It's crazy how one day can change everything. Yesterday, I went and did some work for an older couple that I love dearly. When I was done, I was hungry and thought I had some errands I could run, so I stopped by my ex's work (we'll call him, "D" from now on) and grab some lunch, maybe say hey (he's the store manager). I need to preface this by sharing the text I got from him earlier that morning:
"Morning sunshine hope ur having a good day so far. if not let me know if there's something I can do to make it better :)"
He hasn't sent me a text like that in so long. It helped me believe that he really wants this. He wants us to work. Well, I got to his work, ordered my food, sat down and ate. I just kind of chilled there for a while, letting him working and not bugging him. As I was thinking, "maybe I should go," he fixed himself a sandwich, sat with me and talked for a good, long while. He told me about how awesome work was that day, how things were going with his new roommates, and other things. I talked about work, my family, and what I've been up to lately. He stayed there with me until he had to finish up things before his shift was over. Something made me stay. He didn't ask me to, but he asked what I was doing the rest of the day, to which I replied, "Nothing." After he got off work, he followed my car over to the mall, and we walked around and talking, as I gave him the tour. To think he's lived here over a year and never really taken a walk around the mall except for work purposes!
We sat for a few, he asked me why I came by his work, and I had to be honest and tell him that it was really just to see him. Then, he decided to take me to a Chinese restaurant for dinner. The thing I love most about spending time with D is how much of a goof I can be when I'm around him. He shakes his head and makes fun of me, but I'm never embarrassed. I can tell it's one of the reasons he likes me as much as he does. Who else would he have to laugh at?
The Chinese restaurant was beautiful in decor, and made me feel underdressed in my hoodie and jeans. There was a little white bridge over a small koi pond with a fountain. The light fixtures looked like each translucent tile had been hand-painted with a different flower on each one. This wasn't the buffet-style place like we're all used to. This is one of those normal restaurants where you order from a server and they bring you the food. D and his "sophisticated" palate for American Chinese Restaurants (which he got by living in the Chicago area most of his life) deemed this place the best in Indy for Chinese food.
Once we were finished with dinner, he proceeded to take me to AutoZone. I know what you're thinking, "SL, why in the world would he take you to there? Was he getting something for his car?" Actually, he noticed that one of my brake lights was out on my car and took it upon himself to fix it. I told him he didn't need to do that. I could buy the bulb, and my dad could help me fix it when he replaces the headlight (the headlight got replaced tonight, in case you're wondering). Still, D bought the bulb, took me back to my car, and changed the light right there in the mall parking lot. What guy does that? In my head, a guy that cares and will do that for you for the rest of your life. Now, every time I turn on my turn signal or put on my brakes, I will think of how sweet it was of him to fix that light in the dark on a cold night.
Once the light was fixed, we made plans for him to come over to my apartment for a movie later that night. He had to go home, charge his phone, and change out of his work clothes. He showed up later that night, and we sat in my big chair together watching Gone In 60 Seconds. He let me lay my head on his chest as he put his arm around me. It's amazing to see how well we fit together. I'm not comfortable with anyone else like I am with him. I quietly giggled when he fell asleep during the movie like he almost always does. I know it's creeperish of me to watch him when he sleeps, but he always just looks so peaceful.
That night is one of my favorites we've ever had together. I hope for more nights like that one. Frequency isn't an issue. They don't have to happen all the time, but I like having that time with him. I can tell he likes it too. The way he hugged me before he left showed me that he cares. I hope that I'm not being stupid. I hope that giving him this chance won't backfire on me. So far it hasn't. He's texted me a lot today. You'll get updates on this frequently, I promise.
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