Chapter 12

Sab pov-

Anna stared at me, locking eye contact with me through the mirror. “If you’re not going to come in here, then you should at least pick your jaw up off of the floor. You’re drooling,” I added on to my previous statement. She shut her mouth and shook her head, taking her eyes away from staring at me. She started facing another direction as I got dressed.

I walked out of the dressing room with the swimsuit in my hand. “C’mon drooler, I have to go pay for this,” she playfully punched me in the arm and started to walk towards the cash register. I walked up behind her and put the swimsuit on the counter.

As the cashier was scanning my swimsuit she was checking out Anna. “I really like your rings,” the cashier said, completely ignoring me as I tried to hand her my debit card. “Thank you,” Anna replied, “I really like your nails.” “Thank you. Umm, this is kind of awkward, but I was wondering if I could have your number,” the cashier continued, still ignoring me. “Su-,” Anna started pulling out her phone, handing it to the cashier with her right hand.

I grabbed her left hand and interrupted them. “Actually, sorry no you can’t have her number. I would also prefer if you stopped flirting with my girlfriend and just let me pay for my swimsuit like I have been trying to do for the past 5 minutes,” I held up my hand which was intertwined with Anna’s. Anna turned to me and I saw a smile creep up on her face. “I’m so sorry,” the cashier quickly bagged up my swimsuit and handed me the bag and the receipt.

I speedily walked away and Anna shouted out behind her, “Thank you.” She quietly followed me to the food court because I was hungry. We ordered a pizza and sat at a table to wait for it.

Anna pov-

I reached into my pocket to grab my phone to hand to the cashier girl. I knew she was flirting with me, but I wasn’t interested in her. I just wanted to make Sab jealous. I felt Sab intertwine her fingers with mine as she burst into our conversation. “Actually, sorry no you can’t have her number. I would also prefer if you stopped flirting with my girlfriend and just let me pay for my swimsuit like I have been trying to do for the past 5 minutes.” She held up our interlocked hands and the cashier apologized and quickly bagged up Sab’s swimsuit.

I thanked the cashier as Sab rushed us out of the store and into the food court. We ordered a pizza and sat at a table to wait.

“Well, well, well.” I said staring at her. “What?” she asked while staring at the pizza place. “Clearly someone just got jealous,” I laugh, waiting for her to respond. “What? No, I just wanted… wanted her to… to let me pay for my swimsuit,” she responded trying not to look at me. “Sab.”

“Okay maybe a little bit,” she added, “But who wouldn’t be, she was flirting with you right in front of me. I mean I understand why she was flirting with you, because you're cute, but like hot at the same time. But damn, really, right in front of me,” she looked over to me, her face red as a tomato. She clasped her hand to her face and shut her eyes tightly. “I’m sorry. It just slipped out of my mouth,” she slowly opened her eyes and looked at the table.

I squeezed her hand that was still intertwined with mine. “It’s okay, I didn’t really want her number. I already have my eyes set on someone,” I saw a smile start to creep up on Sab’s face as she moved gaze from the table up to me. I looked into her eyes and knew that I wasn’t going to be able to play this game much longer. I want to feel her lips on mine right now. I reached my hand up and cupped the side of her face, stroking her jawline with my thumb. We both leaned in still keeping eye contact. She broke eye contact with me as she moved her gaze down to my lips. She flickered back up to my eyes. Her hand moved to the back of my neck, pulling us closer together. I felt her breath on my lips as our noses touched, closing the gap between us.

“Order number 192! Come get it,” the pizza place worker yelled out into the food court.

Damnit. WHY!!!! Sab pressed her forehead to mine and started to laugh lightly. She pulled away, reaching her hand out to tuck a stray strand of hair behind my ear. “Well that timing sucked,” she let out a very breathy laugh.

“Do you want me to go get it?” she asked. “No, I can,” I responded standing up. I let go of her hand which had been interlocked with mine since we were at the store. I walked up to the counter and grabbed our pizza. I then turned and walked back to Sab, still angry that the pizza man interrupted our moment.

I sat down at our table placing the pizza down in front of me. We grabbed some plates and napkins earlier. I opened up the box and grabbed out a slice, placing it on a plate and putting it in front of Sab. I then grabbed another plate placing another slice on it.

I looked up at Sab. She was so cute as she stared at her slice of pizza so intently.

Sab pov-

I started to eat my pizza, continuing to think about what just happened. I should have just ignored our order being called and just kissed her. I take a bite of my pizza and look up at Anna who is already staring at me.

I smile as I feel my cheeks heat up. I look back down to my pizza. Why does she make me feel like this.

“Hey my aunt has a pool. Do you want to go swimming after we are done eating since we don’t have any more classes today?” I asked her hoping she would say yes. I want to wear my new swimsuit. I also haven’t gone to see my aunt yet. “Sure, we can go whenever.” she replied. “Okay, let me text her and ask.” I pulled out my phone.

Sab- Hey

Aunt Mandy- Hi Sab

Sab- I was wondering if I could come see you today

Aunt Mandy- Sure!

Sab- And maybe use your pool?

Aunt Mandy- Sweety you know you didn’t even have to ask.

Sab- Okay, thank you. Also, could I bring a friend?

Aunt Mandy- Do I know her?

Sab- No, but she is my roommate and she is really nice

Aunt Mandy- Okay, then yeah. I guess you can

Sab- Okay, I will see you in like an hour

Aunt Mandy- Okay. See you then!