Attraction {in editing}

Chapter 2

Walking inside my bedroom, I took off my top and put on trackies and one of James' shirts. I lied down and got settled, and grabbed my phone from the dresser and went on twitter. After a while, I dozed off and by the time I got up, it was time for work.

"James move I need to get up" when I opened my eyes, I realized he had basically fallen asleep on me.

"Uhmnn" he mumbled

After I managed to squeeze out I quickly got ready and was walking down the block to the bookstore.

"Sorry I'm a bit late " I said while adjusting my nametag after walking through the door to the counter.

"Just start stacking those books over there."

"Thanks Elaine."

"And Victoria, don't think you're off the hook. You can't barge in late. Remember I'm the boss"

She is such a bitch sometimes.

I nodded and walked away.

I grabbed my cart filled with a variety of books with different authors and began finding their correct sections. I tried reaching up to the top shelf, unable to reach it, the books fell over on top of me as I covered my head with my hands and sighed. I couldn't even hold in my frustration. I kicked the shelf and more books fell on me.

"This day isn't going right." I said, head in my hands. I say down with my knees pulled to my chest.

"Do you need help there sweetheart?"

I looked up. It was him.

"Oh my god did you see all that?"

"Yeh, but I didn't want you to get mad and kick my arse if I tried to get involved." He laughed nervously while grabbing my hand gently and pulling me up.

"I wouldn't hurt you. Not your face at least. I'd hate to mess that up."

I giggled while dusting myself off

"There you are sweetheart, I'll help you pick these up for you." He began grabbing books and with no trouble, putting them on the top shelves

"I see you enjoy Bukowski's work, as well as Stephen King's " I said, pointing to his left hand holding several books

"I'm a total geek when it comes to reading." He blushed while sweeping his hair out of his face as I got a clear view of his colored eyes.

"Don't worry, I am too. Except I'm just a geek when it comes to everything." I giggled, feeling stupid I even said anything.

"Well I suppose I'll be on my way" He said lighting a cigarette up in the aisle

" Sweetheart, " I began to quote him "I don't think you know how a bookstore works, you're not supposed to smoke in here." I said boldly, it was a little out of my character, but he seemed so badass and rebellious and I didn't want to look like a total loser, I had to show some authority. Also if my boss catches him smoking she'll throw me out the window.

"Oh yeah?" He whispered pinning his right hand near the side of my neck, leaning in as he said it.

"Yeah" I said grabbing his cigarette and placing it in my mouth while exhaling smoke onto his face.

"Oh really?" he said competitively

"Yep" I whispered gently in his ear whole touching his neck

"Well I guess I'll see you later Victoria" He said, clearly reading my nametag

"See you-" I gave him a questionable look

"Beau"

"Alright. Beau then. Nice seeing you." I lightly pushed him off and put the cigarette out.

"Wait up a second." I walked over to him

"Here's my number." I handed him a small scrap of paper.

"What was that for?"

"Thanks for your help by the way. You should come here tomorrow." I said ignoring his question.

"No problem. As long as you're here, maybe I'll show up." He pushed open the exit door, and left.

After my shift I strutted out- yes strutted, I felt confident for once okay? let me sashay.

On my way home I walked down a different block, which led to my same building, but hey life's all about taking different routes right? I went inside my door to see James in boxers with several pairs of pants on the couch

"James?"

"Oh yeah hi I can't decide what pants to wear, this is a major emergency I need to figure this out."

"I can see that, you should just go out like that" I bursted into laughter and he stood there with a serious face "But enough of your problems, let me tell you about today please it was amazing"

"Alright" He said in a teasing manner

"Spill" He gestured to the seat on the couch beside him.

"I was in the bookstore and -"

"Yawn" He cut me off

I gave him the look that says so help me if you interrupt me again I'll kill you

" I was just kidding!"

"Anyways, I saw Beau, yes that's his name, and it was just amazing James. "

"I'm just letting you know right now if he messes with you I'm kicking his ass, I can't let you get hurt. You're my favorite person ever and I love you very much."

"I love you too. It'll be fine."

"Okay" He hugged me tightly, holding me close to his chest not letting go.

"So when's your next date?"

"Tomorrow"

"What are you wearing?"

"Oh my god I haven't even decided- fuck."

I motioned to my head putting an imaginary hand gun to my head, threw myself into the couch and groaned

"So dramatic." He pushed me off the couch

"Well aren't you tough" I laughed