Different Shades of Pink and Green/ matchablossom 🍵🌸

Why would I care?

What's the difference between caring and loving someone?
If I care about you does it mean that I love you as well?
Or does loving you automatically means that I care about you?
But again, I can hate you but still care about you... right? sigh.

Cherry's pov:

I finished my work and looked at the clock: "12:30" I said "I am a bit hungry".
I get my motorcycle keys ready and head to the front door making sure I didn't forget anything, looking left and right for reassurance. I leave and lock the door behind me.

The ride to Joe's restaurant was quiet. There was no crowd or kids running around. Everyone was either at work or at school. I felt relieved. ' I hope the restaurant is not crowded too' i thought to myself. I didn't know why I was in such a rush to arrive at the restaurant. I was stressed all week because of this important order I had. I wanted to just sit and drink some wine. I wanted to see him, talk to him or just look at him in silence while he worked. The way he worked was like a painting, a story.

He always gave me motivation and energy. I don't understand why I have been craving to see this thirsty gorilla... 'maybe it's because it has been a week' I told myself.
I reached the restaurant and parked my motorcycle. As I opened the door, the small bells ring and a head popped out of the side. It was Joe. Relief. But why.

"Hey princess... what can I get you?"

"Shut it stupid gorilla!"

"What's wrong...?" He said in a more serious tone. He knew I was feeling a bit tensed.

"Nothing... just bring me the usual..."

"You got it princess" he laughed as he entered the kitchen.

As I was waiting, I felt guilty for the way I talked to Joe seconds ago. I get it he was making fun of me but I didn't have to scream. It was just a joke.

Few minutes have passed and Joe got out of the kitchen, this time with a plate full of food and a wine glass. He placed te food in front of me- Spaghetti Arrabbiata- and poured some white wine. I usually don't like eating out much, but I literally don't mind eating at Joe's restaurant every day. To me this is not "going out to eat", it's more like "home" to me. But i would never say that to him.

"What's wrong? Is the food not to your liking?"

I voice interrupted my chains of thoughts. I looked up and I saw a face getting close to mine. I couldn't help but blush a bit of embarrassment.

"Why are you turning red? Are you sick" He gets closer, placing his hand over my forehead.

It was soft and comforting. It took me a few seconds until I realize that we were not alone. I pushed his hand of my face and looked around making sure no one saw us.

"What is wrong with you today?" Joe asked, clearly offended by my sudden movement.

"What is wrong with me? You are the problem! Why did you do that" I said raising my tone to him. I didn't know why I was acting this way. My heart was beating faster and I felt irritated.
Joe didn't do anything wrong, I needed to apologize. I couldn't look him in the face. "Ko..." As I was about to apologize, a voice behind me called for Joe, to take their order.

"Forget it... I'm sorry for touching you without asking for your permission." He says in a rush.

"Wait... no"

"I have to get back to work. If you need anything, ask someone to help you, I will be in the kitchen working." He turns around and leave toward the table that called his name.

Fuck! I hurt him! I'm so stupid! He was mad at me and that was obvious. But does he have to act this way? Does he have to avoid me? I kept on thinking, eating small bite of the food that is now cold. 'I need to say sorry' I kept repeating to myself trying to find a way to apologize without embarrassing myself.

More customers were entering the restaurant and it was getting crowded by the minute. I didn't care though. All I was thinking of was how to it make up for Joe. I looked at the time: "1:30" I said.

Joe's pov:

I left Cherry and went to take the order of this young couple. I didn't look back but I knew what expression was on his face. This face he makes when he is sad. His eyes gets glossy as if he is about to cry and his lower lip starts to shakes a little. Beautiful.

I know he was working hard for a week and has been stressed with this order but did he have to treat me this harsh?

After taking their order, I make my way to the kitchen, not wanting to look Cherry. I know for a fact that if I looked into those eyes, I will automatically forgive him and give in. I can't let this happen.

The bell of the door rang more frequently and I knew that it was already lunch time. I looked around me and saw the new recruit. He was young and still clumsy in his work. I called him over and asked him to take care of cherry. I pointed at the pink hair beauty in front of me and he nodded.

"Make sure he gets another glass of white wine. Oh and for desert he likes to have it around 4. Get him a piece of strawberry short cake."

He nodded again and made his way near Cherry's table. I felt a tiny squeeze in my heart. I didn't like the thought of another man taking care of him but I needed to keep my distance. It was clear I was bothering and annoying him.
As I was heading back to the kitchen the door of the restaurant opened wide open and a blond girl entered. She waved at me, asking me to go to her. She was a usual customer and like Cherry, she had her own usual table. She sat down and waited for me to come.

"So handsome what are you going to surprise me with today!" Winking at me, I laughed and looked to my side only to see Cherry eyes set on the girl. It was obvious he was annoyed. He always carried this expression whenever I am hanging around woman. So, I decided to annoy him more. He deserved it.

"Leave it to me! I will make it extra special and tasty for you beautiful!"

"Oh my! Make sure you get me some extra sauce on the side for my salad" she winked again. I didn't care what she said. I didn't care that she was horrible at flirting. All I wanted was to piss the pinkie off. I looked again at Cherry, only to see him grab his wine and drinking the enter cup in one go. He was pissed that was for sure.

'Why should I care?'
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