brewing love [junkrat x reader]

chapter 2 - the date

"Hey loser!"
A smile spread on your face as you walked into your work.

"Hey, Nik." You smiled gently at him, heading to the back to put on your uniform. Nik hopped up onto the counter, swaying back and forth. "Hey, wipe that off after dummy." You stuck your tongue out at him, which gave him a laugh.

"Yeah whatever, loser. You ready for that date?"

"What date?" You said with confusion as you punched in. "I don't remember scheduling a date."

Nik laughed. "That tall dude? From yesterday? You told me you would go on a date with him." The colour drained from your face as you thought back to yesterday.

"Ugh..." You smacked yourself on the head. "God im so stupid..."
Nik laughed, hopping down from the counter.

"It wont be that bad." He smiled at you as you frowned.
"Maybe."

The doorbell chimed and you both looked towards the door. The tall man from yesterday sauntered in, smiling when he saw you.
"Hey sheila." Your face went red, and you instinctually went to grab Nik's hand for his help, but he quickly walked away to manage the baked goods. "After youre done your shift, ill come pick you up, yeah?"

"...Sure." You forced a smile onto your face. "My shift ends at 5."

"Lovely."
And just like that, he left. You let put a sigh of relief.

Nik walked back to the counter, remembering to wipe it down. Catching your eye, he grinned. "NIK What the fuck do I do? I haven't been on a date in forever!"

He shrugged. "I dont know. I havent gone out with a guy in months. Plus, why do you care? I thought you didnt like him."

Crossing your arms, you leaned against the counter and looked away. "Pfft... I don't. I just..."

The door chimed again, and you sighed. Turning around, you put on a smile. "Hi! How can I help you today?"

******
"Im so tired." Your groaned as your shift finished.

"Boohoo. Im still working until 8." Nik retorted.

"You poor soul." You laughed, patting him on the back.
Heading to the back room, you took off your uniform and clocked out. You walked into the staff bathroom, deciding to freshen up a bit. You stared at yourself in the the mirror, thinking. How could you let yourself become this? Working a dead end job, sleepless nights, always bored. Never happy.
You shook your head, washing your face and adjusting your hair.

"Hey, y/n, your date is here!" Nik called back to you. You flipped the switch off to the bathroom, grabbed your bag from the back room, and made your way to the front.

"Hey." The tall man said, smiling at you. He held his hand out towards you. "Shall we?"
Reluctantly, you grabbed his hand. Waving to Nik, the two of you made your way out, walking down the street. It was still sunny, but you knew the sun would set soon.

Walking, you looked up the tall man. "Hey..." He looked down at you. "What did you say your name was again?"

"Aw geez." He looked away, rubbing his neck. "You forgot already?" He sighed, but smiled at you. "It's Jamison, but people usually call me Junkrat."