On One Condition

Another side

"That was fun." He said snapping me out of my daze.

Suddenly I wanted nothing more than to be in my own car.

Deciding to leave the message there I refocused my attention on Al.

"Yeah, it wasn't that bad "

Being with Allen was cool, but Jaxon was all I could think about. The way he drove my body into a frenzy just thinking about him.

Although I'd never give myself to him, he made me want to, and I wanted to bad.

Allen cleared his throat, distracting me from the conversation in my head.

"Is everything ok? You seem out of it." He said with concern.

Adjusting myself, I returned my attention to him.

"I'm fine. Its just my brother." I lied.

It was ridiculous how often I found myself lying to people lately. It wasn't a trait I possessed before. Suddenly it seemed natural.

"Are you hungry?" Allen asked.

Relieved that he was a mind reader, I smiled.

"Hell yes." I replied.

Never taking his eyes off the road he called on to his phone for direction to a restaurant I couldn't pronounce.

After doing so, he handed me the auxiliary cord for my phone.

We drove the rest of the way to the restaurant listening to Summer Walker and Usher.

I liked the fact that Allen wasn't one of those masculine guys who discriminated against music. Any song I played, he knew.

His vibe was chill and laid back. Every once in a while he'd make small talk and crack a funny joke, but he wasn't one to linger.

"...And here we are." He said as we pulled into a parking lot.

There was a two-story building with tall black glass surrounding, making it difficult to see the inside from the outside. I was curious to see what the inside looked like.

"Table for two please." He stated as we approached the waitress.

She smiled as she picked up two menus.
We followed as she escorted us to a table ducked off in the far corner under a dim light. From this corner we had a good view of the bar and every television.

It was a nice place. The music was just loud enough to hear.

"This is nice." I complimented as we reached our table.

"I'm glad it's to your liking. My name is Makayla and I'll be your waitress today. Anything you need, I'll be here to assist. May I fetch you anything to drink while you look through the menu?"

My anxiety took over as I skimmed through the options. My eyes seemed bigger than my stomach as I began my process of elimination.

"Order anything you like." Allen said.

He wasn't aware but he reminded me of the date I had with Jaxon. He had said the exact same thing. Suddenly I felt guilty for being here.

I was preparing to each lunch with a guy while thinking about another guy.

It's just lunch. I thought to myself.

It's not like I'm in a relationship. I'm single. I can do what I want.  I tried to convince myself. 

I just couldn't shake the feeling. Of course Allen felt it too.

"Is everything okay?" Allen asked.

Breaking away from my thoughts,  I tried to adjust myself.

"Yeah, there's just alot here to choose from."

I was already feeling guilty, I didn't want to run him for his money for this meal. The least I could do was order the cheapest thing on the menu. Right?

Shortly after making my decision Makayla returned.

Her attention was turned towards Allen as she requested our orders.

As she waited he looked directly towards me without acknowledging her.

Following suite, she tuned her focus in my direction.

"I guess I'll take an All American burger with mustard only, and honey mustard for my onion rings." I ordered.

"You sure that's all you want?" He asked.

I shook my head trying to seem convincing.

"I'll have the same thing with mayo and ketchup on the burger." He ordered, "could you add two clusters of crab legs? Throw in the eggs, corn, potatoes... I'll try the scallops, and two lobster tails please."

My stomach smiled, filled with joy.

"Could you bring us more napkins as well." He demanded.

Maturity looked good on Allen. He was demanding but respectful.

Makayla took our orders and rushed to the back.

I made a mental note to tip her before we left.

"You didn't have to do all of this." I said breaking the ice between us.

"I know I don't have to, but I want to eat." He was sweet.

"My mama always told me the key to a womans heart was a nice cluster of king crab." He stated.

"You're mother was a smart woman."

Nervous all over again, I tried to reframe myself from laughing at his humor.

He was definitely far from what I expected.

*****

Jaxon

This woman had no idea the things I wish I could do to her. Literally she had no idea...

A virgin.

How was that even possible? She's sexy as hell and in college. How had no one claimed her?

Maybe she lied?

Shaking the thought from my head I jumped out of bed.

Amya was an open book. With the right question she'll tell her entire life's story. Certainly she'd never lie about not ever having sex.

But then again... we haven't known each other that long.

There was only one way to find out. Looking at my phone I anticipated her response but there was none.

I knew she was probably pissed at me. But confrontation was not my strong suit.

Jaxon: Can I see you tonight?

Our last date didn't really end the way I wanted to. This one was going to be different.

Amya: I can't tonight. Tomorrow?

Yeah she was upset, but how could I blame her.

Jaxon: I'll come looking for you if I have to. I really need to see you.

No response...