Hey guys. So my WiFi at home sucks, and I still haven't finished typing up the rest of TLG. I'll have a bunch of chapters updated today, and I promise you, the last update will be the rest of the chapters of the story. By the next update (idk when that'll be), TLG will be complete.
Now on with the story!
Chapter 21: HE – Guy's Perspective
If his girlfriend gets a part-time job at the local library, his part-time job is something similar to that. To be honest, he understands why Bella has an obsession with books. Books can be a person's best friend.
He got a part-time job working at the bookstore at his university during the second semester of his third year. He has only been working for two weeks and he actually likes what he's doing. The bookstore reminds him so much of Bella. The textbooks, the school supplies, the notebooks, everything. It's the simple kind of place she'd spend hours in. If she was trapped in this bookstore overnight, she could probably finish reading one of the larger textbooks the bookstore has.
Finished with work for the day, he says a quick goodbye to two of his co-workers, Collin and Brady, and heads to the bus stop. He's exhausted and plans to doze off during the bus ride home. On the way to the bus stop, his phone vibrates in his pocket.
With tired eyes, he takes his phone out. Kate's number is on the screen.
He answers the call. "What's up, Kate?"
"Hello to you too, Ed."
"What's up?"
"You seem tired. I can call back later."
"No. I'm fine. What did you wanna talk about?"
"I wanted your advice on something. Already asked the girls for their opinion, but of course, I need a guy's perspective too. Are you sure though? We can talk when you get home."
He lets out a little yawn. "I don't mind."
"Okay. Well, remember Garrett?"
"Garrett? The one that Irina likes?"
"Yeah, that Garrett. He, ummm… asked me out."
That catches his attention. "Really? When?"
"A couple hours ago. I told him I'd think about it." She sighs. "I don't know what to do. I told everyone, even Irina. They say I should go on the date."
"Wait… Irina said yes on you going on a date with her crush?"
"Uh-huh. But I think she's just saying that so she wouldn't look like she's jealous. I don't wanna hurt her, Ed. Garrett's a cool guy. I can see myself being in a relationship with him."
He takes a moment to think. Kate is in a dilemma. This is the kind of situation he would want Bella's help on. He may be the only boy in his group of friends, though even his "guy's perspective" on situations like this would be mediocre. He's as confused as Kate is, to be honest.
He tries to put himself in Bella's shoes. "Do you like Garrett?"
"I guess."
"If you said no, would you regret it?"
Kate hesitates with her response. "Maybe."
"If you said no, what would you do if he told you he likes you?"
"Ed, what are you saying?"
"I'm trying to help, Kate. I'm as indecisive as you. I'm channeling my inner Bella."
She laughs. "Bella's got you wrapped around her little finger."
"You have no idea."
"You are asking the right questions."
"It is what Bella would do."
"She would, right? And you have a point. If I say no to Garrett, I might look back and regret this later."
"So will you go on the date?"
He can sense her grinning when she replies. "I'll give it a go. It's one date."
"Great!" He exits the campus and heads to the bus stop. He spots a bus coming the moment he gets there. "Is that it? My bus is coming."
"That's it. And thanks, Ed. I've been meaning to ask Bella about this, but I bet she'd say the things you just did."
"You should still ask her. Get one more perspective before you say yes to Garrett."
"I will. Have I told you how much I love you two as a couple?"
"Only about a thousand times for the last two years."
"I'm not gonna stop saying it then."
"Then don't." The bus stops in front of him. "Gotta go. Good luck with Garrett!"
"Bye! And thanks again!"
He hangs up and boards the bus.
Great minds think alike.