Hello There // Joe Goldberg x Reader

Chapter 6

(Y/n) POV

The moment you walked into the store, you were met with those mysterious brown eyes and that charming smile. You felt the heat rising in your cheeks the moment you guys made eye contact, but you tried to cover it up by smiling.

"Well, if isn't my favorite customer," Joe said, leaning with his arms crossed on the counter and smiling at you. "Oh? I'm your favorite?" You questioned, crossing your arms and giving him a playful smile. "Well, of course you are," Joe said, winking at you. "By the way, how are you and Aaron?" He asked you, lifting his eyebrow. You squeezed the strap of the bag you were carrying and gave him a sad look. You kept telling yourself to keep calm and not cry, You didn't want to look weak in front of Joe. "Oh, Aaron? It didn't really work out, but there are plenty of other men out there for me haha," you said, rubbing the back of your neck and looking the other way.

Joe looked at you and you could see he was thinking of something, but you weren't sure what he was thinking about. You were about to leave, feeling awkward, until Joe asked you something you didn't really expect.

"Do you wanna come over tonight at my place and watch a movie with me?"

You were shocked a little bit, not expecting him to ask you that. Nevertheless, you accepted his offer. You both exchanged phone numbers and agreed that you would come over around 8. "I'll see you tonight Joe," you said, waving at him before walking out of the store. You couldn't help but smile as a blush formed on your rosy cheeks. Maybe, you did like Joe.

Joes POV

Did anyone ever tell you how pretty your eyes are? Or how beautiful your smile is? You walked into the store and we made eye contact. You honestly just made my day way more fun.

"Well, if it isn't my favorite customer," I asked, crossing my arms and leaning on the counter. I looked up and smiled at you. I could tell that you were blushing, but I didn't wanna say anything. You look so cute when you blush. "Oh? I'm your favorite?" You questioned, smiling at me and crossing your arms. Of course you're my favorite, you'll always be my favorite. I didn't realize my mistake until I asked the question. "So, how are you and Aaron?" I asked, looking up at you.

I could see the hurt in your eyes and it took everything in me to not hug you. I knew you were still hurt over the text and it is my fault, but you don't know that. I saw you squeeze your bag strap and I knew I hit a nerve. Finally, you said, "Oh, Aaron? It didn't really work out, but there are plenty of other men out there for me haha." I could see how uncomfortable you were and I felt bad. I never meant to make you uncomfortable, I'm such an idiot.

I was thinking about something that might cheer you up, but is it too soon? Are you finally over Aaron? Or are you still in love with him? I was pondering these thoughts until I finally made my decision.

Screw it

"Do you wanna come over tonight at my place and watch a movie with me?" I asked, looking up at you. I could tell you were shocked from my sudden question and I was afraid that you would reject my offer. You then smiled and accepted my invitation. I was filled with happiness and relief. We both agreed to exchange numbers, so we could talk more about it. We decided that you would come over at my place around 8. "Well, I'll see you later Joe," you said, waving at me and walking out of the store. I smirked as I watched your form leave the shop.

Well, that was easy