chapter 3 ~ overtime

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     It was late at night, you struggled to keep your eyes open as you waited for more customers. You and only a couple of other people were there, so the staff was short. You hear a cough behind you. It was jack, and he was trying to get your attention. You pretend you weren't just dozing off and turn around, "Hi Mr. Box," you smiled. Jack wasn't smiling this time, which worried you. His mouth was just a straight line. "Hey Y/N, how're you.." he yawned, "..holding up?" He asked.  You just responded with a shrug. He came up next to you and handed you a coffee, "you seemed tired so.." he told you as you took the coffee, not understanding why you out of all people. You didn't ask and took a sip anyways, "thanks."
"Anytime." He responded

     You looked at the time and it was about time to clock out and go home. Jack took another sip of coffee and looked at you, "you really wanna get out of here huh?" He joked. You giggled, "yeah, I guess so. I just wanna lay on my bed and totally pass out,"
He chuckled, "I don't blame ya."
"Mr. Box?"
"Yes?"
"You're cooler than some other bosses I've had in the past," you told him, smiling.
"Thanks, Y/N, I try." His straight-lined mouth turned to a small smile.

     You two talked for a while, even when your shift had already ended. You couldn't help but somehow be relaxed by his voice when he spoke. You knew you felt something for him but didn't know what yet. 'It can't be love, he's my boss' you thought, though you couldn't help smiling when he was around, and neither could he. You looked at your watch and noticed you were supposed to clock out a half hour ago, you didn't say anything though since you wanted to stay with him. "Ah, it's time for you to leave huh?" He asked. You sighed, "afraid so."
He pat your shoulder, "see you tomorrow, Y/N," and walked away. You yawned and headed for the door.

     You were a little disappointed you had to leave. You wanted to talk to jack longer, but you brushed it off and figured it was just because you needed someone to talk to. Not a big deal.

     You finally got home and immediately plopped down on your bed. You closed your eyes and quickly fell asleep.

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