Back in June i shared with y’all a story.
{i would definitely read part one first before reading this, they compliment each other}
It had been so long since i actually sat down and wrote fiction that i was really nervous to post it.
It had been so long since i actually sat down and wrote fiction that i was really nervous to post it.
Y’all were awesome though in your responses and so encouraging {thanks!}.
I decided to continue the story this month, but with a twist…from his perspective.
Hopefully you will enjoy…
. . .
He needed this time.
Time to think, unwind, and completely detach from his responsibilities.
Time to put the pieces back together.
The coffee shop offered that; serenity.
This felt like home; somewhere he could read, write, smile and have surface conversations.
A place without any real expectations.
He noticed it was cloudy outside for so early in the morning; the sky was getting darker as each minute passed.
It would storm today, storms made him happy.
He mindlessly slid his hand over his scruff, ‘i really need to shave’ .
Staring down at his notebook he had nothing.
Nothing is not always a bad thing; but when he had to turn in a manuscript in a week…well nothing seemed a lot more threatening.
He thought back to something he had read once, “to write means to live, and to live means to take chances and taking chances always leads to interesting experiences”.
Well if that wasn’t subtle.
‘…but take a chance on what…’ he wondered.
He watched people; attempted to unravel their life stories and create new characters in the process.
He learned by overhearing conversations and skimming book covers.
By guessing what their choice of coffee meant; did they have a late night? Need an extra boost for a test? Just attempting to make it through the day…yes he always thought too much.
He knew the regulars, knew most of their names…
…all but her.
She was there, she was always there on Tuesday mornings.
For as long as he had called this shop home, she sat in her little corner.
He often studied her and always found himself noticing the little things.
The bracelet she wore had on her left wrist; worn leather with some metal shape attached.
The one streak of pink tucked on the underside of her curly mane.
And that hair…up, down, pulled over to one shoulder, straightened, covered by a hat…it was beautiful.
It reminded him of the new disney character…what was the movie…Fearless? No Brave…wild and free, untamed.
Was her hair a reflection of who she really was?
‘You sound like a stalker’ he mentally checked himself.
Her eyes found his.
Well well, now. That was unexpected.
He saw her embarrassment at the hollow of her neck creep up to take hold of her cheeks.
He had caught her staring.
He enjoyed it.
She peeked through her curls…
Something resembling the word cute resonated in his head.
He broadened his smile.
Was this a ‘take chance’ moment?
How could it not be?
Grabbing his cup he went over to the table.
Sprinkling a little more cinnamon into his black coffee. It honestly didn’t need more, he just really needed the moment to collect himself.
‘no…not today, maybe next tuesday’ he started back towards his corner, ‘yes today. if not today…when?’
He noticed that her pencil was hovering the page, yet she wasn’t writing anything.
Attempting to distract herself maybe? He wasn’t sure.
“Hello…”
Yeah, that was suave.
She fidgeted, unconsciously, doing her tick of pulling on a piece of hair.
{not that he had noticed that before}
He heard her clear her throat.
“Oh, um Hello…er…Hiii….?”
That was actually the cutest response he had ever heard.
She had to be uncomfortable looking up at him like that.
Oh what the heck…
…He pulled out the chair opposite hers and took a seat placing his cup in front of him.
He laced his fingers around it.
“My name is James, i couldn’t help but notice a fellow observer and wanted to come say hello“
Could he sound any more lame…or desperate?
. . .
I just got caught up on Part 1 and then read this…. YES. YES. YES. I want more! You have a talent there, Amy. Can't wait for the next part!
Can't wait for the next part–the suspense!
when's part three? i really like your writing style. good, good job.
btw – found your blog through heather's and loved your response about the OT and the NT. i couldn't agree more. love your space here!
You are so talented Amy! I really felt like I was reading the opening scene of a best seller!
XOXO
Chelsea
Wow I just spent my lunch break reading the first part and now this part. I love it!! You are so talented. I wonder where this will go….. 😉
Eeek! I love it!!! <3
More. I demand more now. The suspense that you build with each post is amazing and I'm a little jealous of your writing right now (okay, so I'll choose inspired since I just wrote on that today!). 🙂
But seriously, I am in love with your writing and some of my favorite books are the ones that change perspectives/characters with each chapter.
Please write more, will ya? 🙂
I'm seriously dying to hear more! Make it happen!
Came to your blog through Kiki and read part 1 and now part 2. And like all the others, I want to read more!! Soo good! 🙂
Jess
loved this post! it definitely made me want to hear more! 🙂
puh-lease keep writing. coffee shop couple needs a happily ever after! 😉 especially since she is a meridah look-a-like…disney princess for the win!
Good for you for being brave and sharing this! It is wonderful!