Through The Camera (bxb)

chapter 2

Monday arrived and my alarm clock woke me up at 5 am. I just hate getting out of bed so damn early, in the morning it's especially comfortable too. Frustrated, I walked to the kitchen with my still wobbly legs and prepared myself a simple breakfast. Afterwards I put on plain clothes, not bothering to look fancy and left my house.

To work I took the bus like everyday and this morning it just had to be full of people, so I didn't get a place to sit. This day was starting just great!

When I arrived at my destination I looked up. In front of me stood a tall and modern building, the place I work at.

I'm a 24-year-old office worker and I have to start at 7 am every fucking day. Except the weekend of course and I'm glad for that. Our boss can be a nice person but he's a perfectionist, so he takes his work too seriously and always wants to finish before the destined date. He doesn't let us rest too often and that's why I've been coming home exhausted these days.

We were currently working on an important project and had to stay overtime almost every evening. The pay isn't bad but not much.

I sighed and ran my hand through my dark brown, almost black, hair and opened the door, entering the lobby. I made my way to the elevator and pressed the number 9. Once it stopped at the ninth floor I waited for the door to open and went straight to my desk to put my bag next to it. I looked around and was met with a few familiar faces, some of them being my friends if I can call them that. I wasn't particularly close with my colleagues but that didn't bother me at all. Some of the people who passed by greeted me and I greeted them back, wearing my business smile.

I sat down and started my computer, about to do my part of the work, when I heard two women talking behind me. I didn't want to pry so I ignored them, but was it my fault they were talking so damn loud?!

„I overheard that someone new will be joining us." Now I was curious so I stopped with what I was doing and listened for a bit. „They say he's in his twenties and super handsome and his smile is really charming!"

There hasn't been a new guy since forever, I really wanna meet him. I wonder if he'll come to work anytime soon. And if he actually looks the way he is rumored to.

Now, I shouldn't be spending any more time thinking about that unimportant information, when I have tons of things to do on my list. So I started my work.

***

It was now 4 in the afternoon and I was already tired from all the writing. For lunch I ate the sandwich I made at home because I didn't have the luxury to leave the building and waste time. Stopping for a second I stood up from my chair, deciding I should at least go to the bathroom.

But before I could leave, our boss entered the room, followed by someone I have never seen before. But by his outstanding looks he must be the guy those two were talking about. On his face he was wearing a smile, and I hate to admit it, but it was way better than mine. His light brown hair was well put in a nice haircut and his blue ocean eyes seemed to stare into one's soul.

A lot of people surrounded them and I joined in, curious if his personality was the same as his appearance.

„Hello everyone, this is Oliver, he will be working here with you from now on! I hope you can make him feel like at home!" Even the boss had a heartwarming grin, I guess this newbie must be pretty good to be able to bewitch him like that. Just then he put an arm over the guy's shoulder. „This evening we will celebrate the arrival of our new member over dinner with a few drinks!"

Everyone cheered loud, even I, because it wasn't often we went on company dinners. And I sure needed a glass.

***

The time flew by fast and the evening was finally here. The sun went already down and the moon was shining bright on the night sky. I finished all the work I had planned for today and packed my things like everybody else. I was relieved our boss didn't pressure us to do any more, than we could handle and just let it slide. As a group we left the building and went in the direction of the restaurant we all knew so well.

Once we arrived there, we sat at a table we booked beforehand and ordered something to eat. Everyone around me was laughing and talking loud, including the boss. I on the other hand stayed silent, enjoying the alcohol.

I took a sip and noticed someone taking a seat next to me. I looked up and locked eyes with the new guy. What did he want? I was a bit annoyed as to why he was disturbing my peace, but decided to give him a chance.

„Hey, I'm Oliver! I didn't get your name yet, could you tell me?" I thought it wouldn't be that bad to at least tell him that, so I did.

„I'm Maximilian, you can call me Max." „Okay!" He sure was lively, still wearing that big and cheerful smile. After an awkward silence he went on. „So um... I saw you drinking here by yourself and thought that maybe you wanted some company."

Doesn't he see that I wanna be alone? I was about to get rid of him when he suddenly said something, that made me think twice. „I don't know if you have ever been told this before, but I think you're really... beautiful. There's just something about you, that makes me want to spend time with you. If you don't want to then I understand."

He thinks I'm... beautiful?! He should look at himself! I have bags under my eyes due to my lack of sleep but he looks like he came straight from heaven or something! His words made my face heat up but I didn't want him to see me like that, so I cleared my throat and continued the conversation.

„Fine, if you insist." His eyes widened and he beamed with happiness. I could almost see light shining from his good looking and happy face.

We talked for a long time and drank alcohol together. I was a heavy drinker but I soon found out he wasn't. He started saying words in gibberish and was becoming too touchy. The dinner ended at midnight and a lot of people around us started leaving. All of a sudden the boss walked up to our side of the table and addresses us. „I see our dear Oliver is already drunk." He laughed. „Would you do me a favor and take him home?" I did want to uphold a good relationship with him so I agreed.

He thanked me and I decided it was time to go home as well. I tried to wake the newbie who fainted, but he wasn't budging one bit. I quickly gave up and held his arm around my shoulder and neared the exit. When I was outside I called a taxi and told the driver my address.

What could possibly go wrong if I take this drunk guy home with me, right?

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