Encounter

Adesuwa has never been the type to take charge. In fact, she was more than content to fall back and watch everything play out. It's how she avoided drama, and missed out on the fun of her teenage years. But everyone makes sacrifices, right? But what happens if one gets tired of sitting on the sidelines, what if she wants to be in control of one thing for once in her life? Will she live to regret it or will it all be worth it in the end?

Elio has never really held back. Sure, he hasn't done much with his life but that's because he's never felt the need too. He lived on impulses, thankfully all his impulses led him to eating copious amounts of junk food or moving out of his parents home at 18. His gut hasn't steered him wrong yet, but isn't there a first for everything?

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"Wait! Elio right?" At this point she was breathing hard. He looked down at her confused. Had she noticed the way he leaned in, the way he looked at her? Or maybe she remembered how he almost crushed her and wanted to give him a piece of her mind.
"Uh yeah?" She took a deep breath. Her promise to herself was to not pass up any opportunities this year. This was the perfect time to prove that.
"I was wondering if I could get your number?" He stared blankly. She held her breath as she waited for his reply. This time she wouldn't run before she got an answer.
He froze. There was no way this was happening. Did she actually want his number? She liked him? No, that was exaggerating, maybe she just wanted to be friends. But then why would she run to get his number, is that how girls made friends? Of course he had been frozen for more than a few minutes now and anyone could see she was starting to feel uncomfortable.
Her heart dropped at his silence. She could feel tears clouding her eyes. If he didn't want to give her his number, he didn't need to pretend she wasn't right there. A simple no would work just fine.