Can we skip to the good part?

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It's been three days since Ethan and I have spoken to each other about something not work related. The only time we talk is if it's about a customer's order.

Mrs. Cooper walks in and tells us, "Can you guys unbox the orders that came in this morning and restock the shelves?"

"Okay." I say moving to the back. Ethan follows me into the room and spots the boxes.

After we finish unboxing everything he says, "Do you want to be the person who hands the products or the person who stands on the ladder?"

"I can stand on the ladder." I say shrugging. I carefully climb the ladder and Ethan starts to hand me the products.

30 minutes later we only have one more box to stock on the shelf. He continues to hand me the things when I notice we only have a few spots left on the shelf.

Nah that's too much work. I'll just tippy toe and stretch.

Ethan hands me two cans and I tippy toe to reach the end. "Do you need to move closer?" Ethan asks worried.

"No I can reach it." I say putting one of the cans on the shelf. I try to shove the other one in when I feel my feet cramp.

My foot slips off the ladder and I wait for my ankle to twist and break.

I feel someone catch me and I look up. We both freeze and I blush.

A few seconds later he puts me back on the ground and I say, "Woah that was like a crazy trust exercise."

"Did you just quote Frozen?" He asks giving me a small smile.

"You know your Disney movies." I say clapping.

Since we're done with the boxes Ethan leaves the cafe to throw them in the dumpster, while I go back to serving customers.

I go on my break when I see a few girls come in.

I'm about to walk into the break room when I hear one of the girls ask, "Could I get your number?"

"Uh... sorry I'm seeing someone." Ethan says trying not to be mean. That's okay! He probably would have gotten sick of me if I got the courage to ask him out. It just means I was saved from what could have been a sad break up!

"So you guys aren't serious?" The girls asks.

"I'm hoping it will be when I get the guts to talk to her." He says sighing.

"Well if it doesn't work out call me." She says probably handing him her number.

He sighs and says, "Got it."

While he makes their order I hear him rip a piece of paper and whispers, "There's no way in hell I would call her." He's a horrible whisperer.

I walk into the break room and decide to do some of my homework. Nope!

He deserves to be happy... Even if it means not being with me. I'll get over him. Just give me a few months.

Lol sure. Hey Ethan! I was eavesdropping when those girls came in and I was just wondering... Who are you seeing right now?

I ignore the rest of my thoughts and feelings and do my stupid homework.

Mrs. Cooper tells Ethan and I that we can go home so I grab my backpack and start to head out. I push the door open when I hear Ethan ask, "Wait, Red, can we talk?"

"I like you," I murmur quietly and quickly.

"What?" He asks, confused.

"Nothing, bye!..." I say, bolting out of the cafe.

Before the door closes I hear him shout, "Scarlett, wait!"

I try to unlock my car but panic. Oh my god which button unlocks my car?!

Before I reach my car Ethan grabs my wrist and pulls me towards him.

"Uh ya?" I ask finally pressing the right button.

"Did you just say you like me?" He asks giving me a shy smile.

"What?..." I say pretending to be confused.

"I could have heard wrong but I really hope I didn't..." He says blushing.

"And if you didn't?" I ask tilting my head.

"Then I would kiss you and ask you out on a date." He says smiling.

"Well then I don't think you heard wrong." I say blushing.

I put down my backpack and he cups my cheek. "Can I kiss you now?" He asks.

I tippy toe and say, "Go for it."

He smiles and presses his lips against mine. I pull him closer. Yes!

A few seconds later we separate but he keeps his forehead against mine. "Sorry I took so long to ask." He says scratching his neck.

"That's okay. I kept chickening out to ask too." I say laughing nervously.

"At least everything worked out in the end." He says wrapping his arms around my waist.

I peck his lips and say, "Me too."

"So um... Do you want to go on that date on Saturday?" He asks.

"I would love to." I say smiling.

He laughs and blurts out, "I was so nervous before I came out here. I'm literally shaking."

I grab his hand and say, "My hands are shaking! This dating thing is a lot scarier than I thought it would be."

His hand stops shaking and he immediately asks, "So we're dating now?"

I freeze and say, "Do you not want to call it that?"

"I'd like to say we're dating." He says.

"You made my heart stop for a second." I say placing my face against his chest.

"I'm sorry. I'm just really happy that you're finally mine. In a not object way." He says.

I laugh and hold him tight.

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