What about us?

Chapter 1

Gabriella's p.o.v

It's about three, I just got off from work and I'm so tired! Gosh can't my damn boss just give me a break. I'm not allowed more than two off days this month except weekends , lunch is just half an hour and no coffee breaks.
I guess it's fine, the pay is alright... but I need it. Mom's medical bills need paying and Sarah needs money for school.
I'm really suprised my boss let me get the afternoon off... well it's my birthday, so I guess that counts for something.

I walk into this little cafe and order a espresso. I sit down in the booth and I can't help but notice a cute guy sitting a few tables away.
Of course I would never go and talk to him. Ever since Dyl... never mind. But I don't nearly have enough confidence.

I guess I'm pretty but I don't show off. I have brown hair and blueish eyes. I know it's rude to stare but that guy is really cute... he looks so worried and I think desperate? I continue to look at him until he looks up and our eyes lock. I manage to smile but then I break eye contact and look down. I let out a small giggle and look at my watch... I have been here for almost 1 hour. Ah oh well, I don't have any plans anyway.

I just stare at my drink, deep in thought when I hear a throat clear. I look up and see the cute guy next to me.
"Umm hiya."
"Hi" I replied with a shakey voice.
Before he can say anything, I motion for him to take a seat.
" I really couldn't help but notice you." I blush.
"Thank you. Um what's your name?"
"I'm Justin Finlay and you miss?"
"My name is Gabriella, but I just roll with Gabby or Brie."

"Can I call you Gabs?" Aww isn't he the cutest?
"Um yeah. Yeah you can." I let out a small giggle.
"I'm not bothering you? Do you need to be somewhere? Do you...."
I cut him off, "Justin no. I have nowhere to be. You can stay."

His cheeks light up. "What are you doing here on a Friday afternoon?"
"Well this is the first day I think in 2 months that I had gotten off work early... and I'm kinda just celebrating my birthday..." I reply not too loud.
"Well. Happy birthday Gabs, can I please buy you another coffee and a piece of cake then?" He asks with the biggest smile on his face.
I just nod and smile.
"Be right back." I patiently wait for him to return and soon he does.

"So how old are you?"
"Well today I'm officially 22. You?"
"I turned 25 two weeks ago."
"Old man!" I say laughing.
"I'm not old" we both laugh.

Before we notice, it's around 10 already.
"Oh damn look at the time. I really should get going. Justin I had a really great time, thank you so much." I wasn't lying. It was one of the best days I had since hi... never mind. I shouldn't think about it now.

"Well can I at least get your number?" He asks, handing me his phone.
I type in my number and I smile as I hand it back.

"Oh Gabs, one last question?" There is a hint of hesitation in his voice.
"Yeah?"
"Can you maybe be my fake fiance?" I nearly choke on my spit.
"Wait what?"
"I'll pay you, just please say yes?"
I think a while...
"Call me tomorrow, I'll sleep on it." I hug him quickly and I leave.
I know I shouldn't hug a stranger, but how come I feel like I've known him forever?