It's always the little things

Sneakers and bimbos

❤️
Things are changing for me, no longer am I the weird girl that has a loose minded "mom" who I look nothing like. Now I will be the girl who lives all alone, I don't think I should tell anyone. I need to just reinvent myself. Start fresh, stay hidden some how even with my pink hair. Since it's the first day of school not the middle it will be easier I hope it's not like I'm coming in the middle of the year, some new mystery girl for everyone to gossip about.
.
I grab the box for donation and head for the parking garage in the basement level of the building. I plop it in as a gray Honda pulls into the space next to me. The driver a young male, probably a few years older then me is getting out. He is on the phone gathering things in the seat next to him. He is breathtaking, not your out right handsome, but the kind that takes a second look to see how yummy he is. He gets out still not noticing me standing there shamelessly gawking.
.
"Yes I know, I have to give this lesson and I'll come see you soon okay, I love you... Yes, I'll be there sooner then you know it." He gets out the car and goes inside the building still not taking a glance at the pink haired girl standing ever so near. I push the box deep into the back seat and head towards my door. I feel embarrassed, he must have a girlfriend.
.
The guy from just before is standing there knocking on my door mumbling to himself. No F-ing way! This cannot he happening.
He is facing the opposite of me his whole back open for me to take in. He is very tall, and even through his jacket you could see he is built his muscles bulging as he knocks, clearly evidence of some kind of work out.
.
"Hi, are you my new chef?" I think I gave him a mini heart attack he jumped dropping everything in his hands. He quickly stoops down to collect everything.
.
"Holy guac you scared me, I wasn't expecting you to answer from behind me." He had yet to look up at me he still busied himself with at picking up his dropped items. I bend down to help.
.
"My apologies, I was dropping something in my car and just came in." With the belongings in my hand I brushed past him to open the door letting him in.
.
"You have pink hair."
.
"Really? I thought it was orange, hmm well I am color blind also." I smile.
We stared at each other. His dark wavy hair a cute mess in his head making it's way to his dark eyes. They might be blue. He laughed so hard, grabbing his side barking with laughter. It was not the reaction I had anticipated.
.
Finally he contained himself and calmed down.
"I like you, this shouldn't be to bad as a private lesson." He steps around me heading towards the dinning room."I usually do not except these kinds of jobs but it came at an exceptional time. You'll have to make a list of the things you are allergic to."
.
"I'm only lactose intolerant, but I do not like any kind of water animal. The names Blue by the way." I follow him to where ever he thinks he's going.
.
"Alright blue, the dairy thing kind of puts a damper on the whole food experience, but I do not like sea creatures either so that's an upside to the dampness."
.
"Alright chef, what should we start with?" We are almost to the kitchen now. I can finally set all this stuff down. His dropped mixing bowl and small bag that smells with spices are still in my hands.
.
"First we need to assess the contents of your kitchen, and find out which level you are in regards to cooking, only then can we plan a meal." He smiles at me a dimple evident eyes twinkling they are a grayish blue.
.
He strolled into the kitchen noting the equipment, running his hand along the blender. "You have state of the art stuff here Blue, you know that?"
.
"It came from my aunt, the one that hired you." It wasn't that big of a deal
.
"Lindsay?" He must have only spoken with her. Lindsey does take most things like that.
.
"No that's her assistant she handles all her small details. My aunt is Lu you'll eventually meet her I'm sure." Lu would be sure to make an appearance sooner then later.
"As for my skills of cooking, I can make fried chicken, Mac and cheese, famous potato salad, cup cakes, baked honey lemon chicken, well as long as I know the ingredients and how they should be handled and a recipe I should be able to execute something edible." Secretly I fiercely dominated in the kitchen Mimi teaching me all her old family's recipes.
"What's your signature dish?"
.
"Grilled cheese." Really Blue that's the first thing you can think of?
Metal face palm! What an asshat. He grinned at me displaying a perfect set of white teeth.
"Grilled cheese it is, sounds really good actually can't remember the last time I had it."
Me either actually maybe with Mimi. Man I miss her. Guilt set in I'm not with her anymore, I let her forget.
.
❤️
.
"You are a master of the art that is grilled cheese Blue, the smoked Gouda and provolone really go amazing together."
"Thanks chef, it's my go to comfort food." I had already served him the first one and just flipped the fourth setting in on the the plate making another."It was the first thing I learned how to make."
.
"Honey, I am home!" That voice could only belong to one person I know, Adrian.
.
"Just in time Ad I am making grilled cheese."
.
"Oh no, did another character in one of your books die again." I looked over at my best friend since kindergarten. It's been almost two months since I last seen him, he changed his hair, now shorter his light blond hair looks almost white. He hung his coat on a rack next to the door, I hadn't noticed it was there. Chefs jacket hung next to it. He knows it's my comfort food too.
"Holy balls Blue your hair is pink!"
.
"Your name really is Blue?"
I just smiled. He guy. Did he think I was trying I pull a fast one? Not many people believed my name is blue.
.
"Adrian this is Chef, chef this is my best friend Adrian." The two exchanged formalities. Chef stood up collecting his things that weren't of use. He had expected me to not have anything useful in my kitchen and me to lack complete skill. I showed him.
.
"I have to get going. I am scheduled to come back tomorrow same time, we will make something more complex."
He gave me a odd look.
.
"Sounds good I will see you tomorrow then." Once again I get the look as I walk him to the door, he does the head bob to Ad before leaving. I close the door behind him locking it back into place.
.
"Alright blues clues, what should we watch?"
.
"Don't call me that Ant."
.
"You don't go calling me Ant then! Now since you didn't answer I will decide!" Sauntering over to my tv he hooks up the Xbox turning it on. "What's your wifi password?"
.
"454566677745457776664545"
.
"You would have it memorized and a custom mess of it as well." He looked back after pressing enter waiting for it to sync. "Bring your magic fingers over here and rub my shoulders Blue.
.
I responded by throwing a pillow at his head. He will not be forgiven so easily for ditching me two months when I needed him most. We watched two matrix movies.
.
" Ad I am tired and I have to get up early and you always pick these movies, how many times do we have to watch the Matrix?"
.
"Woah hey now crazy women these Movies will alway be a classic.".
.
"Yes I know, I'm surprised you actually didn't change your name to Neo." He really is more obsessed then I am.
.
" I will after Bubbie passes, she named me and I will stay that name while she still graces this awful plant." Bubbie is Adrian's grandmother and he loves her more than anyone.
.
"Okay future Neo, get out of my house, go follow the white rabbit home." I try to push him to the door but he's to heavy for me.
.
"I did it's right on your left shoulder there Miss Blue. He was correct when I turned 16 a friend from my old schools brother tattooed it on me at one of his usual Friday night parties.
.
I roll my eyes pushing him out the door. "You can come back by tomorrow and have dinner again. But I have to get up early to check out this job, so scoot before I boot you in the arse." He caved grumbling as he pulled me into a bone crushing hug.
.
"I missed you blue, I'm sorry I have been away but I'll make it up to you, promise, I have a surprise for you tomorrow.".
.
We hugged again and finally I got him out. My beautiful Sanctuary is all mine again. I turned off all the lights up front made my way to the amazing pirate themed room. My bed blues and tan treads welcoming me in their blanket and pillow language. But before I submit to the village of comfy I'll pick out my outfit for tomorrow and get it out the way.
.
My aunt said formal/causal. I looked over my new articles of clothing. Nothing from my old wardrobe would suffice. I pulled out a sheer tunic button up, and to pair a pull over gray light vest, I should be cool enough if I stay in doors. For the bottom I chose slack looking skinny pants. They have a very breathe able material. Something I'll need, when I'm nervous my body temperature goes up by ten degrees.
.
Satisfied with what I picked out I slipped out my tights and jean shorts throwing everything but my skivvies into the new laundry hamper in the corner of my room. Claiming my bed for the first time is magic. I've been sleeping on a couch for a week, this is a long over due reunion. I turned off the lights setting my alarm for the next day. Tomorrow lies new adventures.
.
❤️
.
'and it races oh it races..'
I hit my phone wishing it would shut up already. I squint at it and look at the time, I have slept through it for 5 minutes. Swinging my legs over and rubbing my eyes I let out a yawn. Padding my way to my bathroom I take myself in, my pink hair sticking out overwhelming me. Yesterday's makeup smudged this and that way, I am a picture of beauty.
.
Turning on the shower to hot hot hot, I remove my clothes and set my music up to play. I hummed along to the music for 40 seconds and of course someone is calling. I have shampoo all over my head, pink is streaming down everywhere and the heat from the shower has my small private bathroom looking like a Alaskan natives mans hot room during the winter. No way am I answering that phone.
.
When I get out I check to see who called. It was Adrian, I send a quick text explaining I was in the shower and running late. He txt back
.
..okay have a good day at your piano class knock him dead, I looked the guy up he loos like a pompous asshat..
.
He attached a webpage to the txt message. I clicked it opening it up in safari. 'Pavo James Oaxford graduated from Juilliard two years ago. A musical genius' just dandy. A full wank.
.
.. Thanks for the heads up Ad. I'll wear flats instead of sneakers..
.
I finished drying off and blowed dried my hair before slipping on my new clothes. I applied a small amount of cover up and blush finishing up with a few swipes of mascara.
..wear sneakers, don't impress him with your attire but with your talent..
.
Adrian was probably joking, but right on it no matter how I tried to argue it. I was really good at playing, I just haven't since Mimi forgot who I was, even with me playing her favorite song..I went with some high top all black chucks and a black slip on watch Adrain just might have a point.
.
I made myself some 'Oatmeal in a cup' and ate it will mindlessly flipping through channels on the tube. Finishing up I cleaned my spoon and grabbed a black knitted shall and my keys. Locking the door behind me I head to the basement. As I made it to the bottom level a lady joined me. Her brown hair still wet from I'm guessing a shower, and she smelled of strawberries and something else similar.
.
"Hello, I'm Alice I live three doors down from you. If you ever need anything just let me know I'm yen building manager." She looked to be in about her early 30s at the most. She is beautiful.
.
"Nice to meet you Alice, my name is Blue, it's a wonderful apartment."
I didn't know what else to say, we smiled at each other and headed separate ways. Getting into my jeep I but my bag in the passenger seat and get gps directions to the library.
.
Sitting in traffic is my favorite thing to do. Looking at all the people and their driving habits; picking their noses, belting along to the radio having a whole concert by themselves. It's brilliantly entertaining. The light turn green and radio active by imagine dragons comes on. Time for my own concert. The song ends right when I pull into the parking lot of the library my nerves kicking in as the DJ's smooth voice takes over.
.
The outside of the library is a trick, a mirage! The bland tan bricks and large plain windows give away no hint of yen wonder inside. Inside it's a whole new world, like I stepped into the story beauty in the beast, right in the same library he gave Bell to show his sorry for the mistakes he made. It's beautiful books to the ceiling tall climbing ladders that move along the case. It even has comfortable chairs of every kind of burgundy and brown you can imagine set up in particular places. The whole place smells like coffee, hot chocolate, and old books. I'm in heaven. Making my way to the computers it's time to get down to business and print out a resume.
.
I have had two jobs my whole 17 years of life and one was baby sitting, the other I actually worked at another coffee shop/ smoothie shop combined thighs. Like Pizza Hut and taco put together but with beverages. I hated that job I was taught to make coffee and got thrown into smoothie instead. I mastered it but it severely ticked me off.
.
❤️
.
"Look who it is, little girl Blue." Turing to the familiar voice I see Nick from the smoothie stand. " I wasn't sure if you were serious about the pink hair but I know now I should have been." He winked at me.
.
No guy besides Adrian in a playing manner has winked at me before. It makes me feel nervous. I clear my throat.
"Yes I'm here, I need a job, and I've worked at a coffee place before. I just need to hand in my resume."
.
"You don't hand it into me, go up the stairs and take a left. There will be a door there, knock on it tell her I sent you up."
.
"I don't see a door up there.."
.
" You're good, there is a door up there but is hidden one of those pull a certain book and bam there's a room. You can hand the resume here, the boss it actually on vacation for another two weeks. I'm in charge of resumes. I like you, I'll put yours on top."
.
"You aren't allowed to do that." Out of no where a blond bimbo type comes around to the front of the counter, arms crossed over chest. Ew her boobs do not need to be that close together someone come poke my eyes out please. She looks familiar but I can't place where I've seen her before.
.
"No really that's not needed." If I didn't get hired here I don't want bimbo on my bad side.
.
"Your the only one with experience, it's the real reason your resume will be put on top." Glancing at the bimbo he continued. " Steph's friends have never worked in their life and only care to because some new guy comes in and they are all gaga over it"
Bimbo I mean Steph stormed off back the same way she came. "Besides if you get hired I'll train you which means I won't have to work with her anymore." He gestured the way bimbo went.
.
"I hope I don't have to work with her." I whispered back so she wouldn't hear me. He smiled and winked again and my stomach did a flip. "Well okay I have to head to my lessons now, so I'll hope to see you again." I could feel is eyes on me until I left.
❤️
Okay anyone, I really need an idea for Chefs name. The 5th chapter will be three different characters points of view not sure which ones besides his. That's when his name will be reviled. So any guys names that you love? Or want to fall in love with? Talk to me I only bite if you say please!