Only Angel

Beachwood Cafe ✔️

I'm sitting at the Beachwood Cafe drinking my mocha coffee. I'm reading Antony and Cleopatra, my favorite work of William Shakespeare. It's 8:30 in the morning on a Monday, so not a lot of people are in the cafe.

I'm sitting in the corner of the cafe, away from other people. I hear the bell on the door ring and look up to see a Harry freaking Styles walk in. Me being the person I am, I decided against saying hi to him. I don't want to annoy him. He's wearing a grey t-shirt and blue jeans with converse.

I watch him go up to the counter to order and hear his angelic voice ordering a black coffee with a blueberry muffin. A few seconds later, he gets his food and turns around. I quickly avert my gaze and look back down at my book.

I go back to reading my book. A few seconds later I hear someone clear their throat. I look up to see Harry. My heart stops. He smiles down at me, coffee and muffin in hand.

"I usually sit here, but as you're already sitting here so, would you mind a buddy?" I stare at him for a few seconds. Is he actually talking to me? "Um, yeah, I don't mind." I say shyly. He thanks me and sits down opposite me.

Realizing I've been staring, I look back down at the page in my book I was reading. "Shakespeare, classic." He says. I look up at him and smile. "He's one of my favorites." I reply.

He takes a bite of his muffin. He's beautiful. His gorgeous green eyes that I could just stare into all day. His jawline could cut a watermelon. I've seen pictures of him shirtless so I know he looks good underneath his shirt.

All the sudden Watermelon Sugar comes on over the speakers of the cafe. I look at Harry and it looks like he's blushing. I laugh. "It's a good song, I mean it's a great song." I ramble. Wow Grace, what a great way to embarrass yourself. Harry laughs. "I hate hearing myself on the radio." He takes a sip of his coffee.

"I get it." He looks at me and smiles. "I just realized I never asked you your name, I'm such an ass." He laughs. I smile at him before replying "It's totally fine. I'm Grace." I extend my hand and he gladly takes it. 

My hand looks so tiny compared to his big, strong ones. "Beautiful name for a beautiful woman. I'm Harry." I blush at his compliment. I've never seen myself as that attractive.

"How's the muffin?" I ask. "Really good. You should have gotten one." He says taking another bite of the food. "I'll try it next time." I say.

God, I never talk to random people this much! I don't know why I feel so comfortable talking to Harry Styles, a total stranger. I guess he must just have that effect on people.

He takes a sip of his drink. "So, what do you do for work?" He asks. I smile at him. "I'm a kindergarten teacher." I love working with kids. It's my passion. He smiles a big smile at me telling him what I do for work. "That's amazing! I'm guessing you love kids then." I nod, a smile on my face. It's true, I love kids. Although I don't have any kids myself, I want them.

"Do you like kids?" I suddenly ask. A big smile appears on his face. "I love them! I want a little bean so badly, I just haven't found the right person yet to have them with I guess." His smile falters towards the end. "I want them too, one day. And don't worry about finding the right person, they're out there, you'll find them." I reassure him. His smile returns.

"Hey, I know this is a kind of weird question, especially because we've just met, but I feel like we've known each other forever. So do you think I can get your number?" He asks me.

I stare at him in shock. Is Harry Styles actually asking me for my number? "Um yeah, sure." He smiles a big smile and takes out his phone. "The numbers xxx-xxx-xxxx." I tell him and he enters it into his contacts. A few seconds later my phone pins with a message from Harry's number. I save his contact to my phone.

"We should get together sometime. Maybe dinner." He says. "Sounds fun. I'm down." I reply. I look at the time on my phone and see that it's almost 9. "Shit. I have to go." He looks down at his phone's time. "Me too." He says with a sad look on his face. "It was really nice talking to you, I'll see you later?" I say getting up from my seat. "Yeah definitely. Hey, are you free Friday?" He asks while getting up from his seat.

"Yeah! Text me the place and time and I'll be there." I say. He smiles and opens his arms for a hug. I hug him and I can't help but smile. This feels so right. Like we're meant for each other's arms. I inhale his cologne. It smells so good.

We let go after what feels like forever. I walk towards the door with Harry following. Our cars are the only cars here right now. I get to my car and turn around. "I'll see you around Harry." I call out. He turns and smirks. "Oh, you definitely will Grace." I get in my car and start driving towards the school.

***

It's now 6 and I'm sitting at home after a long day of teaching. I'm watching Doctor Who and eating a bowl of M&M's. The door to the apartment opens and in comes my best friend, Jenny. "Hey G. How was your day?" She asks, sitting down next to me on the couch. "It was tiring but good." I tell her.

Jenny is a huge fan of Harry so I know she'll freak out when I tell her. "Hey, I need to tell you something that happened today." I say. "Proceed." She says. I take a deep breath before speaking. "I met Harry Styles." As soon as the words leave my mouth, she squeals. "Oh my god!! I can't believe it! How, where?"

I laugh at her craziness. "I met him at the Beachwood Cafe. We talked for almost half an hour. He's super nice and he even gave me his number. He also may have asked me to go to dinner with him on Friday." I smile remembering our conversation.

Jenny practically screams. "Omg you lucky bitch! I'm so jealous!" She excitedly says. I laugh at her antics. "Anyway, I just wanted to tell you. Now I think I'm going to go to bed, I'm tired." I yawn the last part.

I give her a quick hug then head upstairs.

I do my bedtime routine and then get into bed. My phone screen lights up with a text. I look at it and see that it's from Harry.

Harry: Meet me at Bestia at 7 on Friday. :)

Grace: Can't wait!

Harry: Me too! I'm so excited!

Grace: Lol. Have a good night, Harry.

Harry: Sleep well Grace.

I turn off my phone, smiling and close my eyes. The last thing I think of is Harry's eyes.