Just a Simple Touch

30

I didn't get any type of sleep last night. The way Houston spoke to me and the way he looked at me last night was if I were nothing to him and maybe I not, but he means something to me. The fact that he had that reaction when I was ready to give my all to him was not only embarrassing but it hurt. I don't know if I can face Houston but I know I will have to in bio class today. 

"How are you feeling ?" Emma asked as we got ready for class, she was updated with how Houston dismissed me last night

"Tired" I admitted 

"There's this coffee spot I discovered just two minutes off of campus, lets get coffee there to wake you up" Emma suggested 

I am not much of a coffee person, but if it was going to help give me some type of energy I didn't mind having a cup. Once I agreed we went in Emma's car and began to drive off of campus. 

"What are you going to do when you see him today ?" Emma asked 

I shook my head, I didn't want to talk about Houston just thinking about him caused knots in my stomach "I am not sure" 

"Maybe you should avoid him for a little?" Emma said more as a question than a statement 

"Maybe I should" I sigh as I stare out the window, I didn't want to avoid Houston I didn't want to be away from him even after the way he treated me, does he really have that power over me? I roll my eyes at the thought 

Within exactly two minutes we end up at a cute, fancy coffee shop called "Midnight Night Cafe". The interior was mainly all black with a tall celling and a chandler hanging from the celling. The place gave off a chill, cozy, oldish vibe and I liked it. 

"What are you getting ?" I ask Emma as we wait on line and stare at the coffee menu 

"Just a plain coffee I have a test today I need to be as awake as possible" Emma explains 

The thought of regular black coffee makes me want to gag, but I understand why Emma needs it

"I'll just have a large black coffee" Emma orders once it was our turn 

"And for you?" I hear the deep male voice of the barista ask 

"A large coffee with milk and sugar please" I say, I need my coffee sweet if I am going to drink it 

The barciatsa behind the counter taking our order has a beard and messy brown hair, he smirks at me before pressing his finger on his screen. I return the smile before I go into my purse to take out my wallet but I am quickly stopped by Emma. 

"I got it" She says 

"No really it's fine" I say still struggling to fine my wallet in my purse

"Please Valentina it's my treat" Emma fights with me 

"It's on the house ladies" The barciatsa cuts in shooting Emma and I a smile 

Emma and I looked between each other and smiled at the fact that we were going to get free coffee.

"Thanksss .." Emma said squinting her eyes to read the guys name tag 

"August" The guy says now flashing his smile at me 

"Thanks August" I say returning the smile 

"Do you go to school around here ?" August asked I'm not sure if the question was for me or Emma or the both of us but his attention and his smile was at me 

"We both go to NSUA" Emma answered for the both of us 

"Cool, your order is ready I hope to see you guys soon" August says but his hazel eyes are still on me