I've Had Enough

Part 8

Eraser's POV:
Another sleepless morning to endure. I had a night shift lastnight and a class to give at 8:00 am , pretty exhausting if you ask me. I needed an emergence shot of caffeine to get through the day, thus I decided to go on feet ,as I know a shortcut that is much more peaceful and pass by an old coffee shop around there.

I stood there a couple of seconds till a young man came and took my order. Guess it's been a while since I came here , they've changed the barista , decor , and upgraded it. I must say, I quite like the change, might be my new fav coffe shop..However I placed my usual order:" I need a large cup of black coffee please."
"Okk a large cup of black coffee comin'..right..up.."
He suddenly froze in his place, thought maybe something went wrong with the system yet he didn't seem to move a finger.

"Is there something wrong kid?"

"N..no sir. P..please have a s..seat"

I watched him from my seat prepare my order professionally, but it wasn't until he came to my table that I noticed his bandaged hands..
My thoughts drifted, cause they were all covered with bandages ..I kinda felt the need to know how he got them injured.
"Here's your coffee sir, anything else you'd like?"
" Thanks kid, yet something is bothering me.."
" I..If it's about earlier I really am s..sorry, I kinda got distracted for a moment , I sure felt b..bad for keeping you w..waiting so I prepared a takeaway coffee fo.."
" Woah woah..hold your horses ki.."
" I.It's on the hou.."
" Calm down, it's not about that..would you like to have a seat?"
" N..not about that ?! "
He took a seat across me and I wanted to make sure of a couple of things just in case ..
"Why are you working?"
" It's just a part time job, you know to cover my expenses and so.."
" Ok..Why are your hands bandaged?"
" O..oh this..I..I injured them.."
" It is clear you did, how though?"
" S..sir why all these questions suddenly?!"
" How?"
" It's nothing believe me just a knife cut"
"On both hands?"
I crossed my hands and waited for his response..
" I..I .. The.. the knife was going to fall so I thought I could catch it and got injured.."
I kept staring at him for a while..
"Mmm..one last question..Are you ok kid? You seem quite exhausted to me.."
" huh..!"
He seemed stunned for a second and then pinned his eyes down and replied in a low tone..
" I'm ..fine. Excuse me now please I've got work ."
He stood up and was about to walk away but turned and added with a sweet smile on his face
" Thanks for your concern, please don't forget your other coffee , I'm sure it'll be of use."

I took the other one, thanked him, and went out..he's really so well mannered, not like some brats I know"sigh" .. yet for some reason I am not at ease..he has really dark circles and a tired posture.. dunno why but he's stuck on my mind..
However,I have arrived to UA "sigh" , good thing I've got a spare coffee.