In Between

Chapter 10: Barista Babe Gives Out Illegal Discounts to Babygirl and Friend

"So he drew you?" Parker asked.

"Yeah, it was a little strange but hey, eleven pounds," Carter smiled.

"You sure you're not taking part in prostitution?" Parker laughed

Carter rested her head on Parker's shoulder, "Yes I'm sure!"

"Mhm, sure. So your day was pretty good. How do you feel about heading to a bar, my little prostitute?" Parker went on.

"Stoppp," Carter whined.

"Fine," She laughed.

"Hey, do you think we could stop by Starbucks instead?" Carter asked as they turned the corner.

"Coffee at nine at night...? Hmm... It couldn't be that you want caffeine at this hour. Most certainly isn't for the traffic... I think someone wants to visit her barista babe," Parker nudged Carter and winked.

"Oh my god," Carter shook her head, laughing. "Smh."

Parker looked at Carter and did a double take, "Did you really just say smh?"

"Maybe."

"You nerd."

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The girls pushed open the door to Starbucks.

"Hey Carter, there's that guy you like!" Parker yelled nodding her head towards Carlos.

"OH MY GOD, shut uppppp," Carter hushed her as they walked up to the counter.

"Hey Carter and friend," Carlos greeted.

"Oh, I'm just the friend, I get it," Parker laughed. "Carter just order for me," she said as she went and found a seat.

"I didn't mean it like-" Carlos started.

"She's kidding," Carter cut him off with a smile.

"Oh," Carlos said awkwardly scratching the back of his neck.

"Anyway, can I get a grande java chip frappe and a grande chocolate cookie crumble frappe for Parker - the friend," Carter asked getting out her wallet. "Long names, lord," She mumbled.

He leaned over the table, scribbling down the drinks on the notepad. He looked up and chuckled, "Just call 'em the usual. I'll remember, I promise. That'll be 6.80 pounds."

"6.80? Mkay," Carter nodded.

"I can lower it to 6.40... if you'll wait for me to close shop," He winked.

"Now why exactly would I do that?" Carter raised an eyebrow, smiling.

"Well I mean, why not?" He grinned, "To be fair, I was just planning to go to Psyched tonight, but maybe you two can come along with my brothers and I. I mean, only if you want to."

"I will consult with Parker. You go make us our drinks, please and thanks," Carter laughed.

"Got it, babygirl."

Carter blushed and walked to Parker. She pulled out a chair and sat down quietly. Parker looked up and silently analyzed Carter.

She pretended to take notes on an invisible notepad, "Alrighty, we have a silent Carter with a very crimson blush. She still has not said a word. What could the boy have said?"

"Stop it."

"Oh, I'm correct, aren't I?"

"Stop it."

"I am!" She gasped.

"He called me babygirl," Carter mumbled quietly.

"He what? Speak up please."