NORA'S POV
"That was awesome" I yelled, throwing my hands in the air. I thought I would die.
"Really? When I was there with you" he said with a pout as he faked a sad expression.
"Not really, I was just scared, haven't been on that before. I replied.
We bought some candy, drinks, popcorn and lots more. I turned to him. "Thank you, thank you for everything Grant" I spoke slowly
"Naaa, that's nothing, my pleasure." He waved it off, grinning. His eyes stared deeply into mine as he held my hands. "Nora? He called out
"Huh? I lifted my face to him.
"You are so beautiful" he said and I blushed extremely.
"Please, don't cry, I don't want you to be less pretty because you were crying. He held one of my hands and caressed my cheeks gently. Ok? He asked
I blinked and nodded.
"Nice. Let's go! He stated
*******
I went home and felt relieved, it was as if some kind of burden was lifted off me. I hugged myself as I squealed remembering what happened at the park. The ride and mostly how Grant treated me. He displayed much care.
"That wasn't who I saw during high school. He's now different and calm and nice and more handsome." I gasped and laid on my bed.
"So I missed a class today, thank God there was no quiz. I muttered and closed my eyes
My alarm blared and it was 4:30pm. Oh no, time for work! I sprang up from the bed and refreshed myself.
I got to the restaurant, I was few minutes early. I walked into the changing room and wore my shirt and skirt. I pulled down my skirt, packed my hair into a bun and left for the counter.
People entered and orders were made. I turned to observe the customers when I saw Dylan seated. Shit" I cussed under my breath and went inside.
Dylan's pov
I ruffled my head frustratedly, what was I thinking? A kiss? Shit! I kicked the wall so hard and left for the house. I got there and thank goodness, Lillian wasn't around. I went to the bar and saw empty bottles and a tumbler.
"Has she been drinking? I went to the bathroom and washed myself. I scampered to my bed and couldn't stop thinking about what happened lately. Why did I kiss her? That's the stupidest thing I thought of then. But she kissed me back, does she really like me that much? But things didn't go well. My thoughts were all jumbled up, I took my pillow and yelled into it.
I picked up my black jacket and thought of going to where she works perhaps put things right. Putting on my jacket over my white huge t-shirt with my black trousers and sneakers. I left the house to get to the restaurant.
Getting there, I sat down and watched as other waiters moved to and fro. I kept on searching for her until I saw her taking orders from a customer.
"What do you want sir? A lady asked me.
Get me some juice only" I ordered
I stared at her, wishing she would look at my side.
Here's your drink sir! The lady from earlier dropped a drink and a glass cup on my table.
Thanks" I said and she left.
I was sipping my juice when our eyes met instead she rolled her eyes and walked away.
I felt so sad and frustrated. Is she avoiding me now? I gulped my juice while I waited.
****Nora's pov
"What is he doing here? Why am I feeling this way, over someone's boyfriend" I yelled at myself as I hit the restroom's wall hardly.
I changed and started working in the grilling room to avoid seeing him. All Thanks to Becca for the switch, if not, I would be seeing that face of his, but... I really want to see his face. I touched my lips and gasped.
Huh? What am I thinking? The kiss? Nora! Snap out of it. I held my cheeks.
"Are you ok?" Becca asked as she walked in, prolly having heard me mumbling to myself as an insane lady.
"Yes, emm, Nooooooo! Naaa. Tsk! I'm fine." I rushed m words and let out a tight lipped smile. "You know one of those days when you crave talking to yourself, you know what I mean?" I laughed maniacally and stopped when she stared at me with her eyes brows drawn together..
"Oops!" I covered my mouth.
She heaved a sigh and sadi "He's still waiting for you, Nora! Go say something to him, I mean I shouldn't be interfering with someone's else personal life but Go meet him and it's 5mins to closing time.
"Wait! What? Who? Waiting?" I couldn't even use my words properly, I dropped my gloves and moved to the restaurant.
"Dylan? What are you doing here?" I asked, looking around. Everyone was gone, except for a couple who were busy smooching like they have no where to go to. Yuck! Ain't there even ashamed?
"I came to see you, Nora. I couldn't stop thinking of you". He said with sadness all over his face.
W..hy? I stuttered as my face flushed red remembering what happened. "I came to make things, right Nora, can we talk outside? He asked.
When we got outside. He turned to me and I tucked my hair behind my ear, I turned elsewhere while fidgeting the edges of my skirt.
"Nora! I'm sorry". He pleaded. "I shouldn't have done that, I don't want you to get angry at me" He reached for my hands and held them. I looked at him immediately surprised.
"Who am I to you, Dylan?" I asked immediately without thinking.
"You are a person I don't want to lose, someone I feel comfortable with and Most importantly my friend". He held my cheeks and smile greatly.
"I swallowed hard and moved a bit backwards. A glint of sadness appeared on his face. I shook my head vigorously.
"A friend? A friend you say Dylan?" I blinked rapidly, my eyes becoming misty while I Inhaled hard. Do friends kiss each other? Huh?" I asked annoyed. He ruffled his hair and replied " my bad, that was a mistake, Nora. I'm sorry."
"Sorry? So the kiss we shared, meant nothing to you? Huh? that was my first kiss, dummy!" I yelled. "You took it away from me and it meant nothing to you." I paced around alittle and finally turned to him
" I can't be your friend, Dylan. I'm sorry " I mumbled. He stared at me, totally confused.
"Nora, I don't understand. Back then, I kissed you, you reciprocated the kiss and gave me a slap for it. Now, are you saying that I shouldn't have called the kiss a mistake? Com'on Nora, what are you insinuating? He breathed out and turned to me "Let me ask you Nora and I need a sincere answer, Do you have any feelings for me?"
I felt shocked, how could he ask such question, I thought.
Nora? Nora? He called
"Yes, jerk. I like you so much. I have butterflies everytime I think of you. I got lost the first time I saw you. Just like the phrase goes "love at first sight" ever since then, I haven't been myself. Dylan!
"Nora? Nora? Say something" he nudged me bringing me back to reality. All this while I have been staring elsewhere lost in thoughts.
"Emm, I... don't Dylan" i bit my lower lip nervously.
"You don't? He asked surprised. What was he expecting? " Then I think we are ok, now. I went too far with the kiss. So I'm forgiven?" He asked while smiling at me.
I stared at him and nodded like a child. He became so happy that I could feel it.
"Thanks Nora, see you later" he said and left
I headed home. Opening the door, I heard Stacy giggling over the phone. She seems so happy. Seeing me, she talked to the person for some seconds and dropped her phone.
Nora! Nora!! I have a gist for you. I looked at her and let out a smile. You know I told you about my meeting with my parents, it wasn't just a meeting with my parents,. It was a business meeting in which I was needed. I met this guy who happens to be the first son of my parent's partner, Mr Charles. He was damn cute, like soo hand....
I walked inside the room, not minding what she was saying.
"Nora, are you ok? She asked as she got in.
"Hmm, what? I asked, I didn't even hear her previous question.
"Are you ok? She repeated worried
"Yeah, yeah, I'm fine" I chuckled. She stared at me sternly.
"Urghhhh!!! I groaned. It's about Dylan.
"Dylan? That troublemaker" she sneered
"Yes, I mean No. I muttered she addresses Dylan the way I have always told her about him.
"What now? She asked with all curiosity.
I explained everything to her and she facepalmed herself.
"Babe! why did you slap him? She asked.
"I didn't give it a second thought" i started playing with my fingers
"Huh? Nora" she breathed in. Sometimes you have got to be careful dear. You are going to apologize"
"We settled the issue, this night"
Oh, that's great. Then no need to worry, it is just that... She hesitated
Just that what" I cut her off
You should stay away from him" she stressed the "stay" and I stared at her.
Stay away? I really like Dylan, even though I act mean, I really want him around always" I replied.
Stacy stood up and said" He hangs around another mean girl right? I don't want you to hurt yourself. There are things that are better off locked up" like your feelings, I know someone out there really likes you, give the guy a break, everything will be alright dear. She touched my cheek and plopped on the bed.
"I will tell you about Dave later" she yelled and picked up her phone.
"Hello Mom? She continued giggling over the phone with her mom. I lay on my bed with thoughts and gradually I succumbed to sleep.