whatever. Hope y'all liked it. Don't forget to vote!

-Scarlet