Can't Crush The Boss

I woke up around ten in the morning, relieved that my parents let me sleep in. Grabbing my cell phone, I noticed an unread text message. When I opened it I had to sit down right away for I couldn't believe who it was from.

I'm glad you came out with us last night, it was nice to see your other side. You should show it more often. -Harry :)

I laid back on my bed and read it ten more times. I know, he wasn't confessing his undying love for me or anything but the fact that he text me in the first place was reason enough to smile. I went downstairs and told my parents some details about my night. My dad wasn't too happy about me drinking but appreciated my honesty and didn't stay mad for long.

I took one last whiff of Harry's shirt before I washed it along with my whites. My parents were in the study room preparing for their classes, so I sat in the living room to watch a movie. I had almost forgotten about Harry's text. Wondering if I should text him back, nervousness surrounded the idea, I didn't want to bother him. Still after much thought, something inside me said to go for it.

I'm glad I went. I had lots of fun with all of you. Thank you for lending me your shirt, I will bring it back to work tonight. -Chloe

A chill ran up my arm when I sent it. I didn't expect him to write back or anything, although the thought kept me on edge. I kept staring at my phone, it was driving me nuts. Setting it down on the side table, I distracted myself with the movie. When I was finally engaged in the film, I heard a beep followed by a vibration from my cell. My back straightened, senses heightened by my curiosity but I didn't want to risk the disappointment if it wasn't him.

Ahhh! What the heck!

I grabbed my phone and flipped it open. It was him. I jumped back on the couch and snuggled up to my phone, eyes ready.

Well, Good morning! I didn't think you would respond. I hope that you join us again. Maybe we'll even get you to sing next time? ;) -Harry

I bit my lips trying to think of what to answer back. I kept curling my toes in suspense.

Hah! Fat chance! I'm way too shy but you can sing instead. :) -Chloe

Before I knew it he kept answering right away and we started our first text conversation.

Oh you don't want to hear me sing and yet I believe there is a 'not so shy girl' waiting to come out. Very soon :p -Harry

Oh really? I don't know, how are you so sure? -Chloe

I can tell. You wait and see, I will get you to let your guard down. -Harry

Something about that last text sent a shiver from my belly button down yonder. Okay, I'm not that stupid, I believe my BOSS was flirting with me. And I liked it, obviously or I wouldn't have responded. It was weird that a text message could make me feel so giddy and excited. I wanted to continue but didn't want to seem easy, deciding to end our chat instead.

Okay we'll see then. I gotta go though. See you later :) -Chloe

See you then :) -Harry

Of course I wanted to run and tell my mother about what just happened, that or scream. But I did neither, instead I opted for the next best thing. I went to my room, cranked up my stereo to my favorite songs, then sang and danced around. I wished it was time for work already.

Now I know what you might be thinking, that I'm going to go all happy and get my hopes up. Wrong, I wasn't going to demonstrate one bit of interest. I wasn't going to give him the satisfaction of thinking that I was eating out of his hand, thinking it would be better to prove myself to be different than the girls he was probably used to. Most of all, I was interested in seeing how he would act with me at work, if he would pretend that the texts never happened.

Preferring to keep busy to distract myself from his arrival, I still checked the clock every ten minutes. It was too close to the time so I hid, kneeling down to wipe the bottom video shelves. Hoping he would search for me and be real obvious, disappointment hit when he didn't come straight towards me but went in his office for a while, as custom.

I used my disappointment as an excuse to dislike him, which worked and took my mind off my boss. Squatting as I cleaned the last shelf I could smell his cologne floating through the air... I hated it. Suddenly someone's knee pushed me slightly so that I would lose balance. I was about to shout at one of the girls but I held my tongue the minute I looked up.

"Thank you for washing my shirt and leaving it on my desk."

Just like that I was back to liking him again. He stood so handsome there with his hands in his pockets.

"You're welcome," I answered as I stood up.

He scratched the back of his head, like he was searching for the next words to say.

"Well I have to go count the drawer now. You are doing a great job, by the way."

I thanked him and kept on working on the inner aisles of the store. To my dismay, a couple of those sleazy dressed girls came in. They were so obvious it was sickening. They wouldn't take their eyes off him as they talked and cackled. I'd glance at them and then at Harry, he was already looking back at me and shrugged his shoulders while making a funny face.

There was a part of me that looked forward to every interaction but we got so swamped with customers, he even took a register to help out with the long lines. It was on and off like that for the rest of the night till we closed. In between the rush, I'd try and put back as much videos as I could to not have a mountain of DVDs by the end of the night. We didn't finish till midnight and though that was longer than my shift required, I didn't mind.

We walked outside and Harry stayed behind to lockup. I was unlocking my mom's car door when I heard someone shout good night. Looking around to see where it came from, I saw Harry but couldn't tell who it was directed to.

I was still pretty wired when I got home. I said goodnight to my parents before they went to bed then changed into my pajamas to watch some television for a while. Just when I was about to exit my room I heard my phone beep. For a moment I thought it could be Harry so I reached in my bag for my cell and waited till I was on the couch downstairs before reading it.

I was very impressed by how well you did tonight. Good job! I hope this text doesn't wake you up, if you're already asleep. -Harry

Okay, if we were going to have another text chat, I wasn't going to end it quickly this time. I wanted to see where this would end up. I was ready.

I'm up... just watching TV. I think I finally got the hang of things at work. It was a good night. What are you up to? -Chloe

I'm at a friend's house with Niall. The music's so loud I wouldn't be surprised if the cops showed up on us. Lol. -Harry

That's funny, it's so quiet here you could hear a pin drop. My parents are asleep and I can't find anything interesting to watch. :/ -Chloe

See, you should have just taken a movie from work and invited me over to watch it with you. -Harry

My fingers froze on the spot.

Whaaat? Are you for real? I could have you arrested for saying something like that ;) -Chloe

After I sent the message I smacked my forehead for writing something so stupid.

Hahaha. I was just kidding! But I don't think you would do that :p -Harry

Yeah right I would! Moving on... how old are you anyway? -Chloe

Oh this just got interesting. I'm turning 23 in a few weeks. Why? ;) -Harry

Just curious. Why are you such a flirt? -Chloe

I'm not. I'm just a friendly guy. I go out with my friends every once in a while and with our group from work, like yesterday. But I actually haven't been out on a date for two months now... no one loves me :(-Harry

Ha ha...I'm not falling for that. You have a fan club around you constantly. -Chloe

But I'm not interested in them. Yeah it's flattering but that's it. You should talk, I see the way you blush when a cute guy asks for your help. You going to tell me you don't like it? -Harry

Well...yeah. Ok ok! I misjudged you, I'm sorry. -Chloe

Thank you, I appreciate that. So when are we going to hang out Chloe? -Harry

What? Where did that come from?

"I have to go, my friend is calling. Good night! -Chloe

Notes

Things are getting more interesting now. Do you like where things are going?