Bumps & Curves.

4.

I didn't want to return to the library incase i ran into Leo. I know that sounds strange but the thing is that i'm so awkward and i would have no idea what to say to him, the fact that i managed to get out a sentence the last time that actually made sense without physically choking is a miracle. Instead of going to the library i would hang out with Oscar when he was available or i would go for walks with my camera capturing the beauty that surrounds me. One morning i was out for a walk when i saw the most gorgeous bird perched on a low branch of a tree. I held the camera to my face pressing all the right buttons to get the lense in focus and just when i was about to take the photo a figure appeared in the shot covering the image of the magnificent bird. I slowly took the camera away from my face to see what was blocking my once perfect image. It was him, it was Leo right in front of me smiling.

Finally he spoke "Hey, Stranger" 

I spoke so quickly before even realising it, i said "Hey, you ruined my shot" My tone sounded demanding and rude. "Oh my gosh, i'm so sorry. I didn't mean to sound so rude" I quickly replied and apologised. "Ah, no need to apologise. It's my fault, I clearly stood in the way of your passion. So you like photography? Well, considering i stood in the way of your shot. I think it's only fair to let you continue and take the photo even if it is only of myself." Leo offered.

"Fair enough, i will. stand still then"  He looked perfect, the way in light hit him made him look like an angel. I took the picture quickly and returned to our conversation.

"Considering i have caused you so much trouble, i think the least i can do is take you out for some coffee" Leo suggested in a sweet and apologetic sounding tone. "You did cause me an awful lot of trouble this morning so to be polite i should accept you offer but i can't" i laughed.

"why not? What exactly are you going to be doing today that you can't come hang out with a stranger, huh?" 

"Ehm, i'm just busy" i blushed. I didn't want to go to the coffee house with him because i was so nervous. I had butterflies in my stomach and i felt like i was going to hurl from anxiety. A millions thoughts were running through my head, i thought i was dreaming at first and then i thought this was all a set up by the people at my school because they like to pull cruel pranks on me but my thoughts were interrupted by Leo,

"I'm not going to take no for an answer, it's just coffee i promise you, August."

and at the moment i melted, i literally melted right there in front of him and i just fell to pieces. If i was an ice cube i would have melted in a chubby puddle of water.

"Okay, if you really want me to. I will" i replied, softly.

"I do, i really want you to"

 When i looked at him he had a big smile on his face that seemed quite genuine and he was starting to blush so i started to blush too. So, I decided to smile back at him and to put the both of us out of our misery i agreed to go with him. We both walked off together to the coffee house, it all felt like a dream. How could this be happening to the chubby girl? I tried not to read too much into it because it is just coffee, it doesn't mean he likes me or anything but i can always hope.