Alright so hi again guys! This was a prompt that I rather enjoyed writing. It was sent in by Micha so I hope you enjoy this! For anyone who sent in prompts (Tup, Breredith, or LaurWalk) don't worry! I'm getting to them. I just need to find the energy to write all of them. I'll just have to write them during any boring class at school, cough cough all of them. Well hope you like this! Love Caitlyn
Lauren was laying around her apartment with Julia next to her when she suddenly got a text. It wasn't just any text. It was a text from a certain Joseph Walker. The Joseph Walker. The one that Lauren had been secretly in love with for years. She opened the message and furrowed her brow as she read it.
Lo, can I come over? I need your help with something!
Lauren had no clue why Joe would need help. If anything he was the one that was always helping her out with her problems. She could not just say no to him, not that she would have, so she wrote right back.
Of course, Walks! The door's open. Let yourself in. 3
After a few moments she got a message back from him. Wow, that was quick. He rarely ever responded that fast.
Thanks, Lo. You're a life saver. I'll be over in a few.
Lauren giggled to herself in a high pitched girly voice that she swore she would never use, but she just did. She instantly stood up and ran to her room to get changed into something nicer. There was no way in hell that she would let Joe just see her in her sports bra and sweatpants. She needed to look hotter than that. As she tore through her closet a curious Julia peeped her head in the door.
"Lauren, what are you doing? You're creating a mess." Julia said as she began to fold the clothing back up into neat piles.
"Walker's coming over and I want to look presentable."
Julia just gave her a knowing smile but kept her comments to herself. "Alright, well I'd just go with those cute denim jeans, the light colored ones, and that black flowery print tank top. It'll look fine."
"And how about my hair and makeup?"
"For goodness sakes, Lauren. You aren't going on a date with the man. He is just coming over for advice. But if you'd really like to know, no makeup and wear your hair down. Actually add a little red lipstick and you'll be a real stunner." Julia winked at her before grabbing her purse. "I'm gonna go to the store so that you two can have some alone time." And with that, Julia was gone.
Lauren quickly began to get ready, trying to perfect everything. Right as she was about to put her lipstick on though she heard her name being called. It was Joe. She did not even respond and he found her as she was staring at herself in the mirror, putting the red lipstick on.
Joe chuckled lightly. "What are you all made up for? Have a hot date or something?"
Lauren turned around, her cheeks blushing profusely. "No! I just…wanted to look nice for once."
"Lo, you know you don't need makeup and shit to look nice. You always look beautiful."
She blushed even deeper at that comment. "Thank you." She whispered before motioning to her bed. "Sit down." Lauren plopped down next to him and smiled warmly at him. "So, what did you need my expertise with? Need help cooking or figuring out what to wear to a party or som-"
"Actually I'm going on a date tonight with a girl I met at a party and I wanted to know what kind of flowers you would get. Roses or tulips? I couldn't figure out the difference."
Lauren's heart nearly broke at the sound of those words coming out of his mouth. He had a date with someone…that was not her. "Oh…um…well I'd go with roses. All girls love roses." She said quietly.
Joe smiled and kissed her cheek, hugging her. "Thanks Lo! I'll tell you all about the date when I get home, alright? Thanks again!" He said before running out of the apartment quickly.
Lauren just sat on her bed, staring at the wall for a few moments before the tears started coming. She began to hysterically cry as she hid her head into the pillow, not wanting any unexpected visitors to see her.
Later That Night
Julia came back smiling to herself as she entered the apartment. "Lo, I'm here! Tell me all about your time with Joe." She shouted before walking into Lauren's room. Julia was a bit surprised to see Lauren crying into her pillow. She slowly made her way to the bed and gently placed her hand on Lauren's back. "Lauren, what happened?"
"He didn't want me, Jules! He wanted my fucking advice on what flowers to give to another girl!"
Just as she was saying that Joe walked into the apartment grinning widely. He wanted to tell Lauren all about the date he just had. It went wonderfully and he needed to thank her for the flower recommendation. He stood outside her door, hidden from Julia and Lauren's sight, and listened in.
"Oh sweetie, I'm sorry. He probably didn't realize what he was doing."
"Why are boys so stupid?"
Julia sighed and shrugged. "I don't know. Sometimes they don't get things."
"But I've loved him ever since freshmen year of college and he hasn't picked up on it! I mean can I be any more obvious? I dress up for him. I only talk to him at parties. I'm just wasting all this time trying to get him when he doesn't want me!"
Wait a second…Lauren loved him? Joe was shocked. He always had feelings for her but was never able to see that she felt similar to him. Joe also did not realize that she would end up crying because he went on a date with another girl. Soon Julia emerged from the room, surprised to see Joe standing there.
"How much did you hear?"
"All of it."
Julia sighed and ran a hand over her face. "Well you better go fix that cause I don't want her crying when you two are obviously perfect for each other." Julia winked at him before walking off.
Now was his chance. He walked into the bedroom, took her in his arms, and was determined to change things for the two of them. For the better.
