The Youtuber's Obsession

{Twenty}

Throughout Sam's shift that night, he noticed Robin acted odd at the beginning. The man hadn't looked directly at him or gotten very close, making sure they each had enough space. It hadn't bothered Sam, he knows well some people aren't great at socializing and he appreciated the distance that was between them while working. No eye contact worked for him as well, avoiding awkward accidental eye contact. They talked and laughed, and they got along wonderfully.

Sam is glad he asked Robin for help, the man knows what he is doing and genuinely enjoys the process of baking or decorating. He spoke of his classes and recommended the school he is attending when his coworker expressed interest in going to college for baking. As the shift dragged on and more batters were prepared, themes or flavors discussed, Robin had come out of his shell and Sam had as well. Getting close to each other over papers of plans, playfully pushing or slapping hands that try to steal ingredients.

Robin started to feel like a friend nearing the end of the shift, one Sam was amazed he hadn't seen or considered speaking too. Hesitantly, Robin had asked about Spencer, how they met and how long they had been together. Sam hadn't thought much of the nervous glances to the door of the kitchen when Spencer came up, the disbelieving gazes as he goes on enthusiastically saying how sweet and caring the older man is.

The topic of Spencer is quickly changed to Robin's relationship, which is with a young woman in her twenties, who seems to be the love of the man's life in his words. Robin blushes at Sam's observation that he loves the woman, nodding and admitting he wants to marry her. They go on speaking about wedding cakes and if they'll bake their own for their weddings or hire someone else, Robin considers doing it himself.

Sam flushes in embarrassment when he confesses that he makes birthday cakes for his dogs, this only earns Robin asking for pictures and how to make a dog friendly dessert. The coworkers bond and become new friends, growing closer with a passion for baking and animals. Sam learns Robin is shockingly similar to him, liking his solitude and silence while in crowds.

The man only has an outgoing attitude with certain things, mostly going along with his girlfriend when she plans activities for them. Robins goes on to show pictures of his pets; a Boston Terrier, King Snake and the newest kitten he got for his girlfriend. Sam excitedly gives out recipes he knows are friendly to cats and dogs, promising to find ones for snakes. They make plans for the animals birthdays, considering if the dogs would get along for play dates in the park.

Their boss comes to check on them, being greeted with delightful laughs and energetic movements around the kitchen to get cakes from the ovens or cut cooled cakes down. Sam hadn't witnessed his boss grin as widely as she did before, encouraging them and wishing them good luck as she hurried out to keep from interrupting the flowing conversation. Seeing the two quiet workers having such a fun time with each other without any long silences or awkwardness, made her extremely giddy and proud.

They're halfway finished with the entire project by the end of the shift, having three tiers of the giant cake stacked up and cut to perfection. Merely needing to decorate and bake the remaining two tiers of cake. Both walk from the kitchen with grins; Sam covered in batter and icing that he prepared earlier for the decorations, while Robin is much the same.

They had both needed to help put it in a cold storage to keep it good and fresh, the cake much too heavy for one to carry. Sam is happy with the work he put in and his company for the shift, excited to see where this new budding friendship will go afterwards. Neither notice the tall body in one of the booths, amber eyes darkening as they watch the interaction at the counter.

Spencer had been sitting in the far back corner for thirty minutes, too early for Sam's shift to end. He had come in just on the off chance Sam needed him here to put that boy in his place, but it seems they get along and that his boyfriend is content with his coworker for now.