A Date with the Moon - CCCC

Chapter 2 - First Messages

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Apollo pulled the covers over him, making a small fort of pillows around him. He placed a small plush in front of him. It was a small black cat with purple ears and a small red bow. Juno always loved to give him random things. One time, Juno bought a necklace. The gem inside was a sapphire. When he wore it the next day, he watched as Juno's face lit up.
"I figured you'd never wear it!" Juno noted, looking at Apollo with a smile.
"Well, it was nice. Thanks again." Apollo said.
It was nice looking back on it. He hugged the plush and began to shift around in his bed, trying to get comfortable. Once he finally got comfortable, a small buzzing sound was heard. Oh. His phone. As he picked it up, he read the message.
"is this apollo?"
He began typing. Small clicks and noises could be heard as he tapped his screen.
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Apollo [9:10]
Did you mean to put that button on the card?

Atlas [9:10]
great way to introduce yourself apollo

Apollo [9:11]
Sorry. I thought you did it by accident, so I went to ask.

Atlas [9:11]
it was by accident yes
it must've stuck to the card or somethin

Apollo [9:12]

Since we just met randomly
Well
Not really.

Atlas [9:13]
yea not rlly
it was more by coincidence
logically
juno saw me on the way out

Apollo [9:13]
He talked to you?
Did he say anything weird?

Atlas [9:14]
nothing much
he just said to visit the shop tomorrow
weird right

Apollo [9:14]
Yeah. He usually says some cryptic shit.

Atlas [9:15]
woah mr. sun swears?
that's something new
figured you'd be all fancy with that outfit you wore

Apollo [9:15]
Shush.
It was merely a fashion statement.

Atlas [9:15]
oh BTW
i liked the music in the shop
what was the name of the artist

Apollo [9:16]
Oh. It was my playlist, actually.
Do you want me to share it?

Atlas [9:16]
uh
fuck yeah obviously
send it over

Apollo [9:16]
Ok. Give me a moment.

Atlas [9:17]
ill send mine later
if that's ok with you

Apollo [9:18]
It's okay.
I have a question
Why'd you ask?
Just seemed weird

Atlas [9:18]
your music is cool
i just wanted to get to know you
it would be weird to ask while i was at the store
right?

Apollo [9:19]
Not really.
It would make it less awkward
If that wasn't awkward enough.

Atlas [9:19]
ehh
awkward is my type
so

Apollo [9:20]
Doesn't your store close at 10pm?

Atlas [9:21]
nah 9 pm
why
you wanna see me or something

Apollo [9:21]
Maybe.
It gets boring laying in my bed all night.

Atlas [9:21]
we could plan something
i can leave work early tomorrow

Apollo [9:22]
You'd really go through all that trouble?

Atlas [9:22]
i don't do much after work
it would be fun :)

Apollo [9:22]

Ok. Where would we go?

Atlas [9:22]

i was thinking we could go to that coffee shop
clovers cafe

Apollo [9:23]
I've had coffee from there before. Not my favorite.

Atlas [9:23]
i've never been
sounded calm

Apollo [9:23]
The employees were nice. One of them kept pointing at me, though.

Atlas [9:24]
maybe they liked your outfit
idk
well
i'm gonna head to bed

Apollo [9:24]
Right. It is pretty late.
See you tomorrow.

Atlas [9:25]

see you

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Juno was a bit annoying for telling Atlas that, but Apollo couldn't mention that to him. That would be pretty intrusive.
Apollo noticed the name he gave Atlas on his phone.
"Camellia". Weird. He swore he changed it earlier. Whatever. It's kind of funny anyway.
Those flowers always looked pretty to him.
As he began to set his phone down, another buzz came from it. Juno sent a photo.
The photo attached was of a thermometer. The temperature was 101°F. Great. Now he would have to take Juno's shift, and.. Wait. This isn't a simple coincidence. He told Atlas to come to the shop tomorrow.
...
He's so annoying. And a good planner. Whatever. It wouldn't matter because he could yell at him later.
He set his phone down again, reaching for the light. He clicked it off and began to lay back in bed.
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