Friends with benefits • a/p

Chapter 3

Perrie's POV

"This needs to be done until noon, then get ready for the meeting" - my boss says as he places a pile of papers on my desk.

I nod my head as I start looking through the tone of work I need to do. After he mumbles a few words I can't really understand, he walks off leaving me alone.

I stand up and get myself another cup of coffee. I rub my temples as I realise I'm about to have a headache really soon.

It's just so hard to concentrate. It's been almost a whole week sincethat night and I still can't get my thoughts staight, I can't get my mind off him.

But why? It wasn't supposed to lead to anything serious, and now look at me. I even had a dream about him last night. It was about just the two of us, he was touching me and kissing me slowly, as I enjoyed it and wished it would never stop. But it did, thanks to my alarm.

I wonder if he even thought about me. He didn't call, obviously. I still feel pathetic when I remember I left my phone number. Nobody does that anymore.

I walk back to my desk and start doing my work, I feel my phone buzz.

"What's up Leigh?" - I say as I pick up.

"Heg Pez, how are you doing?" - she says in a cheery voice.

"Ehm, at work, tired.. What about you?" - I say.

"Well, me and Andre moved in together, and we're having a housewarming party tomorrow, you're invited" - she says in more of a demanding tone.

"Ohh, that's great, but-"

"Nah uh, it's not like you're busy or anything, you're coming" - she cuts me off.

"Alright, I'll come" - I say sighing as I realise I can't argue with Leigh-Anne Pinnock.

"Yess, I can't wait to see you" - she exclaims.

"Me too Lee Lee, me too.." - I say thinking about the fact that we haven't seen each other in weeks. I'm glad I'll be able to see her tomorrow.

"Don't be sad Pez, a lot of guys are coming as well, we'll find you someone" - she chuckles.

I chuckle at the thought. I don't want any guy, I want a certain guy who I probably won't see again.

"Alright Leigh, I have to go back to work, we'll talk later, okay?" - I say, looking at the clock and noticing I don't have much time left.

"Alright baba, see you" - she says and sends me virtual kisses through the line before she hangs up.

Don't you all wish you had a friend like her? She's the most affectionate, the most caring and the most supportive friend in the whole world. We used to be much closer when we were younger, but since we became adults, got jobs, got into relationships, well she did, we don't have time to spend with each other anymore.

A few hours pass by and somehow I manage to finish my work on time. The meeting I had to attend to went really well, my boss was happy with my work, thankfully.

Once I leave the building, I buy myself food and make my way home. It happened a whole week ago, and it's still so hard for me to get my mind off him, not as much as the first two days though, somehow I have to function, don't I?

Maybe he will go to the club tonight. Maybe he often does. What if he really does go? But, I'm going to Leigh's party.. I won't disappoint my friend, I think to myself. This is a big step for her, and I wanna be by her side. Wow I sound like she's getting married. No wonder if she does though.