Simon, Kate, John, Kyle, Alejandro, and Rodolfo were sitting in a booth in a bar, enjoying the night and each other's company. Suddenly, a young man approached the table. He was Scottish and looked to be about 25 or 26 years old.
"Do you need anything?" He asked.
John piped up, "Actually, we could use some more drinks. Do you think you could help us out?"
The young man, john(soap), nodded. "Of course. I'll be right back," he said and quickly walked away.
The group at the booth continued to chat and joke, but all of their eyes followed john (soap) as he went to get their drinks. When he returned. He had a tray full of drinks, enough for the entire group.
John(soap) set the tray down on the table and said, "here ye are. All the drinks ye asked for."
The group thanked John(soap) for his help and he smiled before walking away. Simon, Kate, John, Kyle, Alejandro, and Rodolfo all looked at each other in amusement.
"That was really nice of him," Kate said.
The group all agreed, and they continued to enjoy their night, thankful for john's(soap) kindness.
Simon had just finished his drink and gone outside to have a cigarette. When John(soap) noticed him there, he called out in his thick Scottish accent, "Do you need anymore drinks, big boy?"
Simon looked at him and said, "yeah, why not?"
John (soap) put out his cigarette and before he went inside, he gave Simon A kiss on the cheek, even though he had his mask on. Simon put out his cigarette and went to the booth and said he ordered more drinks. Everyone said thanks, and John (soap) came back with a tray full of drinks. He put it on the table, and everyone took their drinks.
John(soap) grabbed the tray snd walked away, but not before looking back and giving Simon a wink. Simon smiled and shook his head, feeling a warmth inside that he hadn't felt in a long time.
It was around 10 pm at night and John (soap) had just finished his shift. He walked over to the table where Simon, Kate, John, Kyle, Alejandro, and Rodolfo were sitting and put a check down. John picked it up and said, "why is it only 15 pounds?"
John (soap) looked at John and said on his thick Scottish accent, "it's how much the drinks cost, plus you guys are nice." John looked at him and said, "put we had a lot of drinks!"
John (soap) smiled and said, "I only charge creeps." Kate looked at John (soap) and asked, "how much do you charge creeps?"
John( soap) looked at Kate and said, "I charge creeps 1000 or 2000 pounds, depending on if there is a small group or a big one. "Everyone looked at John (soap) with a shock on their faces.
John (soap) said his goodbyes to the regulars at the pub, and then locked up for the night. As he walked to his car, he heard footsteps behind him. He spun around, expecting to see a mugger, but instead he saw Simon. Simon stopped in front of John (soap) and smiled. He asked John (soap) if he'd like to go grab a coffee or something, and John (soap) agreed. As Simon was about to walk back to his car, he pulled his mask down and kissed John (soap) on the lips. John (soap) returned the kiss, feeling the warmth of Simon's hands on his face, when they broke apart, Simon said goodbye and John (soap) watched as he walked away.
John (soap) stood in the parking lot for a few moments, feeling the thrill of the kiss on his lips. He smiled to himself and then got into his car.
