My Protector: The Bad Boy | Protector 1.3

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

       Grayson's first shift at the cafe was three days after his interview and unfortunately, we had a huge project assigned to us. However, it was a partner project that we could choose our partners, so Grayson and I paired up, of course.

       After my last class ended, I went home to drop off all of my stuff except for my laptop and Intro to Biology notes. And I wanted to relax for a bit before going to the cafe. Once Grayson's last class of the day ended, his shift was going to begin, so I headed out of the apartment and went to the cafeteria. 

       It was extremely crowded when I got there. The line up was so long, that it almost went out the door. And most of the tables were filled. It was rarely this crowded.

       Belle walked into the cafe shortly after I did and she groaned loudly. "Man, I was hoping to get in and out with some coffee."

       "And I'm really craving the cookies from here," I said. "Why is it so full anyway?"

       "I have no idea," Belle said. "There's nothing that special about this place, anyway. People can get coffee and cookies at the university."

       "Then why are you getting coffee here?" I asked.

       Belle shrugged. "I don't know. I was just in the mood for this coffee. Hopefully this doesn't take to long." Two girls who just received their coffee were about to walk out the door when Belle stopped them. "Hey, do you know why it's so crowded here?"

       One of the girls smiled. "Yeah, or at least I think I do. There's this really cute worker that's working today and some girls have been trying to slip him their number. He won't accept any of them and I think there's a competition to see who will be the first one."

       "Why?" Belle asked with a raised eyebrow. "He's just a normal guy."

       "You probably won't say that once you see him," the girl said with a smile.

       "Actually, I would because I have a boyfriend," Belle said. The two girls just rolled their eyes before walking out of the cafe. Belle scoffed and looked at me. "Are these girls serious right now? They're really competing to get a boy's number?"

       "I don't really care what they're doing," I said. "I just need my cookies."

       It took almost half an hour of waiting in line for me to get to the counter. Grayson was working there, taking everyone's orders. "Hey, Flower," he said. "The usual?"

       "Yup," I said. "I'm deprived from the cookies and I had to wait for half an hour in that dreadfully long line." I pulled my wallet out of my pocket as Grayson added the total cost of my five cookies. Yes, I always bought that much.

       "Well, we have a fresh batch so I'll make sure you get the best," Grayson said with a smile.

       I smiled back as I handed him the money. "Just out of curiosity," I said. "Have girls been trying to give you their number?"

       "Actually, yeah," he said. So he was the cute worker the girls were obsessing over. I completely understood. I mean, my boyfriend definitely was quite the sight, not to brag or anything. "Don't worry, I haven't accepted any."

       "I know," I said. "Can you hurry up with my cookies? I'm starving."

       "Okay, okay, you don't have to be pushy," Grayson said.  After I got my cookies, I told Grayson I was going to be at a nearby table and starting on our project. He gave me a smile before I went to an empty table and sat down.