My hideous pizza

That night laid in bed I looked at the pictures I had taken. Scrolling through I sighed thinking about what an amazing day it had been. I dreamily stared at the picture of him he had taken and smiled to myself in a daze. He was my boyfriend, I couldn't believe that it was reality. I kissed the picture of him on my phone and almost dropped it as it vibrated with a message. The message was from sweet but he had put himself in my contacts as yummy boyfriend. His message read:

Hi Sunny, I just got settled in bed and I had the most amazing day with you today.

Al asked if you wanted to make a little money tomorrow helping out at the pizza party he's throwing. Don't feel like you have to come just because your very hot boyfriend is going to be there ;).

Xxx

My heart fluttered, I did want to see him so much already and this seemed like a great excuse. I could also do with a little money because I hadn't found a job yet. I decided to reply and let him know my decision:

Hey Sweet, you gave me a perfect day today, you made me feel so special. How could I pass up on seeing my very hot boyfriend <3

I would be happy to help out tomorrow, Al doesn't have to pay me if I don't do a good job, I've never worked in a kitchen or been a waitress. I'll try my best though!

Xxx

I sent the message before I had a chance to over think it. I threw myself backwards pressing my phone to my chest as I collided with my mattress. Before I could think Sweet had replied:

It's my lucky day getting to see my beautiful girlfriend again tomorrow. Don't worry you won't have to do much, just leave the cooking to me. Just be your adorable self and you'll be great. If you can get here at 10:30 tomorrow I'll show you what to do.

Is it lame if I tell you that I already miss you sunshine.

Xxx

I was smiling so hard my cheeks were aching. He missed me already, even in messages his nicknames for me made me squirm in glee. I replied rapidly without hesitation:

If you're lame then we can be lame together because I miss you too x

Tomorrow 10:30 I'll be there, I can't wait to see you x

Goodnight my Sweet xxx

I sent the message and my eyes started to close as I got one more message from him that read:

See you tomorrow, goodnight my sunshine x sleep well my queen x

I hugged my phone to me tightly as I drifted off to sleep, my eyes were heavy but my smile stayed sunken into my cheeks.

My eyes flashed open to the morning sun through my window. I looked at my clock it was 8:30 and it sank in that I had no idea what to wear. I sleepily tumbled out of bed and over to my closet. Best to go with something smart casual I thought. I found a pair of grey jeans which were as good as option as I could find. I pulled out all my T-shirts and ended up with an almost plain white one with just the word love on it. I got dressed and looked at my shirt in the mirror, my face turned a crimson red as I realised he might take this as a subtle message. I shook off my reservations and convinced myself I was overthinking this whole thing.

I went downstairs and into the kitchen to make myself some breakfast. I started making myself some toast but checked my phone every couple of minutes to see if Sweet had sent any messages.

"Keep checking your phone like that you'll get whiplash", my mom said as she strolled into the kitchen.

"I just don't want to be late", I shrugged by all accounts I wasn't lying. My phone alerted to a message, in an instant i pounced it like a viper.

"I don't think I've ever seen you move that fast before! Must be very important", mom jested as she poured her first coffee of the day. She tended to hound me less before she was caffeinated.

My brain cut off the sound of her talking as I started to check the message. It was a message from Sweet and I held my breath as I opened it and started to read.

Good morning Sunshine,

I can't wait to see you, you've been on my mind all morning x

Layla told me to ask you to tie up your hair, sorry it's just a food thing but you do get free pizza and cake today.

Xxx

I beamed as I read the message, mom must have noticed as she chuckled to herself into her coffee cup. I rolled my eyes at her as I ate my toast. I pulled a hair tie off my wrist and started trying to put my hair up without a mirror. Mom came over looking at my very messy hair.

"Here let me help you, you look like you've been dragged through a bush", she laughed and stood behind me holding a brush. I sighed and let her take over, it had been years since my mom has done my hair but i enjoyed this mother daughter time. "And finished", she cheered pulling out a compact mirror from her purse. She had put my hair up into a stylish messy bun, it was very pretty and she added the yellow ribbon from my flowers yesterday.

I looked at the clock and it was already 9:30, I needed to get a move on or I'd be late. I rushed for the door saying a quick thanks and goodbye to my mom. After going to the same place so many times I knew my way now and confidently started on my journey.

Arriving at Als I was still 25 minutes early, I was outside deciding what to do when the door swung open. Layla was standing there looking me up and down. I didn't speak I waited for her to make the first move.

"Oh my goodness your hair looks so cute, thank you so much for having it tied up we'd hate to have our sanitation questioned", she said taking hold of my hands. "I gotta say our Ben really did find himself the cutest girl in town", I tried to shake my head in protest as she spouted compliments at me. "So for today it's going to be super easy nothing too rough", she smiled warmly guiding me into the restaurant, "all I need you to do is bring the pizzas out", she reeled off instruction that seemed fairly straight forward. "Okay I think your ready to get settled in why don't you go see Ben now he's dying to see you", she said as she ushered me towards the kitchen with both hands.

Going through the kitchen door Sweet was rolling out pizza dough on a work bench. His face lit up with wide smile as he tried to clean off his hands on his apron.

"Sunny! My hands are all grubby, hang on I'll wash them.", he started walking towards the sink when I met him half way. I flung my arms over his shoulders and kissed him, his hands held out behind me, not wanting to make contact with my clothes. His expression was a mix of surprise and enjoyment.

"Don't worry I got it", I said hugging him tightly. He crossed his arms and held his hands away whilst hugging me back. We parted and I looked at the giant pile of dough Sweet had been working with. "Woah that's a lot of dough", I said pointing at the work bench.

"Oh yeah it's a pretty big party", he said making his way back over to it. "Want to make some pizzas I can teach you how", he gestured me over, recovering his hands and the surface with flour. I stood beside him feeling completely out of my depth.

"Sure, but you should know I burn toast", I jested thinking about my slightly burnt toast from breakfast. Sweet made a pizza along with me explaining every step, shaping the dough was tricky and mine looked like it had been trampled. His looked perfect, smooth and perfectly circular. "Ah mine looks hideous, what do I do!", I waved my hands over the mess I had made. Sweet laughed looking at my attempt and almost fell backwards. I scowled and scrunched my face up.

"That's the worst pizza base I've ever seen", he said still laughing gasping for air. I started to feel more agitated and in a fraction of a second I had scooped up a handful of flour and thrown it at him. He stopped laughing instantly and looked shocked with flour covering his face. "What was that for!", he said shaking his head in disbelief as he tried to rub the flour off of his face. I felt a small amount of guilt but still justified in my flour attack.

"You laughed at me! This is my first time making a pizza! I tried my best!", I slumped over sulking looking away from him. He rested he arm against mine and leaned his head on my shoulder.

"I'm sorry sunshine, you did good for your first try and I can help you make this better", he spoke looking at me with pleading eyes and a noticeable frown. "Here let me help", he stood behind me and placed his hands on top of mine.

"Okay but promise you won't laugh at me again", he kissed my cheek and nuzzled himself into my neck.

"I promise, I had no idea what a little fireball you can be", he said in hushed tones as he kissed my neck. I flushed red realising how my temper had flared up in front of him. He guided my hands making the dough a much more acceptable shape. "There see, you did it", he said triumphantly, resting his head on my shoulder. I turning to face him and saw he was still very much covered in flour. I wiped my hands on a cloth and started to wipe the flour off his face with my cleaner hands.

"I'm sorry I threw flour in your face", I said hanging my head low in shame. He tiled my head up by my chin and met my eyes with a warm smile.

"That's okay, I shouldn't have laughed, I kinda had it coming", I carried on wiping the flour from his face, focusing in and moving closer to get all the patches. He licked his lips enticingly, throwing me off my train of thought.

"Okay all done", I said feeling very flushed after having my hands all over his face. He pecked my lips and nodded in thanks.

"Alright let's finish these pizzas", he winked to me playfully as he started to explain the next steps. He scooped up the sauce with a large spoon and poured it onto his dough. He used the spoon to spread it then handed me the spoon, I took it nervously not wanting to make a fool of myself again.

"Don't worry Sunny just put on some sauce, you got this", he encouraged as I put the sauce on my dough and spread it out like he had. He gave me a thumbs up at my okay job and taking handfuls of cheese dropped it onto his pizza I did the same. Last step we put on the pepperoni slices which was the easiest part. I arranged mine to look like flowers, Sweet glance over and his eyes were wide with surprise.

"Oh Sunny that looks great what a cute idea", he said sliding both pizzas onto a tray and walking them over to the oven. "Now gotta let these bake for 20 minutes", he said setting the timer.

"I think that's enough cooking for me, anything else I can do to help", I said very reluctant to make anymore pizza. Sweet looked a little disappointed but quickly thought of a job.

"Well Al might need some help setting the tables outside", he gestured towards the backdoor as I washed my hands in the sink. "I suppose I'll just have to miss you, it's pretty fun having you in here with me", his mischievous side was rearing its head, walking over to me with his signature smirk.

"I think you find me all too distracting and you'll get more done if I go outside", I tapped his nose with the tip of my finger leaning in closer to him I was drawn in like a magnet.

"You might be right but what if I like how much you … distract me", his eyes scanned me up and down. I turned bright red as his eyes took in all of me with a look that seemed like he'd like to have me for lunch.

"I mnh", I tried to speak but I was flustered and he was moving in closer, I cleared my throat shaking my head. "Well, I best go before you can't get anything done", I kissed him quickly as he smiled knowingly that he had rattled me. I turned quickly and took myself outside.