Would You Look At The Time (Book One)

#4

Nicole's POV
     I didn't realize that my phone had gone missing until I was getting ready for work. I scowered my apartment, looking in every nook and corner. I checked under my bed, in every cupboard in my kitchen, in between the couch cushions, in my shoe and in my purse. But, to no avail, I could not find my phone. By now I was going to be late for work and so I decided I just needed to leave.

     The bus was less crowded at this time in the morning, in fact, I believe I was the only other person except for a young man sitting on the other side of the bus. He had short black hair and large black square glasses. He seemed to be reading the newspaper, he also had a suitcase resting by his leg. I snickered at how professional he looked; black dress pants, glasses, dress shirt with a black tie and overcoat. He looked like someone who would work at Best Buy who dressed too fancy and helped people with their technological issues.

     I finally arrived at Rachel's cafe and scurried in. I apologized for being late to Rachel and then took my place behind the register. There were a lot more people who came in today. Usually the shop is only populated by two or so people, today we actually had a line. I rushed to toast bagels and start coffee. I made 13 dollars in tip, wow. All the tables were being used and some people had to stand. As the day continued people left and the shop became quiet. With my shift almost over, no one was in the shop. I turned my back to change out of my apron when I heard the door creak open. I turned and resumed my position behind the register.

     "Hi, could we have three coffees, no milk," The man said. "Nicole?" He said. I turned and found that my heart rate increased.

     "Hi Sebastian," I said. Sebastian, Chris and Anthony stood next to eachother.

     "Hey Nicole!" I hear Chris say.

     "How are you?" Anthony added.

     "H-hi," I said. I turned and started their coffees while blushing. I can't believe that they were here. And I was working at this stupid cafe with a green apron tied around my waist. How embaressing.

     "Here are your coffees," I said. I came out from behind the counter and handed them each a coffee. Anthony took it kindly, smiling and partially bowing.

     "Thank you Nicole," He said. I then handed Chris his coffee. He smiled, his unique toothy smile that could light up the whole world. He gingerly took the coffee from my hands and said;

     "Love me some coffee," I giggled at this, Dean Winchester usually says 'love me some pie'. I wonder if Chris watches Supernatural? I then walked over to Sebastian who had stumbled upon some old newspapers and was flipping though them.

     "Here is your coffee sir," I said. He looked up and took the coffee from my hand.

     "Sebastian, call me Sebastian," He said. I smiled and walked back behind the counter.

     "7.50 is your total," I said after punching some details into the register.

     "Only 7.50?" Chris asked.

     "The last time I bought a coffee, one coffee, it was 10 dollars," Anthony added.

     "I'm giving you guys a discount," I said.

     "What? Why?" Anthony said.

     "Friends and Family of workers get discounts," I said.

     "Are we really that close?" Chris leaned forward and winked. I blushed and ignored the question; I didn't have a good answer. Chris paid and they all waved before leaving the quiet shop. They were only gone a few moments when Sebastian popped his head into the cafe.

     "When are you off your shift?" He asked. I smiled.

     "In approximately zero seconds," I said. He smiled as I pulled off the green apron. He grabbed my wrist and pulled me out the door. "Where are we going?" I asked.

     "You are coming with Chris, Anthony and I to go sit at a park and drink coffee," He said. He pulled me to the end of the sidewalk where Chris and Anthony were waiting, I couldn't help but smile. We walked down to an empty park and sat on a bench. I sat between Sebastian and Chris, I was squished between them. I didn't even have a coffee, I didn't know why I was here. After they all finished their coffees they stood. I followed with them but tripped on my way to standing. I fell into Sebastian's arms. His arms wrapped around my waist quickly. He had fast reflexes. I could feel his muscles flexing as he steadied me.

     "I-I'm sorry," I said. But that didn't do anything. We stayed in the same position. My arms resting on his shoulders, his arms wrapped around my waist. I could feel his hands on my back. Our faces were inches from eachothers. I looked up into his eyes, they were a dark blue today. I brushed my hand through his hair, gripping it lightly. I hoped that he would pull me close and connect our lips, but he didn't. He let go of my waist and I moved away from him. My face turned a bright red and I saw him smirk.

     "It's fine, you only tripped to feel my muscles," He said, winking. I blushed even more before I heard Anthony and Chris laughing. It was a joke. I smiled and my cheeks cooled down. I let out a laugh and followed them as they walked through the park.