Coffee Shop

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She was standing in front of me and I couldn't seem to tear my eyes away from her. She was so beautiful. She shifted her feet in discomfort and I realized that I hadn't even said a word to her. I walked  up to her and wrapped my arms around her.

"It's so good to  see you. I've waited awhile to finally met you in person," I whispered into her ear and I hugged her. She wrapped her arms around my waist and pulled herself closer into my chest.

"I've been waiting so long for this too," she mumbled into my chest. We finally broke our embrace. We had met outside my favorite coffee shop. I held the door open for her, not minding the view as she walked by. I followed her in and we grabbed a little table over in a secluded corner. She across from me, which was unfortunate because I wanted to be close as possible to her while I had her. We made a little small talk about how the weather was and what her drive was like.

"Do you want anything to drink?" I offered her with a smile. She started naming a drink that was way too complicated for me. I laughed lightly. "How about we go to the counter together, I'm not entirely sure what you want." She laughed at that, and I swear it was music.

We stood in line talking about we might get to drink. At some point of us talking I instinctively grabbed her hand and held. She smiled at me and made no objection. We finally ordered our drinks and stood to the side and waited on them. 

"I'm sorry I made you come up here with me. I'm just not girl enough to understand specific coffee orders," I said smiling sheepishly at her. She laughed at that and shook her head.

"Gosh, I love you. You are just so cute." She stopped mid laugh as she realized what she had said. The barista interrupted us as he handed us our drinks. She grabbed hers and practically ran back to our table. I followed quiet behind her and sat down. We've spoke of many things, but we've never said I love you to each other. I sat across from her watching her every move. She stared down at her drink, her face bright red. 

I got up and moved to the seat next her and leaned in real close. "It might be a little late now but I love you too." She immediately looked up at me, our faces inches apart. 

Her next words were hardly above a whisper, "You dont have to say it just because I did, you know." I smiled softly at her.

"I know. I'm saying because I mean it. I've wanted to say it for some time now, but I've always been too scared." She continued to look at me, but she wasn't as embarrassed as before. She leaned into me and my heart started beating really hard. The things this woman were doing to me.

She finally leaned back and looked at my face. "Why were you scared to say something?" That question took me aback. I hadn't expected that. I was quiet for a little before she said, "You don't have to tell me. I was just wondering."

"No, no. I'll tell you. I was just thinking." I took a deep breathe. "Do you remember my ex? The one who I was with right before you?" She made a sour face and nodded. "I was so head over heels for her. I know that's not what you want to hear, but it's true. I was so in love and was so sure she was my one. I met her when we were young and I thought we clicked instantly. So naturally I jumped the gun and told her that I was in love with her. Of course she said it back. And we went on from there. We were on and off for years but I knew we were meant to be. She unfortunately didn't feel the same, but she never shared that with me. So as I gave up everything for a girl who I loved very much, a girl who had her own plans that didn't involve me. I was absolutely devastated when the truth finally came out. And that's when I swore love and relationships were overrated and I wouldn't do it again.

"Then you came along and I knew it was over. You were the sweetest and most beautiful person I'd ever met. And it absolutely terrified me. I hadn't felt anything real with anyone since her, and I thought I never would. But you made me realize that love isn't just a silly thing, it was real and so pure. Every time we talked I would get so many butterflies and smile nonstop, again it terrified me. The last time this happened to me, I was completely and utterly destroyed. The longer I talked to you the more I was sure you would never do that to me. I knew I was in love with since the beginning but I didn't want to scare you away so I didn't say anything. Not until you did anyways." I took a drink of my now lukewarm coffee just to look away. My face was as red as a tomato. I set down my drink and she grabbed a hold of my hand without looking away from my face.

"I've loved you since the beginning too. I just didn't want to scare you away with rushing into things so fast. But you make me feel like I'm on top of the world, you always have. But I promise I will never hurt you like she did. I love you just as much, if not more, as you do me. I never want you to doubt that." She wrapped herself into me again. We just stayed wrapped up in each other for awhile. 

I had never felt a feeling this strong, it was so new to me. And if it was to ever go away, I think I would be okay. Because I know I was loved and I know I gave it my all.

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