Soulmates

Chapter 4

It was about a week before Jackson asked her out again.

He still came to visit her everyday but then, on a warm and sunny afternoon he pulled Kaya aside.

She was in the middle of telling Jackson one of her childhood stories when he grabbed her hand and pulled her towards him.

The shop was empty now. It was becoming a regular thing for Kaya to stay after closing time...not that she minded though.

"Kaya, I really like you! But we never ever see each other outside of this coffee shop. Please, let me take you out!" He exclaimed, still holding onto her hand.

Kaya looked into Jackson's eyes.
"Jackson..." She sighed.

"Just give me a chance Kaya! Pleeeeease!" He begged.

Ughh he's too cute!

"Fine! I'll go out with you." Kaya exclaimed, defeated.

One date can't hurt right? She thought to herself.

Jackson's face lit up like the 4th of July! He was so excited.

"Let's go now!" He exclaimed, jumping up and down.

Kaya giggled at his excitment and couldn't help but be just as happy.

"Okay just let me close up first!" Kaya grinned. As she was walking, she realized Jackson was still holding onto her hand and walking alongside her.

Surprised, she looked at Jackson, wide eyed. He just grinned at her.

"Aren't you going to close up?" He asked.

Does he know that he's still holding my hand? She thought to herself.

"Oh..!" He looked down at their hands and let go of her, blushing a little.

Kaya smiled to herself and began to close up shop while Jackson followed her like a little puppy.

As they stepped outside, Jackson turned to her.

"Let's go!" He was smiling uncontrolably, causing Kaya to smile.

Kaya and Jackson walked hand in hand around the block, enjoying the scenery and amazing weather.

"What a beautiful day!" Jackson exclaimed, looking up at the sky.

"Yeah, it's so perfect!" Kaya smiled, looking down at their intertwined hands, feeling butterflies form in her stomach.

Jackson looked at her and then back in front of him. "Hey, wanna' go to the park?" He asked, pointing ahead.

"Sure!" Kaya's face lit up with happiness. She loved going to the park and always thought it was really romantic.

Jackson sensed her happiness and bit his lip in excitement. "Then let's go!" He said, increasing his walking pace.

There were a lot of people at the park today. Some were walking their dogs, some were enjoying a family picnic and some were riding their bikes. It was such a beautiful day outside and everyone seemed to be out enjoying it.

Jackson led the way to the trail lined with tropical fruit trees and flowers. The aroma was breathtaking.

Kaya took in a deep breath, closing her eyes.

"Let's get to know each other better." Jackson suggested, swinging their arms and starting down the path.

"Okay, do you like dogs or cats better?" Kaya asked.

"Dogs!" Jackson shot out.

"Me too!" Kaya exclaimed.

"Okay okay, which do you prefer. The beach or mountains?" He asked, looking down at her.