Zoe's POV
We found a cute little Italian at the end of the road. It didn't seem too busy, so we decided to eat there. The waitress directed us to a table by the window that overlooked the beach. Me and Alfie sat opposite each other.
"I heard you published a book," I said in order to break the awkwardness.
"Yep, I've heard about your book too."
"Well its been quite competitive on Amazon...sooo are you single?" I was curious.
"Single pringle, yep that's me. You?"
I didn't want to hurt his feelings because by the way he smiled he obviously liked me. But I couldn't lie about Wilf.
"Actually I'm currently dating a guy called Wilf."
As soon as I said it his smile faded and I instantly felt guilty.
Alfie's POV
Not gonna lie, I was heartbroken when she said she was dating. I could tell by her facial expression that guilt began to well up inside her. Luckily, the waitress saved the awkwardness by asking what we'd like to eat. We both went for the spaghetti, and Zoe ordered a green tea while I went for a hot chocolate.
Once the waitress left I sort of felt sick. I knew I'd embarrassed myself by acting like I was in love with Zoe so obviously. I saw Zoe glance at me from her phone from time to time, and I knew I was blushing. Not because I was falling in love, but from pure embarrassment.
Zoe's POV
I could sense that Alfie knew that I knew he liked me. But I couldn't have said differently, could I? I felt like we were both making a big deal over such a little thing.
Again the waitress broke the awkwardness. She came out with one giant plate of spaghetti bolognaise on one arm, our drinks in both her hands. If that was just for me there would definitely be no room for pudding.
"There was not much left," she said and left with a smile and a wink.
She thought we were dating...
Alfie's POV
I knew why she'd bought one plate rather than two of course. They hadn't ran out, the waitress clearly wanted us to rein-act the classic 'Lady and the Tramp' scene.
We ate our spaghetti quite well I thought. We somehow managed to avoid eye contact and conversation. For some reason, I mean I knew she was dating and everything, but I wanted that moment to happen, I wanted to kiss her. As I was thinking, I felt a tug on the strand of spaghetti I was eating. I looked at Zoe and she looked at me. I thought she was going to try and frantically bite away the strand to avoid the kiss, but she didn't. We were getting closer and closer and I could feel my heart pounding inside my chest.
And we were kissing.
Zoe's POV
An accidental date and an accidental kiss- this was literally a disaster. I must admit though, Alfie was such a good kisser.
Once our lips met and tongues touched, I felt like this was meant to be. I let my tongue explore the inside of Alfie's mouth fully, unaware of the small audience we'd gained. It was the best feeling ever, until my phone rang. When we finally parted, me wanting more, the few people in the restaurant began to clap, including the waitress. A grin plastered my face until I saw who was calling. It was Wilf. I felt like I was going to be sick right all over Alfie, so I walked out. It was honestly the worst thing I've ever done.
And as I marched out the door, I heard Alfie trying to stop me, but I ignored him. I'd made a big mistake, and all I could do was cry.
