He couldn't phone yet. How long are you supposed to wait to phone people? Jared didn't have much experience dating. He didn't know the 'rules'. He wanted to phone right now. He fingered the phone in his pocket, tempted to take it out and dial in the 11 numbers which were now engraved into his brain. He'll ask Jess, she'll know.

Jared arrived at work to find Jess wasn't here yet. He went into the back putting his bag in his locker and taking the phone out of his pocket put that in too. He didn't want to have the feeling of his phone to tempt him to phone. He didn't want to come over desperate.

He leaned on the counter, lost in is thoughts. The shop was empty anyway so there was nothing to distract him from his thoughts of the hot ... Jensen.

'You're early,' Jess stated walking past Jared into the back. Jared stirred just hearing what she said. She came back out and stood in front of him hands on hips, her usual confronting pose. 'So, did you see him?'

'Yeah,' Jared said trying to contain the smile on his face which was proving impossible. Jess nodded, encouraging him to continue. 'We talked a little, not really about anything but he gave me this.' Jared pulled out the piece of paper which he felt was glowing in his pocket and showed Jess.

'Ooo Jay, you did well. Jensen, eh. Nice name. So when are you going to phone?'

'I don't know. That's what I wanted to ask you. How long are you supposed to leave it? Isn't there a 24 hour rule or something?'

'Oh Jay, it doesn't matter. What is it with guys and the rules anyway? You like him and he seems to like you too so just phone him when you feel ready.'

'What if he doesn't like me though? He may just want to hang out which I'd be cool with but how are you supposed to approach that? How do I know he is gay?'

'I don't know either. I see your point. Just phone him and ask if he wants to go and get a drink or something. That way he can interoperate 'something' to what he wants. Don't worry it'll work its self out.'

'Thanks Jess. You're the best.'

'What are best friends for?' Jess said squeezing his hand.


Jared sat on his bed, phone in one hand and number in the other. He decided that he would phone tonight that way Jensen could see that he wasn't desperate but liked him. At least he hoped he'd see it that way. He dialled the number into his phone. He just needed to press the button but his thumb didn't seem to cooperate. He stroked the button with his thumb and accidently pressed it. It was ringing. He lifted the phone to his ear increasing his heart rate and making his palms sweat.

'Hello?' Jensen said his voice soft and soothing to Jared.

'Hi, it's Jared,' he replied then realising he never introduced himself earlier. 'The guy from the bus stop.'

'Oh, hi. I was wondering whether you would call or not. I didn't think you would.'

'Did you want me to?'

'Yeah, I wouldn't have given you my number otherwise,' he giggled sending gentle shocks up Jared's spine.

'Yeah didn't think about that.' Jared said feeling his face burn with embarrassment and feeling thankful he was on the phone and not face to face. 'So, I was wondering if you wanted to get a coffee or something, you know if you want.' Jared cringed at the line. Why did he say coffee?

'I thought you'd never ask.' Jensen giggled at the cliché. 'I'd like that. So should we say tomorrow, 1700 hours?'

'You make it sound like we're spies or something.' Jared laughed his tummy easing. 'I'm in work at that time so...'

'... Where do you work?'

'Bench.'

'Oh I know the one. I'll come and meet you in work or something and we can go and get coffee. Sound good?'

'Yeah, I'll see you tomorrow then.'

'Yeah. Oh and Jared.'

'Yeah?'

'I'm glad you called.' And with that the call ended. Jared danced on his bed in celebration. He had to refrain himself from jumping up and down mainly because he was too tall and would go through the ceiling.

He didn't know what to feel. He landed in the mixture of nervousness and excitement. He had always thought of many scenarios in which he would be going out with Jensen but he could never have imagined how amazing it would feel. He almost felt like he had imagined it all this time. He texted Jess 'I did it,' and lay his head on his pillow allowing himself to sink into dreams of Jensen.


Jared felt he had pulled his whole wardrobe out before settling with dark grey jeans and a black ¾ sleeved tee. It was just coffee, he repeated to himself trying to calm his nerves and reassuring himself that he didn't have to dress up.

Jared went down into the kitchen where his mum was putting an egg and bacon omelette onto his plate, his favourite. Jared kissed his mum and took the plate. He never felt hungry at all yesterday but now he was ravenous. What was Jensen doing to him? He ate all the omelette and 4 pieces of buttery toast. His mum tried to make small talk to which Jared grunted and mumbled to. He swigged down his orange juice and thanked his mum making his way out.

He wasn't going to get the bus today. He didn't think he could handle seeing Jensen twice in one day. Plus he needed the walk to reflect his thoughts and to work some of the food off which moved uncomfortably in his stomach.

All day green eyes and golden hair clogged up his mind. Jess had wanted an in depth all details explanation when he arrived which he felt he owed her. But after that he had barely uttered a word all day. Jared felt he would explode if 5 o'clock didn't hurry. Why does time seem eternal when you are waiting for something?

Jared tried to busy himself folding clothes and organising the stock room. He was about to ask Jess something but noticed her attention was elsewhere. Jared followed her line of vision to find she was staring at Jensen who looked sexier than ever. He was wearing dark denim jeans and a khaki t-shirt which suited him so well. His toned arms at his sides swinging and then he put his hands in his pockets and out again. Was he nervous?

Jensen lifted his hand and waved slightly and began to make his way over. Jess looked at Jared who waved back a smile erupting over his face. Now she could see why Jared had been acting the way he had since he had first laid eyes on him. He was gorgeous and turned everyone's head but he was only interested in Jared returning the smile.

'I don't get off for another ten minutes,' Jared said as Jensen approached.

'Hello to you to,' Jensen smiled.

'Hi,' Jared said his face radiant with happiness. Jess didn't know where to look, her head following them as they spoke.

'You can go Jay. I'll cover for you,' Jess said.

'Thanks Jess. What would I do without you?' Jared replied. 'I'll just get my jacket.' He said looking towards Jensen. Coming back out carrying his jacket they both smiled at Jess and made their way out.

'They fitted together perfectly,' Jess thought.