Something About You

What Is It About You?

The next morning Henry did keep his promise and went to the coffee shop where Vito works, since it was his day off he didn’t mind going there. And when he walked in he saw someone else welcome him in. Her hair tied in a ponytail, pretty face, and innocent eyes. She wore a navy blue sweater, and a black leggings “good morning.” She says with a soft voice “morning.” Henry says back and goes and takes a seat at the counter.

“Hey, you’re here.” Vito says coming from somewhere in the back “yeah, I’m here.” “So, what would you like?” Henry smiles and thinks for a moment “I’ll get uh...French vanilla.” Vito nods “coming right up.” And he was off to go make Henry’s free drink.

Once Vito was done making Henry’s French vanilla he comes back “here you go, enjoy.” Vito smiles once more before attending to other customers. “Hey, I wanted to say thank you, for helping my brother close last night.” Francesca says with a smile “don’t mention it.” He smiles at her “is it just you two working here?” Henry asks after taking a sip of his drink. “No, one of our other workers is just running a little late.” Francesca says looking at the clock “I see...”

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As time passed and the morning rush slowed down and the worker who was running late showed not long before the rush was over. And her name was Nancy, she seemed nice, a little sarcastic at times but she was a nice girl. And since it slowed down Vito comes over and sits with Henry at the counter “don’t you have to go to work?” Vito asks “no, I got the day off.” Vito nods “lucky...well, I’m going for break, wanna come?” Henry nods and follows Vito out of the coffee shop. They ended up going for a little walk and Henry listened to Vito talk and rant about the morning rush. Then they stopped somewhere which seemed to be a small park.

They sat on a bench and Vito lit up a cigarette, also handing one to Henry “thanks...” Henry takes it and lights it up. “So, what do you do?” Vito asks after taking a drag from his cigarette. “I uh, work construction...” Vito nods “I see, kinda don’t look like it to be honest.” Henry shrugs, he actually didn’t really work in construction he just used it as a “cover up” in all honesty “union work mostly.” He lies again, Vito chuckles “alright, we’ll, should head back now. My sister will kill me if I’m late.” Vito laughs softly and put out his cigarette, blowing out the last of his smoke before getting up.

Henry ended up walking with Vito back to the coffee shop, still talking about this and that well, Vito was mostly doing the talking and Henry was listening, he didn’t mind really. There was actually just something about him, and still couldn’t figure out what it is. Guess only time will tell.

When they made it back Vito was late by three minutes and when they walked in they saw Francesca standing there, arms crossed, brow raised, and a shaking her head. “Sorry, Frankie.” She just rolls her eyes and smiles “just don’t want you to get in trouble.” Vito smiles and returns to work. Henry just stood there for a few minutes before he decided he should leave. “I’ll see you around, Vito.” “Wait.” He stops and goes over to the counter to see what Vito wanted.

“Me and a friend of mine are going for drinks later, wanna join us?” Henry thinks for a moment and figures maybe it won’t be such a bad idea “sure, when?” “Freddy’s at eight.” Henry nods, he then feels a bit hesitant about going there but if he’s lucky maybe no one he knows will be there. “Okay, I’ll see you then.” Vito smiles and the two say their goodbyes.

Vito watched as Henry left, and he isn’t going to lie, he was actually trying to figure him out. But they only just met last night, and since Henry is a quiet guy it might take awhile to actually know who he is. But Vito didn’t really mind, he wasn’t going to make Henry tell him anything but since he’s somewhat curious about him, he does want to try a get to know him maybe pry a little here and there. But maybe another time.