Page 19 of London, Love, & A Little Something Irish

Wait.“What? You haven’t seenDivergent?” I ask, completely shocked. “The dystopian movie with Shailene Woodley and Theo James? It’s basically iconic.”

“Hmm, not sure.” He shrugs. “I don’t really remember movies by their names.”

I stare at him, wide-eyed. This is a travesty. “Okay, I’m sending you the trailer later tonight once I’m home. Prepare to be blessed by the gloriousDivergentseries.”

He laughs. “Sounds good. I actually enjoy romantic comedies, too. I grew up watching them.”

I stare at him, mouth parting slightly. “You did?”

“Yeah. I’ve always enjoyed comedy. And my mum was always a good advocate for treating a girl right, so I didn’t mind the romance side, too.”

Wow. He likes romantic comedies? Of his own volition, not being coerced into watching them? I love that.

It’s a quick ride to Canada Water, so the bus has stopped at Canada Water station and we’re heading down the stairs. Phew.No clumsy falling down the stairs. Not that I would’ve been surprised after today.

We’re winding down the conversation as we approach our separate tubes.

“You live in East London?” he asks, standingjusta little too close.

“Yep. I’d love to live in West London, but—” I let out a dramatic sigh. “It’s expensive.”

Nathan smirks. “Well, West London will welcome you any time whenever you’re ready. It’d be nice to have you close by,” he says with a wink.

Awink.

I think Nathan lives in flirting territory. Deep in the land.

“I’ll send you that video later. I’ll catch you soon.” I smile and wave at him.

He grins. “Looking forward to it.”

But as I make my way to my tube, my mind is still replaying the night’s events like a broken record. Nathan’s smile, the way his eyes lingered on mine just a little longer than necessary.

Was there something more there? Or was I just imagining it?

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Nathan

We’ve only just parted ways. But 15 minutes later, while I’m on the tube, I receive a Facebook message from her.

Nataly: Okay so. This is Divergent.

Link pops up.

Nataly: And this is Insurgent.

Another link.

Nataly: You NEED to watch these. They’re the bomb dot com.

I actually laugh. I can almosthearher voice in her words, the way she’d light up when she talks about something she loves. I sit back into the seat I’m on, and a grin slowly takes over my face. I knew that if shemessaged me, it would be a green light to get to know her. Game on. It’s the fact that she’s reaching out. That we’re still connected, even though the night is winding down.

Seeing her again, and the fact she was so easy to talk to… only made me want more. I got a taste of what it’s like to know her, and I want more. I know what I want. And getting to know Nataly, even just starting as friends, sounds like a good place to start. I have no problem sharing my intentions, but I don’t want to rush into them. Let’s get to know each other first and then go from there.

Me: I watch a lot of movies sometimes. What do you love about it so much? Also, you definitely got home before I did.

It takes less than a minute for her reply.

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