Forgotten

It's a Date

Joe’s POV

I don’t know why I can’t get this guy out of my head. I say to myself pulling in my driveway. I am so flustered. I can’t even concentrate on what I am doing. I have visited the lagoon several times this week. Half expecting something to happen. I don’t know what I am waiting for though. I feel drawn to the place. Ugh whatever. I say talking to myself as I turn off my car and head towards the house. I fumble with my keys thinking about the lagoon yet again. Gottcha I say when I find my house key and slide it into the key hole. Opening my door, I quickly step inside and shut the door. Ughhh I feel disgusting, and exhausted after that shift. I need a shower. I head up stairs and start getting ready to take a shower. As I am taking my clothes off, I look out my bedroom window staring at the tree line. Once again that mystery man slips back into my mind. I don’t know how long I stand there in my bra and underwear thinking about that night at the bar, and how odd it is that I can’t seem to focus on anything or anyone other than this stranger. My phone chimes with a message pulling me back to reality. I am sure it’s Jacob. I think to myself. Walking over to my nightstand. I pick up my phone reading his message. Just making sure you made it home alright. I am about to lay down to get some rest after last nights events. That shift was exhausting. He sends. I message back. Yea, I am about to get in the shower. I need to talk about that call later. Sure, he sends right back. I smile laying my phone back down and heading to the shower. I turn on the water and am about to hop in when I hear a loud crash coming from outside. I snatch up my towel and run to the window to see what could have possibly made such a noise. When I get to my window, I look out to see the most gorgeous, huge black wolf standing in the middle of my back yard looking towards the house. Omg, I think. Usually, I would fear a wild animal. However, I was mystified by this creature for some reason. The wolf turns and looks up at me. Instantly our eyes connect. His gaze seems so familiar. Don’t ask me how I know the wolf is a male I just do. I am lost in his eyes somehow feeling like we have connected on some level for the second time. Suddenly there is aa loud screech. I hear a horn honking in front of the house. I turn towards the sound looking to see if I can see anything. A near miss. Looks like Mrs. harden pulled out her driveway again, without looking. I look back to where the wolf was standing, just a moment ago to find him gone. He was such a beautiful wolf. for some reason I am sad he’s not still there. I turn and head back to the shower. I get all scrubbed up and wash off. Ahhhh I feel so refreshed! coming out into my room in just a towel. I grab some relaxed clothing, and a hoodie, and head back downstairs. Grab the list off the fridge and head out the door. To the grocery store Robbin, I state giggling. My phone rings, Jacob’s name popping up on the screen. I slid my finger and answer the phone. Hey, I say. hey, how about dinner tonight? He asks threw the phone. We can talk about the shift and catch up. Sure, I say. sounds good. Ok, I’ll pick you up at six. Ok, see you later I say. Hanging up the phone I grab my keys and take off. Pulling in at the grocery store. I put my car in park and start walking in. I stop as I feel eyes on me yet again. All week I have felt like someone was watching me. Yet I never see anyone. I look around seeing if I can spot anyone but as usual nothing. I continue walking in and start shopping. I finally get to my favorite isle. Mmm chocolate I say taking in the smell. I grab a few different things throwing them in the basket. Headed back to grab the yogurt I forgot. Suddenly my basket crashes into another. I gasp. My hand flying up to my mouth. Geez, I have to pay attention. I lecture myself. looking up I see who I have crashed into. I can’t believe my eyes. Its him! My inner monolog starts in. they found us! I am confused as to where the we, came from. I’m so mystified that its him I let it go. I stand there drinking him in. staring into his eyes like a stupid hormonal teenager. I am lost for words. I’m so sorry miss. I hear him say. still, I can’t seem to find my words. Are you ok? He asks. Yea, I’m ok I hear myself say. come here often? He asks trying to make conversation. I finally snap out of it and answer him. Yea, every Saturday. Nice little place he says. Yea, what about you? Come here often? I repeat his question not being able to think of anything else to say. no, he says. Just here on business. Oh, I say disappointed for some reason. I was really hoping I would be running into this strange man again. I can’t understand why I am drawn to this man I haven’t even officially met. I don’t even know his name. I‘m matt he says reaching his hand out to me. I stand there dumb founded looking at his hand. Its like he read my mind. I snap out of it and reach my hand out. Oh, sorry I’m joe. I say as he takes my hand. I feel a jolt of electricity run up my hand. I love this feeling for some reason. It feels so right. I didn’t want this feeling to end. I didn’t want to seem like a weird o though, so I pull my hand back. Not knowing what else to do. I gather myself going to go on about my business. when he says. I hope I am not being to forward, but would you consider going to dinner with me? I am shocked to say the least. I just stand there staring at this delicious looking man. So I can make up for running you over with my cart he says. Yea, sure I say faster than I meant to. Trying to hide my blush. I look down at my basket. Ok, well how about tomorrow night? he asks. sounds great I say. realizing he has no idea where I live or my number to communicate a time with me, I pull out my pen and a piece of paper and write my information on it. I hand it to him grazing his hand. It’s like it sets fire to my entire arm. This feeling is intoxicating. I can’t get enough. I gather my thoughts. say ok, see you then. I smile at him. Walking off I turn back to see him hi five the air looking like a little kid. I giggle to my self and continue to gather the things I need for the house. When I get into my car, I feel like something is missing. I feel lonely suddenly. like I’m missing a part of myself. I shake off the feeling start the car and head back to the house to put my things away.