Galaxy Squad

Episode I: The Phantom Matcha

A long time ago in a coffee-house far, far away...

Episode I: The Phantom Matcha 

A quiet hum of chatter filled the bright coffee-house. The scent of a thick brew occupied the air, and six teenagers entered the scene.

They sat at their usual place, three on the comfortable couch, two at a nearby table (pulled closer specifically for them), and one in the giant chair.

"Could I get you kids anything?" Obi-wan (the barista) greeted them from behind the counter.

"We're not kids." Ben sneered from the giant chair.

"Young adults then," Obi-wan added. "Are you going to buy something?Or are you just here to 'hang'?"

Hux and Phasma exchanged a look from the table. "I'll have tea- matcha if you have it." Hux said.

"Sorry-this is a coffee-house- we don't sell tea here."

Phasma smirked at him as to say, 'I told you so.'

"What kind of coffee-house doesn't sell tea?"Hux puffed in response.

"Mine," Obi-wan nodded, "Could I get you something else?"

"Coffee, then," He settled.

"I'll have coffee too, black." Ben ordered. Hux rolled his eyes.

"Do you have caramel macchiatoes?" Phasma inquired.

"Yes ma'am."

"I'll have one of those," She said, "With extra whipped creme."

"And the usual for you three?" Obi-wan looked to the trio on the couch.

"Yes, thank you." Poe answered for them. Obi-wan nodded and turned to make their drinks.

"Usual," Ben huffed, "Do you guys come here often?"

"I have a part time job here," Rey announced.

"Since when?"

"Since I started taking extra classes. I needed the money for tuition." A moment of awkward silence followed. It was more of surprise that Rey actually had a job, than anything discriminating against her having a job.  

"So, you're a barista?" Ben said to break the silence.

"Can you get us free drinks?"  Phasma said simultaneously.

"Order up,"

When their drinks were served, the conversation continued.

"Don't like your drink, Ren?" Hux mocked him from afar.

"No," Ben said taking a huge sip, "It's great," He cringed.

"You know, if it is too bitter for your taste you can go get creme and sugar." Finn gestured toward the topping table.

"No, no," Ben persisted, "I like it like this." Finn snorted.

"So the craziest thing happened in Chemistry today," Poe started.

"Oh is this about-" Finn added, bursting into laughter.

"Yes- yes!" Poe exclaimed, also grinning with delight. "We have Chemistry-"

"Together," Finn finished, "And the funniest thing happened."

"Yes, you just told us that." Phasma said a little too harshly.

"So what happened?" Rey persisted.

"Well," Poe started again, "Finn and I were doing a lab- real simple just put baking soda and vinegar together right.