Chapter 10-Promise.

"Are you afraid to fall in love?

I'm afraid of being the only one who falls"

Im extremely tired.

It's gotten quite busy. We had the usual evening rush but it's slowed down just a bit.

Looking around I spot Abbie clearing a table too close to me.

It's been 3 hours and I have yet to go near her or anyone for that matter. Maybe the lord is on my side.

Or maybe I've been doing anything to avoid her including cleaning every single table that's free.

Maybe.

Only 2 more hours, today's a short shift 3-8. In 30 minutes I also get my break. I'll have to sit alone but I don't mind it's actually peaceful.

I should listen to that song lonely. Hehehe and buy a beanie to be jughead Jones.

Once I finish cleaning my table I go to the next one and spot someone I was not expecting.

diego! i met him a while back when i went on a walk around my new neighborhood. I found out his mom is friends with my aunt!

I wait a bit and realize he's here alone so I go up to him.

He looks up to me and gives me a big smile. "rosaline I didn't know you worked here, how have you been?" He questions while getting up and giving me a hug.

I've been traveling... all around my backyard. Actually I do wish I can travel the world but I'm a broke child.

Wrapping my hands around his neck feeling happy there's someone here I know I smile

"I've been okay, it's my 3rd week working here! What are you doing here?" I question back, fully intrested.

maybe he's on a date. He does look pretty fancy.

I look around for the maybe future mrs but don't spot anyone. Maybe he's alone, I go on dates alone all the time. Spending time with yourself is a necessity.

"Well I just got done with work and I came to stop by and eat something" he tells me holding my hands.

A sweetheart. he's so nice.

"Well if you" I point to him. "Want my amazing company" I point to myself. "I go on break in 30 minutes I can join you!" I squeal out excitedly.

He looks deep in thought when suddenly he picks up his cellular device and wallet. "What time are you off?" Why does he want to know?

I look at him suspiciously "who wants to know" I question squinting my eyes at him.

In times like these I wish I had a mean glare like Damian. But apparently I just look like I can't see.

"Me, now what time" excuse me fella that is top information.

I work as an international spy, black widow to be exact. Oh and a waitress. But it's my undercover job obviously.

"8" I respond with a confuzled look on my face.

I'm going to punch someone in the face.

"I'll go run errands and at 8:30 I'll pick you up from your house then we can both go out to eat peacefully without needing to rush, we can use the time to catchup"

Oh my lord he actually wants to spend time with me. A new friend I'm not saying no.

I nod with a soft smile on my face.

"I like that idea" I softly reply.

After my break ends, Diego gets my number and leaves.

I do my best to finish, the next hour and thirty minutes go by quickly.

I made it without having to talk to Abbie.

Thank the lord. Thank the god, thank the angels, thank the universe and thank the manager.

I answer a few text most coming from a certain sweet named Damian and head home to change into something cute for the night.

I don't think sweats and an oversized t shirt will be good for a dinner. I'm spending time with my new friend don't want him embarrassed of me now.

Bonding with my friend. I'm excited.

I open my door then go up to my bedroom spotting 3 boys on my bed and chair sitting. They waited for me.

such sweethearts.

I furrow my eyebrows trying to figure out how they got inside. I swear I locked the house. did I forget?

My aunt and uncle called this morning they're gonna be gone later than expected but it's all good I have my besties.

I'll make them stay over by threatening them.

"Hey, I'm really sorry but i have to get ready, im going with a friend to go eat and he'll be here in 15 minutes" I tell them a little bummed I can't spend time with them.

Josh chuckles lightly waving me off.

"is this a date" he questions wiggling his eyebrows at me.

I roll my eyes waving josh off using my hand as I look for an outfit to wear.

Damian grabs my hand and pulls me on the bed with him, he sighs sticking his face in my neck grumbling out a 'no'.

What?

"What do you mean no I have to go, he'll be here any minute" I explain wriggling my way free.

This only makes him frown. "You're not fucking going on a date."

Excuse me I'll go on a da-

Does he like me? Oh wait I know.

My silly goose.

"Listen here cupcake I really like you too but I need more friends so let me go"I try and reason to him.

He probably doesn't like sharing friends.

It's okay I don't like sharing my ice cream, or buddy.

Josh and Jake exchange an odd look between each other and don't say a weird before piling out. I tilt my head trying to figure out why the heck they left.

Who knows what goes on with those creeps.

"For fucks sake I like you more than a friend Rosaline" he grumbles looking down into my eyes.

Idiot doesn't know we are more than friends, we're freaking besties for the restie.

Before I can respond he takes the words out my mouth.

"No, not in the bestie type of way. In the, I want to be the only one to kiss these lips and feel your body against mine. The fucker who gets to live in that big fucking heart of yours" he kisses my forehead.

"I want to be the only arms you're wrapped in, the only eyes want to look into. you have the smile I can't resist because it's just so fucking beautiful. I want you, only you and I'm saying it now I like you with my heart" he puts my hand on his chest, where his heart softly beats.

I feel the tears rushing in.

"I don't want you going out with another guy" he tells me almost pleading for me to stay while caressing my cheek.

Wow, am I speechless.

My only question is why does he like someone that looks like me or is me?

First of all my own best- ex bestfriend always told me I talked too much,my own father said I was ugly and my mother doesn't like being around me much.

Whatever the reason, i can't lie to him or myself. I've developed feelings for him without even intending too. I wanted to stay friends but in the words of the dude in front of me 'frick that shiz' So with all the courage I muster, I kiss him.

Yes, I actually do that.

It feels amazing. Soft lips on mine. Taste sweet like candy, is sweet like candy. Im winning.

I think we're full on making out now.

He pulls away leaving both me and him panting, like dogs. Speaking of dogs buddy has half the bed to himself I'm jelly.

Im cut off from my thoughts when he lays his forehead on mine. He's mine. Heck yea he is. "Does this mean you like me too?"

I chuckle lightly "Nope" I whisper out smiling like a lunatic.

Our moment is soon done when I hear knocking on the door. Who is it this late? People really need to be asleep and get a life.

Ahem Damian.

"I'll get it" I grumble but Damian beats me to it.

I follow him down the stairs and sit on the couch grinning like an idiot.

Sitting down i remenice about a certain kiss but get interrupted when I hear the door slam. Turning my head Damian seems proud with himself and starts walking towards me.

Geezadoodles what did he do?

I dodge his hands opened up for me to walk in his embrace and run to open the door finding a confuzzled looking Diego.

my poor friend, he's dressed up. He looks great! "I'm sorry he's being a weirdo and didn't let me get ready." I explain feeling bad I forgot about our hangout.

I'm still in my leggings and shirt. "It's okay i can wait" he's a sweetie. Before I answer my sweetheart pushes me behind him.

Let me handle this toots.

"She's not fucking interested leave" idiot I'm always interested in making a new bestie.

I tap on Damians shoulder to tell him but he ignores me and continues glaring at my other friend.

What is wrong with him? "Who the fuck are you she can decide on her own" she is right here and I decided I want more friends.

"I'm her boyfriend you dumb little shit. Leave." Damian sneers down at diego. They're sizing each other up.

Silly idiotic men, do they not know I can knock them both out with my eyes closed. While petting buddy.

"Rose is he telling the truth?" Diego questions turning towards me. I think for a second furrowing my eyebrows.

Well technically no, we're not official but he did say I'm his and well, now he's mine so I guess we basically are together

"Yes why?" Is there something wrong with that? I look at Damian analyzing him. He doesn't look like he bats for the same team. He's straighter than my hair.

Diego's expression seems to turn sad. Turn that frown upside down.

"well since you're hanging with him we can go out another time" he mumbles with a tight smile.

I was going to make a new bestie for the restie. "I'm sorry" I feel bad. Really bad. Super duper bad.

"It's okay" he waves off still giving me one of his cute big smiles. So sweet.

He's such a great friend.

I feel even more bad now.

Dodging under Damians arm i speed walk towards Diego and hug him.

We're besties me and him. We really are. Speaking of besties josh and jake need to come back.

"Bye Rose"

"Bye diego" I whisper waving goodbye.

He leaves and I head back in to an angry looking Damian.

Oh no.

He's sitting on the other side of the couch arms crossed while pouting. What the heck is up with this man. He's a big baby.

My baby.

I walk him at the side of the couch with my hands on my hips. "What's wrong dude"

He doesn't look up. Oh he's pushing my mother trucking buttons.

Why can't he just tell me what the frick is the problem.

"Damian" he ignores again. Oh.

Ohh.

The silent treatment.

"Damian if you don't talk to me I'll jump off the rail of the balcony " I'm warning him. I'm a crazy b word I'll do it don't underestimate me.

"Rail me" i faintly hear him mumble under his breath.

What the? Sometimes I wonder if he was dropped as a child.

I was.

Sort of.

My mother told me I rolled off the bed as a baby. Even back then I was rebellious, I'm a bad fricking b word. I'm a rebel.

I've also had enough. I crawl on his lap straddling him then I take his face in my hand once again asking "what's wrong"

I need to see what's wrong so I can solve the issue. The sooner I know the sooner we can cuddle and maybe get him to make me food.

He stares into my eyes then sighs "You can't hug him or anyone else" he grumbles twitching his nose oh so cutely.

so that's what this is about.

Someone's jelly. I'll be the peanut butter to his jel- ew no that's a cringe song.

That's just odd. I'm odd. I'm jughead Jones. I'm also hungry.I'm about to be hangry.

Re focusing my thoughts back to the grump I kiss both his cheeks then softly reply to him trying to make him feel better "I'm sorry I won't hug any more male species, only you."

"Only me" he grumbles out.

a thought crosses my mind.

"And you can't hug or like any woman other than me promise?"

I hold out my pinky.

He takes his pinky and wraps them around.

"Promise" then he kisses our hands.

"Will you go on a date with me?"

"Heck no weirdo" I grin. Damian glares at me and after just a few seconds I nod and give his cheek a kiss.

I've known this guy a total of 3 months but Lord am I falling.

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