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Piper
Actinglike it never happened is impossible.
Now that I know what it's like to be kissed by Julian, it's the first thought that comes to mind every time I see him. Which seems to be more and more these days.
Last week was the hardest.
Monday morning the events were still fresh. He was waiting for me outside our classroom with a cup of coffee. He didn't even say anything, just handed it over and walked in, taking the same seat he always does. The one next to mine. After settling in, I took a small sip of the concoction only to realize that he had brought me my favorite delicacy.
A vanilla cappuccino made with almond milk and a dash of cinnamon.
How he knew, I have no idea. But my drink is specific enough that he couldn't have just guessed.
I contemplated asking him, but I was afraid of his answer. Instead, I thanked him and focused my attention straight ahead, attempting to immerse myself in the lecture. I failed epically, of course. Because every time I took a sip of my coffee, my thoughts went back to Julian.
To the kiss.
To his words.
Which made me want to straddle him right then and there and kiss him senseless.
Which led to replays of all the dreams I've had about him.
By the time class was over, I was turned on and ready to jump him. But I didn't. By the grace of God, I was able to compose myself, thank him again, and walk away.
Okay, fine. I ran. But that's not the point.
Tuesday wasn't much better. When I showed up at work, he had switched out the oil at the sauté station as I'd suggested. And instead of me working on the line with him that night, he set me up in the back to start prepping some of the recipes I'd been writing for my thesis.
Which led to an employee tasting after the dinner rush was over.
The crew seemed to really enjoy the dishes I’d come up with, and the top two favorites were selected as features for the rest of the week. Which meant I had to come in and show the rest of the team how to cook them on Wednesday night.
My night off.
Julian's night off.
Only he was there. Which he failed to mention in class that morning as he handed me another coffee, this time accompanied by my favorite apple danish.
By Thursday, I was on edge. He was everywhere I turned. I saw him on campus twice that day, then again at work. Friday, I attempted to hide in my room until I had to head to the restaurant.
"I've barely seen you this week," Alexis groans as she plops down on my bed next to me. My laptop is open, and I'm working on a few more recipes I want to try.
"I'm sorry. I didn't realize how much I was going to be missing out on because of this internship. Don't get me wrong, I love it, but I miss Taco Tuesdays. I miss seeing you girls all the time."
"We miss you two. You need to tell Julian to stop stealing all your time."
"What?" My defenses raise immediately. I know she's teasing me, but I can't stop the reaction I have to her words.
"It was a joke, Piper. Calm down." Alexis laughs as she pushes herself to a sitting position and sits facing me. "I'm glad you like the job."
Divert.
"How are things with Micah?" My attempt to change the topic is lame and transparent as all hell, but if she notices, she doesn't say anything.
"Good. Great. Though I'm finding he's very persuasive when he wants to be."
"You're just now realizing that?" Closing my laptop, I give my best friend my undivided attention. We haven't had much girl time, and even when we have talked lately, it feels like my head’s been somewhere else.
