Later that day, I went home and invited Alice over. We went to my room and began to vent about our problems and discuss possible solutions. She told me that the reason she's been so distant from the group is that she's 'starting to catch feelings for Jesse'. "You what?!!!", I asked hysterically. "Dude I know. I'm not even sure how I just am", she said while looking down with a wide grin forming on her face. "It would make sense though, it's pretty clear how close you guys have gotten over the years", I replied. "Well, he's a really sweet guy. He's always there for me and checks in occasionally. Not including his amazing personality and his sense of humor" she said with genuine excitement. "Awee, I don't think I've ever seen you like this before. You seem really happy" I said. "I am, but enough about that. What's going on with you?" I told Alice about the guy who moved in next door and how eventful these past few days have been since his arrival. "And this is what was in my pocket. I'm gonna kill him" I said while balling my fist. "Woah calm down. This guy is clearly into you. Now, does he have a unique way of showing it? Yes, but I think you should formally introduce yourselves to each other" she said.
"He's about to get introduced to every bit of these hands" I replied in anger. We heard a knock, so I got up and walked to the front door. Looking through to peephole, I saw a tall, buff figure standing at the door. It was Adrian!!! I turned and looked over at Alice, signaling her to let her know who was at the door. She crept over and looked through the peephole. She quickly looked back at me and whispered, "Dude, you didn't tell me he was hot!!!!!" "Shut up", I said quietly but sternly. I signaled her to move to the side so I could open the door. When I opened it, he stood there, towering over me.
"Hey".
"Can I help you?"
"Did you get my letter?"
"Yes, I did".
"Huh, that's weird"
"What do you mean? You gave it to me".
"Well, I say it's weird because I haven't gotten a call or text from you, like at all".
"Well, you shouldn't get your hopes up about things like that. Especially after the little stunt you pulled".
"How else was I supposed to get your attention?You ran from me last time".
"No, I had to…uhh..what do you want?"
"Oh, can I borrow a hammer?"
"...Can you borrow a hammer?"
"Yeah, my dad and I just got some pictures and paintings that we wanted to hang up to make it feel more like home".
"....Sure, gimme a sec".
I walked to the back room and grabbed the hammer off the dresser. When I came back, Alice grinned from ear to ear. If she did anything at all while I was gone, I can guarantee she will be murdered.
"Here you go".
"Thank you".
He looked at me and smiled while holding the hammer. He then took a step closer.
"Alright, well if that's all you came here for then you can leave".
"Ok, then I guess I'll see you around?"
"Not likely".
I gave him a malicious grin and closed the door. I then walked back to my room and sat at my desk. 'Can I borrow a hammer' yeah ok.