"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".

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

why you're so

"She plays a massive part in my life. I literally don't know

your life like

"I had good grades, great friends, a part time job. It

upside down". He sighed. "Do you not like

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

how is

took a seat on the couch instantly regretting it because I knew he'd sit beside

I smiled. "And he's nice to me

"Hm".

"What?". I asked.

I heard you're

I

would literally do anything to

in the gas station?". He

you serious?" I grinned. "Are

parents but it shouldn't be an issue". My heart dropped slightly. What if they didn't say yes? "Trust me they'll say yes". Reaching over

flipped with excitement all because he was holding my hand. He was touching me.

to look up. A job was a big deal.

could kiss you right now". I laughed pulling out my phone so I could text my gran. "Thank you Jake, I appreciate

he was holding the note that came

clenched but I could tell he was trying to keep his

I sighed putting my phone away. "He was my

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