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CHAPTER 10

"Hey Skyla," he finally said. "You look beautiful," he said and she smiled.

"Thanks Paul, you look nice to."

"Thanks," he smiled. "You ready?" he asked.

"Yeah I'm ready," she said and she walked out and closed the door behind her and Paul led her to his truck and opened the door for her and Skyla climbed in and Paul shut the door behind her and walked around and slid behind the wheel.

"Well lets get to that movie," he said and backed out of her driveway and headed to the movie theater.

"So are you going to make me watch one of those sappy chick flick movies?" Paul asked and Skyla looked over at him and saw he was smiling as he asked her.

"Well that depends."

"On what?"

"Would you watch one if I asked?' she asked curiously.

"Yeah I would," he admitted and she smiled.

"Good to know," she smiled and turned and looked out the window.

Not much later Paul parked his truck outside the movie theater. Paul got out of the truck and walked around and opened the door for her. Skyla got out and Paul shut the door and took her hand in his.

"Lets go," he said and Skyla smiled up at him and walked with him towards the theater to buy tickets. "So decided on a movie?" Paul asked her and she shrugged.

"It doesn't matter," she sighed as she approached the ticket booth and after looking over the movies that were showing decided on the romantic comedy that was playing. They each bought a ticket and went inside.

"I'm getting popcorn," Paul told her.

"Really?" she asked surprised. "You just ate."

"Well I'm always hungry," Paul told her and Skyla shook her head. "and you can't watch a movie without popcorn."

"I like sour patch kids when I watch movies usually," she sighed.

"I'll be right back," he said and walked over to the counter. Skyla watched as he walked up to the counter, she noticed all the girls eyes were on him as he walked by. Skyla shook her head as he stopped at the counter and ordered his popcorn. She watched as the girl handed him popcorn and two drinks and Paul somehow managed to carry it all as he made his way over to her. Skyla also watched as a girl stepped in front of him and started talking to him and Paul actually stopped to talk to her. The girl was really pretty with long brown hair, she was really tall as well, the kind of girl that made other girls jealous because they didn't look like her. Skyla couldn't believe he actually stopped to talk to that girl when he was here with her and she found herself moving closer to hear what they were saying.

Paul walked away from Skyla to get some popcorn and drinks for the movie for him and Skyla. As he was walking back to Skyla a girl stepped in front of him.

"Hi," she smiled.

"Hi," Paul replied as he took a second to look at her. She was pretty with long brown hair, long legs and nice curves but she was nothing compared to Skyla. Skyla was beautiful and this girl was just…not Skyla, her eyes were blue but didn't sparkle she had a nice smile but Skyla's smile was perfect.

"Are you here alone?" the girl asked.

"No," Paul answered and the girl smiled.

"I could join you if you want," the girl flirted as she smiled up at him and laid her hand on his arm. She ran her fingers up and down his arm. "What do you think?"

Skyla watched as the girl flirted with Paul and laid her hand on his arm. Then she saw the girl running her fingers up and down his arm. Skyla made her way over to Paul, he was supposed to be here with her, not flirting with some random girl. When she got closer to Paul she could hear what the girl was saying.

"You want to join me and you can bring your friend along if you're not here alone," the girl said as she continued to run her fingers over Paul's arm.

"I don't think my friend would go for that," Paul told her.

"You don't?" the girl asked.

"No I don't but they're right behind you, if you want you can ask them," Paul said innocently and the girl turned around and saw Skyla standing behind her and her eyes widened.

"You're with him," the girl said meekly.

"Yes I'm with him," Skyla snapped and Paul's eyebrows shot up at her tone. "Maybe before you flirt and shamelessly throw yourself at some guy you should make sure he's available." Sklya told her and the girl nodded and quickly ran off.

"Skyla," Paul said and she turned around.

"And you," Skyla exclaimed pointing her finger at him and he jumped back. "You just let her flirt with you when you knew I was waiting for you."

"Skyla I was making my way back to you," Paul told her.

"Paul if you would rather flirt with some girl than be on this date with me…."

"Its not a date Skyla," he smirked and her mouth dropped open.

"I can't….how dare….Paul I…." she stuttered. "How dare you use the fact this isn't a date to…"

"Skyla I never even considered going anywhere with that girl," he assured her. "No need to be jealous." he smiled.

"I am not jealous," she argued and crossed her arms over her chest.

"If you say so," he shrugged. "But I got you something to drink," he told her. "If I give it to you you're not going to throw it on me are you?"

"No Paul," she smiled and shook her head and took the cup he held out to her. "Thanks."

"And there is something else…" he trailed off. "Will you hold this?" he asked and handed her the popcorn which she took from him and watched as he reached in his pocket and pulled out a box of candy. "I got you this," he said and held out the box to her.

"Sour patch kids," she said and he nodded as he took the popcorn back and handed her the candy. "Thanks," she said softly. She couldn't believe he actually bought her favorite candy when all she did was mention it to him.

"Now if you aren't too pissed off at me can we go watch the movie."

"I'm not mad at you Paul," she told him.

"If you say so."

"I say so," she told him and walked away towards the room that was showing the movie and Paul smiled before following her.

Paul and Skyla found seats and got settled to watch the movie.

"You want some popcorn?" Paul asked as he held the bag out to her.

"I'm good Paul," she told him, "I have my sour patch kids."

"Ok," he said and grabbed a handful of popcorn and ate it. A few minutes later the lights dimmed and the movie started.

Skyla munched on the candy Paul bought for her as the movie started. She rested her arm on the arm rest that was between them and leaned back in the chair as she watched the movie. Paul glanced over at Skyla and saw she was focused on the movie she hadn't even looked his way once. Paul let out a sigh and placed his arm casually on the arm rest beside Skyla's. Paul looked over at her and noticed Skyla still didn't look over at him or even acknowledge what he was doing and he let out a sigh and looked away before he saw Skyla's lips turn up in a smile.

Skyla was trying really hard to focus on the movie and not just glance over and stare at Paul. She knew he wasn't watching the movie, She could feel his gaze on her and he wasn't even trying to hide the fact he was watching her. She felt him place his arm next to hers on the armrest and her lips turned up in a smile but she still didn't turn to look at him until she felt him rest his hand on top of hers. She glanced over at him as she felt her heart start to beat faster as he continued to run his fingers over her hand. She had no intention of turning her hand over, like she knew he wanted her to but her hand obviously had a mind of its own and flipped over and then her fingers laced with Paul's. She felt Paul tighten his hold on her hand and she looked over and her gaze met his and she smiled slightly before she turned back to the movie. When the movie was over Paul kept Skyla's hand in his as he led her out of the movie theater and to his truck, where he opened the door while she got in and then closed it behind her before walking around and getting behind the wheel and starting the truck so he could drive her home.

When Paul pulled his truck in Skyla's driveway, he turned it off and looked over at her.

"I'll walk you to the door," he told her.

"Ok," she agreed and opened the door and got out of the truck and the two of them walked to her front door.

"So I'll see you tomorrow around twelve," Paul told her. "I'll bring you and Kim lunch to the bookstore."

"Ok Paul," she smiled.

"Have a good night Skyla."

"You to Paul," she smiled and she unlocked the door. "Do you want to come in for a few minutes?"

"Sure," he smiled and Skyla opened the door and the two of them walked inside.

Skyla turned on the lights when she walked inside and Paul shut the door behind them.

"You can sit down if you want," Skyla told him and Paul walked over to the couch and sat down.

"Are you going to sit with me?" he asked and Skyla rolled her eyes and smiled as she walked over and sat on the couch with him.

"So is there a chance you'll go to another movie with me?" he asked.

"Maybe," Skyla smiled.

"Maybe dinner," he said hopefully.

"Possibly," she said.

"Well at least it isn't a no," he sighed.

"Not a no," she told him.

"But not a yes either," he replied and Skyla smiled and glanced over at him.

"It could be a yes," she told him. "You never know." She added and Paul smiled.

"I guess not," he sighed. "I should go so you can get ready for work tomorrow."

"Alright." she sighed.

"I'll be by around twelve with lunch for you and Kim."

"Thanks," she smiled.

"Not a problem," he told her. "See you tomorrow," he said as he stood up from the couch. Skyla stood up and walked with him to the door.

"Be careful," she told him.

"I will Skyla," he said and opened the door and stepped outside. He turned around and looked at her. "I don't guess I could get your number so I can call you sometime," he said hopefully.

"Hand me your phone and I'll put my number in for you," Skyla told him and he handed her his phone after he pulled it out of his pocket and watched as Skyla put her number in it and then she handed it back to him. Paul scrolled through the numbers and saw Skyla's name and smiled as he hit the call button and Skyla heard her phone ringing and walked across the room and picked it up.

"That's my number," he told her and she smiled. "I'll see you tomorrow."

"See you tomorrow," Skyla said and Paul walked to his truck and Skyla shut the door behind him and smiled. She couldn't wait to see Paul tomorrow.

The next day Skyla dressed in skinny jeans and a light blue sweater. She left her hair down and put on some light make-up and then headed to the bookstore. When she got there Kim was already there. Kim looked up as she walked behind the counter and stored her purse under the counter.

"You look nice today," Kim said smiling.

"Thanks," Skyla said softly. "Paul is stopping by for lunch." She told her and Kim smiled.

"Oh Paul's stopping by." she teased.

"Kim," Skyla said. "He's just bringing us lunch."

"Us as in me to?" she asked.

"Yeah I told him if he was bringing me lunch he had to bring you something to."

"Well I can't wait to see Shane's face when Paul stops by," Kim told her.

"Stop Kim, Paul and I are only friends."

"But you're starting to really like him," she stated.

"Yeah," she smiled. "He's a really great guy," she told her as the first customer walked in and Kim and Skyla went to work.

A few hours later Shane came out of his office to where Kim and Skyla were working.

"How's everything going?" he asked them, his gaze focusing on Skyla. She felt his eyes on her body.

"Really good Shane," Kim answered and Shane looked over at her and smiled and then turned his gaze back to Skyla.

"Its twelve so if you want to go to lunch Kim you can," Shane told her. "And then when you get back Skyla can go."

"Oh but I…."

"Go to lunch Kim," Shane ordered and Kim looked over at Skyla.

"Ok," Kim said and grabbed her bag and walked out of the store.

"Skyla," Shane said.

"Its Skye," she corrected him. "I don't really like to be called Skyla."

"Ok Skye," he said and stepped closer to her. "You have a boyfriend?"

"No," she told him.

"Well then I'd like to take you out sometime," he said as he brushed her hair away from her face. "You're very beautiful," he told her and he rested his hands on her hips and bent down to kiss her lips just as Paul rushed in…

Kim walked out of the store just as Paul was getting out of his truck. Kim saw he had two bags.

"Paul," she said relieved and ran over to him.

"Kim what is it?" he asked worried.

"Shane ordered me to go to lunch without Skye," Kim said. "I think he wanted to be alone with her."

"What!" Paul exclaimed.

"Get in there and make sure she's ok," Kim told him.

"Ok, here's your lunch," he said and handed her a bag.

"Thanks," Kim said as Paul ran in just in time to see Shane with his hands on Skyla and him trying to kiss her and he let out an angry growl.

"Shane," she said and jerked away. "What are you doing?"

"Don't pretend you're not attracted to me," he said.

"I'm not pretending," she told him and pushed his hands off of her. "I'm not attracted to you."

"I've seen you looking at me."

"When I was talking to you," she pointed out. "You're my boss Shane."

"So," he said as he grabbed her hips again.

"Don't touch me," she said and pushed his hands off of her.

"Skyla…"

"Its Skye," she said as he grabbed her hips. "I don't like to be called Skyla."

"I think she told you not to touch her," Paul growled and Skyla and Shane looked and saw Paul standing in front of the door holding a bag.

"Paul," she said relieved.

"Skyla are you ok?" Paul asked as he walked to the counter. He sat the bag on the counter and Skyla turned to look at him. "Skyla?"

"I'm fine Paul," she assured him. "Really glad you're here," she added and he smiled slightly.

"Who is this guy?" Shane asked looking at Paul.

"This is Paul, he's a friend."

"Oh," Shane said.

"Skyla I brought lunch for you like I told you I would, I saw Kim outside and gave lunch to her."

"Oh thanks Paul," Skyla said.

"No problem Skyla," he smiled.

"I thought you didn't like to be called Skyla," Shane said.

"Well I don't like to be called Skyla," she told him and Shane smiled over at Paul's shocked expression. "But Paul is the only person allowed to call me Skyla," she added and Paul smiled.

"Is this guy your boyfriend?" Shane asked. "You told me you didn't have a boyfriend?"

"I don't have a boyfriend and its really none of your business," Skyla told him. "Thank you for bringing me lunch."

"I told you I didn't mind," he told her. "Plus I wanted to talk to you about going to another movie, I had fun last night." he added. "And I wanted to see if you could help me find a book."

"I'll be in my office," Shane said and turned around and walked away. When he was gone Skyla looked over at Paul.

"You have perfect timing," she told him.

"Well I'm glad I showed up when I did but I will tell you I hate that he had his hands on you Skyla."

"Paul I…"

"I know we're just friends but I just wanted you to know how I felt."

"Well I didn't like his hands on me either," she told him. "Plus did you have to make sure he knew we were together at the movies yesterday?" she asked and Paul shrugged and smiled innocently.

"You want your lunch?" he asked.

"Yeah," she said and he grabbed one of the cartons out of the bag and opened it and saw chicken fingers and mashed potatoes. "Looks good," she told him. "So did you really need a book?"

"No I was just trying to get rid of your boss," Paul told her. "I don't trust that guy especially after what I've just seen and I know it won't do any good to ask you to quit working here so please be careful and if he tries anything like this again just call me and I'll be here."

"Paul I'll be fine," she assured him.

"Ok, if you say so," he sighed and started eating. "So can two friends have dinner together tonight?" he asked.

"I suppose so," she smiled.

"So would you like to come over to my house for dinner after work?" Paul asked her.

"You're going to cook?" she asked surprised.

"I can cook," he told her and she raised her eyebrows and stared at him. "Some stuff," he added.

"Oh you can," she said skeptically.

"Yes and if you come over after work I'll prove it," he told her.

"Ok I'll be there by 6:00," she told him.

"Great!" he said happily. "I will wow you with my culinary expertise," he told her and Skyla giggled.

"So you have culinary expertise?" she teased.

"You'll see tonight," he told her.

"Ok, I'm looking forward to it," she smiled.

"Me to Skyla," Paul told her. "I'll get out of your way so you can work."

"Thanks for lunch Paul."

"No problem Skyla," he said and reached over and brushed her hair away from her face and Skyla felt her heart start pounding in her chest, Paul smiled when he heard her heart start to race. "Be careful ok."

"Ok Paul," she whispered.

"I'll see you later," he told her and grabbed his empty carton. "Call me of you need me Skyla," he added.

"I will Paul," she told him and he smiled and walked out of the bookstore.