When I'm working I tend to focus on the little things.Like the tissue the kid dropped under the table by accident when he went to pick up his donut.Or how the old lady spilled her coffee the slightest bit and then went forward to wipe it off even though she didn't need to.
I let out a yawn my elbows resting the the counter propping my arm up so a side of my face rested in my hands.
"You look tired."Michelle says slipping underneath the counter with an empty tray in her hands.
"I am."I mumble turning to face her."why is it so slow to day?"I ask in reference to how quiet and barren the coffee shop was today.
"Monday madness."She shrugs."hey you won't mind waiting the tables would you?"She asks hopefully I turn my head in her direction staring at the smile she displayed and the raised eyebrow.
"What else do I have to live for?"I laugh out taking the pan and notepad from her hands and ducking underneath the counter before standing up on the other side of the counter.
"That's the spirit."She chimes behind me as I walk off.
I was half way through the tables when the door chimed.Normally when the door chimes I wouldn't bother looking up but today my instincts told me to take a peak of who it was.
And in walked the two men from yesterday.Was this going to be their daily?
They head straight to the vacant booth at the very back of the store just like they did the day before.
"Katie."Michele calls from behind me just as I'm about to turn around to head back towards the counter.
"What's up?"I ask taking in how she's rushing to button up her coat and her phone is gripped tightly in her hands.
"It's my mom."She states as I get closer to her."I need to go."I nod my head in understanding.
"I'll take your shift,"I confirm knowing this was what she was asking without legit asking for it."go."I give her a small smile when she gives me the look of gratitude.
"Thanks you so much."She pulls me into half a hug with one arm before rushing out.
"Drive save."I call out quickly just before she dashed away.
Guess I'm going to be here till closing today.
Fun.
It was a good twenty minutes after Michele left.And the coffee shop was still pretty vacant.The two goon like men were still occupying the booth in the back.They'd spent the majority of their time complaining about how 'he' (which I'm guessing is Alex) is late and looking out the booth window to see if they could spot Alex.
I was flipping through one of the magazines under the counter,whilst standing near the coffee machines and blenders.It was a fairly old seventeen magazine dating back to April 2009.
My eyes flickered from article to article.It wasn't until my ears caught the sound of the bell littering did I look up.In walked Alex with his hair damp from the rain.His jacket was coated in tiny droplets of water.He wore a look of anger and business on his face.
He didn't bother looking my way and just walked to the last booth were he resumed the same seat he had the other night.
I don't pay attention to the booth that much and go back to the magazine.Up until a whistle goes off minutes later.
"Yo,waitress."I hear a shout.I cock my head and my gaze fixes on the last booth.It just had to be them didn't it.
I let out an internal grown as the bald man waves me over while Alex doesn't so much as flicker his gaze on me but continues to keep his line of sight on the other man who was still talking.
"I'm telling you it'll be done by tomorrow."Alex nearly growls his hands made into fists on the table.
"Well the boss wants it done by tonight."The one seated by the window replies firmly.What the hell was going on?
I clear my throat softly feeling like I swallowed a swarm of bees.
"Are you guys ready to order?"I ask notepad and pen ready in hand.
"Well he won't get it by tonight."Alex ignores me and continues on going off."It'll be done tomorrow."
"Three black coffees."The one who's call my over orders quickly.Before injecting his voice in the conversation."Do you think this is a joke?"He sneers at Alex who instead just slouches back in his seat bringing his arms to cross over his chest.
"Of course I don't."Alex retorts."And that's why I'm telling you it'll be done tomorrow."I turn and walk away from them before I hear anymore of what I'm not supposed to.
I'm quick to walk back and hand the their drinks being sure to set down the cup of hot chocolate in front of Alex.
"Why is it taking so long?"The one by the window questions I look up at him only to see his question wasn't directed towards me but to Alex.
"Because it is."He answers without being at all effected.Honestly if these two men wanted to they could tear Alex to shreds.Literally.So why was Alex so calm and out together and not on the verge of an anxiety attack?
"Will that be all?"I question.
"For now."The one who'd ordered replies.I nod my head before turning away from the three of them and make my way back to my counter.
~•~
I'd gotten home from work almost two hours ago.And the first thing I did was take a bath to strip away the sticky pancake syrup some brat decided would be fun to throw around.
Now here I was with my wet hair and pajama shorts.Freddie was downstairs playing the tv a little to loud.And by a little I mean the volume was at maximum.
"Turn it down."I yelled which I doubt he'd even heard.
I was busy with my homework when the pebbles started hitting my window.At first I was hesitant but when they didn't stop and started pelting my window at a faster pace I decided to march on over to the other side of my window and check out what the hell was happening.
I opened my window up sticking my head out of my window only to have one of the pebbles being thrown hit my forehead.I spat out a colorful phrase rubbing my forehead.
"Sorry."I hear coming from the idiot who thought throwing rocks was a good idea.
"What are you doing?"I hiss at him turning my gaze to see the boy with the leather jacket.The street lights illuminated his body,shining a yellow light on his face making him look like gold.
"I'm trying to catch your attention."He hisses back.
"You do realize I have a front door."I state the obvious.
"But then what kind of entrance would that make?"He asks before he starts climbing on the fire escape entrance of my home.
"Well come on in."I roll my eyes as he starts climbing in through my window.
"Your rooms cute."He says looking around.
"How'd you know that was the window to my room?"I ask closing the window he'd entered from.
"Lucky guess."He shrugs before walking around so he was at the center of my room.
"Is there a reason why you're here?"I finally ask.
"We're going to sneak in to school tomorrow."he states turning to face me.And that's when I see what I had completely avoided before.
"What happened to your eye?"I ask stepping forward to get a better look.The discoloration around his left eye was practically screaming for attention.How had I missed it before?
"What?"His hand goes up to his bruise before he brings it back down."nothing."He states.
"Was it one of the guy?"I ask wondering what had happened after my shift was over.I out stretch my hand without thinking,I was practically an inch away from touching it before his hands clasp down on my wrist.
I halt feeling my back heat up and my spine tingle with fear.I look him straight in the eye when he speaks.
"Don't."The seriousness in his tone practically send me cowering to my knees.
"Sorry"I mumble pulling my arm away from his grasp.He runs his hands through his jet black hair letting out a low frustrated growl.
"Who else is home?"He asks turning to me.
"Freddie's downstairs."I murmur remembering my brother was still home.
"And your mother?"he asks raising a brow whilst crossing his arms in front of his chest.
"She's working late tonight."I inform him.
"Perfect."
~•~
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