Muffins // A Skephalo Story

Chapter 2

Darryl/Bad POV

Why the muffin is my order taking so long?

I come to this Cafe every day, and order the same thing. It usually takes only about 5 minutes for me to get my food, but today, it's been over 15 minutes.

I look over to the front counter to see if the workers are busy, but they're just talking.

Because I come here every day, I know each of the workers somewhat well.

Dream, Velvet, and Velvet's boyfriend, Ant are teasing another Zak. His face is bright red, and he's staring at the ground.

I've never actually talked to Zak as he always goes into the back when I walk inside, but his coworkers have told me a lot about him.

He seems like a really sweet person, so it makes me sad that he doesn't seem to like me very much.

I almost want to go ask if my food is ready, but I decide I'll wait until the boys are done talking.

After looking back at my phone, I hear a bit of a commotion and if it was even possible, Zak was even more red in the face.

I let out a small giggle before looking down at my phone.

"H-hi, your Darryl, right? Did I say your name right? If I didn't I -"

Zak is standing in front of me, with what I would assume to be my food in his hand.

"Hi Zak! Yes, that's how you pronounce my name. Is that my food?" I smile. Maybe he didn't hate me.

"Your f‐? OH! Yeah, here you go. Sorry." Zak scrambled to give me my food, and was about to leave, but then he looked at me suspiciously.

"Wait...how did you know my name?"

"You're wearing a name tag for one, and your coworkers told me about you." I laugh.

The tips of his ears flush and he seems to take a minute to process what I said.

It's the first time I've seen Zak up close, and to be honest, he's pretty cute. Black, fluffy hair is piled atop his head, and he has large, chocolate brown eyes.

"OH w-well that makes sense. I, um, I have to get back to work, so...um, have a good day?"

Zak almost runs back to the front, where I can see his friends are laughing histarically at him.

I smile to myself as I bite into my muffin. I don't just come here every day for no reason, this place has some of the best muffins I've ever eaten.

It'll take some time for my hot chocolate to cool off, so I take my time eating the crumbly, delicious treat.

When my drink has finally cooled off, I take a long, slow sip of the cocoa.

Checking the time, I see that it's almost 4:00 and I need to get home soon so I can take my dog, Rat, for a quick walk before I make dinner.

Velvet, Ant, and Zak are standing at the front counter talking and laughing. The Cafe is still somewhat busy, so Dream is bringing people their food and drinks while Zak is taking orders.

Velvet and Ant are standing with Zak, holding hands under the counter. Their relationship is so sweet, I wish I had someone like that in my life.

Imagine if Zak were to look at me like that...

Wait, what? You've never even talked to him before today. You don't like him like that.

Do you?

I shake away my thoughts as I approach the counter. Zak sees me, and his eyes widen. Cheeks flushed, he rushed into the back room, abandoning his job.

Velvet lets out a sigh as he takes position in front of the cash register. "Hi, Darryl, are you leaving now?"

I nod. "Yeah. Um, this seems kind of random, but did I do something to make Zak dislike me? He's always avoiding me, and he seems like he would be fun to get to know."

Ant and Velvet share a smirk and giggle.

Velvet continues to take orders, and Ant looks at me. "Dislike you? Definitely not. He can just be shy sometimes, don't worry, he'll open up to you eventually."

"That's good. Well tell him I say hi!" I smile and wave as I walk towards the door.

Before I can leave the Cafe, Dream notices me and jogs over. "Leaving already?"

"Sorry, I have things to do. I'll see you tomorrow though?"

Dream smiles, lightly punching my arm. "Well have a good day, and see you tomorrow!"

"You too. And tell George I say hi! I haven't seen him in ages!"

"Will do. He might be here tomorrow."

I laugh in acknowledgment and step outside.

George is Dream's boyfriend, and like Ant, he spends a lot of time at the Cafe.

I wonder if Zak has a partner.

For some reason, the thought makes me feel somewhat sad. Maybe I'll ask Dream or Velvet tomorrow.

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*End of Chapter Two*

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