This story follows a 21yo cheerful college student Jennifer Scott.
But beneath her bubbly and cheerful persona lies countless insecurities, anxiety and low self esteem.
After her broken relationship with her cheating ex boyfriend Richard, Jennifer...
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" He said what?" Alex asked with her eyebrows raised.
" He didn't exactly say that he liked me but he also didn't say that he didn't like me. It seemed as if he was trying to say that he liked me more than just a friend. But I don't know. He's confusing. He may be just messing with me."
" Why would he mess around with something like this," asked Nat.
" Because he loves to see my reactions and it's his favourite hobby," I said
" Well, there's only one way to find out then," said Nat with a smirk.
" And what is that?" I asked with my arms crossed.
" Ask him straight away," Nat said while sipping on her tea.
" No, are you crazy? What if he was just messing? Do you realise how awkward it would be?"
" It's the only way to know. Besides I'm certain that he likes you back. You just need to clarify now. He's worth taking the risk, ain't he?" Alex put her hand on my shoulder and winked.
Maybe they were right. Even if he didn't like me back then I could just make something up to save myself from embarrassment. There was no harm in asking.
After college I headed straight to Zeph's house.
" Well, who do we have here? No call, no text, everything okay?" Zeph asked.
" Why? I can't come here just to hang out?" I asked while making my way to his kitchen.
" Of course you can. You just never come uninformed," he said as he followed me.
" Don't you have anything to eat?" I asked while looking through his kitchen shelves.
" I do. I got salad, fresh juices and fruits," he said.
" All you got is rabbit food?" I frowned.
" It's called being healthy but okay," he said.
" Is there a reason why you're here?" He asked while moving closer to me.
" Yes, I wanted to ask you something," I said with my back facing him.
" And what is that, Jen?" He was now behind me and I could feel his breath on my neck.
I turned around and our faces were an inch apart. His breath smelt like fresh mint. He leaned and rested his arms on the counter, surrounding me completely.
Him being so close didn't help with the situation. I only got more nervous to ask him what I had come here for.
" So what I wanted to ask," I tried to form words while avoiding his gaze.
" Yes?" He tilted his head slightly and smirked.
" I wanted to ask if you like me," I said it as fast as I could.
Oh god, I said it. What if he doesn't like me back? This was a mistake. But it was too late now. All kinds of negative thoughts were running through my head.
" I do," he said with his gorgeous brown eyes still staring at me and his dimples looking down at me.
" No, I meant if you like-like me," I asked while keeping my head down.
He put his thumb and index finger under my chin and raised it a bit. My eyes were now directly looking into his. He caressed my jaw with his thumb and said," Miss Scott, I like-like you."
Holy shit. Hearing that froze my entire body. I couldn't move. Hell, I wasn't even blinking. I was definitely dreaming. This is not real. I would wake up any minute.
He kissed my jaw and turned his way around.
Okay, this is real. My brain could not make this up. Zeph really does like me then.
" So would you like to have dinner with me this Saturday," he asked.
" Yes, okay, sure. That'd be great," I responded.
This time not only were my cheeks red but also my entire face.
I quickly made my way towards the door. I had to get out of there as soon as possible. This was too much for a day. My heart was beating crazy.
" Where do you think you're going?" Zeph blocked the door by standing right in front of it.
How'd he get there so fast?
" Home," I said.
" Well, okay. But before you go, there's one more thing I'd like to do." He had an evil smirk on his face. He leaned in and gave a peck on my cheek.
" Now you can go," he said
I was shocked. I don't even know if shocked was the right word. This feeling was entirely new to me. I wanted to kiss him but I also wanted to run away from there as fast as I could.
Without saying anything, I stormed my way out of the door and didn't look back.
" See you at 8 for dinner on Saturday". I heard a voice say from behind me.
Even though my back was facing him, I could feel him giggling.
This was embarrassing. But well, I have my answers now. Zeph liked me too. I can't believe this. I was screaming internally. I was happy but why did I feel that this happiness was only temporary? Okay, we're not gonna overthink and ruin our current state of mind. I'm going on a date with Zeph! My smile spread from one ear to another. I couldn't be happier.
