That was rude ! I hissed at Connor despite the laughter bursting from me. He just smirked as an elderly waitress came up to us.
Hello dearies, what can I do for ya ? She asked, smiling.
Can we have two slices of the blueberry pie, and two decaf coffees. Connor said politely.
She smiled as she wrote down the orders. Haven’t seen you here in a while, Connor Michaels. Lat time you were here… She paused glancing at me, Oh never mind. She then headed off to the kitchen.
What was that ? I asked, playing with the hem of my dress.
Nothing, he quickly replied, So, UPenn ? Really ?
Changing the subject ? Really ? I countered. I watched as Connor let out his carefree laugh.
Here you are, Sue, the waitress, announced placing down the tray before walking off.
10 minutes later
I am in heaven.
Connor watched as I scarfed down my second piece of pie. This is without doubt the best pie I’ve ever had.
Nomph yum umbr You gonna eat that ? I asked as Connor played with his first piece with his fork.
No, no, go ahead. He said, his eyes twinkling with amusement. I quickly grabbed his plate, eating his piece within a record of three minutes. When I finished I leaned back in the booth, sighing with contempt.
You enjoyed it ? Sue asked, piling the plates and cups onto the tray. I nodded meekly, wiping my mouth with my napkin for any leftover remnants stuck on my face. Sue handed us the bill as she headed off to the counter.
Ready to go ? Connor asked after placing a twenty down.
Sure, I replied, following him out of the coffee shop. As I took my seat in the car, I realized something.
Oh gosh, my bracelet is missing ! I said, I must have left it in the diner ! Connor made a move to get out of the car, but I stopped him.
No ! He turned to me, surprised, I can go get it. I quickly got out of the car and headed back into the diner.
Um, Sue ?
Oh, hello there. Sue said, her warm smile all over her face.
What were you going to say about Connor ? I asked. Finally, I thought to myself, throughout the whole time there, this had been on my mind. I watched as her smile faded a bit and she glanced around nervously.
I- I- I can’t-
It’s okay, I won’t say anything, I just am curious. I reassured her.
Okay… well it seems that every time Connor comes here, he has a new gal. I raised my eyebrow, that’s the Connor I know. Anyways, I have been watching him for quite a while, and he is very well know around here.
How so ? I asked, genuinely interested.
Well, sometimes I listen into the conversations of other people, and this one girl and her friend were talking about him. I had recognized them both come here separately with Connor, and from what I heard, this is his thing- his little go to act. Sue admitted, fiddling with her hands.
What ? I whispered, shocked. Wow, all this- it was just an act.
Sweetie, he is using you. I turned my head to the ridiculously annoying voice. It came from our previous waitress. I watched as she made her way to me, a pissed expression on her face.
He did the same to me, took me out here, made it seem like he was sweet and caring. Then, he f- She glanced at Sue, We did it and he didn’t even bother sleeping over. Oh no- he left right afterwards.
So then why were you trying to flirt with him back there ? I asked, confused.
She shrugged, He hurt me, yes, but something about him makes you want to change him. Stupid, I know, but honestly I wish I could. I nodded at this, so many thoughts going through my head at the moment.
Thanks guys, but I really should be going. I said as I turned to leave.
Be careful dearie ! Sue called out as I exited. I gave her a small nod before getting back into the car.
What took you so long ? Connor asked looking slightly suspicious. I buckled myself and pulled the hem of my dress down.
”I, urm, well, I couldn’t find it. I said, trying to sound disappointed. I glanced up at him through the veil of my hair. He still looked slightly suspicious but seemed to shrug it off as he started the car.
Can you take me home now ? I asked, accidently letting a bit of hostility slip into my tone.
What ? Why ? Connor asked, a little surprised. We could go to this park I know and just talk. After Sue and the waitress had told me all about Connor, I had planned to keep quiet and pretend like I didn’t know anything. But as time passed, I just couldn’t help myself.
And just talk ? I scoffed. Just take me home. I turned my head forwards, angrily clenching and unclenching my fists. I could start to feel my temper flare up at the thought of Connor using me.
What crawled up your ass ? Connor snapped, slowing down. I couldn’t help myself as I turned to face him.
Sue and that waitress girl told me about you. I snapped. Connor rolled his eyes and continued driving.
And ?
At that, I had reached my boiling point. Did you honestly think you could just use me like that ? Is that how lowly you think of me ? I get it. You’re the playboy of the school ; you use girls all the time. But honestly, this was actually pathetic. I spat out, venom dripping into every word.
It normally works. He said casually with a shrug. Maybe it was the fact that he didn’t even try to deny it, or the way he said it, like it meant nothing to him.
You’re sick ! I screamed, I couldn’t help myself as my hand flew out in an attempt to slap him. I let out a yelp in surprise as he caught it, only inches from his face. After I got over my shock, I began pulling my hand away, which caused him to stop the car.
Don’t be so dramatic. He snapped, dropping my hand before starting to drive again.
Dramatic ? You are the most vile- I started
Awful person in the world ? He guessed. Yeah, I know. And hun, you knew it to. So thinking that I would just go out with you to some diner without all alternative motive, that’s your fault. You can’t be mad at me. Connor said with a single ounce of care.
Take me home. Now. I snapped, tears threatening to fall at any moment. Hold it in, I encouraged myself, everything will be okay. I stared hard out of the window as rain started the drizzle down.
Don’t be a bitch. Connor snarled, You did this to yourself. I let out an annoyed scream as I slammed my hand down onto the dashboard.
STOP THE CAR NOW ! I screamed, surprising Connor. He slammed on the brakes, staring at me, completely shocked. I angrily flung open the door and began walking down the road, not knowing or caring where I was going. You can call me names and act like its no bid deal-