Mall Time

You pondered on the question. “Uh, Pacific View Mall.” You said. The car began to move slowly. “Please.” You added because you felt rude. You looked out the window and saw Aaron strolling out the house. He smiled at the car. You began to wonder if he set you up, but you weren’t too concerned. Music from the radio played lightly. You cringed at the classical ballet music that made you slightly tired. Just as you were about to close your eyes a wonderful idea crept into you mind. Digging through your backpack you found your collection of albums. You pulled out the Pierce the Veil CD. You didn’t want to scare the old man to death, so PTV was perfect for this car ride.

You shifted in your seat, so you could get their attention. “Excuse me, uh?” you tapped the boys shoulder lightly. He turned to look at you. “Yes, Ms. Quincy?” he asked. You handed him the CD. He looked over it with interest. “Can you play this, please?” You asked. He flashed you a smile. “Sure.” He said putting the CD in. The first tract began to play and you held back the urge to sing along. The Collide with the Sky album was obviously one of the best albums they had. You decided to check your twitter, even though you don’t have many followers.

Your eyes nearly bugged right out of your head as you read a tweet about three of your favorite bands having signings at your favorite store, Hot Topic. You unconsciously let out a light squeak sound and retweeted the message. There was an awkward silence when the music began to skip on King for a day. Your heart skipped a beat as you watched the guy tend to the CD. “There are no scratches. Just a smudge or two.” He insured putting the disk back in player and putting it back on king for a day. “Oh, alright.” You say after hearing the song play perfectly. The long ride ended after about an hour and thirty minutes.

You waited for your disk and the doors to unlock. Once you received you CD, you placed it in the case and got out of the car. “Ms. Quincy…” the older guy in the car said. You looked at the man with shocked eyes. “Caleb will go with you.” You question him in your head, but agreed to the set up. You looked at the boy, who held the door silently. “C’mon, Caleb.” You said walking off with your three CD’s in your purse. This was going to be the best day ever. You walked into the building with Caleb trailing right behind you. “Where are we going?” Caleb asked. You paused and thought for a second. “What time is it?” you countered.

He checked a nearby wall clock. “It is ten forty five.” He said turning to find you walking towards the elevator. He rushed to your side and grabbed your hand. “Don’t just wonder off like that.” He said pulling you to a stop. You turned to looked at him. His sapphire blue eyes sparkled with concern as he scolded you. His dark hair fell in his face as he shifted his stance and released your hand. You tucked your hands in your pocket. “I just wanted to get a pretzel.” You said looking at the Auntie Anne’s over your shoulder. His pale cheeks turned bright red. You smiled at him. “Dude, you’re blushing. It was a mistake.”

He made a face and walked you over to the pretzel stand. “Order.” He said his voice just as calm as it was earlier that morning. “Uh, can I get cinnamon pretzel stick… things.” You look at Caleb as if asking him to order. He shakes his head and looks away. “That’s it.” You pay the guy and receive your order. You take a bite of the pretzel. “Have you seen the new water fountain?” Caleb asked as you two strolled around the mall. “Uh uh.” You mumble stuffing your face with pretzels. “C’mon, it’s beautiful.” He said taking your available hand and began leading you towards the fountain. You gawked at the crystal clear waters and ogled at the design.

“Are you thirsty?” Caleb asked looking at smoothie stand. “Uh, yeah I guess.” You say turning to look at the stand as well. “I’ll take whatever you get.” You say sitting on the fountain. He nodded and walked to the stand. A roar of screaming pierced your ears, so you looked up and noticed the Hot Topic above you. “They must’ve arrived!” you say to yourself looking over at Caleb order the smoothies.

What should I do…

Wait for Caleb

Go to the signing now