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Ash x Eiji✏Bakery✏(F)

   Inspired by the Baked Love series. Honestly one of my favorites, I've started re-reading recently. The series is by theCuppedCake.

   #5 in the #bananafish category!!

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Eiji's POV.

   Ding.
   A small noise emerged from the oven. "Ibe-san! The cupcakes are done!" I smiled walking to the back.
   "Got it, Ei-chan!
   I watched Ibe-san walk into the back while I stayed up front at the counter. The bell on the door chimed, and a women with flowing, blonde hair walked through the doors.
   "Good afternoon, Miss" I smiled, greeting her.
   She returned the same smile, "Good afternoon... I need to pick up a dozen chocolate cupcakes... I placed an order."
   "Of course! I'll just need the last name."
   "Randy" she replied.
   I glanced at the notebook where we had our orders written down, not seeing her name. I slightly began to panic. "I'm sorry Miss, it seems you aren't registered... But I can start your order now."
   "Oh dear..." She paused, "How long do you suppose it will take?"
   "At most.. an hour and a half."
   "That's not too long then. Okay! I'll just have my son pick it up then."
   "Great! I'm very sorry for the confusion... What will the name be under this time?"
   "Just put it under Aslan, his first name"
   What a beautiful first name... "Understood! Your order will be finished around 2:30 p.m."
   "Thank you so much! I'll be off then."
   "Have a nice day!" I spoke before she left.
   I picked up the pen, writing 'A dozen chocolate cupcakes with chocolate icing. (Aslan).
   I left my spot at the counter as Ibe took over. "I need to get on a dozen chocolate cupcakes right away, Ibe-san!"
   "Got it Ei-chan."
   I ran towards the back, pulling an apron over my head and tying it in the back. I started working at the bakery when I was orphaned by my parents. They weren't able to provide for me, so they gave me away. I was never adopted through the years, and once I was 18 I was told I needed to get out. Without warning the orphanage threw me out. I lived on the streets for a short while, until Ibe-san took me in. He provided me a home, school opportunities and a job. Though, I'm not his biological child and he's not my father... We view each other as family.
 

  I finished mixing the batter, and poured even amounts into the liners. I then began on the buttercream icing. Though, only one thing lingered on my mind. Aslan. Who in the world could possess such a beautiful name. The Thought of him took over my thoughts. I sighed, figuring I would have zero chance with whoever would walk in... They're just here for cupcakes, nothing more.

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   It was now 2:20 and the cupcakes were done, cooled, and packaged. I stood at the counter as Ibe went to go get us a late-lunch. I started doodling on the notepad, when the bell suddenly chimed.
   The boy who walked in was absolutely gorgeous, flowing blonde hair– that looked awfully silky, piercing jade eyes. He was beautiful. My heart began racing, my anxiety kicking in.
   "Good afternoon... How c-can I help you?" I silently cursed myself for stuttering.
   "I'm here to pick up a order that was placed." He smiled.
   His smile was just as beautiful as he was.
   He's more beautiful than I imagined...
   "Well thank you." He laughed.
   Wait. Did I just. No.
   "I'm so sorry! U-m what's the name..."
   "Most likely under Aslan."
   "Ah yes.... I'll be right back..."
   Eiji you're an idiot, I thought to myself. Thinking out loud!?
   I grabbed the white box wrapped in green ribbon, labeled "Aslan". I then proceeded back to the front counter.
   "A dozen chocolate on chocolate cupcakes, right here."
   "Thank you," he smiled "what do I owe?"
   "$15 even"
   I stared at my fingers self-consciously, waiting out the awkward silence. He laid the money on the counter.
   "Keep the change" he said with a wink.
   I could feel my face heat up as he walked out the door. I looked at the amount, $16... A ten, a five and a one... The one dollar bill had writing on it.
   You're pretty cute yourself. Text me <3 718-xxx-xxxx "Ash C."

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Word count: 747
Started: 12/17/18
Finished: 1/12/19

   Hope you enjoy this one!! Part two, anyone?