Cafe Connections

Chapter 5

Ari's POV

I was sitting on the steps talking Justin and my friends when Mitchell shows up, I was honestly really surprised.

He looked really good, his whole outfit suits him and the leather jacket was a turn on. Gosh, I want to stick to my rules but Mitchell is making it hard to resist but I have to resist.

I was probably gawking a little since Justin hit me lightly. He's always interfering if another guy talks to me like what the heck just leave me alone.

My ex named Ryan, I was really into him but he worked in an office and he cheated on me and I was really into him he broke my heart, it sounds stupid but I just decided I wouldn't date a guy that worked in an office again, suits give off a fake vibe it's like 'I'm good looking but not trustworthy'.

It was really sweet of Mitchell to bring me coffee though, I went to hug him as a polite gesture and also he's so attractive any contact is a bonus. Oh my gosh though he smelled heavenly I could inhale him all day. I pulled away so it wouldn't be awkward but I didn't want to and he seemed hesitant.

After he left I went back to the stems and told my friends I was going to go back to my apartment to work.

Aw I got back to my place, I looked down the hall and an out of breath Justin came running over to me.

"Um, are you okay?" I ask looking at him panting.

"Ya, I just had to tell you something." He says pursing his lips into a thin line.

"And what's that?" I ask waiting for his answer.

He looks at me for a second before leaning down and pressing his lips onto mine leaving no time for me to react. Wtf?!

"What was that for?" I look at him very confused after pulling away.

"I um might like you." He confesses looking down.

"Seeing you hug and talk to that guy made me jealous, I want to be in that position, I want to be your boyfriend."

"Justin you're a great friend but I don't like you like that I'm sorry." I sigh, rejection is never an easy thing.

"It was worth a shot, I mean I wish you liked me back and you would be my girlfriend but as long as I can be friends with you I guess that's just as good." He smiles before turning and leaving.

I unlock the door to my apartment and open my phone to find a text from an unknown number.

Unknown:

Hey, it's Mitchell, just thought I'd text and say hi and see how your day is going.

Ari:

Hey Mitchell:) and it's been interesting, one of my friends confessed feelings for me today and I kinda rejected him so not that good but thanks again for the coffee.

Mitchell:

My pleasure. So you don't have a boyfriend then?

Ari:

Haha nope, my last boyfriend I had was a few months ago I'm not ready to date right now.

Mitchell:

Well, at least your friend knows your not into him now. Do you like anyone at the moment?

Ari:

Kinda but I'm not ready to date right now and his type is one I'm trying not to go for again.

Mitchell:

Well, that sounds complicated but I could always uncomplicate it and come over with snacks and a movie ;)

Ari:

Mitchell we just met.

Mitchell:

It's just hanging out as friends plus we can get to know each other.

Ari:

Fine but bring good snacks.

Gosh, how do people always convince me to hangouts? Probably because of offering to bring snacks because of love for food. Yes, brain thank you.