Milkshake girl

Chapter seven - First time going out

Olivia's POV:

Why did this have to happen? Now, Nate will think that I am acting like a little girl and will never talk with me. I just can't forget about my fear. It's not something that scary, but I can't fight it. Anyways, I hope that he won't think bad about me. For the first time I was getting close to him and the last thing that I want is him to be away from me. Well, if this happens, it'll be my fault. He has nothing to do with this. Like that wasn't enough. Why did his friends have to be there? This was the worst thing that can happen. No matter that, I told them the story, this won't make it less uncomfortable. On the bright side, Nate was very nice to me and saved me. Well, I wouldn't call it saving, but since he wants it that way, ok. Let's hope that the next time when he has to save me, it'll be from something more dangerous and not childish. Things like this happen and I can't do anything to stop them. I am sure that the boys were going to laugh, but they didn't do it because of Nate. I don't know should I be happy or sad. The only person that I have to blame is myself. 

I woke up in the morning and got ready for work. I don't know why, but I decide to check my savings. Something was telling me that they are less. I walked to my hiding place and counted them. Another two hundred dollars were missing. These little thieves. I will kill them, but first, I will tell my parents. Today their work is less so they will go later to the office. I grabbed everything that I need and walked downstairs for breakfast. Only my parents were at the table, which is perfect. I don't want them to give me four hundred dollars. I want them from Emma and James. More and more, I think that I should buy a safe with a password. I won't hide it, because I will be the only one who will know the password. 

I took a bowl, cereal, milk and sat on the table. I smiled at my parents and they returned it. They are in good mood, I don’t want to ruin it, but my brother and sister can't keep taking money from me. I got tired of them. If they need money so much, why don't they find a job? It's not that hard. Look at me for example. I don't get paid that much, but I don't expect it either. Moreover, I do this job only to help Barry and Carmen. I am not there for the money. 

- Honey, are you ok? - mom asked me

- I have to tell you something, which might ruin your mood. 

- Did something bad happen? - dad asked worriedly

- Let's say that I lost four hundred dollars. 

- Go get my wallet. - mom said to dad

- No! I don't want your money. I want them from Emma and James. 

- And how do you expect them to give you all this money? - dad asked

- I don't know, but you are not the one who is supposed to pay for their irresponsibility. 

- I am very glad to hear it, but this is a lot of money, which you have saved. I know how hard it is for you and that's why we are giving you the money back. 

- I know, but that way, they will never stop taking money, because they'll know that you will always give them back to me. 

- What do you want us to do then?

- Nothing. I will buy a safe with a password. 

- If you think that this will help. 

- This is my best idea so far. 

- Good luck then. 

- Thank you. Now, I will go. I don't want to make Barry wait for me. 

- Ok, have a nice day. 

- Thank you. - I said and left

I walked out, straight to the milkshake shop. This time, there was no one. Maybe the boys will come later. I left my things on the counter and walked into the back room. Carmen was there, restocking the fridges. Not like we didn't do that around two days ago. The thing is that we don't buy many fruits, because the more they stay the more their freshness is going away. We might not have many customers, but we always use fresh fruits for our milkshakes. This was the first rule, which Barry told me. Never put a dry or bad fruit in the milkshakes. They always have to be fresh. If one or a couple are starting to go black, throw them away. 

- Hi, Carmen. 

- Oh, hi. I didn't see you coming. 

- I came five minutes ago. If you want, you can go home. I will finish here. 

- Thanks, but lately we leave you alone quite often. After all, this is our shop. 

- True, but when I start school, you'll be the one to stay here more often so now, I am taking advantage. 

- If you say so. I think that you want to be alone with Nate. Am I right? - she asked with a smirk

- No, you're not. Moreover, his friends are always here so if I will do something, I want us to be alone. 

- Then what you are waiting for? Go and ask him out. No need to be on a date. 

- Thanks, but I'm good. I don't think that it's meant to be. 

- How do you know? You have never tried. 

- I just know it. 

- I don't think so, but this is your decision. Since you let me, I will go home. 

- You and Barry can go out on a date. 

- That's not a bad idea, but it will take me time to convince him. 

- You'll never know until you don't try. 

- True. I will go now. Have a nice day here and call us if you need anything. One of us will come. 

- I hope that there won't be a need for that. 

- I'm saying it just in case. 

- I know and thanks. Have a nice day with Barry. 

- Thank you. Bye Olivia. 

- Bye Carmen. 

Just like that, I was left alone. Until lunchtime, there were no customers. I closed the shop only to go and buy some food. I came back just to be alone again. I thought that Nate or his friends will come, but no. Until 3 pm, there were only two customers and both of them wanted their drinks for home. Not like I am complaining, but I wish that more people were coming. Sometimes it's very boring here. I pulled out my phone and opened i********:. Nate has posted a new picture. So he has time for that, but not to come here. Ok, I am dramatic now, but I wanted to see him today. I checked out the comments and all of them were saying the same. I decide to be brave and leave one. I don't know will he like it, but after all, I am not like the other girls. Yes, I check out how people look, but for me, this is not the most important thing.

Nice package, but what's inside?

I'm not sure that he will get it, but I hope so. I made my profile private because I don't want people to come and hate. I had enough in my last school and I don't want this here too. After not more than ten minutes, there was a reply to my comment. 

Do you want to see it?

I also have received replies from girls, who were criticizing me. I guess that they didn't understand me. Most of the replies were that I don't have taste and that he looks amazing. I already know that, but I want to see what's inside. After all, I decide to reply. Nate doesn't know who is this so it won't do any harm to reply. I hope that the girls won't go after me. 

What if I do?

There was no response. Instead, I saw the following request. Is he serious? I guess that he wants to continue this conversation privately. I didn't accept it but didn't remove it either. The truth is that I am not sure do I want him to see my profile. I have a couple of pictures, most of them with filters from Snapchat. I feel insecure about the way I look so I covered it with filters. While I was wondering what to do, I heard the bell. Someone is coming. Finally, a new customer. I looked up and saw the boys. This time alone. Nate wasn't with them. 

- Hello, Milkshake girl. What can you offer us today?

- What do you want?

- Everything. - one of the boys said and I laughed

- Can you drink everything?

- I will try. 

- I want strawberry. 

- Then for me, you can make chocolate. 

- Ok, no problem. Sit down and when I am done, I will bring them to you. 

I made the two milkshakes quickly and brought them to the boys. To be honest, I thought that they will stay longer, but no. After they finished their drinks, they paid me and walked away. Great. I am alone again. No one was coming. I started thinking about the request. Should I accept it? If I do, Nate will know everything about me. I am not from the girls who post half-n***d pictures or some revealing ones, but I still don't feel very comfortable with myself. I have one picture with a tight shirt, but you can see my ribs. If people in school have seen it, Skelly would be back. This is a nickname, which I received in tenth grade or since I went skinny. It comes from the skeleton. 

I was lost in my thoughts once again. When I looked at my phone, I realize that it was 8:30 pm. Maybe I can close early today. No one will come. I was getting my things when the bell rang. Who would come that late? I looked up and saw Nate. What is he doing here at that time? He smiled at me and I returned it. 

- What are you doing here so late?

- Coming to take you.

- Where?

- For a night walk and small dinner. Well, if you want to. 

Is he serious? I would die for that. Ok, I need to calm down. We are not going on a date. I wonder from where this idea came to his mind. Did he understand that I was the girl with the comment? Probably not. No one will tell him this. 

- Yes, I would love that. I was thinking to close early since no one is coming. 

- Perfect. I suggest you first eat dinner and then walk around. 

- I like this plan. 

I locked the shop and both with Nate walked away. I have no idea where we are going, but I won't lie that I am happy. I looked at him and saw that he was thinking about something. It wasn't me for sure. Soon we arrived at one dinner. It was quiet mostly because it was almost 9 pm, which is too late for dinner. We ordered food and sat down at one table. After around twenty minutes, it was done and the waiter brought it to us. I was about to pay, but Nate was quicker and gave him money. The rest was a tip. I gave him a look and he returned it with a smile. 

- Hey, are you ok?

- Yes, why?

- Because your head is somewhere else.

- I'm sorry. Someone made an interesting comment in my new post and I want to know who this girl is. 

- Why you are so interested?

- Because she might be what I am searching for. 

- And you understood this only by one comment. 

- Up to now, I always received the same comments. She was the first one to comment on something different. It caught my attention. 

- Good luck then. 

I am on the moon. I'm not sure will he be pleased if he understand that it was me, but I'm hoping for the best. I excused myself and went to the toilet. When I came back, I saw an i********: notification. Oh, no. It's game over. I'm sure that Nate saw it. I saw that he was looking at me. 

- What?

- Won't you tell me something? i********: girl. - he said chuckling

- I...

- It's fine. I know that you are a more private person so I will unsent my request. 

- No! I mean that you don't have to do it. I just... um... I wasn't sure will you like what I post and that's why I didn't accept it. 

- Why wouldn't I like it? You are a beautiful girl. - he said with a smile on his face

- Maybe, but I don't believe it. 

- And that is your biggest mistake. 

- Or one of all. - I laughed nervously

- Let's go for a walk now. Later, I will send you home. 

- You don't have to do it. I can go by myself. I'm not scared of the dark. 

- You have no idea how many psychos are out there. 

- Hopefully not much. - I said and he laughed

- I hope for the same. Let's go now. 

Both of us walked out of the diner. I have no idea where we are going, but as long as he is with me, I am good. I have to say that I managed to act normal, which in my situation is not easy. We were walking and talking about random things. More and more I realize that he is a nice person with a beautiful personality. Something, which I like in people. Mostly this is for what I am looking for when I am trying to find friends or just to get close with someone. I want to know that I can trust this person and that he or she will accept me the way I am. 

Around 11 pm, Nate left me in front of my house. I will lie if I say that I want this to end. Well, everything beautiful has a start and an end. Maybe we can do this again someday. Who knows? The most important thing is that I liked it. 

- Well, that was for today. Thank you for agreeing to go out with me. 

- No problem. Otherwise, I was going to stay at home and watch movies in bed. 

- As long as you let me join you. 

- What?

- I'm kidding. I will leave you now. You have to rest. 

- Not like I have done something that took all my energy. 

- Sleeping is healthy. 

- True. 

- Honestly, I can talk with you the whole night, but it's better if I leave you. Have a nice night and I'll see you tomorrow. 

- Thanks. Goodnight and sweet dreams. 

What the heck? Why did I say that?

- Thank you. Sweet dreams to you too. - he said and left

I walked inside, straight to my room. After spending some good time thinking, I decide to accept his following request. Nate already knows how I look, so I don't think that my pictures will change his mind. I might not look like the girls from his comments, but at least I am real. I don't use make-up so he will see the real me. Not like he hasn't done it already. I left a simple message in his dm's and went under the covers. I hope that he will read it. I think that it's time for me to stop hiding. I won't tell him everything, but I will try to get close to him. It's still something. Maybe one day, we can be together. Well, only in my dreams.