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I left early in the morning for class and stopped at a small cafe to get a coffee. My usual place was always busy in the morning so I decided to come here in the mornings. I waited in line behind a woman who payed no attention to the world unless it was her phone. I waited patiently until it was my turn. I walked up to the cashier. "Hi! Can I get a triple triple with a little milk please." The brunette smiled and nodded. "Name?" She asked as she held up the cup. "Clarke." I smiled. The girl, who I've seen here everyday when I come in, and yet to learn her name. Put the cup on the counter while the coffee brewed. I watched her walk into the section in the back. She returned with a small white bag. She placed it near the cup and waited as the water brewed into the pot. When it was done and poured a little milk in, like usual and put the lid on. I stared at her still memorized by these simple actions. She handed me the cup and the bag. " Oh I only ordered the coffee." I looked at her and she smiled. She took the two bucks bucks from my hand and opened the cash register. The two coins fell into its slots with a small ting sound. "It's on me." I smiled and said my thanks and watched out the door and took a second to look back. The girl smiled at me again. I felt my heart skip a beat. I blushed and continued my way to the university.
I sat in the art class in silence. Still sipping my coffee. I had yet to open the bag to see what the brunette gave me. I wanted to but I would always hesitate. So when Octavia walked in and openly offered herself to the bag. I frowned at her. "It's a chocolate chip muffin. Not a bomb. Thank the gods." She teased. Octavia was only this class because she needed an extra class and I was in here. I took the muffin from her and placed it on the table by my sketch book. I watched as Octavia fiddle with the bag. She pulled out a napkin. "Oooooo. You got a secret lover." I snatched the napkin from her hand and read;
Hey noticed you checking me out and I'm flattered. My names Lexa. Call me ya?
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"So spill the beans." Octavia nudged my arm. I explained to her about the cafe and the awkward tensions between us. I leave out the part about how this girl just captivates me. Octavia was about to say something as mr.Baker walked in and she quieted down. "Ladies and gents! Today is Monday." Everyone at once said 'yay' all in monotone. He laughed. "It's the third week i the semester and I am finally introducing the weekly black book sketches." He went to the white board and wrote down the clash code then beside it 'BBS' Under it he wrote. Love. "The BBS is something i created when I taught high school students. I want you to spent a week, including the weekend if needed. To spend time with whatever, whomever you love. I want you to draw it or any other artsy way to express it. I want to be able to see, feel, or experience the drawing. For today I want you to think of the love. Make rough sketch. Let's get to it." He clapped his hands. That was his signal to get started. Mr.baker was by far the best art teacher she's ever had. It amazed me that he taught in a high school and some small town called Angus. How he went from small town to big city within 6 years.
"I know what you are gunna draw." Octavia teased. I looked at her and just squinted my eyes. "I know what you will attempt and fail to draw." She slapped my arm and laughed.
I stared at the blank paper in front of me. I won't draw lexa because I don't love her. I'm just fantasized by her.
The next hour of her life was the longest but when I got back to my apartment I dropped my bag on the counter and opened the fridge. I pulled out a Pepsi and basically chugged it. "Raven you home?" I called out as I headed giggles coming from the girls room. Raven walked out wearing only her bra and jeans that hung loosely at her hips. "Hey. Me and wick are just chilling." I raised my eyebrows and laughed. "Chilling. Okay loca." I started calling raven Loca when I found out she lived in Hawaii. It annoyed her but it made us even as she called me clarker. "don't worry pal. Me and wick are going out tonight, and we'll go to his house." I smiled my thanks as she walked back to her room.
Later that night i continually tossed and turned. I could not get comfortable. Not to mention the fact that the brunette girl from the cafe kept coming to mind. I rolled out of bed and walked to the kitchen and opened my bag. I pulled out the napkin and enter the number into my phone. I texted her.
11:26: Hey this is Clarke. I'm flattered at the free muffin.
11:27: also what do you define as "checking out"?
I walked back to bed and slipped under the covers and relaxed my head on the pillow. I waited for a reply that didn't come. When I finally gave up and put my phone on the night stand, it's started buzzing. I groaned. "Really?" I reached over and pressed the on button and saw Lexa's name with her message.
11:47: Lexa; ah just when i thought you'd never message me.
11:47: Lexa; And the way ur lovely blue eyes watched my every move and licking them lips. I'm sure that falls under "checking out" Am I wrong?
11:48: Me; No. Just surprised that you'd want me to call you. We've only seen each other twice in that cafe.
11:50: Lexa; I like to be forward in conversations. And I'm sure I'll see you tomorrow again. At my mom's cafe. Ordering the usual.
11:52: Me; Maybe I'll mix things up. And it's ur mom's cafe!?
11:53: Lexa; yeeeeeaaaaaaaa. Why u need a job. Scared of my mom? I'd be scared too tbh.
11:55: Me; I'm not scared of ur mom. I'm just surprised. And if I need a job I'll let you know.
11:55: Lexa; yea yea yea. So I was thinking. Me, you, go on a date.
11:57: Me; where too?
11:57: Lexa; it'll be a surprise, but don't worry, i won't murder you. ;). See you tomorrow morning.
I smiled at my phone just as I lost my grip and the phone smacked me in the face. It happens a lot. Most of the time when I'm happy.
12:00:Lexa; If you want I'll butter ur muffin tomorrow. :D.
I laughed and shook my head. I leaned over and plugged in the charger and lightly dropped it on the counter. Rolling on my side i smiled. This girl was out going and didn't mind speaking her mind. She was definitely, totally different from Thaila or Coda.
As I smiled like a complete idiot I couldn't wait till tomorrow.