Creek - Crush

Chapter 7

"Tweek, it's you. I like you. I have for a few years now..."

I practice saying my confession in the mirror after Tweek leaves.

Why is it so hard to talk about feelings? All of this could be over, all I have to do is tell him that I love him...

But he might not like me back... he might be straight... this might ruin our friendship...

I do my best not to think about it, but so many things could go wrong.

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The next day after school I go to the cafe. Tweek said his parents can interview today. I really want this job, being able to work with Tweek would be like a dream.

I step into the cafe. The smell of coffee always reminds me of Tweek.

Tweeks dad calls me over. "Craig! Here for the interview?"

"Yes, sir."

"Then come with me to the back."

I follow him back. I've been back here once before to deliver Tweek his laptop that he left at school.

I take a seat at a lone round table they use to test out flavors.

Tweeks dad smiles. "Tell me, why do you want to work here?"

"Tweek told me about the job opening and I thought it could be the perfect opportunity. Me and him work well together and I like the environment that you guys have created here."

"I see. That's good. Tweek will need someone to help with the shop when me and my wife are busy. Would you be available on weekends and after school?"

"Yes."

"Wonderful. You're hired."

"Really? Is that all you wanted to ask?"

"I already know you're a hard worker. This is just a formality. You can start work next week. We will be closed this week for renovations."

"Understood. Thank you, sir."

I get up and head out of the back room.

As I'm leaving I pass Tweeks mom. She looks me up and down before smiling like she knows something.

Tweeks parents are cool but they freak me out a bit.

When I get home I lay on my bed with Stripe. He likes to run around on the blanket.

My phone buzzes.

Tweek: Hey! I just heard you got the job! Congratulations!

Craig: thanks man. Couldn't have done it without you.

Tweek: no problem. Looks like me and you will be spending a lot more time together. I look forward to it~

My face burns red when I read that. I hadn't thought much about it but he's right, we will be spending more time together. On days that aren't busy, we may be stuck together... alone... for hours...

I smile to myself.

This is perfect.

I get him all to myself.