Between The Lines

three

        We sat in Starbucks, it was Wednesday afternoon. Grace, Lucas and i decided to go out for coffee. We sat and chatted about anything and everything. Lucas tearing of parts of his brownie and plopping it in his mouth. I held my hands close to my drink as we sat. It was nice working so close to a coffee shop.

        "So then when the producer met with the network they said they didnt think sports got enough air time even though when we asked viewers online, they said sports got to much air time" Grace said, telling us about what was happening at KTLA. 

        "Madness" Lucas smiles, making Grace roll her eyes. People walked in and out of the shop, the little door dinging as they did. I wasnt pay much attention to anyone other then my friend until Grace's eyes widened. 

        "Soph" She said, i looked up from my own coffee. "Isn't that Noah?"

        I turn and sure enough, Noah stands there in line to order. Looking wonderful as ever.

        "Yeah" I say, glancing back over my shoulder again. 

        "For God sakes" Lucas complains, leaning back in his seat, "I came here to drink coffee not to watch you two fan girl over the new editor" 

        " Tough luck Young" Grace smirked, looking behind me at Noah. My palms began to sweat as i realized i was actually nervous. He was like ten feet away from me, he didnt even know i was here and i was melting.

        "What do i do" I whisper to Grace. She presses her lips together in thought for a moment

        "If he notices you, just act happy and smile a lot" Grace says, sipping her drink. Lucas rolls his eyes and i kick him under the table making him yelp. Sure enough, Noah's head turns and he smiles over at us.

        "Hey" He smiles, standing at our table

        "Hi Noah" I smile. Grace smiles to, and glances at Lucas who waves.

        "Noah this is my friend Grace and you know Lucas" I say. 

        "Nice to meet you" He says. 

        "What brings you here?" Grace asks, folding her hands together, setting her chin on top.

        "Lunch break" He says, "Coffee is the fuel of New York, so i had to get my fix"

        "What part of New York are you from?" I ask

        "Queens" He says

        "I've been to Manhattan" I say, "Times Square and Central Park.. lovely city"

        "I know huh?" He smiles, "LA is nice, but theres something there no other city has"

         "Actual talent" Lucas snorts. Grace glares

        "What brings you here to Cali?" Grace asks 

        "Some stuff happened and i just needed to get out of there" He says, looking down at the table.

        "i'm sorry" I say, "But i think you'll learn to love it here"

        "I think so to" He smiles.

        "Noah" The lady yells, making Noah turn

        "Thats my que, i'll see you around Soph" He smiles

        "Yeah" I say, "See ya"

        "That was cute" Grace comments. I blush and look at my fingers

        "He does have a pretty smile" I say, "and a pretty everything else"

        "For the love of God" Lucas sighs, rubbing his face with his hands.

        "Ah" Grace yells holding her finger to his face, "Hush!"

                I watch as he walks out, sending me a smile before the door closes. I turn back to Grace and give her a wide smile and she returns. Lucas groans and scoots down in his seat, making him slide right onto the floor.

        "Ignore him" Grace says rolling her eyes, "Go for it Soph"

        "I think i will" I say smiling. 

        Watch out Noah Harper, your about to fall for me.