9:58 am. It's too early. You were used to waking up this early because you usually would be at work. Work. Work reminded you of Evan...who reminded you of Daveed for some odd reason.
Ring. Ring.
"Who are you and why are you calling me?
"Damn, a little harsh."
You knew that voice anywhere. "Hi, Daveed. Sorry."
"It's okay. I'm not important,"he claimed, sarcastically. "When are we gonna go on our date?"
"I don't know, but I need to talk to Evan...soon,"you whine.
"I understand,"he sympathizes.
"Thank you."
Soon enough it was time to face Evan and end your drama. The two of you met at Ricky's restaurant while Evan was on break.
"You find a job yet?"
"No, but I'm not rushing. I'll get one when I get one,"you inquired.
"You know, you didn't have to quit because of me," Evan insisted, crossing his arms.
"I felt like it was too awkward for the both of us to be working here due to our...situation."
"What "situation", Y/N?! I am just trying to protect you-
"Oh my god, will you shut the fuck up?!" By this time, people started to notice what was happening. "A normal person protects someone from danger not from the world,"you shout back, "and besides, you're in love with me and it's not healthy, or good for Ricky's business."
"What does that mean?!"
"Do you not see all of these people staring?!"you asked, gesturing as people casually pretending they were minding their own business.
"This is your fault!"he claimed.
"Evan, I'm sorry if I don't feel the same way, but that doesn't mean you can intrude on my personal life!"
Then, Evan was about to say something and started towering over you when...
"Hey! Both of you stop!" Ricky said placing his hand on Evan's chest before he could make a move. "You, go take a time-out."
"Y/N, I love you like my own daughter, but I think you should leave."
You stormed out of the restaurant thinking that you were going to cry, but you didn't.
••••
"Lele," Daveed said, walking in.
"Yes, Daddy..."
"Shut up, please." Most of the time Daveed didn't enjoy his coworker's snarky nicknames that were thrown at him, but he knew they have been long time friends and he could never stay mad at her. "I need you to go send out Rafael's invites to everyone on this list," he demanded, handing Lele the paper.
"What do I get in return?"she asked, smiling at him.
"Nothing...like I said that last time you asked."
Lele was about to walk away when...
"Oh, before you go, we need to talk."
"Do you know how long I've been waiting to hear those-"
"I'm serious. I spoke to Rafa before I came here about our little situation and-"
"Wait a minute," she chimed in. "I practically beg on my knees for you every damn day and you don't budge. Then, your situation becomes mine even though my word isn't good enough for you."
There was a pause and then they both started laughing hysterically.
Later.
"Hey, baby," you said chiming in on Lele and Daveed's ridiculously long conversation.
"Baby?", Lele mimicked, surprised."When were you going to tell me about this, Daveed?" she said, crossing her arms waiting for an excuse.
"Ready for our date?" Daveed completely ignored Lele and put his arm around you walking out. You look gorgeous. As always."
"I'm wearing jeans and a shirt," you counter.
"I know, but you still look nice," he claimed.
"You told me to wear this."
"Will you just let me compliment you, please?", he giggled.
You finally both made it to Daveed's car. He leaned you against the passenger door and planted a kiss on your lips.
You smiled. It's been a while.
A/N: Happy new year, my loves. I love all of you. More soon.❤️
