~@I have a crush on the guy next door...crush? lust? or....love?@~ {Chapter 6: Sweet Lemonade}

I quickly got up and tried to find something to say. But he beat me to it.

"I uh...believe this is your dog right?" he said handing me the leash.

"I uh...yeah he's mine. His name is Twister."

"Twister eh? Cool name."

"Thanks, I mean ye-yea I-I lnow."

Oh god i was stuttering.
Micheal smiled and said,"Well you wanna walk home with me? You have to pick up your clothes you left at my house yesterday right?"

"Yea i do. Uh lets go."

We walked in silence for a couple agonizing minutes, it seemed like forever. I should say something-

"So your name is Josephine right?

Blech. I hated being called that. I made me sound like and old business woman.

"Oh yea but you can call me Joey."

"Can i call you Joe?"

*What the hell does he think I'm one of the guys or something.*

"No sorry I prefer Joey still."

"Oh well alright then, Joey. My name's Micheal by the way."

"Yea i know that already. I've only been watching you for like a year now." i thought sarcastically," I know almost everything about you...wow Maurine was right, I really am turning into a stalker."

"Oh cool. Micheal's a nice name."

"Yea thanks....so uh anyway...you got a boyfriend Joey?"

Oh my god where was he heading with this? I mean first of all he could'nt be asking me out because he already has a girlfriend and second he just met me...

"Well...do you?" he asked again since i didn't respond.

"Oh um no. Why do you ask?"

"No reason. Just thought you'd have one."

"Why?" I asked.

"Because you are one of the prettiest girls I've ever seen." he explained smirking.

I automatically blushed and tried to reach down and pet Twister so he would'nt notice.
*Did he just say I was pretty? God I must be dreaming. And if I am..DONT PINCH ME!*
As soon as my blushing went away a little I surprised myself when I asked " So...the girl I uh...saw you with yesterday. She's pretty. She your girlfriend?"

"You mean lauren?"

"Yea i guess."

"Yea well i guess you could say I like her alot."

Jealousy spread across my face. Good thing I turned my head.
*Why does he like that evil bitch anyway?*

"So uh how are Micheal and Katherine?" I said trying to change the subject.

"They're okay. Katherine can't wait for you to come over today."

"Really." i said smiling.

"Yea. I could'nt wait either." he said smiling.

I blushed again and turned my head to pretend i was looking at a lemonade stand. Why does he keep flirting?!?! Wait is he flirting?

"Wanna get some lemonade." he asked.

"Yea sure."

We walked over to the lemonade stand where a brother and her little sister were selling lemonade for 25 cents a cup.

"Hi! Would you like to buy a cup of lemonade?" the boy asked. Clearly happy he finally got a customer.

"Well that depends...is it any good" I asked jokingly

" Yea sure Miss it's great."

I looked over at the little girl and noticed she kept quiet and nervous.

" Can i have a sip before I buy a cup?" i asked nicely

The little girl got a plastic cupto pour some lemonade in it. She then handed it to me and i took a sip.

"Mmm this is good. What's your name sweety?"

She looked up and said in a sweet voice, "My name is Lily."

"Well little Lily. This has got to be the best cup of lemonade I have ever had. Did you and your brother make this yourselves?"

A big smile spread across her face as she said, "Yes we made it all by oursleves."

"Well tell you what Lily...If you and your brother let my friend Micheal here have a cup of your awesome lemonade I'll give you 5 bucks."

Both kids had hugs smiles on their faces now as her brother poured another cup for Micheal. I pulled out a five dollars bill and was getting ready to hand it over to the boy until Micheal stopped me and pulled a five out of his own wallet and handed it to the kids.

"Here you go kiddos." he said.

As we walked away now , a good distance from the lemonade stand Micheal took a sip of his lemonade. And his face scrunged up.

"OH MY-GOD! This stuff is sour!"

I laughed," I know."

"But you just told them it was good. It's not even near sweet."

Smiling I said, " Yes it is."

"Are you kidding me? How so?"

"Because those kids made it by theirselves putting their little hearts and souls into it. And if you ask me...that's more than enough sugar..."

I turned back and watched the two siblings jump up and dwon over the profit they just made. I smiled to myself and thought,
"Yup...It's perfect."