Disconnected PT2
“Just wear the blue dress I got you” originally bought as a joke digging at your quote “grandma style” Sadie got you the dress for your birthday last year, it looked like something out of the 60s but you loved it.
“Okay fine” You replied “I’m gonna get ready and go I’ll phone you after love you”
“Love you babe” you faintly hear, already on the other side of the room standing in front of the mirror holding the dress to your body.
Looking at the clock you realise 20 minutes had gone already. After showering, lightly curling your hair and applying some mascara and red lipstick another 30 minutes had gone by. You decide to play with your phone whilst you wait the last 10 minutes.
MUM JUST TOLD ME YOU’RE IN LONDON! How long are you here for? I have tickets to a concert and no one to go with because my friends suck😭
You smile whilst reading the text from your little sister, it had been almost 3 months since you had seen her and before you moved to America you were the best of friends.
Hey smella, I’m here for two weeks! When’s the concert and who’s performing? I’ll see what I can do x
You quickly type your response just before a knock on my door gains your attention. He’s early, the butterflies in your stomach turning into elephants. You hadn’t been on a date in almost a year, too caught up in your career. Was this even a date? You had no idea and that thought didn’t nothing no soothe the nerves
“Hey, I hope you don’t mind pizza” he smiled whilst scratching the back of his head, was he just as nervous? “my boss recommended this little place around the corner”
“Pizza sounds good to me, as long as there’s no pineapple in si...” you were cut off my a dramatic gasp from the man next to you, looking over you realise his hand is on his heart with a fake sad expression
“Hawaiian is the only pizza for me, it is the love of my life... the Jack to my Rose, oh wait no bad example he died” he continued walking in deep thought before shouting “the Meghan to my Harry” he smiled triumphantly whilst holding the door leading you out of the hotel open for you.
You walked for 10 minutes, talking about random things from favourite dog types (you learned he owned a dog called Duke) to favourite memes.
“So what brings you to London? Business or personal?” He asks whilst you take a seat at the cute Italian restaurant.
“Both, I’m only here for two weeks before I go back to America” you look down at the menu, not really reading it but also not wanting to make eye contact. You were never good at hiding your emotions and it hurt when you spoke about leaving London. “What about you?”
“Business” once I looked up he was burning holes into me, a confused look upon his face. The more you looked at his the more familiar he became, like you knew him from somewhere.
After a solid 30 seconds of staring at each other you were approached by a waiter, after taking your order he disappeared.
“So what do you do for work?” You ask, starting up the conversation again
“A performer... of sorts” watching him squirm and become uncomfortable you decided to change the topic and what topic better than quoting your favourite vines that were there for you when no one else was?
Standing outside your hotel door both you and Calum stand in comfortable silence, neither of you knowing what move to make next.
“I really enjoyed spending time with you tonight... I have work tomorrow pretty late but maybe we could hang out after?” His eyes were hopeful, you really enjoyed the time spent with Calum it was easy and fun, you both fell into a comfortable rhythm fast and there was never an awkward moment. “How about I take your number and let you know?” He held his hand out as if awaiting your answer.
His answer was given by you placing your phone in his hand, after dialling his number in and phoning his phone you both went your separate ways.
After taking your make up off and getting ready for bed you quickly check your phone and see a message from your sister
Ella: I can’t wait! I know it’s late notice but it’s tomorrow night and it’s for 5 seconds of summer, I’ll love you forever! 😘
You laugh as you read the message and think back to when you lived with your family, your sister used to be crazy for this boy band and most of the time it drove you crazy but her passion was something you loved about her
Sure, I’m free tomorrow night... I’ll pick you up and drive us there, fancy dinner first? We have lots to catch up on! X
Smiling at the thought of spending some one on one time with your person you lock your phone and put it on charge before climbing in to bed.
With the thought of the beautiful man you spent the evening with on your mind you drifted off to sleep completely oblivious to the events that were about to unfold and change your life forever.