(Violets POV)
I saw him. He looked up from his phone and a huge smile came across his face. I smiled back and we greeted each other. Paul stood up and gave me a quick hug then softly said "Hey, how are you?" I took a seat and said, " I'm great, how about you?" " I'm doing good now that you're here haha." NOW THAT IM HERE? nOw ThAt iM hERe? "you mean that?", I say as a roll my eyes and giggle. "Of course I do haha. Do you want to order a coffee, or do you need to look at the menu?", he asks. I look up at the chalk board that's hung on the wall across the room. It read:
Cappuccino: $3.25
Americano: $2.45
Caramel latte: $3.00
Vanilla latte: $3.00
Iced tea: $2.00
Passion tea: $2.50
Green tea: $2.25
I looked back at Paul and told him I was ready to order if he was. We make our way to the counter. Paul nodded towards me signaling for me to go first. " Can I get and iced caramel latte with almond milk please?" "Sure" The cashier pressed a few buttons and then Paul stepped up from behind me and lightly placing his hand on my lower back as if he was comforting me. I smiled as the small gesture. "Can I get an iced Americano please?" The cashier was now batting her eyelashes at him. She was blushing like crazy, how could he not notice the effect he was having on her? It's blatantly obvious, and kind of annoying. Am I getting jealous? Over a random girl flirting with someone's who's not even my boyfriend? Pshhhh no not even. Okay maybe I am a little. The cashier then stated,"Sure thing cutie." Paul just laughed it off, while I felt anger and annoyance spilling out of me. The cashier said in a squeaky voice,
"Your total will be $5.45.", then she bit her lip and continued to eye Paul. I began to pull out my wallet when Paul stopped me. "It's our first date, a gentleman always pays." I chuckle and smile at him then thank him. I look back at the cashier and she didn't seem to happy to hear that Paul and I were on a date. That made me laugh to myself a little. Look who's jealous now.
After the transaction we went back to our original table. We sat and began to talk about our days, and 5 minutes into our conversation our coffee was ready. I offered to get it since he has paid for it. I went to grab our drinks and I double checked to see if they were what we ordered. I saw on Paul's cup that there was a phone number. This is gonna be a fun conversation. " Oooo look Paul I think someone likes you", I wiggles my eyebrows as I said that and handed him his cup. He looked at me confused and I gesture towards his cup. He looks sees a phone number and a note under it that said, " You're cute, call me - Courtney." He laughed and looked at me and said, "Excuse me for a sec." He then got up and I panicked, what was he doing? Is he going to flirt with her or ask her out? I watched intently as the two began to talk. She really was a try hard let me tell ya. Paul then pointed at me, she looked at me and then nodded. A few moment later he came back to our table. "So what was that about?" " Oh I just told her that I wasn't interested because I was already on a date with a beautiful girl that I already liked." I chocked in my coffee as he said that. He laughed at me as I took a deep breath and my face turned red. HE JUST SAID THAT TO SOMEONE HE DIDN'T EVEN KNOW. " Well you're a charmer aren't you", I laughed. He shrugged his shoulders and smirked at me.
"There is no way you did that!" He said laughing. We had been at the coffee shop for about 3 hours. We were hitting it off like crazy. We were so alike. Our humors and personality's were so alike. I looked down at my watch and it was almost 9:30. Paul looked at me and said," Do you need to get going?", A little disappointment was in his voice maybe almost as if he was sad that I might have to leave. "I have work tomorrow at 8:30", I say. " Well let me give a ride home at least." He says. "No, no it's okay I can call an Uber or something." I say while smiling. "Nope it would be my pleasure to take you home, plus some Uber's can be scary especially for pretty girls", then he winked at me. I blushed as I got butterflies in my stomach after he said that. "Okay" I simply say, I mean I didn't mind the idea of him taking me home.
We walk out of the coffee shop and make our way down the street to his car. We made it to his car and got in. "So where to miss?" I chuckle at his question. I type in my address on his phone and we head there. The ride is quiet but not at all awkward. The radio is on and we're just enjoying the cool late summer evening. He would look over at me every so often and I would catch him. The third time I catch him I ask, "Why do you keep looking at me like that you weirdo", I laugh. "You're just so, so pretty." He states and then looks back at the road. I smile and then place my hand on his, which was resting on the center console. 5 minutes later and we make it to my apartment complex . He parks his car and walks me to my apartment.
(Paul's POV)
She was so kind and sweet and the way she walked made it look like she always had a purpose. Her smile was bright enough to light up a room. She was just all around amazing. We walked up to her apartment and I proceeded to ask her, "So beautiful, would you like to do this again?" Please say yes, please, please,please. She looks at me at smiles. "Of course I would." She began to unlock her door, but before she walked him she kissed my cheek and said, "Goodnight Paul, I had a wonderful time." " I did too, Goodnight", I smile and watch her close the door. I walk a little then I clap and rub my hands together. That was amazing! She's amazing! I get back to my car and pull out my phone and text her.
Paul: I had a wonderful time Violet, you are amazing. Goodnight and sweet dreams beautiful :)
I text the boys and tell them how it went. I know they're gonna want to hear about it tomorrow at rehearsal. I slide my phone back into my pocket and drove home. What a night.
(Violets POV)
I walk into my apartment, closing the sore behind me and locking it. I slid down against it biting my lip. Holy shit. That was, amazing, perfect, dare I say it, SPECTACULAR. I didn't even know how I managed to worked up the courage to kiss his cheek, but goddamn I'm proud of myself. I know he was a little surprised, but you could tell he enjoyed it. I pick myself up from the floor and set my stuff down on my table. I feel my phone buzz and see its a text from Paul. I smile and open it.
Paul :): I had a wonderful time Violet, you are amazing. Goodnight and sweet dreams beautiful :)
THERE HE GOES AGAIN SAYIN BEAUTIFUL IM GONNA ACT UP I SWEAR TO GOD. I get excited all over again from this text. He's incredibly sweet and I can't help but smile at his message. I text back,
Violet: I had such a fun time, thank you for everything again. You're incredible Paul :) Goodnight <3
I go to my room and get ready for bed. I change into some pajama bottoms and a long tee shirt. I lay my head on my pillow and begin to think about everything. I really really like Paul. I know whatever happens with him is going to be good. I start to feel my eyelids get heavy and before long I'm asleep.
