Another Chance

Chapter 12

ANNA'S POV

I hadn't realised how hungry I had been until my food had arrived, trying my best to slow my chewing down as Jared chuckled at me.

I couldn't help but admire him as he ate, my eyes trailing down his face, wanting to imprint every inch of him into my mind.

I was aware I must have looked like a creep staring, so I had averted my eyes, going red and focusing on chewing.

Jared had paid the bill, which I reminded him I was extremely grateful for, and we exited the diner quickly, craning my neck to offer a small sad smile at our waitress who I had snapped at.

I felt bad, and she hadn't returned to serving us after my comment, sending over someone else to deal with us instead.

I hadn't meant to make such a rude remark towards her, but, the way she was eyeing up Jared caused my blood to boil, and the words slipped out of my mouth before I could stop them. I wasn't the confrontational type, and I preferred to suffer in silence, so I was rather shocked at myself for acting the way I had.

Jared probably thought I was a possessive freak.

We weren't even dating.

The sun had now set, and the streetlights were the only source of light down the road, the low quality bulbs doing their best to offer us some vision, but, they were struggling.

"Let's get you home," Jared told me, smiling as I scurried after him, almost tripping over the curb, catching myself and sighing in relief when I noticed that Jared hadn't seen it.

"Thank you for this," I said as we crossed the road, Jared gesturing for me to go first while he ensured no cars were coming.

"It's no problem, Anna." Jared's smile caused me to blush, and I found myself slowing down as I gazed at him, suddenly craving the sparks that ignited whenever we touched.

They felt so good.

My eyes locked onto Jared's lips as I gazed at him, slowing my pace down so I wouldn't fall.

I wanted to kiss him.

My mind was fuzzy.

I felt as if I had been drinking.

I needed to calm myself down.

"I'm serious about what I offered earlier by the way," Jared piped up, causing my eyes to widen.

I had almost forgotten about that.

Almost.

Releasing a small sigh, I felt my mood instantly dip. I wouldn't be living in my run down apartment for much longer, and as much as I hated it, it was somewhere to call my own. I was paying for it out of my own pocket, and I didn't want to rely on anyone else to house me.

"I know, and I promise I'll think about it," I admitted.

I was hoping I wouldn't have to move in with Jared, even though it would be a temporary thing. His offer was more than generous, and there was nothing I could offer him in return.

I would need to find an evening job somewhere to rake in the extra money so I could afford somewhere to live, but, I was unsure if I would have time to take up more work. I didn't get back from the school until early evening, and even then, I had a few lesson plans to go through for the teacher.

I would have to make time though. Working at the school wasn't going to be enough, and I could definitely spare some time during the weekend to waitress or clean.

I could have asked the diner if they had any jobs going, but I had fucked it for myself with my snarky comment I had made to our waitress.

"Are you going to be okay this evening?" questioned Jared as he placed his hand on my lower back, goosebumps starting to arise on my skin.