Red Jacket And A Can Of Soda

"Dad I'm leaving now," I called out as I put on my jacket, my favorite red jacket that I always wear when given the chance, looking at myself in the mirror with only a shirt, jacket and pants on with a random pair of shoes dad bought, my younger sisters would shake their head at me while my older sisters would just let out a sigh. "Where you heading?" Dad asked as I went in the garage to see him fixing up a motorcycle, "did you buy a new one?" I asked, "yeah my buddy at the junk shop called me earlier and said there's a new shipment, went to check it out and saw some beat up junk worth to buy. Anyway where are you heading?" he said. I look at the motorcycle as I said, "gonna watch a movie, it released yesterday." He nods his head and hands me money, "comeback home right after you finish, you need to cook dinner tonight," he said, "of course, I'm leaving now," I said before leaving through the garage door. The movie theater is not that far from our house, I think, just a thirty minute walk. My sisters would have complained about it but hey, school starts tomorrow and to be honest, I'm a bit tired from staying at home all day long. It didn't take long for me to arrive at the movie theater, saying hi to the employees who knows me by now, I bought a ticket before going to the snack bar. "How are you on this fine day miss?" Sebastian said giving me a smolder, "what's up Flynn Ryder, my usual please," I said as I give him the money, "oh how I wish you would stop showing up here," he said with a sigh as he takes the money and made me a bucket of popcorn. "Don't worry Seb, you'll be graduating this year and you'll never see my face again," I said with a grin before looking around, "a lot of people today huh," I said, seeing as the lounge is packed more than usual. "Yeah, apparently this movie is a great hit. Many people from our school is here," he said, "should have come here yesterday," I mumbled as he gives me a bucket of caramel popcorn and a can of soda, "too bad you didn't, enjoy the movie El." I wave bye at him before entering the movie theater and seeing my usual seat being occupied by a kid, I make a face as I'm forced to seat somewhere else. Just as the movie starts, someone sat beside me, laughing. "Hey," I said as I open my can of soda and he looks at me, smiling, "yeah?" He said raising an eyebrow, "keep your mouth closed, it's a movie theater, not a stadium," I said with a polite smile before putting the soda down on one of the cup holders. All through out the movie, there were kids crying, idiots laughing and people shouting nonsense, but the person beside me stayed quiet, all through out. Letting out a sigh as the movie is coming to an end, I went to pick up my soda, only to feel human skin. I look at the soda before looking at the person beside me before looking back at the soda. "Oh my God," I said as I cover my mouth, I've been sharing saliva with a stranger, I thought as I look at the screen. I look back at the soda can before finally breaking and leaving the theater. "Hey wait," someone called out as they followed me out, "hey I'm sorry," he said grabbing my wrist, "let go of my hand," I said, now that it's not dark I can see him properly, "oh my God your a senior at my school," I said yanking my hand away from him, "God I can't believe this," I mumbled. "Hey your freaking out over nothing," he said, I look at him in disbelief, "I was sharing a can of soda with a stranger, what would have happened if I caught something from you?" I said with a face that shows utter disgust. "I'm sorry okay? This was entirely my fault," he said before letting out a laugh. I raise an eyebrow at him, "sorry, sorry, you gotta admit it's pretty funny how your overreacting." When he realizes I don't find it funny at all, he let's out a cough, "sorry, really I'm sorry, I didn't intend for this to happen. Let me make it up to you," he said as he pulls out his phone, "as you've said were in the same school, I'll treat you to lunch," he said handing me his phone. I raise an eyebrow at him, "your number, so I can call you to have lunch with me," he said. I push his phone away, "and have another chance to share saliva with you, no thanks," I said, "I promise I won't grab your drink this time," he said giving me his phone. I thought about it before grabbing his phone, "can I choose whatever I want?" I asked, "with a budget of eight dollars yes," he said. I let out a laugh, "okay deal," I said handing him his phone back, "what's your name again?" he asked, "Eloise, Eloise Henderson." "I'm Zach, Zachary Thompson." Bonus As Eloise left after giving her number to Zach, Zach smiles to himself as he turns around only to see Sebastian already standing there, still in his uniform. "Oh hey Sebastian, didn't know you work here," Zach said with a smile waving at him, "how do you know El?" Sebastian asked, Zach raise an eyebrow, "El? Oh you mean Eloise, so her nickname is El, cute," Zach said with a smile as he glanced at the door Eloise just left at. "How do you know her?" Sebastian asked taking a step closer to Zach, "bro chill, we just met, what's it up to you?" Zach asked pushing Sebastian away, "stay away from Eloise, I mean it," Sebastian said, stabbing a finger onto Zach's chest. "What? Are you her boyfriend?" Zach said, pushing Sebastian's hand away, Sebastian didn't say anything and just stood there. "Mind your own business dude," Zach said walking past him, intentionally bumping into his shoulder. "She won't like you back," Sebastian called out, Zach stopped in his steps and turned around, facing Sebastian again, "Eloise won't like you back," he said. "How are you so confident with that?" Zach asked stepping closer, "I've known Eloise for years, and she never liked anyone," Sebastian said, Zach thought for a moment before grinning, "including you?" Later that evening Sebastian decided to go to the convenience store for a bit. "Thank you for your purchase," the cashier said giving Sebastian a smile as she hands him a pack of cigarettes, intentionally brushing her hand against his, he forced a smile back before leaving the store, as soon he got out of the convenience store he lit a stick and let out a puff, letting out a sigh as he mumbled to himself, "why appear now?"