Walking with my head down, I patiently waited for my coffee to cool. Unfortunately, I never had the chance to drink it as someone plowed into my arm.
"Ouch, oh fuck, I'm so sorry. Here, let me help you up." I grabbed her hand and with one small tug, I was pulled to my feet. I was flustered and slightly pissed knowing I had just spilt my coffee all down my blouse. As I looked at her, butterflies floated in my stomach.
She had black hair and deep green eyes. She was beautiful. I couldn't help but chuckle at her goofy looking little grin. When I zoned back into reality, I realized she was speaking.
I put my hand up, "Sorry. I completely spaced. What are you saying?" She chuckled again. "I feel really badly. Would it be okay if I bought you another cup?"
I smirked, "Sure. That would be lovely."
"The name is Alex, by the way."
"Piper."
"Piper? You look like a Piper."
"Thanks?"
"You're welcome. The name is pretty. Much like you are. Sorry, too soon?"
"Not soon enough," I replied immediately, but I had no idea where that came from. Am I flirting with her? What is going on here? I didn't know what was about to happen, but I wanted it to begin. It was an adventure—an adventure I had been looking for. It was exactly what I needed. As we sat down and waited for our order, she said, "You know, as great as you look in that shirt, don't you think you should change?"
"Yeah, I guess. Kinda forgot about it. Wait! Shit."
"What?"
"I forgot that I was supposed to meet my fiancé for breakfast this morning."
"Do you always stop for coffee before breakfast?"
"I didn't want to go," I said sheepishly.
"Trouble in paradise?" she asked with a smirk of her own.
"Just tired of the 'everyday' life I live; I need adventure." I lowered my voice as I spoke. How easy it was to talk to this woman. I've only met a few minutes ago.
"Well, if you are looking for adventure, here I am."
I lifted my eyebrow at him, "Are you flirting with an "off the market" woman?"
"Is there a problem with that?"
"Nope." I winked at her. "Seriously though, I have to go meet Larry. Here," I scribbled down my number on her hand, "Call me tonight. 7pm. Sharp."
"But you're taken?"
"Didn't stop you from flirting, now did it?" I said as I turned to walk away.