Around the Corner ~ m.c short story

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Michael's POV

It was the next day and I decided to go to Starbucks again at the same time in hopes to find Zoe again. I've been thinking about her ever since yesterday and I just want to see her again. I walked into the cafe and sat in the same spot as yesterday. Sure enough, a few minutes later Zoe walked in this time wearing a blue beanie and a grey jacket. Her hair was a little messy from the wind and her nose and cheeks were red again, but she still looked beautiful.

She went and sat in her normal seat after ordering the same thing. She was eating her food and reading a new book when she looked my way. This time though, I didn't look away. I smiled at her and gave a little wave. She looked surprised to see me notice her but she smiled and waved back before returning to her book. I decided to text Ashton again.

To: Ashy

Ashton she smiled and waved at me oh my god

From: Ashy

Good job man! Go talk to her!

To: Ashy

Are you sure?

From: Ashy

Why not. You got nothing to lose.

I debated about it for a little in my mind before I decided to do it. I mean what's the worst that could happen?

I got up out of my chair, bringing my drink with me and walked and stood right in front of her. She didn't seem to notice me so I coughed a little to get her attention. She looked up and looked surprised.

"Hi" I said to her.

"Hi" she said back shyly smiling a little.

"Can I sit down" I asked as my voice came out nervously. I tried to hide my nervousness but I guess it didn't work. She nodded before I pulled out the chair and say down in front of her. I was now able to get a good look at Zoe. Her brown eyes were even prettier up close. Ok now I'm staring what's happening to you Michael?

"I'm Michael Clifford by the way." I said. Sticking my hand out for Zoe to shake.

"I'm Zoe" she said shaking my hand.

"I know" I accidentally blurted out. She gave me a confused look. My face felt hot. I probably looked like a tomato right now.

'She probably thinks you're a creep now, good job Michael' I said to myself.

She was still looking at me I'm a confused state.

"I- I mean- I once heard them call your name to get your drink and you stood up" I said quickly. We were silent for a few seconds before she let out a little chuckle and looked down at her drink before looking at me again with a smile on her face.

"Wow, you really are something, Michael" she said to me. We were silent for a few moments before she spoke up again.

"Why did you come over to talk to me?" She asked tilting her head a little.

"You looked lonely" Once it left my mouth, I regretted it instantly. I little frown was sketched on her face.

"Oh, ok" She said looking down and playing with a loose string on her sleeve.

"No no no, that's not what I meant. I'm not saying you're a lonely sad person because I bet you're a very kind person which makes you even better I mean you're already beautiful and all and I was coming over here because you looked like you wanted company-" Zoe cut me off quickly.

"Michael, you're rambling" She said looking at me with a small smile. I felt my face becoming red once again and I nervously looked down at my drink.

"Sorry about that." I said quitly to her.

"So tell me about yourself. Where do you live?" I asked Zoe.

"Whoa, slow down Michael! We just met." She said in a sarcastic voice.

"Zoe, just tell me." I said playfully back at her.

"I live at Palm Condos, just around the corner" My heart rate quickened with excitement.

"What's your unit number?" I asked quickly. She looked at me with confusion plastered on her face with one eyebrow raised.

"What do you have planned Clifford?" I rolled my eyes at her.

"I don't have anything planned. We live in the same condo." I said back excitedly. She smiled brightly at me.

"Oh, really? Well in that case, I live in 7c." Realization hit me.

"Ohh, are you the one always blasting All Time Low?" I asked smirking at her.

"Ya sorry that's me. I love All Time Low. Can you really hear it, it's that loud?" Zoe asked me.

"Of course I can hear it, I live right under you in 7b. And don't worry about the music. I don't mind. I love them, too. What other bands are you in to?" I asked her.

"Well, I also really like Mayday Parade, Nirvana, Green Day, Blink-182, The All-American Rejects, and just bands like that. Oh! I also like the Vamps." She said smiling shyly and looking down a little.

"No way." I said very surprised at her answers.

"Those are my favorite bands, too." I stated a little quitter leaning back in my chair. Honestly hearing what Zoe's favorite bands are made me like her even more.

We talked for a little longer just finding out little things about each other. I found out that her favorite color is green, her favorite kind of ice cream is cookie dough, and she has this thing for the starbucks Strawberry and creme frappechino and the chocolate chip muffins, she orders them any time she comes here. I also found out that she loves animals and at some point wants to get a chocolate lab.

We were having a lot of fun, talking about anything and everything, when her phone vibrated signaling that she got a text. She read the text quickly before starting to get up from her spot.

"Shit" she muttered under her breath, grabbing her empty cup and dirty napkins.

"What's wrong" I asked her getting worried.

"Im late for work." Zoe said throwing away her things and walking near the door. I walked her out of the little coffee shop.

"Where do you work?" I questioned.

"I work at the little flower shop down the street." She said back.

"Oh cool. Hey, why don't we meet here again tomorrow, at the same time? Actually I can get you from your place, since you know, we live REALLY close." I asked her nervously fearing rejection.

"Ya sure. That would be great. Bye Michael." She then ran down the street to her job and I just simply walked home.