After that day, I didn't hear from him for a week.
One frigging week. I was losing my mind. Was he kidding me? Can't he just text "good morning" or "have a nice day"?
But again, I didn't text him either. I didn't know what to say. I couldn't text him and say "Hey, remember me? You almost kissed me and then something happened and you ran away".
Was I not dramatic enough? No, that couldn't be it. God knows I can make any situation more dramatic than it need to be.
Was it such a big deal? Should I really freak out and run away?
Oh my god. Was I ready to do anything to make him like me? No. My self esteem was reasonably high. I felt insecure at times but no to a point that it would become toxic.
But I couldn't bring myself to be afraid of Dean. So what if he healed me by his touch? I was not a believer but I understand that there were things that simply can't be explained by Science. At least not yet.
I told myself to be patient. I was not known for my patience. It was not my cup of tea. In fact I was a coffee person. Right! Even my brain made terrible puns. No wonder he didn't text.
Rose came to me and asked, "Hey! Any plan for Valentine's? Jake is taking me out for a surprise dinner. Wait, how can it be a surprise when I know we are going for dinner? I guess it can be because I don't know where we are going." Trust Rose to answer her ridiculous questions on her own.
"Valentine's? Is it today? Ugh. No wonder the traffic was bad. It will be even worse in the evening".
"You are avoiding my question. What happened to Dean?"
"What about him? We are not in a relationship. He must be busy. Like all the others". It came out bitter than I intended.
"Come on. Did you ask him out? I know something is up. I can see the look in your eyes when you talk about him".
Rose always knew how to read my mind. "No, Rose. I have a deadline coming. I will deal with this later. You have fun on your 'surprise' dinner".
She patted my head and asked me to suck it up and talk to Dean. Then she left to celebrate the 'commercialized love day'. That's what I liked to call it.
George left to attend a single's night which wasn't my scene either. I was just waiting for the work to be over so I could leave for my house peacefully.
At that moment, my phone started vibrating like crazy and Dean was calling me.
My old butterfly buddies who went for a vacation were back with renewed energy. One call was all it took to make me feel like that? I needed to get a grip.
I tried to speak casually. "Dean! Long time no see. What's up?" I cringed at my own words.
"Baby? Are you free? Shall we meet?"
"You want to meet today?"
"Yes, today. Why? Do you have any plans?" He sounded genuinely confused.
I sighed. "It's Valentine's".
He was silent for a moment and said "Oh, do you have a date? I'm sorry. It's too late, isn't it?"
"No, you silly. Who would I go on a date with? I just thought that our usual places would be crowded".
"So, you don't have any plans? Amazing. No, I didn't mean it like that. I'm sorry. Let me start again. Do you want to come shopping with me? It's for my friend's birthday".
I chuckled at his comments. "Sure. Meet you at the gift shop?"
"Shall I pick you up at 5?"
"Sure, I would like that".
"See you soon, baby".
I was pacing nervously. I haven't seen him after our 'almost' moment. Would it be awkward?
He arrived 5 minutes early. Nothing has changed. He still looked dashing. I wanted to fix his hair. And before I chickened out and stopped myself, I moved his hair strand back in place.
He was shocked and flustered at the same time.
"Are you ok, Dean? I was just fixing your hair".
"No, Yeah. Um. You look nice today. Not that you weren't before. Ugh. What I am trying to say is, you look nice as usual".
Now it was my turn to be flustered. "Thanks. Where are we going?"
"There is a gift shop on the next street. But I have a confession to make. It was just an excuse to see you. Can we get some dinner afterwards? I need to talk to you".
I was taken aback by his honest words. "Sure. You can just ask to meet up. Why make up excuses? Anyway, Is it ok if we have dinner at my house? As I said, it will be crowded everywhere today".
"Yeah, works for me. Before I forget, here". He handed me a small box with a ribbon on it.
"What is it? I thought we were going to get some gift for your friend. Did you already buy it?"
"What? No no. This is for you. Happy Valentine's".
A/N: Guys! I think finally Dean is going for it.
Boy, it's obvious to the penguins in Antarctica. Say the words before everyone gets frustrated, please, I am begging you ;)
So, what do you think Dean has bought Alex? What would you buy if you were him?
Wait, what is the last time you bought some gift for yourself? If you haven't, take this a sign to buy something nice. Even a chocolate is fine.
Because YOU deserve it.