Not Okay

We Meet Again

My car got fixed pretty quickly, thank heaven. I don't think I could ever take the bus anywhere. It's too lonely and glum. I was already lonely enough.

Like has texted me several times within the past 24 hours. I ignore every single one of the messages though. It's not that I don't like him, I mean he was pretty hot.

It's just, I don't want to lead him on. Normally I wouldn't care if I led a boy on. I would probably just hook up with him and ditch him in the morning.

But there's something different about Luke. I can sense it.

I lock my front door and get in my car. Starting the engine, I pop a wad of gum in my mouth. Cranking some Blink 182 through the speakers, I drive off to the highway. I get off at my exit 10 minutes later and drive through town to find a parking spot. Once my car is locked and I have my bag, I walk down the street to the cafe I work at.

For the first couple hours, work is the same as always. A small flow of customers, ordering coffee and pastries to go.

"Lauren could you cover for me? I have to go to the bathroom." She nods and takes my place behind the glass counter.

I do my business and get back out to my job as quickly as possible. A few customers are standing in line and I relieve Lauren of her duties.

I get back into the groove of things pretty soon.

"Hi how can I help you?" I look up at the next person in line and immediately tense up.

"Yes I'd like a caramel mocha and a croissant please." He smiles at me warmly.

"No."

"No?"

"Lauren!" She spins back around to face me. "Take over again." She opens her mouth to interrupt but I ignore her and walk away. At this point I don't give a shit what she has to say.

"What are you doing here?" I question the stranger as I throw my apron down on the table we're sitting at.

"I just wanted something to eat." He shrugs innocently.

"Right." I nod my head awkwardly.

"Do you want to maybe go out sometime?" He asks shakily.

"I don't really date." I half frown. His face falls and he lets out a sigh, making me feel bad. "But I guess I can do something with you."

Right away he perks up.

"Great! I'll text you." He says. Then he stands up and rubs his hands on is jeans.

"Okay." I mutter.

I make him a coffee and grab a croissant for him to munch on as I watch him leave the shop.

What did I just agree to?

Later, when I got home, my phone vibrated.

Luke.

Tmr night- I'll pick you up at 7, wear something casual but nice :)

Okay

I hit send on my text and groan while I start my shower.

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Tomorrow night at 6 I am rummaging through my closet for something to wear. After trying on many outfits and tossing things across the room, I finally settle down with one.

It's a navy blue and white striped sundress. Not too fancy or anything, but still cute enough. I wear my white sandals with it and apply a thin line of eyeliner along with some mascara. Then I pull my hair up in a high ponytail and go downstairs to wait for him.

It's only about 6:45, so I sit down and watch television.
Sooner than I had hoped, my doorbell rang. I opened it and found Luke in a flannel with a white tank underneath and jeans.

"Wow." He gasps at the sight of me.

"Lets just go." I push past him and slam the car door closed, waiting for him to take me out on this dreadful date.

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