"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".

giving him a half smile.

you're so close

massive part in my life. I literally

was your life like

great friends, a part time job. It was

it's been turned upside down". He

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 have to much caffeine. I was a coffee junkie. Putting our empty cups in the bin I got my mug from the

how is school?". He

seat on the couch instantly regretting it because

I smiled. "And he's

"Hm".

"What?". I asked.

I heard you're looking for a

one. I needed

would literally do anything to make

in the

you serious?" I grinned. "Are you really offering me

but it shouldn't be an issue". My heart dropped slightly. What

was holding my hand. He was touching me. I have never felt this

smiling. Things where starting to look up. A job was a big deal. I could go back to earning my

I laughed pulling out my phone so I could text my gran. "Thank you

was holding the note that came with my flowers. It must

were clenched but

I sighed putting my phone away. "He

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