"You're here." Jhon said, standing up from where he sat to welcome Caroline who just arrived.
He had been waiting for her, though not for too long. He invited her over for a small talk.
"Yeah. I..." Caroline blushed upon seeing Jhon again. She took few seconds to access him.
As usual, he looked freakishly hot on whatever he wore but today he wore something she had never seen him in before. Tracksuit!
She thought he looked really dashing on it and the colour combination suited his dark skin. More of white, less of black designs. He also wore a white sneaker to match it up. His curly hairs were packed up in a nasty bun, few strands dangling around his face.
"Carol.." Jhon called , drawing her out of her wild imagination. He knew she was staring at him and he was kind of happy about it.
"Hmm? You.. you called me." Caroline answered faltering at some point. She didn't want to believe she was caught ogling at him. But then, he chuckled and she frowned. 'Did he catch me?'
"I was saying you look beautiful." Jhon said, smiling flirtatiously. He knew what he was doing. Of course she looked beautiful in that cream colored dress and his favorite Milano Leather Sandals but, he also wanted to tease her a bit.
"Really?" Caroline asked, brushing her left palm on her hair. Her heart began to beat rapidly and she had avoid his charming gaze.
Jhon noticed this and laughed out loud, his laughter sending across tingling sensation to Caroline. She smiled revealing her hidden dimples and Jhon couldn't help but marvel at the sight of both dimples.
"Were you pierced?" Jhon suddenly asked, glaring at her cheek which hid the dimples immediately Caroline stopped smiling.
"No." Caroline replied, darting her eyes from here to there. Jhon had become serious all of a sudden.
"Then why are they so deep?" Jhon asked. He began moving closer and finally touched both her cheek. He kept rubbing her cheek softly, his eyes on his hand movements. He definitely had no idea of what he was doing to Caroline who was lost in his touch.
"Stop." Caroline suddenly said, causing both of them to stare at each other. "I.. I.. thirsty. I am thirsty." Caroline said, brushing her hair behind her ear. She was damn nervous. Jhon heard no idea on the impact he had on her which worried Caroline the most.
"Oh! I'd.. I'd go get some liquid then." Jhon said and went away. At this, Caroline noticed that they were in an outdoor cafe where orders are made inside and brought outside.
Caroline wondered if Jhon really liked open places or it was because of her.
"He's a mystery." Caroline chuckled. She really liked the fact that she is close with Jhon.
"Ahh!"
Caroline heard a familiar groan behind her and she quickly turned back. It was Jhon. She quickly stood up, running to him.
"Jhon! Jhon! Are you alright?!" Caroline asked, fear and anxiety evident in her eyes and facial expressions.
Jhon held his head and smiled. "I'm alright. I.. I just met that lady." He opened his eyes and held Caroline's hands. "But, I'm fine." He pulled her to their seats and made sure she sat down before he took his sit.
"Are you sure you are okay, Jhon?" Caroline asked. She was definitely worried and Jhon noticed it.
Jhon quickly stretched his hand to hold Caroline's own and Caroline didn't hesitate to let him.
"Carol, I... I am fine." Jhon assured and upon seeing she was assured, he let go.
"Good day, Ma'am, Sir, these are your orders." A young man said and dropped two glasses on the table. He kept smiling before he left.
"Strawberry flavored juice?" Caroline asked chuckling.
"Yeah, like it?" Jhon asked, whisking his cup of ice tea with a tiny spoon.
"I do. It's my favorite." Caroline said smiling. She was literally blushing.
"Drink up. You said you were thirsty didn't ya?" Jhon teased and watched Caroline blush. He couldn't believe she was blushing because of him. 'she really likes me, huh.'
Caroline had started taking little sips from the drink through a straw. She didn't want to look up and meet his eyes. She kept glaring and her juice, hoping it doesn't run dry.
"So... Carol.." Jhon called.
"Hmm?" Caroline answered, looking up for a second and back down.
"You like me?" Jhon asked out of the blue and Caroline chocked on her juice. Her eyes were bulged and her ears were reddened. "Sorry, sorry. Have a sip." Jhon said gesturing her to go for it.
"What the_ why did you ask that?"
"Ermm.. because.. I want to know, Caroline." Jhon said sincerely, staring into Carol's eyes.
Caroline didn't know how he did it but, immediately she looked up at him, just for a second, he managed to hold her stare. She couldn't look aside Jhon's eyes.
"Tell me, Carol?"Jhon asked again, this time with a slippery voice. He wasn't asking her to be in a relationship with him, he just wanted to be assured that she likes him.
"Yes... Yes, I do Jhon."
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"Really, Carol?" Michelle asked squeezing her hair. "You did that?" Michelle's expression was that of utmost amusement.
Caroline watched Michelle raised her long socks covered legs up. She was expectant and Caroline didn't want to give it all out so easily.
"Well... I slapped his hand off and told him I was thirsty and..." Caroline said, moving around Michelle's apartment.
Michelle grumbled. "Just go straight to the point, Carol. Did you kiss him? Did you both hug each other? Did you tell him something spicy? Did he tell you?.. come on! Mama Michelle wants to know." Michelle groaned, talking while chewing roughly and throwing her pop corn at Caroline.
"Oh shut up, Michelle. I'm not telling ya anything." Caroline said, taking off her brown leather jacket and set to run around while Michelle chase her. "Catch me if you want to get the details in full."
"I shouldn't have put make up on your pretty face." Michelle said jokingly. "Next time you come here for me to dress you up for a date with your boy toy, I won't__"
"Like I care." Caroline laughed and Michelle came at her.
"Come to Mama Michelle."