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i am not a book reader, and nobody actually knows that. i’ve received many books over my lifetime but ive never been so interested as to read them. the only reason people believe i love books is the reason that i visit the library as often as you might have a meal in a day. but here’s my secret.
i only go to the bookstore; well because there’s a cute librarian there. he has brown hair and brown eyes, a cutely tied apron as his work uniform. and a name tag that reads “Apollo” with the sun symbol next to it, supposedly a reference to the greek god apollo. he also wears a golden bangle bracelet always shown off as his sleeves are rolled up.
i see him a lot, i’ve memorised his shift. i know this sounds so crazy but i think he likes me too. well, i’m visiting him again this time. i’ve been trying to come up with an excuse but i’ve been busy with some exams so i haven’t seen him in a while.
the bookstore he works at is large and has lots of books, it’s quiet and cute too. he’s shown me numerous times his favourite type of books and even lent me some, obviously of his own not of the bookstores or he would be fired. i walk in through the cherry red painted doors, ready to smile at him, but he spots me first.
“Juniper!!! oh my god, i haven’t seen you in so long, how have you been?” he exclaims, greeting me with a very excited grin. i smile politely back, walking towards the register he is behind.
“hi Apollo! i’m so sorry, ive been away for exams.” i explain and he nods as if to say he understands. i ask him how he’s been and we make small chatter, until i realise his cheeks are red and he’s looking at me nervously, stumbling over his words.
“what is it, do i have something on my face?” i search my bag for a mirror but he shakes his head agressively, using wild hand gestures to prove his point more.
“no no!! i-i’m so sorry, you look beautiful! i mean-“ he’s embarassed. and then i register what he’s actually just said to me. he thinks i’m beautiful? now my cheeks are red and i’m standing there looking idiotic. he calms down and continues.
“i wanted to ask you, if um- well i coukd get your number? id love to take you out sometime, not on a date!!! unless you want it to be?” he laughs awkwardly and i feel so surprised i nearly fall right over, but i stay there, holding onto my skirt.
“yes!!!” i say, happily grinning and he grins back. i pull out my phone giving him my number and he thanks me and also apologises.
he’s so cute.