Alph's POV

"Alph watch out!" My co-worker Carl leapt at me and tackled me out of the way just in time to get out of the path of the small explosion that happened due to my lack of focus.

Luckily nothing caught on fire.

As much as I wanted to apologize, I was so embarrassed by my mistake that I couldn't say anything.

"What is the matter with you Alph? You could've blown up the whole building!" His country accent echoed.

"I'm sorry..." I finally managed to say.

He loosened, "come outside, let's talk."

Brittany's POV

I was a picture of sunshine, I could've walked on air. I felt so much more spring in my step. No doubt my co-workers had realized that I was much more cheery than usual.

How could I tell you asked? From the corner of my eye I would see them staring at me then whispering among each other. But I didn't care, I was too happy.

"Brittany?" My childhood friend and co-worker Amber addressed me.

"What's going on?" I happily replied, "Isn't it a wonderful day?"

I must have sounded really stupid because it was cloudy dark outside and about to rain.

"Um...sure." She said with confusion, "I wanted to ask you something.

I listened, "okay!"

My happiness was contagious, her constant professional demeanor swapped for a sunnier look.

"Did something good happen? You seem so cheerful!"

"Beyond good! Absolutely wonderful!"

"Does it have something to do with Alph?" I heard my other co-worker Josie saying in a flirty tune. Prompting the other ladies to awe and gush. I felt heat flush to my face,

"It does actually." I meekly responded.

Alph's POV

"What's going on Alph?" Carl asked, "I need you focused on work and you're constantly drifting off in your own little world!"

"Sorry Carl, I'm just nervous about something."

He raised an eyebrow, "What's wrong?"

I explained to him, "I have a date tonight. It's the first real date I've been on since… a very long time. It's just me and Brittany."

He suddenly let up on his rough interrogation on me, "Oh, I get it. That's enough to make anyone all nerves." He chuckled, "Especially a beautiful lady like Brittany."

I laughed along, "I know right! It's like; okay I have to make sure I have everything perfect."

"Don't overthink it too much Alph. You'll just wreck yourself." He advised me, "The most important part is to enjoy yourself, and make sure she feels the same."

Carl was right, I nodded, "Will do."

Brittany's POV

I told them everything, about my upcoming date with Alph. Words could not describe how happy, nervous and excited I was. My co-workers seemed just as ecstatic.

"That is so sweet Brittany! You two are totally the best couple!" Josie gushed.

Amber noted, "Isn't this the same guy whom you've had feelings for quite some time? Must be nice."

"Quite." I confirmed, "I just hope this will be a normal date and nothing crazy will happen!" I joked, making a reference about what happened on Amber B

Author's Note:

Hello everybody! It's me again!

I wanted to let everyone know I'll be on vacation! Yay! :D So this was kind of a "parting" fic. For now! :D

I'll try to be back as soon as I can! Right now I'll be focused on my much needed vacation.

The title and story is inspired by the Thompson Square song, "Everything I shouldn't Be Thinking About".