Just two strangers

Chapter 2: I don't even know your name

The flight was an hour long but it felt like I was in the plane for an entire day.

Mom: It smells like a fresh start right sweetheart
Claire: It smells like an airport
Mom: Please at least make an effort
Claire: It smells like fresh flowers
Mom: That's better

We took a taxi and drove to the apartment, I looked through the window and I saw big buildings and busy people, it wasn't so different from New York after all

When we arrived I saw an old apartment complex, with a big red front door and small windows
Mom: this is our new home
Claire: Its...
Mom: Beautiful
Claire: different
Mom: I know it isn't exactly like our apartment back in new York
Claire: It is nothing like our apartment
Mom: Well when you see the inside maybe you'll change your opinion

We entered the building and took the elevator. Our apartment was on the top floor

When my mom opened the door, I was shocked. The apartment was spacious, with marble floors and pearl white walls

Claire: Im starting to like this city
Mom: I knew when you saw the apartment you would fall in love with it
Claire: Its so different from the outside tho
Mom: Never judge a book by its cover
Claire: Now I know it
Mom: Honey while I unpack and prepare some things why don't you have a walk in the area
Claire: OK, ill have a coffee or something

I got out of the apartment and started thinking that maybe it hadn't been such a bad idea to move to Toronto

I decided to go to a cafe that I had seen on my way to the apartment.
I was looking at my phone when someone spilled coffee on my shirt

Claire: What have you done. It was a new shirt
???: Sorry I wasn't paying attention
Claire: I can see that
???: Let me help you
Claire: No, I can do it myself
???: Ok but can I invite you to a coffee or something in return
Claire: I should know your name first before going anywhere with you
Shawn: How rude of me, my name is Shawn

I felt like I had listen that name before but I didn't know where

Shawn: So now that you know my name could you please agree to have a coffee, only a coffee, then you will never have to see me again
Claire: Ok, you are lucky I was going to a coffee shop already, the one around the corner
Shawn: That is my favorite cafe, they make the best carrot cake

That comment made me smile, and for the first time I noticed how handsome that boy was

Shawn: Oh so you know how to smile
Claire: you'd be surprised how much fun I am
Shawn: You have the opportunity to make me laugh while we have a coffee
Claire: Wow I feel so flattered, im going to be able to make Shawn laugh, its not like you are a celebrity or something
Shawn: No, not at all, I wish

We entered the cafe and a strong coffee smell hit my face

Claire: Interesting look, sunglasses and a baseball cap inside, it's a new fashion trend or something
Shawn: Kind of

Shawn took of his glasses for a second and I could see his bright brown eyes

The waitress came and took note of our order

Claire: a macchiato
Shawn: A cappuccino please
The waitress served our drinks and I decided to ask Shawn some questions to know him better

Claire: So what do you like to do in your free time
Shawn: I love to sing and I play the guitar
Claire: wow a singer, youll sing something for me someday
Shawn: That means that you want to see me again
Claire: I didn't say that
Shawn: yes you did

I started to feel like I was blushing, that guy I have just met was already making me laugh and even blush

Shawn: You already know something about me it's my turn to ask something about you, where are you from
Claire: What makes you think im not from Toronto
Shawn: How you looked at google maps when I threw coffe to your shirt
Claire: What an observer
Shawn: I learned throughout the years to see things that normal people don't notice

I didn't know why but Shawn made me feel good, he was funny and mysterious at the same time
Claire: Im from New York
Shawn: Wow you are from the big apple
Claire: Yes I came here today actually
Shawn: And the first time you do in the beautiful city of Toronto is go to a café with some random guy who threw coffe to your shirt
Claire: first of all I was so tired from the flight that I didnt want to visit the city yet and second of all, you practically begged me to go with you
Shawn: Right but you agreed, you could have said no, Its because you thought I was cute?
And that smile made me blush again, how could he do that I wondered

Claire: I don't know
Shawn: Don't get mad it was a joke, so are you here visiting the city or something
Claire: This city is actually my new home

When I said those words Shawns face lighted up like a million fairy lights

Claire: I have a question
Shawn: sure, ask anything, I owe you
Claire: Why haven't you ask my name, you seem like a pretty curious guy
Shawn: I haven't ask your name because then we will have to see each other again so you can tell me

My heart started to bit so fast, I couldn't belive he had said that

Shawn: So I'll see you around here
Claire: Hope so
Shawn: Sorry?

He did it again, he could make me nervous in a matter of seconds

Claire: I meant maybe
Shawn: Maybe one day I could show you Toronto
Claire: There are no tour guides for that?
Shawn: but tour guides show you the typical things, the things that everyone knows
Claire: And what can you show me? Another planet or something
Shawn: Ill show you my favorite places, where I go when im down or when im happy
Claire: its an interesting offer
Shawn: so is  that a yes?
Claire: Maybe
Shawn: ok so what do you think of tomorrow morning
Claire: At 10:00?
Shawn: What about 9:00?
Claire: 9:30
Shawn: Perfect
Claire: we could meet up here
Shawn: Yeah sure

After finishing the coffee, we paid and got out

Claire: I have to admit that I had fun
Shawn: Me too, see you tomorrow stranger
Claire: See you tomorrow Shawn

To be continued...