Thanks for the reviews here's chapter two.
Toby's POV
The bus drive made an announcement that we've made it to Rosewood. Right now it's 4am and I'm tired. Hopefully I can find some place to crash. I'll probably have to spend the night at some cheep motel or on a park bench somewhere. I stood up then collected my backpack from the luggage department above my head. People moved slowly as we made our way off the bus. I stepped off the bus and inhaled that earl morning air. I've made it this far I should be able to find job, find a place to live, earn some cash, and get the hell out of here. I've only been here for two minutes and I already hate it here. The young man that sat beside me on the bus, tapped me on the shoulder.
"There's a motel a few minutes from here. It's called the Edgewood MotorCourt."
I nodded and said, "thank you."
I headed for the direction he pointed in. The motel looked like one of those crappy motels you see in movies. The ones with the uncomfortable beds and the showers that only run cold water. It's a cheep place that I can afford, so it's better than nothing. Spending the night here didn't turn out as bad as I thought it would. The place was clean. The door to the bathroom doesn't close all the way, but at least the bed is comfy.
The next morning I woke at 8:25. I took a quick shower and put on some clothes. Then I checked out of the motel then got on my way. Before I left the motel I grabbed an apple and a bottle of water from the breakfast buffet. I'm hoping to find a new job today, but hope breeds eternal misery. This afternoon I got my haircut. After I did that I went to the store to buy a shirt and a pair of jeans. At least now I'll have three pairs of clothes to change into. At this point I have ten dollars left. I'm not going to last long with only ten dollars.
When it started raining I sat inside a coffee shop here in town. I wanted to get coffee, but I'm trying to limit how much I spend. I haven't had coffee in a long time. Expect for that cheep cup I made for myself at the motel. While I was waiting for the rain to clear up, I saw a familiar looking guy coming this way with a blonde girl strapped to his arm. I'm not really sure what his name is. We never did exchange names. The guy stopped at my table to talk to me.
"Hey."
I looked up and said, "oh hey."
"I almost didn't recognize you."
"I'm sorry, but who are you?"
"Oh that's right I never told you my name. I'm Caleb." He pointed to the blonde. "This is my girlfriend Hanna."
Hanna smiled and said, "hi."
"Hi."
Caleb put his arm around Hanna. "This was the guy I told you about."
"He's the guy you say next to on the bus?" Hanna asked.
"Yes, this is Mr. Hard to love."
"Hey I'm not hard to love," I said.
"Oh sorry, he's Mr. Doesn't fall in love."
"Now that's better."
"What's wrong with being in love?" Hanna asked.
"Nothing it's just not my thing."
"Love isn't a thing okay, it's a feeling," she said. "A feeling that you will have some day for some lucky girl."
I looked at Caleb and said, "didn't you tell her?"
Caleb turned to Hanna, "This guy will never fall in love with anyone, because there's nobody in this world for him. In his mind love is a waist of time and all he cares about is money. He thinks money is all he has to live for."
Hanna scuffled and said, "has this guy been talking to Spencer?"
"He's new to town I doubt he even knows who Spencer is."
"Well he sounds a lot like Spencer. All Spencer ever does is work for money. I don't know where all of Spencer's money goes, but Spencer works all the time and seems to never have enough money. Spencer also claims to not have time for romance."
"Spencer sounds like a wise guy," I said.
Hanna started laughing when I said guy. "Spencer's not..."
Caleb stopped her from finishing that sentence. "Yes Spencer is very wise. Actually Spencer might be able to help you out. If you know where to find "him","
"Do you know where I could find this guy?"
"You'll most likely catch Spencer around town."
"Wait are you not going to tell him that Spencer..."
Once again Caleb stopped Hanna from finishing that sentence. "Tell him that Spencer is a very busy person. Yes I did."
"Thanks for the information. It's already 6pm now, so if I want to meet this guy I should go now."
Hanna opened her mouth to say something, but for some reason Caleb stopped her. He's been doing that a lot. Whenever Hanna tried to get a word out he interrupts her. The two said their goodbyes then Caleb quickly pulled a confused Hanna away. I looked out the window and saw that it stopped raining. Then I stood up with my jacket in my hand and walked out. Hopefully this Spencer guy can help me out.
Hanna's POV
After we got done talking to that guy, Caleb pulled me away. I didn't understand why he didn't tell him that Spencer is a girl. It's not like being a girl is a bad thing. Caleb came back to our table with two coffees in his hands. I was still confused about Caleb's behavior.
"Caleb," I said. "I don't understand, why didn't you tell that guy that Spencer's a teenage girl?"
"The less he knows about her the more he'll have to learn about her himself."
"Okay, but that still doesn't explain why you didn't tell him that Spencer's a girl."
"I didn't tell him that Spencer is a very smart pretty girl who shares the same thoughts as him. Spencer is hardheaded and so is he, what do you think will happen when those two meet?"
"A blood war," I replied.
He rolled his eyes. "No Hanna, they're going to fall in love."
I almost laughed at that. "You think that Spencer is going to fall in love with that guy? Caleb that is never going to happen. He's not even her type. We don't even know the guy's name."
"When that guy meets Spencer he'll get to know her hardheaded stubborn attitude. You may not see it, but those two are a like in so many ways. Trust me Hanna, those two are going to fall in love. I bet that guy will fall in love with Spencer the moment he lays eyes on her."
I shook my head and laughed, "that's not going to happen."
"You want to bet on that?"
"Yeah I'll put a bet on it. What do you want to bet?"
"I bet that those two will fall in love in the next six months."
"I bet they won't. Now what's going to happen when you lose?"
Caleb thought for a minute. "The winner gives loser a makeover."
I laughed and shook his hand to make it official. "Oh you are so on. Ten bucks extra that they don't even become friends."
Spencer's POV
"Spencer!" Jeff shouted out. "Your order for table two is up."
"Thanks Jeff," I said, while sweeping up the plates.
I handed over the two burgers and fries to the people who ordered them. This afternoon has been busy. Customers have been coming in and out of here faster then I can blink. I've been working harder than I ever worked before. Our of all the people I served only two people left me a descent tip. It's now a quarter till nine and the place is not as busy as it was before. While I was busy whipping off the counter the door flew open and Alison came running, she ran up and slammed her hands on the counter. She was breathing heavily like she's been running.
"Alison, are you okay?"
"Spencer I need to ask you a huge favor," she said.
"What is it?"
"My nerdy cousin Andrew is coming to town next week and he's been really depressed about losing his girlfriend Madeline. I got tired of hearing him whining and complaining and the only way I could get him to shut up is if I agreed to set him up on a blind date. I told him this two weeks and I totally forgot about it, so will you go on a date with my cousin?"
"You're kidding right? You know I don't do dating."
"Its not a really date it's a fake date. Just let him take you on one date then I promise I will never make you talk to him again."
"I can't do that Ali."
"Why not?"
"For one I don't date and two pretending to be on a date with someone when they think it's real. That's kind of mean."
"Come on Spencer just do this one favor for me please. I have never asked for anything from you before."
"Yes you did," I said. "Last week you paid me to do your science project."
She folded her arms. "I gave you forty bucks to do it."
"I'm sorry Alison, but my answer is no."
"Spencer please!" She begged. "I'll give you fifty bucks!"
I stopped in my tracks and sighed. This is a really mean thing to do, but if she's willing to give me money for it. I really need the money. I hate the things I'm willing to do to get this money."
I turned around and said, "when is the date?"
"The date is next Saturday. I don't know where he's taking you. He'll probably take you to some space museum. He's such a nerd. Who knows maybe he will be perfect for you."
"When are you going to pay me?"
"I'll pay you after."
"I would prefer it if you paid me before."
"How do I know you won't ditch Andrew if I pay you first?"
"How do I know you won't pay after I go on this date with Andrew?
"The job comes before the pay Spencer. Just be ready at 6pm and wear something that doesn't make you look like Martha Stewart."
Alison grabbed her purse then walked out the door. When she walked out I heard her mumble a few words to somebody who was coming in. The bell above the door chimed as the door closed. I knew someone was there I just have to finish cleaning off the counter. Whoever just walked in stood there waiting for directions.
"You can seat yourself pretty eyes." The cashier named Mary said.
The persons footsteps shuffled over to a table in the back. After I finished washing off the counter I looked at the clock and saw that it is 9pm. I smiled thinking I get to go home. Right when I was about to clock out, Mary stopped me.
"Where do you think you're going?" She asked.
"I'm going to clock out."
"You have a customer."
"Why can't Wendy take it?"
"Wendy isn't working tonight and Sandy won't be here for another two hours, so I'm going to need you to work until 10 tonight."
"I can't stay I have to go."
"You'll be paid for overtime."
I sighed and said, "fine."
Mary pointed at the customer who just walked in and said, "now go do your job."
Mary walked to the back of the diner leaving me out here alone. There's a young man sitting in one of the booths looking down at his hands. He's wearing a dirty white shirt and an old grey jacket. I grabbed my pen off the counter then walked over to his table.
I sighed and said, "what can I get you?"
The guy slowly raised his head at the sound of my voice. I looked down at him at the same time he looked up at me. My eyes met his and I was greeted by a pair of the prettiest blue eyes I have ever seen. The moment our eyes met I could feel my body temperature rising and my legs felt like jello. I'm surprised I was able to stand up.
Caleb and Hanna made a bet on Spencer and Toby. Who's side are you on? Are you team Hanna, who is against them getting together or are you team Caleb who is all for them getting together?
Did anyone notice that Tobias didn't give out his name yet? Why do you think Spencer is working so hard. Who do you think Spencer met at the end of the chapter. The next chapter will be posted if I get ten reviews for this chapter!