Moving Forward

-Twenty Two-

Sarah's P.O.V.

Wiping the tear that trail out my eye in my fits of laughter, I suddenly announced my departure as I had somewhere I needed to go.

"Where are you heading too S.J?" 

"I need to go grocery shopping, Checker needs his food."

"Ah, if you want I could join you...... Jerry Jr. is running low so it works."

"I know Eve and I have been talking to you the whole time but um, don't you close the cafe?"

"Heh sometimes, one of the owners is here today so he'll be closing."

"Well...."

"You should accept Sarah, think of it as a date." Evelyn teased.

"Yeah! A shopping date! What do you say S.J?"

"Thank you world."

"What?" The jazz music disappeared.

"I said sure! Sounds fun!" I felt myself nervously giggle as my face reddens up.

"Great!" Oh, the jazz music is back. "Well whenever you want S.J...... Say Evelyn are you coming with?" J.J asked.

"Me? Oh no I have school in a bit, but you enjoy yourselves you two." Evelyn finished with a smile.

"I thought you didn't have school today Eve?"

"I do, I need to calculate what kind of chemicals and bases make up the different categories of medicine."

"Oh.... well, alright." I scoot out the booth, J.J following in suit. "See you later Eve."

"Goodbye Sarah." Evelyn says as she turns to J.J and nods at him, which J.J replied by nodding back.

J.J and I walked out of the cafe together before I remember two things, 1. "I didn't pay!"

I hear J.J give a little laugh, "don't worry it was on the house, which reminds me...." He reaches in his vest and takes out a bag, throwing it lightly at me. I caught it with ease but a little surprised. Blinking a bit, I open the bag and see three cookies, but not just any cookies, they were sugar cookies! "Whoa! Is this for real??"

"Yeah, a little robin told me you like them, so as a gratitude of our friendship, have these sugar cookies that match your sweet personality." The smooth fucker winked at me, I have died and gone to heaven.

"That is very sweet of you J.J, thank you!" I quickly wrap him into a hug and give a little tight squeeze before letting go and giving him a quick kiss on the cheek. Oops. 

"......J.J I-"

"Awe S.J! That was sweet of you." Gah! He used my words against me! "I appreciate it." He looks up and pressed his lips against my cheek. Yep I'm dead, I'm buried, I am literally in the ground, rolling in my grave hallelujah.

"Heh that's cute..." Thought I forgot about 2? I did but it's fine I remembered. "Oh! J.J! What did you come to work with?" J.J turns to the side and rubs his neck with a blush appearing on his face.

"It's kinda silly S.J....."

"How so?"

"Well..... Wait right here."

"Well alright." J.J goes to the employee parking area, then pulls back with a kid you not, an adult tricycle. "Oh. My. God. J.J. That is adorable!"

"... Really?"

"Definitely, it suits you."

"...So I'm guessing you want to go on your ride hmm?"

"Yep! Though we can definitely fit your bike in there."

"Right." And with that, I lead him to my car.

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"Tooth paste, check. Dog kibble, check. Soap, check... That's it actually. Say J.J did you get what.... you... need...." Turning I see an absolute beauty, a dazzling angel, a scarf! It was a long, smooth, and brown as cinnamon. I need, no want it, I felt myself subconsciously walk towards it. Finally reaching my destination, I lifted my hand and pressed it towards the material, feeling its smooth, silky like textures. I take it from the rack and throw it over my shoulder, I'm buying it.

J.J took this time to walk up to me, saying he got what he needed which was indeed mouse food like he said he was going to get earlier.  We walked together towards the counter to pay for our things. I let J.J go first since he only got one thing, then put my things down, as the lady scans my items.

"That'll be $49.44 miss."

"What?"

"I said that'll be $49.44 miss." 

"Oh no... I'm sorry Ma'am I only have $30...." She shrugs and gives me an awkward smile as to say sorry. I felt myself whimper, knowing what I have to do, but I don't think I have the strength to do it.........

Until I feel something touch my hand making me look down, it's J.J's hand.... and he's giving me something....!

"You have thirty dollars right? Well here's a 20." He smiles sweetly at me.

"I.... I can't J.J..."

"Its fine S.J, I promise." He puts his hands over mine in reassurance.

"Oh.......Okay, thank you so much." I turn to the cashier, sadly having to let go of his hands, and hand her the money.

After she put the items in a bag, I tell her have a good night and walk out the door with a big ole' toothy smile. I turn to face with. "Thank you again J.J, not to be dramatic but you really saved me in there."

"No problem S.J...... I don't mind really." He smiles as he holds out a hand. I stare for a moment or two before feeling my cheeks redden, I swear I've been doing that lately. I need to calm down and enjoy the moment.... I smile at him as I accepted his hand and we start heading towards my P.T cruiser, hand in hand.