J E F F R E Y BROOKS
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Jeff didn’t mind that Evelina had fallen asleep on him. Truthfully, it was cute, so he just shrugged when she apologized, as if that would say, ”No, it’s no big deal. You’re really cute when you sleep. You hardly even drooled on me,” without having to use as many words.
Jeffrey had been a bit worried that Eve wouldn’t let him walk her home, but he was relieved when she accepted the offer. There was something, in the back of his mind, that knew he’d feel guilty if he let her walk alone and something happened.
The walk was filled with inconsequential smalltalk, jokes, and a healthy amount of laughter. Jeff was very obviously a lot more comfortable now, though that didn’t mean he wasn’t still awkward, or that he was somehow less clumsy with his words. He hoped Eve didn’t mind it too much- she had said she didn’t, but he’d met plenty of people who said they didn’t mind his awkwardness just to be polite.
Eve announced that they’d made it to her complex, and there was a part of Jeff that felt sad that the night was going to end. But Eve said she’d had a great time, and Jeffrey grinned, ”Yeah, me too,” Eve kissed his cheek before he could sputter out any awkward nonsense and, despite how they’d kissed earlier in the evening, Jeffrey felt heat creep across his cheeks. He was happy that, between the dark and his complexion, Eve wouldn’t be able to see the blush that made a home on his face. His mother had told him once that affection grows from little gestures, and maybe that was true. As Eve headed up the stairs and into the complex, he called out, ”I’ll text you later?” It was half a question- is it okay if I text you?- and half a statement, and the moment it left his lips he regretted it, so he quickly followed it with, ”Goodnight!”
He stayed rooted in place until he was sure that Eve was safely inside, and then began his own journey home. He was dead tired, and after walking for a few minutes, decided that calling a car was his best bet. He got the text from Eve on the way. He hadn’t thought to ask for his jacket back when they got to Eve’s apartment building. Would that have been rude?
He went into his contacts and changed her contact name to, well, her name, and added the selfie in as her picture, so her face would be at the top of the screen when he texted her. Only then did he text back.
xxEvelina
No worries. It looks better on you anyway. :)
As he got back to his apartment, Anne was asleep on the couch, with some sort of reality show playing in the background. Jeff decided to be quiet and leave her alone. She might be mad that he didn’t wake her so she could sleep in her bed, but she’d probably be angrier if he woke her up. Honestly, he never knew what to expect from her. So he went to bed, and absently wondered when he’d get to see Eve again. He already couldn’t wait.
Jeff didn’t mind that Evelina had fallen asleep on him. Truthfully, it was cute, so he just shrugged when she apologized, as if that would say, ”No, it’s no big deal. You’re really cute when you sleep. You hardly even drooled on me,” without having to use as many words.
Jeffrey had been a bit worried that Eve wouldn’t let him walk her home, but he was relieved when she accepted the offer. There was something, in the back of his mind, that knew he’d feel guilty if he let her walk alone and something happened.
The walk was filled with inconsequential smalltalk, jokes, and a healthy amount of laughter. Jeff was very obviously a lot more comfortable now, though that didn’t mean he wasn’t still awkward, or that he was somehow less clumsy with his words. He hoped Eve didn’t mind it too much- she had said she didn’t, but he’d met plenty of people who said they didn’t mind his awkwardness just to be polite.
Eve announced that they’d made it to her complex, and there was a part of Jeff that felt sad that the night was going to end. But Eve said she’d had a great time, and Jeffrey grinned, ”Yeah, me too,” Eve kissed his cheek before he could sputter out any awkward nonsense and, despite how they’d kissed earlier in the evening, Jeffrey felt heat creep across his cheeks. He was happy that, between the dark and his complexion, Eve wouldn’t be able to see the blush that made a home on his face. His mother had told him once that affection grows from little gestures, and maybe that was true. As Eve headed up the stairs and into the complex, he called out, ”I’ll text you later?” It was half a question- is it okay if I text you?- and half a statement, and the moment it left his lips he regretted it, so he quickly followed it with, ”Goodnight!”
He stayed rooted in place until he was sure that Eve was safely inside, and then began his own journey home. He was dead tired, and after walking for a few minutes, decided that calling a car was his best bet. He got the text from Eve on the way. He hadn’t thought to ask for his jacket back when they got to Eve’s apartment building. Would that have been rude?
He went into his contacts and changed her contact name to, well, her name, and added the selfie in as her picture, so her face would be at the top of the screen when he texted her. Only then did he text back.
xxEvelina
No worries. It looks better on you anyway. :)
As he got back to his apartment, Anne was asleep on the couch, with some sort of reality show playing in the background. Jeff decided to be quiet and leave her alone. She might be mad that he didn’t wake her so she could sleep in her bed, but she’d probably be angrier if he woke her up. Honestly, he never knew what to expect from her. So he went to bed, and absently wondered when he’d get to see Eve again. He already couldn’t wait.