Enjoying the Chase (SAMPLE ONLY. PUBLISHING SPRING 2014)

Enjoying the chase - Chapter 2 (Pic of Rosie)

I mentally slapped myself ran to catch up with her, she didn’t look at me as I matched my pace to hers, keeping my eyes straight, purposefully walking a little close to her side but not touching her. I ignored her completely and bit my tongue so I didn’t use another line on her. I tried desperately not to smile as I saw her glance at me quickly, obviously wondering what I was doing. We walked silently down the corridors working our way out of the building. Every couple of seconds she would glance at me slyly, she actually looked a little worried and I tried my best not to smile.

“Which way are you going?” she asked as she stopped, frowning and stepping away from me slightly. I was obviously encroaching in her personal space and making her uncomfortable.

I pretended to think about it for a little while, “Not sure yet, I’ll let you know.”

I nodded for her to start walking again. She scowled at me and clutched her purse closer to her side. Wow, did she think I was going to mug her or something? This girl was a little weird, but not in a bad way. I matched my stride to hers again, we were almost outside now. She stopped just inside the main exit door and gestured for me to go through first.

I smiled and shook my head. “Ladies first.” I pushed the door open for her and stood there, smiling politely, until she sighed and marched through it, turning right towards the street. I grinned and quickly caught up with her, again walking that little bit too close for comfort.

She stopped and scowled at me. “What the hell are you doing?” she asked angrily.

I shrugged. “Stalking you,” I replied casually.

I saw a smile twitch at the corners of her mouth and her eyes softened slightly, “How’s that working out for you?” she asked, rolling her eyes.

I turned my nose up. “It’s a little boring actually. You think maybe you could do something to liven this up a little?” I asked, cocking my head to the side, trying to keep my serious face on.

She burst out laughing and I smiled proudly, that was more like it. She looked incredibly hot when she laughed, her hand covering her eyes as she shook her head still laughing. “Are you gonna leave me alone?” she asked when she had calmed down slightly.

“Not until after we’ve eaten.” I smiled and gave her my best puppy dog face.

She sighed and shook her head. “I really can’t.” She actually looked like she wanted to. Was she worried that she didn’t have enough money or something? Was that why she was up for it, then checked her purse and changed her mind?

“Come on, Rosie, I need to celebrate that my best friend in the world just had a baby, don’t make me do that on my own. I’m buying. You can order the most expensive thing on the menu just to spite me if you want,” I offered.

Come on say yes, one little word. Y.E.S. Just say yes! She didn’t look like she was going for it so I decided maybe I’d try and make her go for it. There were a few people around, smoking and talking outside the hospital. I got down on my knees and grabbed her hand quickly before she realised what I was doing.

“Please? Please come out with me. Please, I’m begging you please! Don’t leave me hanging like this in front of all of these people,” I begged dramatically, gesturing to all the people who were now watching me make a dick out of myself. Her eyes went wide as a blush started to creep up on her face. “Please, Rosie, I’m begging you to give me a chance! I can’t sleep because I’m always thinking about you, I can’t eat. I don’t even see other girls anymore, all I see is you. Please, you’re killing me,” I continued, getting louder. I turned to the middle aged woman standing staring at us, shocked. “You think she should give me a chance, right? I’ve been in love with her for the last ten years and she won’t give me a shot. Why Rosie? Why?” I asked dramatically, fighting to keep the smile off of my face. She was now a bright shade of red as she struggled to pull her hand out of my grasp but I didn’t let go, she shifted on her feet uncomfortably.