Mixed drinks

I walked out of my cubicle with a suitcase full of paperwork. -Talked back to my boss about getting bigger cubicles- I guess thats just how im gonna deal with things now.
Thanks Gerard.

Pressing the down button for the elevator. The doors open shortly after and i storm in the box tossing the suitcase to the ground with a long sigh.
"Jesus there buddy, Whats the matter?" Gerard smiles
"Nothing just paperwork," I mumble
"Just paperwork? Why are you so mad?"
"You told me to deal with it so i did, I talked back to my boss and everyone else and all they did was shit on me" I slid to the floor
"Dealing with stuff doesnt mean talking shit to your staff team, especially your boss. Unless you want to get fired than go ahead" He said sliding beside me

"This is your fault, you should of been more specific"
"Whoa. Hey, I shouldn't have to tell you what dealing means" Gerard laughs
"Dont fucking laugh at me!" I get up angrily
"All people ever do is laugh at me" I speak sharply while walking to the elevator buttons, pressing the one where the doors open on floor 2.
"Calm down its okay" Gerard says soothingly.
I think for a minute whether i should stop being such a whiny bitch but my legs decide for me and im walking out the elevator.
"What are you doing?" He asks putting a hand where the elevator doors are about to close

"Im taking the stairs"


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I enter my apartment slamming the door against the hinges.
I most likely ruined my chance in being friends with Gerard, He's smart and funny.
Im dumb and boring. He's probably at home thinking i have anger issues.
Gerard even tried to calm me down like most people would just get mad at me for blaming them for shit. He didnt! God he's such a nice guy and i? I was just an asshole to him.

I take off all my clothes leaving me in my boxers and i jump into bed, staring up at the white ceiling, Looks like its turning yellow from all the times i smoked in here. Speaking of which i could really use a cigarette. But instead i stay put, im already comfortable. Lazy rule number one. I close my eyes trying my best to fall asleep.

I walk in the elevator meeting Gerard with a hug,
'im sorry pleas forgive me' he says,
"'not until you kiss me'
gerard and i are just about to kiss when it all goes black.
loud ringing occurs

I jump awake from my phone ringing. Before answering i check the time.
3:28am who in gods name would think it would be a good idea to call me?
Though its a private caller. I dont answer the unknown. I dont want to get charged.
So i let it go to voicemail -if its not a robot of course-
'you have a new message' robot tone of voice comes from my cell
I press play on the message shocked that someone actually did try calling me.

"Hey Frank, Its uhm Gerard. God it took me so long to find out your number, had to call the building then your boss then he took longer trying to find your number in his phone. Hopefully im not calling some stranger. Anyway, I was just calling to see if everything is okay. I know work can be a little tough sometimes because the people arent always gonna be nice to you, I didnt have the right to laugh, i just assumed you knew how to deal. Not everyone does. And its okay if you dont. Well with further or do i hope i didnt wake you up. In case i did you can yell at me tomorrow. Hang in there. Talk to you later bud."

Jesus fucking christ, he actually took the time to get my number. I held the phone to my chest taking deep breathes. Yep i definitely like this guy.

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time lapse
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I run to work, passing the guards and into the elevator. Hm, Gerard isnt in here yet which i guess is good because im currently a panting mess.
The doors close and up i go. I wait for the doors to open and Gerard to walk in any second but it never happens.

Waiting.
Waiting..
Waiting....
My floor.

I walk out kind of disappointed.
Stumbling into my cubicle meeting up with my boss lookiing at me with crossed arms.
"Whats up boss" I ask
"So Mr.Way wanted your number yesterday, Cant believe he actually wanted to talk to you" he said rolling his eyes
"I know right" I said sitting at my desk.
Why argue and get in shit when you can just agree with him?

Almost finished the paperwork from yesterday when the phone rings.
I go to reach for it but a staff gets it before me.
"Dont want you embarassing us iero"
I nod my head turning to continue typing my work.
But of course i get intrupted once again.
"Ugh, its for you" The asshole says
Why me?

"Hello?"
"Frank Hi"
No it cant be Gerard.
"Uhm im kinda doing work right now, whos this?" I question.
"Well thats disappointing, I meet with you in the elevator every morning you fool"
Shit. It is him. I mean like yeah im happy but why is he even calling m-
"Want to come out for lunch with me today?"
My heart starts dancing.
"Well i-i dont have a car"
"I'll pick you up hun"
Did you hear that?! He just called me hun. Not kid. Okay ill admit, im acting like a highschool girl getting a note from her crush.
But c'mon! This is big. Not really. But kinda.
"Hellooo? What did you do? fall asleep."
"Ill be waiting Gerard" I smiled
"Right on! Okay see you soon" Gerard hung up and i literally screamed

"SHHHH"

Notes

Its a date!