"some kind of smooth James Dean kind of feel" Exactly! Everytime I listen to "blue jeans" it reminds me of John.
"Her mind did that automatic ‘cute boy’ shut down and she became rigid" My mind does the same thing :/
“You’re obviously a little busy /John/, come talk to me when you’re free.” WOOOOOOOOOOW You go, girl.
I love sponsor girl already.
Just a little of constructive criticism: I didn't understand The 25th June after 17th June as her 1st day of work, that was a flashback? I'm a little confused with how time goes on this story.