The Old Book Store

The Old Book Store ~ Chapter 6

So guess what. I found out what Maribella actually means. So my mother didn't make it up. The Latin name means Beautiful Mary. So I'm Mary all of a sudden. 

After I went on my run that morning and saw that guy Will, I caught up with a friend of mine for coffee. I texted her to meet me at Tea 4 Two at 9:00. I couldn't be bothered changing out of my 2XU's, but I changed my shirt because it was sweaty. Did I mention that I got another challenge? 

All five of the boys have made yet another challenge for me. I have to go to the gym with them today. Now, it's a pretty popular gym, with One Direction working out and everything. When you join up, you have to give proof that you're not a crazy stalker fan. And the windows have been shaded so you can see out but not in. I hopped in my car, excited about my newly gained liscene and careful not to lose it, I drove to Tea 4 Two to meet an old friend of mine, Ruby. Yeah, the one I was talking about before, we grew up together, and she's here on a long vacation staying with some friends, so she's coming to the gym with me after too and then we're going shopping. She's girly, so that doesn't leave many choices. 

We walked in together and took a seat by the window. I told her about my run and gym challenge, and she started to get excited. 

"This is a fantastic way to socialise! There are so many cute guys who run around here. Just get a dog, take it for a walk, "accidently" let it go and guys will be swarming to run after it for you."

"Ahhhh no."

"Come on, you haven't met one guy yet? Not one?" Ruby asks. I contemplate telling her. But she's already guessed I'm hiding something. 

"I have watched every single episode of The Mentalists over 6 times each, don't think you are getting away with it. What's his name? Where's he from? Is he hot? How hot?" She's already drilling me with questions, I have a hard time keeping up. 

"His name is Will and he's Scottish and he's ok," I say smiling. 

"He's totally gorgeous, isn't he!"

"A bit. But it was one time. I'll never see him again, it's no biggie. "

Ruby and I finish our tea and I drive us both to the gym. She goes into the bathroom and changes whilst I try to explain to some old man that's at the desk that I'm not a fan of One Direction, I am One Direction. He gives in after searching us up, and I go in to see the five boys waiting. I introduce them to Ruby and go to get a drink from the fountain, whilst bumping into someone. Literally. 

"I'm so sorry, I didn't see anyone, my periphrial vision is crap," I say trying to regain my balance, but I look up. 

"Hi."

"Will. Hi. I didn't know you came here."

"Oh, just occaisionally. You know."

I see Ruby in the distance pointing to Will and mouthing "Is that him?" and then giving me a thumbs up. I also see Zayn smirking, and realise I shouldn't keep up the conversation too long, or all the boys will take it too far and start planning my wedding. 

I then look back up at Will, and we say our goodbye's. I know you're asking it, he wasn't shirtless, and you couldn't see anything. He was wearing track suit pants and a jumper. Fair enough, it's really cold outside. 

I walk back over to Ruby and the boys, ready to take a firm beating.