"Sigh," I looked tired. I finished washing my hands at the restroom sink and then feebly messed with my hair. It was getting late, no doubt Aaron was wondering why I had stayed so long. Why had I stayed so long? A pang of guilt rose up in my stomach. I knew why, of course I knew why. But it is all innocent enough. Isn't it biology to think one of the guys in the college group was cute? I mean it isn't like that means anything. Beyond that there were 6 people here working together, so it's not like I need to feel guilty about one of the guys being cute. I am just tired.
My phone buzzed. I glanced at it.
Aaron: "You coming home soon?"
I texted back that I was finishing up, took one more look in the mirror then snagged my phone pressed it into the back pocket of my jeans and walked out. I could hear the college kids still talking and I peeked in for a moment.
"Good night you guys," I said with a smile.
"Good night Tori!" They all said in return. I saw him flirting with Sarah. Good. I smiled and walked out. They like each other and that will help me get my mind right.
I was in my car and heading home when Aaron texted again about getting a few things from the store on the way home. I smiled. I bet he is trying to cook something. I turned in the grocery store parking lot, grabbed my purse and headed in. It was later than I thought and the place was nearly empty. I took my time walking through the aisles. Thinking about what we actually needed versus what Aaron sent me.
I am not sure if I was spacing out, tired or what but I walked smack dab into a guy getting some milk. He dropped the carton and, thankfully, it bounced on the ground and didn't explode. I stumbled a bit then caught myself from falling over.
"Oh no, I am so sorry," I blurted as I steadied myself then looked up at him. His eyes struck me first. They were green, not hazel or bluish, but green. He was taller, maybe six feet and had a rugged face-- unshaven, rough, but chiseled. He was powerfully built and handsome.
He knelt down and snatched up the carton of milk like it weighed nothing.
"That's ok," he replied with a chill. "You should be more careful, I have been standing here for like a minute."
Jerk. "I...yeah I am sorry," I answered. There was something about this guy that seemed off or different.
"Unless you meant to run into me," he said. Did he just check me out?
"Um, no why would I do that?" I blurted. I took a step back and look around. There was literally no one around us.
"Long night?" He asked. He was so comfortable in his own skin you could tell.
"Yeah I guess so," I replied. "I am really sorry again. So...have a good night ok?" With that I walked past him.
I could feel his eyes on me as I walked away. Was he still checking me out? Creeper. I couldn't help but realize I walked with a bit more swing in my hips. Ok so yeah, go ahead and look at what you can't have. I walked into another aisle and almost laughed. What a jerk. Why do I care any way?
I grabbed what was left of my list and got in line to check out. I noticed the guy in another line. There was a girl next to him in a short dress and she kept looking back at him and smiling. Probably a slut. Wow I am judgmental right now. I seriously need to just get home.