"So you want to get to know me?". He smirked.

"Why not". I shrugged taking a sip of my coffee. It's not as if I was going anywhere.

"Why'd you move to Texas?". Taking off his jacket he sat back in the chair getting comfortable.

"I don't really know. My gran got up one morning and decided to put the house on the market. She didn't give me a reason".

"And you never asked?".

"I didn't".

"You're eighteen, you could have stayed in Florida". What was he getting at?

"You're right I could have but I didn't. I'd move anywhere she wanted to go". That was the truth. I didn't like the idea at first and maybe I still don't but I would always go where she was. "And what-..."

"No". I stopped him mid sentence. "It's my turn. Have you always lived here?".

"Born and breed sweetheart".

"Would you ever leave?". I asked.

"No".

"Where's your mom?". He asked.

"She died". Breaking eye contact with him I stared at the cup in my hand. I didn't mind taking about my mom it's just I didn't have much to say. She died before I could get to know her. "I'm so sorry Leah".

him a half smile. "She died through childbirth so I can't remember

why you're so close with your

"She plays a massive part in my

your life like

I laughed. "I had good grades, great friends, a part

upside down". He

need to get used to it here and I'm sure I will. Do you want more coffee?". I asked getting to my feet. This was somewhat nice. He did seem like a nice guy but I wasn't going to overthink the situation. "Already had enough babe. Besides too much caffeine is bad for you". Raising his eyebrow at me I made a face. You could never

is

times. "Other than Alanna and Lacey I have one friend". Making my way back to the living room I took a seat on the couch instantly regretting it because I knew he'd sit beside me. "Is that who dropped you off the other day?". And I was right he took a seat

"And he's nice to me so that's a

"Hm".

"What?". I asked.

princess. So I heard you're

needed one. I needed my

would literally do anything to make

you work in the gas station?".

grinned. "Are you really offering

it shouldn't be an issue". My heart dropped slightly. What if they didn't say yes? "Trust

stomach flipped with excitement all because he was holding my hand. He was touching me. I have never felt this sort of connection

look up. A job was a big

gran. "Thank you Jake, I appreciate you helping

my phone I noticed he was holding the note

word. His teeth were clenched but I could tell he was trying to

phone

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