Here I am, with another part of this damn shopping oneshot thing.

I forgot last time to say, this update is for human_tomato and SilentScreams444 for being the first people to vote. And just are generally amazing people.

"Uh, what do you need me to help you with?" I ask, slightly more gentle than my previous reply. He just looks so scared, or unsure. He looks like a deer or something, and it's all I can do not to aww at his face. I've also noticed that when he smiles little dimples show, but only small. I kind of hope if he smiles properly, I'll see them in all their wonder. I'm aware that I should be listening but all I can do is stare at those big eyes. I could just melt in the chocolate of those eyes.

"-not that guys can't wear skirts, its just i don't wear them"

"Wait what?" I exclaim eloquently. I blush, realising i wasn't listening to anything the boy was saying. The boy coughs and looks towards the ground. Right now he really does just look like a boy, not a man at all. It hits me that I'm doing it again and blink to get reality back. "Oh, sorry, I mean, I didn't catch what you said before." I assure, and the boy bites his lip, which is enough to make me retreat to my thoughts again. How could this boy be so assertive before? He's a completely different person.

"Um, I need to buy a skirt for my...g-girlfrien-nd? I was hoping you could help me, seeing as I helped you earlier." He still sounds so unsure, and he's playing with the sleeves of his jumper. He's looks away a little and all I want to do is squeeze his face? Is that weird? He's just so- wait, did he say girlfriend? Oh...

"Yeah sure. I really do want to repay you for your help." Now I'm the one who's stuttering and uncertain. Of course I want to help him, but it just feels like a punch in the gut to do it for his girlfriend. It's not like I thought I had a chance anyway. We barely know each other and I don't even know if he likes guys. I've learnt from experience not to assume everyone near you likes boys too. The amount of cringey confessions I've made I'd countless.

The guy with a girlfriend starts walking to the escalators, then turns around to find I'm not following him. His eyes look like he's saying "what are you waiting for?" So I scurry to get beside him. I take a deep breath before I step on the escalators. "Make sure you don't do anything embarrassing." Oh shiles! Did I say that out loud? The man beside me laughs, and tells me,
"Once, I managed to fall up an escalator." He then starts taking his coat off, and tosses it to me. I look at him in alarm before he pulls up the sleeve of his fluffy black jumper and shows me a red mark, with little indents on it. I look at the escalator, then at him. It's the same indents. I giggle, my tongue sticking out as I do so. I couldn't help it, he just made me feel so much more at ease.

I turn my head to look at the man, to find him staring at my mouth, eyes big again. He probably is judging the fact my tongue sticks out when I'm happy. He doesn't stop staring even as I'm looking at him. Maybe he hasn't noticed. But that would be weird if he was laughing at my own laugh. It was almost like he found it interesting, rather than off putting. I'm probably over thinking it. After all, people with girlfriends wouldn't find another man's features interesting or, endearing.
He finally blinks, and blushes. "Ehm, we should probably actually get on this thing." He says. We both step on with no embarrassing injuries, yet.

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"What about this?" I ask, holding up a bright multi-coloured mini skirt with different shapes on it.

"Think again." The man says blankly. I still don't know his name and we've talked to each other for a pretty long time now.

"Are you sure? I think its poppin'" I tease, pretending to sound cool.

"Uuugghh, don't ever say that again. Why did I ever let you do this?" He complains, putting a hand on his face, massaging his eyebrows.

"You seemed pretty desperate at the time" I respond, raising my eyebrows.

"Shut up." He says, while grinning. Way to emphasise his point. Oh my gosh, I finally get to see his dimples! And man, they were beautiful.

I feel myself walking closer to him, the man backing away slightly and looking worried. I reach my hand out, and poke his face until I get to his dimple. The man groans and swats my arm away. I laugh for a second before realising it's really weird to do that to someone in a relationship, or in general. I cough.

"Yep, 17ft deep."

"I didn't ask you here to be bullied by you" he says, still laughing. I just slightly smirk at him. I want to say something like, you know you love it, but that feels a little too flirty. Hopefully he'll get what I mean without being offended. Pink seems to fill the boys cheeks so I figure I succeeded.

"We really do need to get something for your girlfriend though. What kind of thing does she like" I say, reluctantly. As much as I'd love to keep flirting with him, I need to just get this over with, so I can get over the fact he is taken.

"Oh, umm, she likes.... Blue?"

"Blue?" I challenge. Surely he'd know more than that.

"Yes..blue" he confirms, while looking extremely nervous. He also seemed to be looking at the top of my face, near my eyes, which was weird.

"Okay, whatever. What about a denim skirt? they're nice." I suggest.

"Yeah, I guess that's a good idea, thanks" he says, but he doesn't sound very pleased. Maybe he doesn't actually like my choice but feels awakward.

After we choose and pay for the skirt we prepare to say goodbye. I'm way too emotional over this, but I can't help it. I'll never see this cute guy again, even if it's probably for the best. "I hope she likes the skirt" I tell the man.

"Mm, yeah, I think she will. What are you gonna get your girlfriend?" He replies. Kind of a weird thing to ask, and did he assume I was straight?

"I'm glad. No, I haven't had a partner or date in two years," i say, laughing sarcastically. The guy seems to perk up at this, which is a bit sadistic don't you think? I then decide it's good things haven't gone further, he's probably a weirdo, mean man. Yes, that's right. I quickly say goodbye, leaving the man standing there, and head out the shop. I really need some coffee now.

Sorry this is taking so long. A new part coming tomorrow I guess.