Dark charm (Piers x oc)

Chapter 8

Piers' pov

I approached the cafe that Raihan had asked we meet at. I checked my phone to make sure I had the address right before entering the café. I looked around but I couldn't see Raihan anywhere. Or Gordie, Nessa and Leon for that matter. I could have sworn Raihan said we were all meeting up. I shrugged. Maybe I was first to arrive. I approached the main counter, looking at what they had on sale. 
"How can I help you sir?" I looked up where there was a man around my age stood behind the counter. His brown hair swept over his shoulders. I think I recognise him. His name tag said Canter on it. 
"I'm just looking" he smiles but nods. Finally deciding on a pastry, I ordered it with a coffee. 
"No problem sir. I'll get right on that" He turned to someone else, handing them an order. I walked over to a table. While I waited, I pulled my phone out, looking over the limited notifications I had on my poketube. I hesitated over the one from the other day. That new subscription had surprised me. I recognised Willow when I'd looked through her music. I'm surprised she even searched for me. I don't remember ever saying I had a poketube or that I made music when she was in Spikemuth. 
"U-umm here's your order" I looked up to see who had spoken. The silver hair caught my attention before the crutch did. She stood up straight, a Boltund curling its body around her legs. Her name tag confirmed it for me.
"Willow?" She looked at me, blinking for a second.
"O-oh. I didn't know you came here" she shifted her feet.
"I was waiting for my friends. What are you doing here?" I ask.
"W-well Canter's dad owns this place so sometimes he lets us all work here to get some extra pokedollars" my phone buzzed and I checked it. Everyone was messaging saying they couldn't make it because things suddenly came up. I pulled up my chat with Raihan.

What the hell

Sorry dude. Didn't realise how busy I'd be

Couldn't you have told me before I came all the way here you ass

Slipped my mind

Slipped your mind my ass. You set me up didn't you

Maybe. Now say hi

I furrowed my brows before looking up. Willow was looking over at the counter where I assume her friend was making hand motions. I sighed.
"You can take a seat if you want" she turned her head around to face me with wide eyes.
"I thought you were waiting on your friends"
"They bailed on me and I ain't gonna waste this trip just cause of that" she blinked, turning to look at her Boltund before sitting down in one of the seats, hands gripping the skirt of her uniform. The Boltund took its own seat next to her. 
"I'm sure you remember Rex" I chuckled.
"How can I forget. He tried to drag me down to the bay" 
"O-oh. Sorry" I waved my hand.
"You didn't tell him to do it. Besides he was just protecting you" she turned to Rex who nuzzled into her hand when she offered it.
"I noticed you subscribed to my channel the other day" her face started turning red.
"W-well my friends kept saying you were a gym leader so I searched your name to see if you were who they were thinking of or not and your poketube came up" she kept fiddling with her hands and looking at her lap.
"Thought you woulda known. I know I'm not the most popular gym leader but people at least know of me" she pulled some hair down into her face.
"I don't really watch the battle seasons. I've caught glimpses of it when my friends have watched it but I just....." she trailed off, hugging herself. I leaned back in the chair. Rex leaned into her shoulder, swiping his tongue against her cheek. She pet his head which received a wag of his tail.
"How's your leg doing?" she looks between me and the crutch leaned against the table.
"Its still healing. Had to take a break from anything too dangerous. Plus Canter insists that I stay near him right now in case something happens" she looks over to the counter. I turn to look too where an older man with grey hair was scolding the person who had served me. 
"My break's going to be over soon. I should probably get back to work" she reaches for her crutch.
"What if we exchanged numbers?" she looked surprised.
"That way we can meet up when you aren't in the middle of work" I chuckle. She nods, handing me her phone. I type in my number and hand it to her. She accepts her phone.
"I-I'll be sure to text later" I nod, taking a sip of my coffee. She returned to the counter, sitting down next to the coffee machine near the back. Canter turned and began talking to her. I returned to my food and drink. Guess I'd have to thank Raihan and the others for bailing on me after all.