|| Twas a request from my boo lustycrush so the reader's name in this one shot will be Jay 😊||
Sarah
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"Oh come on Paulson! It'll only be like thirty minutes tops. I really need to get Laila this book." Sandy said following me around my apartment. I groaned inwardly and closed my eyes for a few seconds before giving in.
"Alright fine! Only because its for Laila." I said turning around to face her. I stumbled back a little as she threw herself on me pulling me into a tight hug.
"Thanks Pauly Pooh. In return I'll treat you to lunch. Whatever you want." She released me from the hug and drug me towards the front door only giving me less than a second to grab my keys and wallet from the table next to my door.
Bookworm: Bookstore and Library
That's where I first laid my eyes on her. Behind the register, reading a book as she waited for customers to come up. I followed Sandra like a lost puppy while glancing over at the cashier every 15 seconds. She was an absolute goddess; curly deep brown hair that flowed down her back, a beautiful caramel complexion, hazel eyes that shimmered with hints of gold, and the deepest dimples appeared every time she smiled at a customer. She had me in a daze, so lost that I hadn't realized that I was following Sandy up to the counter.
"Did you ladies find everything alright today?" The softest southern accent graced her words as she looked at us with a million dollar smile. It was evident she knew who we were but she treated us like we were normal people; something neither of us had experienced in a while.
"Everything was great! Right Paulson?" Sandra nudged me with her elbow slightly startling me.
"Yeah everything was absolutely perfect." I said after quickly clearing my throat. She slightly giggled at me as she rang the book up and wrapped it for us.
"Here is your receipt. On the back is a code to get 25 percent off your next purchase and below that is a link to give us a review if you'd like." She handed Sandy the receipt as well as the book as she smiled at us brightly once more.
"I'll be sure to give you that review sweetheart. What's your name?"
"It's Jay but most people who give me reviews just call me the girl with pretty eyes so take your pick." She responded with a light laugh.
"Alright sweetheart. Thank you for your help. Have a good day!" Sandy said as she grabbed my hand practically pulling me out of the store. Right before we walked out the door I glanced back at the counter to see her looking at me. I gave her a small smile as a light blush covered me cheeks. She leaned against flashing a bright smile right back at me before sending me a wink. I continued to walk while looking back not realizing where I was going which resulted in me bumping into Sandy.
"Whoa slow down there Pauly Pooh. I am standing here."
"Sorry sorry. I wasn't paying attention, got caught up daydreaming." I said as I took a step back while looking at her seeing her with a smirk on her face; I inwardly groaned as a blush crept up on my face and I looked down at her feet.
"Go get her number Paulson. I'll wait for you in the car." Sandy turned me around and pushed me back in the direction of the store making me stumble a bit.
I started walking back to the store thinking of ways I could get her number without being to forward. I finally decided on a plan and walked back into the store. I roamed the aisles for a few minutes pretending to look for a book. After I felt I had looked around enough I picked a random book off of the shelf quickly glancing at the title. Pleasure by Erick Jerome Dickey.
I slightly bit my bottom lip just thinking about what the book could be about. I tossed the book from hand to hand as I walked back up to the counter. She glanced up from the book she was reading and smiled.
"Back already huh?" She said teasingly as I set the book on the counter.
"Yeah. I forgot to get the book I was looking for the first time. Silly me." I said with a little nervousness in my voice. She looked at the title of the boom and a smirk came across her face but she bit her lip to conceal it.
"Well unfortunately this book can only be checked out. You'll only get about 2 weeks to read it; you sure you still want it?" She asked as she flipped the book to the back cover and took the library card out replacing it with a new one since it was filled.
"That perfectly fine. I'm a fast reader anyway."
"That'll come in handy with this book. It's so good you won't want to put it down." She scanned the book and filled out the library card before sliding it back into its assigned place.
I glanced down at my wrist watch as she bagged up the book before handing it to me. I reached forward grabbing the bag from her which caused our hands to lightly graze over one another.
"Here's your book and here's a complimentary bookmark. Enjoy your read Ms Paulson." She slid a piece of paper into my hand before walking away from the counter and into the back.
I sighed closing my eyes in defeat, slightly upset because I didn't get her number like I had planned. Chewing softly on my bottom lip I walked out of the store and back to the car where Sandy was waiting for me. I opened the passenger door and climbed in setting the book between my feet before fiddling with the paper in my hand. I quickly glanced over it and saw beautiful cursive writing along it.
"Give me a call superstar ;) xxx-xxx-xxxx ~Jay"
"Well did you get her number?" Sandy asked looking up from her phone and over at me.
"Yeah... I got her number."
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