And so I'm just a boy who's telling a girl
That when I grow up I'll buy you a rose
AJR, Buy You a Rose
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Scarlett's POV
"I'm glad we're finally on Thanksgiving break... Took forever to get here." I say, sighing.
"I'm excited to do nothing but sleep in for the next five days," Ethan says.
I wrap my arms around his and ask, "And to spend time with me?"
"Sure..." Ethan says in a sarcastic tone.
I fake frown and move away from him. "Wow. I feel hurt." I say. I tie on my apron without Ethan's help, and he gently grasps my wrist.
"You know I was kidding," Ethan says, untying my apron.
"I have it handled without you," I say, swatting his hand away. I glance at his face and see he's pouting at me. Awwwww. I feel myself smile and try to stop it. Dammit, keep it together, Scarlett!
He cups my face and murmurs against my lips, "Of course, I want to spend time with you over break."
He gently brushed his lips against mine, and I felt the butterflies in my stomach explode. You just murdered a bunch of butterflies. How dare you?
He randomly pulls away and says, "I have a surprise for you."
"Ooh..." I say, wiggling my eyebrows. He laughs, and I ask, "Is it food? I could go for some chips right now."
"I'll give it to you when I drop you off. So if you don't like it, I can run to my car and drive away." He says nervously.
"I'm sure it's not that bad," I laugh.
A group of people come in, and we take their orders. "Hi, what would you like to order?" I ask.
"Just a chocolate chip muffin and water, please." He says.
After he pays, Ethan hands him the chocolate chip muffin while I grab him a bottle of water. He sits at a booth, and we serve the next customer.
"Hello there..." An old guy says with a smirk.
I force a smile and ask, "What can I get you?" This guy seems creepy.
"How about a date with you?" He asks.
"Sorry, I'm not on the menu. But we just made some raspberry scones. Fresh out of the oven!" I say. You should eat one during your break. Good idea!
"I'll take two of those. So that's for sure a no on that date?" He asks. Ya, a definite no.
"She said she's not interested," Ethan says gruffly.
"I'm already taken," I say politely.
After he pays for his scones, Ethan shoves the bag into his chest. "Have a good day." He deadpans.
When it's just us inside the cafe, I reach for his hand and kiss his knuckles. "It's funny people are only interested when I'm taken." I joke.
"They're just jealous they can't have what I have." He says, bringing me closer to his chest.
"I am yours alone. I'm not going anywhere." I say, placing a trail of kisses on his neck.
Mrs. Cooper walks in and says, "I told you guys no PDA unless you're on break."
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Stocking Up On Love
Teen FictionI push the door open when I hear Ethan ask, "Wait, Red, can we talk?" "I like you," I murmur quietly and quickly. "What?" He asks, confused. "That's all, bye!..." I say, bolting out of the cafe. Before the door closes, I hear him shout, "Scarlett...
