Was it strange to invite people you had only met one time to your bakery after closing hours? Yes, but when did anybody listen to logic now days.
So when Laf pushed open the doors of the bakery for the second time that evening, eventhough it was long past closing hours, he didn't use logic. He saw two teenagers who could desperately use a warm cup of cocoa.
Allison, unsurprisingly, became Camille's friend very quickly. While Enzo and Michael had more similar, shy personalities. Half-way through the walk back, Cami decided walking was below her and decided to ride on the teen girls shoulders.
Laf opened the glass door, and the bell jingled, and they stepped inside. They sat down at Cami's favorite table, while Laf disappeared behind the counter.
Micheal moved to adjust his headphones, catching Enzo's attention. He wasn't a big speaker, so instead he stretch out his hands, curling his chubby fingers a few times.
Michael was a little confused, but soon realised what the toddler was grasping at. He removed the headphones from around his neck, and carefully handed them to the grabby toddler. The toddler lifted them up over his head, holding them over his ears.
He was too young to actually know what he was listening to, but it made him giggle with delight. Micheal smiled, playing a few more songs that made the boy smile.
Camille was was to busy talking with Allison to notice her dad disappear into the kitchen to find her papa. Herc saw Laf struggling to carry six cups of cocoa, trying to fit hem in his arms.
"Hon, let me help with that." Herc said.
Herc took four of the cups, carrying them out to the table. The teens and the kids were both very grateful. Each of them taking a cup. Laf sat down and began joining in with the conversations. Eventually, through ways the purely English speakers didn't understand, the conversation had become completely in french.
Camille, Laffy, and Micheal were having a discussion that neither Allison or Herc could understand. Enzo was still pleasantly preoccupied with the headphones.
"So, where are you from." Herc said.
"Texas actually, me and Micheal are internet friends." Allison explained "We came here to meet an Author we both know."
Somehow Hercs conversation with the girl bounced from one of her favorite authors, to memes, to her brother, and to the time she ended up on the news because of sweet tea. She had at some point mentioned she was an artist aswell.
Camille seemed to catch that part of the conversation. She smiled and grabbed Allisons arm, begging her to draw her. Allison was a bit flustered, but when Camille batted her lashes and flashed a toothy grin she had already won the battle.
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When Allison finished the artwork, she handed it to Camille, who jumped up and down in excitement. She held the drawing close to her chest, imitating her Papa's habit of speaking in French when he was excited.
"Merci, Merci, Merci." She squealed.
Lafayette checked the time, deciding ot was best for everyone to part ways for the night. He sent the teens with some baked goods to go.
As they left the bakery, he locked the doors before sliding into the passenger seat of the car. As they drove home, Laf felt a strange sense of warmth in his stomach, making his lips turn up into a smile.
His smile only grew when he saw Camille leaning againt her brothers carseat, the drawing still gripped tightly in her palm as her eyes struggled to stay open.
"Laf, my darling." Herc spoke softly.
"Hm?" Laf questioned.
"Um, I know it's a bit strange, but I think I should start learning French."
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A few points I need to make for this chapter.
1. The headphone scene was actually based and this girl I babysit who really likes to wear my headphones.
2. The Author the teens came to see is yours truly. Because im the author and I can do that.
3. Allisons conversation topics were pulled from her snapchat that I follow cause were actually friends.
4. As far as I know Michael and Allison are actually friends irl. Which is great cause they are a couple of my favorite fans.
Sincerely,
Welp.
(P.S. this chapter is deticated to estherisadorable and brdngshwsmrvn.... again.)
