Celestial (Book One)

Chapter Five: Leo

16/03/2016 - 14:30 pm 

Leo weaved his way between people, his eyes following the group of teenagers that were making their way through the crowded streets of Piccadilly Circus. As the group made their way through the crowds towards the flashing screens that stood above the bustling road below, Leo scanned through the group, watching each individual. The group slowed to a halt, admiring the sights around them. Leo slowed his pace, careful not to get to close.As the group started to move on, one boy, who towered above the rest, edged away towards a side street. Leo watched him quizzically, before deciding to abandon the group and follow the boy.

Leo followed the boy through winding streets, and into a gift shop. He stopped and leaned against the door way, watching the boy browse through various forms of merchandise. After an hour of testing out various forms of "I ♥  London" and general British themed items of clothing, the boy paid at the counter and left the building, dressed head to toe in in his purchases. 

Leo waited a moment, to be discrete, before buying a mug with the British Flag printed around it. He liked the colours. He then exited the shop, following the boy out onto the street. The tall boy walked jauntily down the street, his English Flag patterned jack flouncing behind him as he attracted a mild amount of attention. Well, he was dressed slightly strangely. Leo quickened his pace and was soon walking beside the teenager. He tapped the boy on his shoulder.

"Hey... Are you Logan Hart?" The boy, Logan, looked at him, taken aback, one eyebrow raised.

"Erm. Yes? And you are..." Leo coughed into his hand and flicked his hair in a  dramatic fashion before replying to Logan's question. 

"Leo. I'm from Angel model management." He held out his hand, smirking. Logan cautiously took his hand and shook it, "Have you ever considered becoming  a model?"

Logan grinned, sliding his Union Jack sunglasses up on top of his head and adjusting his jacket. "Why yes, actually I have. You know, I've always thought I had the look for it..."

Leo rolled his eyes and sighed, "Yes yes, um, how about we have a chat? Say, in that café over there?" he waved his hand, gesturing towards a nearby café. 

"Uh... I guess, but only if you're paying." Logan quirked an eyebrow, smiling hopefully.

"Fine. I'll pay." Leo rolled his eyes at the young man in front of him, shaking his head.

Logan grinned, "Well then, who could resist a chance to talk about these glorious good looks?" He winked, flicking his hair out of his face.

Leo stared blankly at Logan, before turning away and walking towards the café, signalling with his finger for Logan to follow. He lead them both into the café and sat down at a table in the far corner of the café, away from the chattering tables of people. Logan took off his sunglasses and sat down opposite the blonde man, stretching his legs out and leaning back, his hands behind his head. A waitress walked over to the two and took out a notepad, smiling at the pair. 

"Hiya! My name's Ashleigh, I'll be your server today. What can I get for you?" She flashed them a girlish smile, playing with her hair.

Leo adjusted his tie and tugged lightly on the lapel of his suit jacket. He smirked at the girl, leaning back in his chair, his right leg stretched out slightly. "Yeah, um, can I get a G and T and amaretto biscuits?" 

Ashleigh looked at him, pitifully. " A Gin and Tonic? Um, well, actually... this is a café. We don't really sell alcoholic drinks here, sorry." She smiled awkwardly at him, scratching the back of her neck.

"Fine. An espresso then?" He twirled his phone around in his hand, staring at her exasperatedly. 

She gulped, surprised by his sudden change of tone, before nodding quietly.