The Boy Behind the Mask {Delirious}

Chapter 29

Macy's P.O.V.

"Would you call a friend babe?"

"Are you inferring that you want me to call you babe?" Luke joked.

I rolled my eyes and took another hot sip of my tea. Jonathan was off finalizing a few more things with Callum at the house, so I went to visit Luke.

"It's about Jonathan, isn't it?" I shrugged and stared at the table. "Macy, Jonathan's never been in a serious relationship before and the most you can do is talk to him. My shift ends right now and I have to get back home and edit a few videos. I'll see you soon, okay?"

Luke planted a short kiss to my head and left shortly after. I stayed in the booth, staring out the window. There weren't many people walking at this time of year, which was understandable knowing how chilly it was outside.

There was too much on my mind and nearly every thought revolved around Jonathan. Physical contact became a regular, subtle aspect to Jonathan and I's friendship, if friendship was even the case.

My heart suddenly began to pound as I heard people rush into the bakery and I was relieved to see it was only Luke. He shivered and rubbed his hands together as he took a seat across from me in the booth, his friend joining him. A fleeting feeling of anxiety filled me as I realized his friend had the bottom portion of his face covered with a mask and his hood fully covering the rest of his face.

"I thought you went home. Who's this?"

A giddy smile lit up Luke's face as he nudged his friend. I watched in curiosity as the stranger pulled off his hood to reveal a head of short, black hair and thin brown eyes. I had already registered the profile of the person in front of me before he even removed his mask and I squealed.

"Evan?"

"The one and only. It's great to finally meet you," he smiled brightly, his mask now fully set on the table. I placed my hand out for him to shake and I inhaled sharply as he quickly got out of his seat and lifted me into a hug.

I laughed as he set me down. "Do you always greet people like this?"

"Never, but consider this a thank you for taking care of my best friend. Plus, I feel like I know almost everything about you with how much Jon and Luke mention you."

The door opened again and Jonathan came walking in. "Who the fuck was hugging Macy?"

Evan turned around and rolled his eyes at his close friend, opening his arms. Jonathan, being such an adorable mess, nearly toppled him and Evan over as they hugged.

"I wasn't expecting you. When'd your flight come in?," Jonathan said gleefully.

"Not too long ago. Luke picked me up and I guess he must have known Macy was here."

Jonathan grinned. "Well, I was just about to pick Macy up and the first thing I see when I get out of the car is some stranger holding Macy in the air."

"Just got a bit excited. Can I crash at your place for a few nights?"

"Of course, no worries. What about you, Luke? Want to stay over for tonight?"

Luke looked torn. "I have some serious editing to do tonight, but you know, fuck it. I'll go. Evan, we can ride in my car."