Begin Again

Chapter One

I checked my watch. It was 9:00 pm. I groaned.

It was Sunday night and I had an assignment to submit tomorrow. As usual, I had left everything to the last moment.

I took out all the things I needed and started with my work. Within 5 minutes I had yawned 5 times. I need coffee.

I decided to go out and do my assignment at a cafe or something. I stuffed everything into a bag, grabbed my phone, wallet and keys and walked out of my apartment that I shared with my best friend Rebecca.

The weather was nice outside, it was breezy and I felt fresher.

I started my car and swerved out of the driveway. I looked up the nearest cafe and navigated to it. I was new to Miami. Me and Becca had just moved in a month ago to do our Post Grad from the University of Florida.

Within 3 minutes, I had parked my car in front of the small cafe called Costa Coffee. It wasn't that crowded.

I walked up to the counter fidgeting through my bag for my wallet.

"Good evenin' mam, welcome t Costa Coffee. May I take yer Ordr"

I looked up to see the face behind the odd accent. Gorgeous would be an understatement.

He had deep blue eyes. Blonde hair which were turning brown at the roots turned to the sideways. Soft white delicate skin. And small pink lips which were turned up in a smile. I was breathless.

"Yeah...umm", I coughed. "One cappuccino and a chocolate donut"

"One cappuchino an a choclet donet", he repeated, entering into the cash register. "Will dat be ol?"

I nodded.

"It'll be 20$.", he said.

I took out two 10$ bills and handed them to him. A spark fired through me when his cold fingertips touched my hand.

He turned around to get my coffee. I sucked in a deep breathe after noticing that I hadn't been breathing properly.

I awkwardly put my hands in my pockets waiting for him to get my order ready. he was wearing a red apron over a cream t-shirt. His arm muscles were tight against his sleeves as he stretched his hand to grab a plate. He was muscular, but not too muscular.

He handed me my tray and I turned around to find an empty booth facing the counter.

I set down my tray and took a bite of my donut. It was delicious. I took out all my things and laid them in front of me.

I checked the time. It was 9:20. I peaked over at him one last time before beginning my work. He was looking at me too. Our eyes met and I quickly looked back down.

I sipped my coffee, plugged in my earphones and began my work. I could feel his eyes on me but I didn't have the guts to look up. I hate making eye contact. Specially with hot guys.

After some tims, I was halfway through my work. I checked the time. It was 10:30. I stretched my arms. Just one more hour to go. I was a lot less worried about my assignment now.

I laid my cheek on the table and continued writing.

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I felt a hand shake my shoulders.

"Excuse me mam.", he said.

My eyes snapped open. I looked up to see the hot counter guy looking down at me.

I sat up straight. I must've drifted off to sleep while writing, I realised.

"It's 11:55. We close in 5 minutes", he informed me.

"Oh. I'm sorry", I said.

"No problem", he said and walked back to the counter. He took off his apron and went through the door at the back. I gathered all my things and started stuffing them in my bag. I decided to do the reminder of the assignment in the morning.

He walked out of the back door again. But this time he was wearing denim jeans and a leather jacket.

Damn this guy was hot. He smiled at me. I looked away.

I picked up my bag and stuffed my phone in my pocket.

He started walking up to me.