Aster
It’s been a week since I last saw Leaf last. I hoped that I would see them again soon. They really made my day anytime that they came in. I like them and wanted to be friends, but I would never tell them that. That would just make it weird, and I was also on the clock. Since I’ve been lonely for a while I was thinking about going to get a cat, and had finally decided that today I would go to the store to buy the stuff then go to the pound to adopt a kitty. That was going to wait until as soon as I got off of work.
It was an usually busy day for the cafe, so I ended up staying a half hour more than I was scheduled to. I sat down in my car writing down a list of stuff that I’ll need, before heading off to the store.
Leaf
I was doing my monthly deep cleaning of my apartment. Sweeping, wiping everything down, actually washing all my dishes instead of just what I need, and changing my bed sheets. Every month I set a day out so the whole day I focus on cleaning things and getting rid of stuff I don’t need. When I realized I didn't have everything I needed. My brain wouldn’t let me start without having everything otherwise I would stop and not do everything. I picked up my empty backpack that I use specifically for going to the store. I made sure that it was empty before putting it on and gathering my things I’ll use walking. I walked out my door locking it behind me.
I put in my headphones choosing a random song. I didn’t need to get much, just the soaps and cleaners. I walk into the store about 15 minutes later heading straight to the cleaning section, piling the things I need into my arms. After getting the cleaning supplies I needed I went to check out the candle area, browsing around seeing if any jump out at me, and I just have to have.
Aster
I had several things in my basket for my future kitten or cat. I chose a medium collar, a bag of cat food, litter box and litter, a pet carrier, and a food and water bowl. I then realized I probably needed something to make my house smell good if I’m going to have a litter box. I headed to the air freshener area, that’s when I spotted them; Leaf. I froze, after wanting to see them all week I didn’t know why I wanted to run and hide. Leaf had their arms full of cleaning supplies. I decided that it would be okay to go ahead and approach the section they were at. I casually slip beside them letting out a small “hey” before turning to the assortment of air fresheners and candles.
I guess I startled them because as soon as I said hey they dropped their armful of stuff. Leaf started picking it back up from the ground. “I’m so sorry you startled me, I didn’t see you there” “It was my fault, I’m sorry” “Nah, it’s not I just startle real easily” “if you say so, … so cleaning day for you?” “Yeah, and I see you have cat stuff, new cat?” “I will after I get done here, I’m going to a shelter to pick one out” “Oh nice, I would have a cat, but I live in a apartment with a no pet rule, except for fish, but I don’t think I could really care for a fish” “Yeah I would totally forget to feed it, and it’s expensive to actually house them in a good environment” “Yeah, anyway what type of cat are you going to get, or just deciding when you get there?” “Yeah I want a girl, but that’s the only requirement I have”
Leaf
Aster went into a tangent of how cats are the perfect pet if you have to leave them alone for long periods of time, and how female cats were even better than male cats. I listened to her describe it passionately. I wish I had brought the paper that I wrote my number on to give to her, but I didn’t expect to run into her at the store of all places. She stopped her tangent all of a sudden, apologizing for it. I enjoyed listening to it. “It’s no problem, I learned some things that I hadn’t known before” “you really didn’t mind it?” she sounded surprised. “Yeah, I rather listen to people, than talk myself” I chuckled before continuing. “It was good to see you again, hopefully I’ll see you in the cafe again soon” “Well I have to go now, thanks for listening to me, see you” “See you” Aster walked away taking with her an air freshener.
I turned back to the candles smiling. I continued looking at the candles. I spotted one on the bottom shelf. I laughed at myself because I was seriously thinking about getting it. The scent read out ‘Aster, a very subtle scent surrounding you in a floral paradise’. I decided to get it walking to the register. Then I see Aster walking towards me.
“Hey I thought you left?” “I was, but then I remembered that you walked, I was wondering if you wanted a ride?” She followed me into the self checkout. “Uh I don’t know, I don’t think I could do that to you again, thank you though” I started paying for my items when she picked up my bags. “You’re coming with me, I got your stuff” I reached for them, and she pulled them back playfully. “Nope, you’ll get them back after you let me give you a ride” I jumped towards the bags again as she started walking towards the door. “No fair, you are taller than me, and I don’t have my platforms on” “That’s what you get for not being prepared” “How could I know you would take my things” Laughing then lunging again as she lowered the bags. “You can’t really,” she chuckled a little, putting the bags in the back of her car. She blocked the door to the back. “Get in, We’re stopping by the shelter first though, unless you have things you really need to do” I was red from lunging and being embarrassed. “Uh, I don’t have anything, I can go with you there” “Now no sneaking off and leaving me, when we’re in there” I chuckled. “I won’t, you don't have to worry, thanks for the ride, even though I was forced” Her face fell just a little. “Sorry if I was an ass about it, I should’ve done it different” “Oh no, it’s okay really, it’s nice to have a ride and I could look at some cute animals right now” “Okay as long as you’re doing because you actually want to” “I am, I just don’t like taking anybody's offer right away, so if you ever really want me to do something, but want to be subtle about actually wanting it, ask me three or four times and I usually accept then unless I really can’t” “Oh, okay, that makes me feel much better” She started the car heading to the shelter.
Aster
I couldn’t believe I just did that. I basically forced Leaf to come with me, but they seem completely fine with it. My heart was racing, thinking about it I might have considered that flirting if someone else did that to them. I just flirted. I didn’t realize I did it until now, hopefully they will still talk to me after today. Oh gosh. I am freaking out badly. So much so that I didn’t realize that I didn’t put music on until Leaf asked about putting on a song. I said yeah to them, before continuing freaking out on the inside. I tried calming my breathing first that would help my mind settle. “In, it’s okay, out, they are fine with it, in, it’s okay” I repeated in my mind several times before I was much calmer than before. “We are almost there” “Alright, you should bring in the pet carrier with you” “Yeah, thanks.” I couldn’t wait to have my own cat.
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