Ten:Jessica

She looked so cute dancing. I got Adrian's wallet at his girlfriend's house and her sister, the one from nooks and Crannies was home.

She was dancing, I didn't mean to be creepy and watch her before ringing the doorbell.

She's so beautiful. She got all flustered after I made that comment about her dancing.

She's adorable. She looked adorable as well, in her oversized T.

Adrian and Audrey told us about getting in college, I'm so proud of those two.

I owe them dinner tonight, I have to make anything that they want.

Wow that's going to be fun.

Dad calls.

"so the twins want steak, veggies, roast chicken, sweat potatoes, different kinds of salads and for dessert pumpkin pie, key lime pie and don't worry I'm helping, see you at home in a hour, bye honey"

"bye bye dad"

I decide to clean like crazy and prep for dinner until dad gets here .

We spend three hours or more making dinner.

The twins eat until they're stuffed and even offer to do the dishes which surprises dad and I.

"someone's trying to get a hold of you" dad hands me my phone.

"hey Max "

"I know it's your day off but could you please do me a solid, I have a flight to California in a hour and then afterwards I'm leaving to Seattle, this week I'm finalizing the plans and next year this time, nooks and Crannies will be expanded,"

Fuck. I knew it, all this cooking tired me out, I just wanted to chill or head to Josh's.

But instead I say" sure no problem, I'll be there in 10"

I check the clock and it's about 18:15.

I get to nooks at about 18:30.

"hi Sherri"

"hey, Max called you too huh?"

I chuckle. "yeah but I'm only working for two hours if that's okay, I mean it is my day off"

She hands me my apron.

The door opens. It's Amelia.

She takes a seat and gets out books, notepads and pens and gets to work.

She hasn't looked in my direction, her  cheeks are all flushed. God, she's adorable.

"who are you staring at huh?"

Sherri asks with a raised eyebrow.

"no...nobody"

I go and get some more napkins and cup holders from the storeroom.

Nooks is kinda empty-ish, about five people in here tonght.

Amelia walks up to the counter.

"hi Jess, could I please get a tall Americano and grilled cheese and also what time are you guys closing tonight?"

"we're closing at 20:30 and no need to stand and wait for your order, I'll bring it to you"

"wow, that's so sweet, thank you".

Customers are leaving, the only person in here aside from Sherri and I is Amelia.

"I'm so sorry to do this Amelia, especially on your day off but the sitter called and Johnny's not feeling well, I have to go"

Johnny's her 4 year old son. "no it's okay, go, I hope he feels better soon"

"thanks hun"

Amelia eats and packs up.

It's 20:15. I decided that I'll leave a bit early, not that it makes any difference, I'm texting Max, I'm so taking off tomorrow.

I clean up and I head out.

I see Amelia standing there.

"hey, are you okay? Are you waiting for someone or?"

"I'm waiting on my dad but knowing him, he probably fell asleep, I just took a cab here, I didn't feel like driving" she says shyly.

"nah I get it, after a long day, driving gets exhausting, but uh, would you like a ride?

Her pupils are huge. I caught her by surprise with this question.

" oh yes right, you know where I stay "she giggles a little.

" thank you so so much, I'll totally pay you back, I mean you probably want to get home"

"it's really not a big deal and besides I don't want you standing here alone"

We walk to my car.

"I texted my dad" she says

I am so nervous.