Here I am!
I'm not gonna blabber on before this chapter (for once) but I will just say one thing;
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Alright, enough shameless promo, here's chapter 3! :)
Tuesday. I'll tell him in four days.
That thought circulated in Mari's head every time she looked at Matt. It was hard trying to be nice to him and act like nothing was wrong. She was filled with an anxiety so strong it prevented her from being friendly.
She tried, but she knew Matt was suspicious of her.
During their break, she tried to talk to him.
"Hey." she said, plopping down next to him on the leather chair. So far, so good.
"Hi."
"So, uh, I haven't really gotten to know you. Uh, what do you like to do?" 'What do you like to do?' Mari, this isn't a job interview! Come on!
"Well, I like playing video games." This made Mari smile.
"Really? So do I. I'm not very good, but I do."
"Cool." Matt smiled and looked at her. Hey, he's not that bad looking… "I have a bunch of games at my place if you wanna come over sometime."
Mari genuinely smiled at him, considering an actual friendship. "I'd like that."
The timer on her phone went off, signaling the end of their break. They both stood up, getting ready to get back to work, when Matt spoke.
"Hey, could I get your number?"
Mari paused. I was trying to get friendly with him anyway, right?
"Sure." Mari recited her number as Matt typed it into his phone. They exchanged quick smiles as they walked to their respective sides behind the counter.
"Look at you two, getting cozy over there." Olivia teased as Mari walked back.
"Shut up." Mari said, blushing and cracking a tiny smile.
-later-
Mari took her attention away from the TV and looked at her phone as it buzzed.
213-291-4848: Hey Mari, it's Matt.
Mari chuckled to herself.
Mari: Hey.
She put Matt's contact into her phone.
Matt: So, you wanna hang out after work tomorrow? I just got some new games on my computer.
Mari: Sure, sounds good. You'll take me to your place after work?
Matt: Yeah.
Mari: Great! Can't wait!
Matt: :)
Mari smiled to herself. I'm making a friend. I'm getting to know him. Maybe this won't be so bad after all.
The next day, she got to work, smiling at Matt. He smiled back, making her heart flutter. Olivia quizzically raised an eyebrow at her.
"What's up with you two?" she asked when Matt had gone out of earshot.
"Nothing. I'm just going to his place after work." Mari said, smirking.
Olivia gasped, grinned, and playfully hit her arm wth a drying rag. "Mari! So, like a date? At his place?"
"Well, I mean, probably not like a date-date, but…"
Olivia squeaked. "Look at you! I feel like a proud mother. And hey, even if you aren't soulmates, you could at least get something out of him."
"Shut up." Mari said, blushing. Just what she needed, an overly-excited Olivia buzzing around her.
However, she couldn't deny she was excited and almost as giddy as Olivia, even if she wouldn't show it.
Once the timer went off signaling the end of her and Matt's shift, she walked outside with him coming after.
He smiled at her. "Ready to go?"
Mari chuckled as she saw Olivia giving her a thumbs-up through the window. "Yeah." She climbed into Matt's car, Matt climbing in shortly after.
"Uh, you wanna listen to music?" he asked. Mari's stomach churned at the awkwardness of the situation.
"Yeah."
"What do you like to listen to?"
Mari shrugged. "Whatever."
Matt turned on Bluetooth on his phone, then a few seconds later, a song by Mari's favorite band came on.
She grinned. "How did you know I love this band?"
"Really? They're my favorite!"
"Mine too!" Alright, this isn't so awkward now.
The two sang along, swaying their heads from side to side. This continued for a few more minutes until they got to his apartment building, a nice building that looked like it belonged in the suburbs.
Mari got out of the car, letting Matt lead her inside. They went up a few flights of stairs before entering Matt's apartment.
Mari looked at it and gasped.
Oh my god.
Cliffhangers ;) (im so sorry)
Aaaanyway, that's all!
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