New Guy At The Gym

Chapter 4: Lemme Take A Selfie

It was a long day of studying and working, 7:30AM to 6PM. I was barely on my way home from work driving through the streets while the city hustled and bustled. I was so exhausted and just wanted to drink a beer and go to bed. I rolled up to my complex and parked.
Strolling down to the elevator I heard yelling and running. I saw Lizzie Wurst run directly at me screaming.

"Close the door hurry," Lizzy said in a panic. I did as she said and the doors closed. I looked at her in confusion. "Sorry, my boyfriend was chasing me with a huge rat through the parking garage."

"Not a problem girl I would've done the same thing," I chuckled. I couldn't help but notice her starring at me.

"You're the girl Adin was helping at Trader Joe's right," Lizzy cracked a smile. Awh shit.🙄

"Yeah I am," I blushed a little.

"I'm not really supposed to be telling you this but he literally has not stopped talking about you," she smirked. Wow, that's actually pretty sweet. He's such a nice guy, but I'm such a mean girl I really don't wanna get him hurt.

"Awh that's sweet he's got a crush," I giggled with Lizzy. "He's a nice guy."

"I'm not gonna pry at you, but he never likes anyone and I think he's starting to crush a lot for you," Lizzy smirked. My eyes widened and she could tell I was nervous. The elevator beeped and she got out and started down for her apartment. Jesus, I'm such a terrible person and I don't wanna hurt such a nice guy. I got off on my floor and got into my apartment.
I threw myself onto my couch and kicked off my shoes. I sighed deeply. I don't wanna get hurt, I don't wanna hurt Adin, I don't want get my hopes or his up in this. Lord what am I gonna do!? I began drifting asleep until my phone started to ring. Guess who. 🙄

"Hello," I answered in a tired tone.
"Oh did I wake you," Adin asked me. He sounded concerned, I also heard a lot of background noise.
"Yeah but it's okay. What's up," I yawned.
"Actually I was wondering if you'd care to join me and Lizzy and Lance out for some rides and food at Santa Monica Pier," the background noise stopped. A date it sounds like hmm. Maybe I could try this out.
"Mr. Adin are you asking me out on a date," I giggled into the phone.
"Uh-err well," he started stammering.
I laughed and sighed, "It's okay. I'll go on a double date with you."
"Well since you called it a date," he giggled.
"Pick you up in an hour?"
"Yeah that'd be okay," I nodded my head.

1 Hour Later
*you're wearing this to go out, it's the middle of December*

I heard a knock at the door and i quickly grabbed my phone and keys putting them in my jacket pocket. I opened my door to see Adin standing there in a sweatshirt and blue jeans with a pair of black yeezy's on. Maybe he isn't starting to look a little better and better every time i see him.

"Don't you look cozy," I said as I stepped out of my apartment. I locked the door and turned to see Adin smiling widely at me.
"You look cute too," he kept smiling. "Shall we go now? They're waiting with Lance's car outside." I nodded my head and we walked together down to where the car is, we got in. They told me they're gonna be taking pictures down at the pier and how we're gonna ride all the rides and all that jazz.

*45 minutes later*

We parked and started for the pier. Lance and Lizzy were walking in front of my and Adin. They were laughing and talking. We just walked behind them silent. Being around Adin didn't feel very awkward, our silence was just that silence. Maybe this might work out after all.
We began walking along the pier and they stopped to take some pictures. Lizzy handed me their cannon camera and winked at me. So she must've stalked me online because I take photos for people for like senior portraits and weddings. I gave a a smile and began snapping pictures of them. I got some couple shots and individuals. They just looked amazing in the lighting. I kept finding myself shooting more shots of Adin and every time that happened I would shake my head and walk over to Lizzy and take her photos.

1 1/2 Hours Later

"Lauren! I think we should ride the ferris wheel what do you say," Adin asked me while he took a drink of water. I really didn't like ferris wheels because I was afraid of heights.
"I don't know Adin," I rubbed the back of my neck.
"You guys go on it! Lance and I are gonna go get something to eat," Lizzy nudge my side. I rolled my eyes.
"Okay Adin," I sighed. Adin grabbed my hand and pulled me into the line.

We got on the Ferris wheel and I was trying my best to keep my cool. I guess it didn't work because Adin kept asking me if I was okay. We got to the top of the Ferris wheel and it stopped to load people on and off.
"I'm having a really good time," Adin grinned and put his hand on top of mine.
"Me too minus the anxiety I'm having on this thing," I laughed nervously. Adin laughed a little.
"Lauren it'll be okay. If anything happens I'm here next to you. We go down together," he reassured me. I grabbed his hand and smiled. He looked at me with kind eyes. He was being such a sweet heart to me tonight. I scooted closer to Adin, side thigh touching side thigh.
"Lauren," Adin asked.
"Yeah," I looked at him. His brown eyes were glowing in the lights of the Ferris wheel.
"I'd really like to take you out again some times," he looked me dead in the eyes.
"I'd like that," I smirked.
He leaned his face closer to mine and I leaned towards his. Our lips met for the first time and it was an instant spark. It felt like fire works were going off behind us, my stomach was filled with butterflies and I didn't want to pull away. Adin Kolansky, hopefully you're not going to get hurt in all of this mess.