*screamin* a hustle cat(Mason) fanfiction

chapter 5

           I wake up to the birds screeching. I roll out of bed and onto the floor. i pull my phone out of my pocket to check the time. 11:20. so I really need to get going. i change out of my clothes from yesterday and into a pair of skinny jeans, and an over sized black sweatshirt, and my converse. noticing how my hair looks disgusting, I put it into a bun and rush out the door. 

          When i get to the Cafe Mason is already waiting for me. I step in and smile at her. She returns my smile with a grin. I take my usual seat next to her, and as usual she stands up and heads back to the kitchen. In an instant Mason returns. We sit in almost complete silence. I notice that Finley and Avery seem a lot closer than usual. 

" hey Mason? Are Avery and Finley a thing now?" i look at her

she studies them and nods "yep. s'been a few weeks." 

"wait what? a few weeks?" i ask confused "have they always acted that close?"

"kinda. they're closer today than usual" Mason shrugs

"hm.." 

  when we are finished eating Mason stands in front of me. "will you stay so I can walk you home tonight? " she asks avoiding eye contact

"of course, Mason" I smile up at her

           For the next few hours i talk to Landry and Avery when they aren't busy. Apparently Avery found a way to break the curse. She said it was in a book or something. I thought i could feel magic from her. She said she knows it works because Finley read the book with her. It makes sense for Graves to have the book where the curse came from hidden in plain sight. 

           It feels like it had only been a few minutes, but hours had passed. And eventually Mason emerges from the kitchen. i jump up and follow her. her being nice, she holds the door. i thank her and walk out. I stop until i see her pass me. 

          our walk home was quiet. Not a bad quiet. A good quiet. It was peaceful, and every now and then i'd catch Mason looking at me. When we get to the Entrance to my apartment complex i stop and squat down to be closer to Masons height.

"thank you for walking me home tonight Mason" i say and kiss the top of her head before opening the door.

"goodnight" i smile at her before heading to my apartment.