There is this beautiful woman with strawberry blonde hair and gorgeous hazel eyes, that I've been crazy about since my high school days and her name is Becca. Lately, we've been hanging out because she needs a friend at the moment. Logan and her got into a fight which means Becca is hurting again because of the idiot. I've seen her hide all her pain behind a fake smile. She loves her sister and best friend so much that she'll hurt herself to protect and help them. She left coming in after everything happened with that guy in the parking lot and we've been talking plus hanging out as well. Occasionally, I give her advice about the Logan situation. I'm madly in love with her but I would rather her be happy even if that means helping that blockhead of a jerk Logan.
My shift at the bar is starting so I need to get my thoughts together so I can work. Behind the bar, I start mixing drinks while talking to the customers. In the middle of a conversation with a customer, I look towards the door and lock eyes with Becca. She looks so stunning tonight in her black dress that forms with her curves nicely and her black wedge sneakers that she loves. Smiling I tell her to come over, her face turned bright red but I'll act like I didn't notice it. She looks super cute making a face like that. Every time I'm with her it feels like we've never been apart even though we went our separate ways after high school.
She walks up to the bar and I say "Hey beautiful, how's your day been? Your looking really great tonight" She responds "Oh it's been good and thank you, I wanted to dress up for once. Do you like it?" " Yeah, I do. You're the most beautiful girl here tonight. I'll have to do something to keep the men away from you". After I said that she definitely started blushing and it took so much control to not pull her into my arms.
I got to tease her just a little bit now so while I was smiling I said " Looks like I made you blush" Her face red as can be looks at me and said "What no way this is just my makeup how could you make me blush" "Oh is that right? Well, how about we get dinner tonight and I'll try to prove you wrong" "You're on! You won't win though". She stayed at the bar and we continued to talk when I wasn't tending to customers. Finally, it was time to close the bar for the night. When I finish locking up, I head to the kitchen with Becca following behind me.
I'm definitely going to surprise this woman by cooking her dinner. As I started cooking, she stood near me saying "I didn't know you could cook?" Responding I said "Well you never asked and I like to surprise a beautiful lady" Giggling she responded, "I bet you say that to all the ladies you cook for". Hearing her say that kinda hurt. Does she think I'm some kinda player? She doesn't think I play with women's feelings like that idiot Logan right?
I can see she is fixing to say something but I got to let her know I'm nothing like that guy. Looking at her I replied, "Umm no I don't, I've only cooked for you". Dude, why did you say it like that? This is so embarrassing! I can feel my face heat up, well maybe it's just cause of cooking. Well even if she asks I'll just use the stove as an excuse for why my face is red. That'll work, right? Let's hope so anyway.
She starts walking toward me but I can't look at her so I'll just focus on my cooking. Just as I'm thinking this she grabs my face and pulls it close to hers. My heart is racing and it's getting harder to not just push my lips into hers when we're this close. She looks at me smiling saying " So looks like I'm your first woman to cook for. That's an honor. I will say this though looks like I can make you blush." Oh no, she can tell I'm blushing umm Greg think you idiot. Finally, I responded by saying "What I'm not blushing, it's just hot in this kitchen that's all" She smirked and then said "Alright we'll go with that" After the meal was cooked, we sat at the bar to eat. Looking at her I say "Ladies first. I wanna hear what you think" She smiles and then says "Why thank you. I'm sure it will taste good" She took a bite of the fettuccine I made for us and her face lit up so that means it's good. Finishing the bite she took, she said "It's so delicious!!! You're absolutely an amazing cook" Feeling really happy at her words I respond with "Well thank you Becca that means a lot".
We finished eating and kept drinking wine as we talked about life, family, friends, etc. I love listening to this woman talk. Every word that comes from her mouth has so much passion, and her face also lights up like a Christmas tree when it comes to talking about her family and friends. In the middle of our conversation, she looks tipsy. She only had 4 glasses of wine but I guess she is a lightweight. Realizing how tipsy she looks it's time to take her home so I say "It's time to take you home beautiful" but she looks at me with a pouty face saying "I don't want to go home, I want to stay and talk with you more. I'm not too tipsy"
I freeze after I hear she wants to stay with me but I need to take her home. I look at her with a smile on my face and say "I'm taking you home so let's go". She looks at me still pouting but we walk out of the bar, and I lock the door behind us. Helping her walk to my jeep, I open the door and help her in. Starting up my vehicle the time pops up and it's 2 am. I can't believe we stayed out this late. As I'm pulling into their driveway I help her out and open the front door of their house.
Walking her inside I lay her on the couch. Looking at her I say " I really wish you wouldn't drink that much." She just laughs and says " I'm sorry Greg. Please don't be mad. Can I tell you something though". I wonder what she's going to say so I tell her " Becca you can tell me anything and I'll never be mad at you. No made what you say or the choice you make" She responded with "Greg is it okay if we hangout more. I want to get to know you better because I feel so safe when I'm with you and I love when you hug me and hold me in your arms. I have other guy friends but I've never felt that way with them not even Logan. I want to know why only you can make me feel this way!" I start blushing and it's embarrassing but I'm so happy hearing those words. I really can't help but fall for this woman all over again.
Smiling I hold her face in my hand and rub her cheek with my thumb. I reply with " Becca I'd love to hang out with you more and you made me really happy saying those words. But just so you know if you keep being cute like this I won't let go of you not even to that idiot Logan". After I said those words she started to laugh and say " Greg are you saying you love me? Haha" Looking at her I bent down and kissed her passionately then pulled away saying " Yeah that's exactly what I'm saying, I have for a while. I've seen how you struggled with your feelings toward Logan because your sister and him both liked each other and you were caught in the middle. You couldn't even tell your sister your own feelings. I've seen it all, I don't want you to get hurt anymore! Whatever you choose and if you still choose him, I will support you with everything I have because I want you to always smile brightly. I'll be here no matter what Becca, I promise you that" Then I just tell her to lay back down.
As I'm fixing to get up to leave she grabs my face and kisses me. My eyes go wide and I can't help but crave her lips more so I leaned into her kiss more. Becca pulls away to say " Greg I want to know you more. Thank you for telling me all your feelings. I do know you told Logan to man up and talk to me but he's still ignoring me. You told him that you would steal me away right?" How does she even know that? She left when that happened, and that jerk couldn't have told her because he was still ignoring her. If I could hit him a few times I'd feel better. I look at her and say "How do you even know that Becca?" She responds "Someone overheard you and told me about it. Greg, I think you are stealing me away though because I feel more at home in your arms and with you than I ever have with Logan. I want to give these feelings a while though so I don't hurt you by being indecisive later. Can you wait until I find my answer and be my friend still?" I'll do anything to make this girl smile.
Responding I say " Of course Becca. I'll wait for you but if you give me the answer I hope for just know I'm very possessive. But if you choose the other I will do my best to support and be happy for you." After our conversation I kiss her on the forehead, tell her goodnight, then I walk out the door. After shutting the door I stop to breathe my chest is pounding and I feel like I could fly after everything that happened tonight. Before I pull out of her driveway I get a text message from her asking if I wouldn't mind taking her to work. A huge smile shoots across my face and I text back "Yeah I'd love to".
When I finally get home I flop into bed and finally doze off. Around 7ish my alarm goes off for me to get ready. I jump out of bed and head to the bathroom to shower, then afterward I head to my closet to pick out an outfit that I think Becca will like. Finally, I figured out an outfit which was a black dress shirt with my top two buttons undone, jeans, and my black with a little bit of grey sneakers. Afterwards, I grab my keys then head out the door. Starting up my jeep I head to Becca's place and when I arrive I walk up to the door and see Zac. When I see him I say " Morning Zac, you getting Annmera?" He looks at me with a facial expression like what are you doing here. He smiles then says " Morning Greg, yeah my girl wanted me to take her to work so. What brings you here?" "Oh, I'm here to pick up Becca. She wanted me to take her to work." He looks surprised and then it goes into an awkward silence. We both realized no one rang the doorbell either so I pressed it real quick.
When the door opens, Annmera shocked says " Umm morning Greg, what brings you here?". Before I can even say anything Becca pops up from behind her smiling so brightly with red cheeks saying "Oh he is here for me, I asked him to drop me off at work today and I'll get Logan to bring me home cause I'll talk to him today". When I hear her say that guy's name and that he's bringing her home for them to talk I can't help but give a concerned look. I know they need to talk but I don't want that guy to hurt Becca anymore. If he does anything to make her cry I will beat him to a bloody point. As these thoughts are running through my mind Becca squeezes my hand. She's telling me that everything will be okay with just a strong squeeze.
We say our goodbyes to Zac and Annmera then head our separate ways. I open the jeep door for Becca and then I get in. We pull out of her driveway and head towards her job. On the ride there we talked and listened to music. We arrive at her job, unfortunately. I don't want her to leave yet. I want more time with her. She unbuckles her seatbelt and then opens the passenger side door but before she gets out she surprises me by turning around and kissing my cheek. When she is shutting the door, I get a glimpse of her face, and its bright red. I'm glad that I'm the guy who can make her have that facial expression. I wonder how i'mma handle myself if she ends up making that face for another guy.
I know one thing I promised her I'd stay by her side no matter what or who she chooses. I can't back out of my word. It will be hard if she chooses that guy and I may need some time after but she means the world to me. I will be there for her like I promised and if that idiot does anything to hurt her in any way, he'll meet his end by my hands. Snapping out of my thoughts, I watch her walk through her job's front doors before I leave the parking lot. When I finally pulled out of the parking lot, I got a phone call from my boss asking me to come in for a staff meeting. When I arrive at Riley's Tavern, my boss opens the door with a smile on his face and says everyone is waiting at the bar. I sit on the bar stool by the wall looking towards the door. My boss gets everyone's attention before he says " Good morning everyone. Today I called this meeting because I'm getting married and I'll be out of town for 2 weeks so I need someone to be in charge while I'm away. Does anyone want to do it or volunteer someone?". Everyone looks around to see who will do it, then up goes a hand that says "I vote Greg" and soon everyone else agrees. Why do I have to volunteer? I mean they are all older than me and have worked here longer.
Before I could even object the boss said "Alright Greg you are in charge. Congratulations! Also, we have a new uniform policy. Everyone will wear black jeans with a black or white dress shirt and a black tie. We will start that tonight". I get put in charge for 2 weeks which starts tomorrow and, have to start wearing a uniform. Tonight is gonna be fun. I guess I'll text Becca later to see if she is okay and if everything went okay with Logan.