PERCY.
Upon exiting the library, I drove straight to the store on campus to get the things my sister asked for since it was closer.
The moment I stepped into the store I noticed the not-so discreet glances and people moving out of my way.
That can only mean one thing, they know who I am.
Ignoring their stares, I moved towards the section with the women's care products and while scanning the cotton-packed shelves I realized they didn't have the one I was familiar with, so I proceeded to search for another brand of tampons that might be right for Penelope. That's easier said than done because I have no idea which one to pick.
Why do they have so many of these things anyway?
I was so lost in my thoughts until a quiet voice spoke behind me.
"Um...excuse me Sir?"
I didn't know who it was that'd called my attention so I turned with my usual glare already annoyed by the interruption and my eyes widened when our eyes met.
I hadn't anticipated running into him again so soon-it's the boy with the beautiful blue eyes.
He's standing right in front of me.
I couldn't move or speak. There's something about the way he holds my gaze; it's interesting.
He looks like he'd rather be anywhere but here but he's not running away.
"I could help you pick out something more soothing, if you want?" he offered, hesitantly glancing at the rows of products. His voice was like music, smooth and melodious.
He works here.
Ithought stilllookingathim, once again captivated by his eyes. We stared at each other for a while, I was getting lost in the depths of his eyes.
I didn't miss how he was struggling between looking away and holding my gaze. He's fidgeting too, almost as if he wanted to say something else but didn't know where to start.
For a while, we just stood there, locked in a silent struggle, I didn't mind the silence as the world around us melted away.
He's so cute! Like in a puppy kinda way.
There's something endearing about him, something that made me want to stick around and know more about him.
With much difficulty, I finally looked away breaking our staring contest as I gestured towards the shelf of tampons indicating I needed help and he got to work.
"Um...sir?" He began but I cut him off telling him my name.
His eyes widened at the sound of my voice, and I wondered if he's already heard about me or if he was just surprised.
I held his gaze making sure he understood that I'd prefer if he called me by my name and he nodded in understanding.Telling him my name was just my way of trying to diffuse the obvious awkwardness between us. Plus, it didn't feel right when he called me sir.
I found myself leaning closer to him as he picked up a pack of tampons. He smells so good in such a way that makes me wanna close my eyes and just bask in his scent.
"What time does your shift end?" I suddenly found myself asking and his eyes widened again.
How cute. He looks like a puppy when he does that. I was tempted to laugh but I realized I'd actually startled him.
His reaction was understandable; most people, upon noticing me simply gave me space or avoided me completely. Yet, despite that flicker of fear in his eyes, he stood firm, and I found myself admiring his guts as he told me what time his shift ends.
"Don't leave after your shift," I blurted out before I could stop myself. "I'll be back for you around that time." I added.
My words must have sounded nuts to him by the way he's looking at me but I couldn't help myself. There's something in the way he met my gaze that intrigued me. I could tell he was wrestling with fear of what I might do to him but there was curiosity there too.
Another thought also registered in my mind as I looked at him, he did not ask me questions despite his mountain of curiosity. I appreciated that even though he didn't know what he did.
I hate being asked questions.
Being with him was a refreshing change from the usual reactions I was used to.
After paying for the items, I stepped out of the store knowing his eyes were still on me, watching me walk away probably still wondering what the hell just happened.
A part of me wanted to look back, to catch one last glimpse of his beautiful eyes, but I resisted the urge and walked straight to my car.
My mind raced with different questions as I drove to where Penelope was waiting for me, I kept replaying the encounter and wondering why of all things I'd asked him to wait for me after his shift.
He probably thinks I'm insane already which is understandable, but more importantly, what am I going to do with him?