Mentally I whistled, What a babe!.
After a few moments Leah spoke, "So you're new to town?".
I nodded, "New to America actually, I moved in from Australia a week ago".
"Isn't it really hot there?".
I chuckled, "You get used to it".
Then I decided to ask some questions, "So what do you guys do for fun around here?".
She shrugged, "We swim, we shop, we wrestle Bears", I chuckled.
For a while we talked, which was surprising, I was never the 'Golden Retriever' of social circles.
In-fact I felt I could be myself.
I became oblivious to everything going on around me, and at some point I noticed that Quil had disappeared, at which I then realized I'd lost all track of time, "Dam!"
After a moment I plucked up the courage and hopped for the best, "I'm sorry but I have to go now or I'll miss my ride home" I apologized, "I enjoyed our conversation and…I'd like it if we could see each other again?",
Leah nodded in reply, "I'd like that to".
I continued, "Would it be ok if I gave you my phone number?".
Then she frowned, "I don't have my phone on me I was…in a rush this morning".
I nodded and pulled my mobile phone from my pocket, "Well I have mine so no biggy, what's your phone number?", mentally I gulped, I wouldn't go to the extent as to say I was timid, but I was always slightly afraid that I'd say something stupid when it was me that called.
After I got her number and made sure it was in my phone I said goodbye and ran back up the beach, I hope they'll wait!.
As soon as I got home, I noticed a distinct lack of family members, "Anyone home?".
Getting no answer I shrugged to myself and headed for the kitchen.
As I made for the fridge I immediately noticed a note held on by a magnet.
It read;
Justin,
I've gone out to re-stock on food for the cupboard and other necessities, and Elizabeth has gone to the movies with some girlfriends.
Don't forget to do your homework, will be back by dinner.
Mom
After a moment I mentally cursed education systems worldwide and opened the fridge.
Fishing around I quickly found a can of Diet-Coke, my staple drink, and headed up the stairs to my room.
Sitting at the Kitchen bench eating my customary ham and cheese sandwich I flicked my mobile open and closed, nervously contemplated calling Leah.
It was less than 24 hours since I'd first meet her, after all it was the first time I'd gone through anything like this.
Sure I've had a girlfriend or two, but that was when I was a child.
I didn't understand then, but I sure as hell understood now.
I began mentally mapping out how I was going to go about this.
Lunch?, no that's a dead end, later in the day maybe, I looked down at the sandwich in my hands, it could be Afternoon Tea, I then put the sandwich down, I should save room in-case.
As I moved to throw out the half-eaten Sandwich I noticed the newspaper lying on the bench, maybe a movie to.
As soon as it was decided, I quickly dialed the number.
With each tone I considered how this was like jumping off a cliff blindfolded, I knew that something good was down there but I also knew that one wrong move and I'd never see it again.
Suddenly the ringing stopped and a distinct female voice answered, breaking me of my thoughts, "Hello?".
After a few moments I realized that I needed to reply, "Hey Leah this is Justin Canis from yesterday".
She cleared her throat, "Yeah Justin, how have you been?".
"Good, you remember how I said I'd like to see you again?".
"Yes".
"Well lately I've found myself exploring forks and I noticed a nice little Diner in the outskirts of town, I was wondering if you'd like to meet me there for coffee or something and, if you want, we could do something else, like see a movie".
Her reply came laced with curiosity, "You mean as a date?".
She didn't sound as though she hated the idea, "That's not a problem is it?".
After a few moments she replied, "No it definitely isn't".
Mentally I cheered, "Cool, so I'll meet you there in a couple of hours".
"Sure, see you there?".
As I took a sip I mentally chastised myself for ordering Coffee, I hated the stuff.
When I decided that this may seem more appropriate and ordered it I must have forgotten just how much I hated it, which was a lot.
As I heard the 'Door-Bell' ring I looked up from my newspaper and I spotted Leah walking through the door.
This time she wore tight fitting blue denim jeans that hugged her curves, a white shirt that revealed the beginnings on cleavage, a light brown shawl.
Thoughts of her secretly being a model crept into my mind, or maybe she's into fashion or she just knows a designer.
She quickly noticed me, smiled and walked over.
I got up and offered her a seat, "You look beautiful, but you didn't have to dress up".
Sitting down she smiled, "Thank you".
Resuming my own place I took a brief look at the menu, "What would you like ?"
"Just Coffee thanks".
After a few moments a waitress appeared, "Would you like anything".
I answer, "Two Coffees please".
As soon as the waitress disappeared Leah started talking, "you said you were from Australia right?".
I nodded, "Yeah".
"What brings you to Forks?".
"The short version is we came to forks because my Dad got a job offer in Seattle and they wanted to live in a small town nearby".
"And the Long version?".
I sighed, "the long verision is we were smoked out of our home through a combination of bush fires and bad insurance, we needed money so Dad took the first half-decent job offer he got".
She inclined her head, "I'm sorry for your loss".
I shook mine, "Don't be, there was nothing that could have been done to prevent it".
As soon as I finished the sentence a man in a sheriff's Uniform approached the table.
Looking up Leah smiled, "Hey Charlie".
He inclined his head in greeting, "Hello Leah".
He took a glance at me then gave Leah the quire look, to which she replied, "Need to know basis".
He nodded and then said, "Sue says she wants you over for dinner tonight", then he exited through the door.
I Looked at Leah and raised an Eyebrow, "Who was that?".
"My mother's fiancé".
After another twenty minutes of discussion of details of each other's immediate life I checked my watch and jumped to my feet.
She looked up at me with concern, "Something wrong?".
"If we want to catch a movie we better get moving".
To the few that actually read this FF.
I'm holding auditions for possible powers for Justin.
I only ask that the suggestions are not too extreme, like Global climate control.