Chapter 22

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"Excuse me?"

As he realized what he was doing, he flinched. "Oh... Sorry..."

"No... it's okay. You can touch me if you'd like."

He brings his hand back up to my neck and circles his finger around the mark. "You really shouldn't phrase it like that..."

His voice is soft. He's vulnerable right now...

"Tweek..."

"Sorry, but can we be quiet for a second? I need to sort through my thoughts and calm down."

He says this while still touching my neck.

His gaze is so soft.

I feel like I'm going to melt.

*ding*

Tweek instantly backs off when the door opens.

"Welcome! What can I get started for you today?"

I can't help but snicker when I notice how embarrassed he looks. He is honestly so adorable.

Once the customer leaves, he turns back around. "Sorry..."

"It's okay."

"Uhm... it's slow today... one of us should probably go home."

"You go ahead. You said you need to clear your head right?"

"Are you sure?"

I smile, my most convincing and caring smile. "Of course. Get some rest, Tweek."

Blush fills his cheeks. How did I not notice how into me he was? He's so obvious.

Tweek goes to the back for about 10 minutes before coming out in his regular clothes.

"Okay, I'll see you at school tomorrow!"

"C'ya, Tweek."

The store falls silent after he leaves. It's kinda scary how dead it is in here now.

The sun starts to set. It's pretty.

The door opens about 15 minutes later. A blonde boy walks in.

"Tweek?"

"Pardon?" The voice responds.

When he steps out I realize it's not Tweek. Just some other blonde guy.

"Welcome! What can I get started for you?"

"Uh, I'm actually -FUCK- new here. I heard that everyone is obsessed with the coffee here. Do you have any recommendations?"

Judging by his movement and the outburst, I assume this guy has Tourette's. I've never met someone who had Tourette's.

"How about a latte with our special added flavor?"

"That sounds lovely."

I take his card as he pays. The card has his name. Thomas.

"So, did you just move here?"

"Yeah. My mom -SHIT- thought it would be better to finish high school in a small town."

"You're a high school student? So am I!"

"Oh? Do you go to South Park senior high?"

"Yeah."

"Cool."

I give him his coffee.

"I didn't catch your name."

I smile politely. "It's Craig."

"Ah. Thank you, Craig. I guess I'll be seeing you around then."

"Yep. Have a good one."

What a cool guy. Thomas... maybe he'll be in some of my classes...

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