My Savior

" Are you alright? " said the familiar-looking guy.

In a split second, I found myself dumbstruck. It was the guy at the novelty shop. He looked so perfect even in that awkward situation. He seems familiar to me and it's not because we've seen each other at the shop earlier. I was lost in thoughts when I realized I was spacing too much.

" I.. I.. I'm fine..tt..thanks!" I answered whilst stuttering. Dang! I was stuttering in front of this alluring guy. I hope I don't look stupid.

After I composed myself, I smiled at him. I saw his smile too. My heart is melting. As I was stepping sideward, I saw Tracy waving her hand, trying to get my attention. I guess it was my cue to go. How I wish I could see more of him.

Earlier I was looking for Tracy tirelessly and became uncomfortable but that good-looking guy made me forget it. I wish Tracy did not show up and ruin my moment. Wait, what? What am I thinking?! Might be the margarita in my system, I keep being in denial but the truth is I might've been crushing on that guy.

Tracy and I were finally home, I grabbed some of her cookies and paired it with milk, she smirked at me and chuckled.

" What? " I asked her.

" Oooh nothing.. But hey have you thought about blind dates? Wanna try it?" Tracy asked with an evil grin. I knew it! She saw something at the party.

" Ha! Not a chance, first of all, I'm not blind for a blind date."

" hahaha very funny, is that even a joke?.. whatever!" Tracy said sarcastically as she claps her hand.

" Gee..Tracy, I'm not sure about it.. hmm but maybe a try won't hurt.. you think?"

" Yeey! So it's a yes?" she happily said. She is so childish.

" Well as long as you will not pair me up with a bunch of psychopaths, do you agree? " I asked her reassuringly.

Tracy nodded and went upstairs excitedly.

I sat down at the corner of my bed and played some music on my iPod while Tracy was in the bathroom.

Gosh! I can't forget what happened at the village fair a while ago. His smile, oh his beautiful smile! Having the thought of him is just too insane, it made me laugh.

" Hey crazypants, what do you have in mind?" Tracy grimaced. She didn't wait for my answer and went to sleep.

I can't tell Tracy what happened at the party. She might go crazy and tease me non-stop. I guess I'm out of my mind for keeping it a secret.

A part of me is wondering when I will stumble upon him again. Dang! This is so dreamy. I don't wanna get my hopes up and before anything else, I want to fix myself first.

"Good morning! Err .. Wake up, LADIES!" Mom said comically.

" hmmpf yeah mom" I said slothfully.

It is still early, what's up with mom. I sighed and went to the bathroom to wash my face. I realized Tracy is still asleep, she even hums. It made me laugh because she's looking so weird with the blue mask on her face in which I think she forgot to rinse last night. I grabbed my navy blue poncho on the chair near her side of the bed and tried to wake her up but it seems like she is still sleeping like a log.

"Tracy! Jaaaarrrred is heeere!" I shouted.

"hmm.. J..Jared?" she said. " hmm JARED?!! WHERE?!" Finally, she came to her senses.

" Oh I just thought, ooopsie hehe" I said. She rolled her eyes and went to the bathroom.

I went downstairs to check on my mom. She was busy with her kitchen stuff and cooking up a storm. I felt delighted because it smells so good. I am excited to taste all the food. I will definitely taste all of it! Yes, you heard it right. I will satisfy myself with all of these dishes. Such guilty pleasures, I'm such a glutton.

" I see you are awake, kindly help me out with the dessert" Mom said.

"Mom why are you cooking all of these goodies? Are we going to have a party?" I asked

"Rick decided to have a dinner party at his house to welcome his guest and we decided to split some cooking tasks" She explained.

Doing the desserts were much easier because Tracy helped me out. After some errands, we have decided to walk around the neighborhood and stop by Starbucks instead of the usual B's Café.

I ordered Tazo Chai Creme Frappuccino and Tracy ordered the Signature Hot Chocolate. When we reached a seat near the counter, we realized we have not eaten breakfast yet so I decided to order some cookies and a French toast. Our seat was near the glass door, enough for us to see what's going on outside.

Tracy enjoyed the cookies a lot so she went to the counter and ordered some more. She's such a cookie monster. On my peripheral vision, I thought I saw Rick's car and I was correct it was his car. I've been looking around to check if he is here like the usual happenings that we usually bump to each other but, no he was not around.

"Hey that's Rick's" Tracy said

"Yeah but he's nowhere"

"Whatever! he'll show himself later, I guess? By the way, Steph, are you free next weekend?" Tracy asked energetically.

" Yeah, I'm available, why? Don't tell me you're stirring up the whole blind date thingy?" I asked annoyed.

"You're so smart Steph! Yes, you're right. I already have someone lined up for your date life." She said with a grin.

It seems like I don't have a choice. Tracy said, she's a hundred percent sure that she's going to push through with my date next weekend.

Tracy decided to go ahead after she finished eating her cookies. Maybe she is going to visit her boyfriend, Jared. I have decided to buy a matcha frappe for mom before I head home. I was going to step towards the counter but then I slipped, I haven't realized the caution sign which reads WET FLOOR, what a stupid move, but I didn't expect what happened next.

The familiar-looking guy from the village fair. He is grabbing my hand.

WHY?! Of all the situations, we always meet like this. I am mortified.