love takes time ☆

02

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Since I had somewhat agreed to let April run this tinder account for me, she would not stop going on about every match I'd gotten.

"Okay, but this guy is so nice Grace!" She had started tugging on my arm when I wasn't paying attention to her.

"You said that about the last 6 guys!" I rolled my eyes at her, but I was secretly enjoying the fact that at least some guys were showing interest in me.

"But I saved the best for last," She turned her phone around to show me a boy's profile. "His name is Mason, he's 18, and he actually lives close by! Isn't that great?"

I tapped through the photos he had on his profile, and honestly? Between you and me?

Holy fuck was he cute!

His light brown hair looked so soft and touchable, and although he had a face fit for a hot Instagram boy, he had some photos that made him seem playful and not so unobtainable. I was a little bit surprised that a boy this cute lived somewhere in my town.

"Wow, okay, he is kind of cute..." I trailed off, still just tapping through his photos.

"There's only one problem," April turned the phone back to her and stared at me with a hint of sadness in her expression. "He hasn't texted you yet."

"Oh, that's it? Just say hey," I replied like it was the easiest thing in the world, but I knew April was one of those girls who'd never text a guy first. But, after all, it was technically my tinder account.

"Are you joking? What if he leaves you on seen?" This was probably the most shocked I had seen April.

Knowing she wouldn't budge about texting him herself; I took the phone from her and sent a simple, 'Heyy :)'.

"There. Done." April scrambled to get her phone back, in a state of disbelief that I had done the unspeakable.

"I can't believe you're actually that brave Grace. I need to be more like you."

I laughed at her comment, "You have more luck with guys than I do. But, it's not a big deal to just text a guy first. I think some guys even appreciate it." I shrugged. I had gotten over that stupid fear months ago when I realised how much time I was wasting just waiting for a guy to text me first. If I want to talk to you, I'll talk to you.

"Okay, well since you're now on board with this, do you want to take over from here?" She offered, texting on her phone.

"I guess I can manage that. But I'm not promising that I won't delete it in a week!" I warned, knowing I'll end up getting bored with the guys.

"Already sent you the password." She said, putting her phone down and smiling smugly at me.

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April had just dropped me home after school ended and I was now walking in circles around my kitchen debating whether or not to actually go through with downloading tinder. On one hand I would enjoy the attention of cute boys, but on the other hand, I don't want to waste my time yet again.

Ah, fuck it.

I quickly pressed to download tinder and placed my phone on the counter while I opened the fridge for the fifth time to look for food.

"You know there's no food. No one's been grocery shopping." The deep voice of Kai echoed throughout the kitchen.

I closed the fridge, turning to face where he was leaning against the counter. "I know, but maybe if I keep opening it something new will appear."

He just rolled his eyes and walked back into the lounge room after grabbing an apple from the fruit bowl.

I love Kai as if he was my true brother, but sometimes I wish he would act more like my friend. He was always so cold towards everyone, especially girls. I don't know if it's because he has some secret mummy issues or if he's just sexist, but he's always playing with some poor girl, or just being plain rude to them. And for some reason, I get the most of it.

Trying to ignore the thoughts of Kai and his mummy issues, I picked my phone back up and opened tinder. I typed in the login details and watched as it searched for my potential soulmates.

Deep inside I knew I wanted love, and to be in love. It sounds so nice, doesn't it? To have a crush on somebody that could potentially like you back. To me, that's what the meaning of life is. Not exactly to just have crushes on people, but to find your soulmate. I know that April is my soulmate, friend wise, but I want to find my one true love.

As if I was living in a romance movie, my phone buzz with a notification from tinder.

I picked up my phone to see none other than Mason had replied back.

'Hey there :)'

Why the fuck is my heart beating faster? I don't even know this guy and I'm already attached!

I quickly scooped up my phone and stared at the unopened message. Should I wait to open it? He is considerably cuter than any guy I've talked to, so maybe I should act cool. I mean, he didn't respond till, like, 3 hours later.

Just answer now, you idiot!

God, why is my inner voice always so critical?

Deciding to actually listen to myself, I bravely opened the message and started typing a reply.

'Yo, what's up?' I hit send.

Yo? Seriously? Who says 'yo' nowadays?

I placed my phone back down on the counter silently hating myself for not acting cool at all.

As I ran my hands through my hair to untangle it, I walked into the lounge room where Kai was lazily sat on the couch looking at something on his phone.

"What're you doing?" I asked, sitting down on the space next to him.

"Please do not get your hair all over the couch!" He whined as he watched me still brushing my hair with my fingers.

"Whatever Mary Lou, why don't you work at McDonald's?" I recited the line I had remembered from one of my favourite shows, Grace & Frankie.

"Oh my god, you are seriously so annoying!" He droned on while rolling his head back for that extra flare.

"Oh my god, you're so annoying!" I replied, mocking him in a baby voice.

I was waiting for an insult back, but Kai was just staring in disgust and confusion at his phone.

"Something wrong?" I asked curiously.

"Why the fuck are you on tinder?"

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hiiiii 

i hope you enjoyed chapter two!! please let me know what you think of this story so far & if theres any way i can improve!