Tic-Toc

Chapter 10

Its become a new sort of comfort waking up in Blake's arms. I want to go back to sleep but I know we need get up and get ready for class.

"Blakeeeee get up."

"Okkk"

I jump up and head to the bathroom to get ready. After brushing my teeth and showering I step out and let Blake have the bathroom. I change and am ready for class. Pretty soon Blake was ready too. After class I walked to starbucks to have some coffee and lunch. I also read some watt pad books. Storm and Silence is one of favorite books. I then went to work at one and chatted and worked with Marcel until four. I came home and made dinner. I read some more books on wattpad and in a couple hours I fell asleep.

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The blaring of my alarm woke me up. I turn it off and stable into my bathroom. After a quick shower and freshening up I throw on some clothes. Since I have to work today I figured to keep it casual and comfy. I put on some ripped jeans, checkered vans, and the green ninja turtle hoodie I got. Once I'm ready I grab my camera bag. It has my charger, headphones, chapstick, and of course my camera equipment. I plan on going with Rose for coffee and I might want to get some photos there. I start walking toward the coffee bean, its not that far away. I have about twenty minutes till my shift starts. I was almost close to the shop it was right across the street. Then I got there ten minutes before my shift. It was 8:50am and I put on my apron and started my shift. Thirty minutes later Marcel came in.

"Hey Marcel!"

"Salut beauté"

He puts on his apron and he begins filling the orders I'm takings. This goes on for hours till 12:30pm.

"Marcel, want to grab some lunch."

"Where to? I'm down!"

"You pick, but long as its in walking distance."

"Lets go beauté, its a surprise"

We begin the walk. Most people think were dating by the way we talk to each other, but were just friends. Always have been always will be. After a fifteen minute walk, we get to Maxwell's. It has really good food. Its a little pricy but the food is well worth it. We sit down and order the food. We have an hour for lunch, so we have to eat rather quickly. Every time I come here I always order the Avocado & Cotija Salad with an add of grilled chicken. Its always packed at this time, but the food is so good! Marcel got the Market Veggie Burger. We finish up and split the bill and walked back to the shop. We put back on our aprons and went back to work. My shift finishes at 3:00pm while Marcel's ends at 3:30pm. I had about ten minutes before my shift ended and I started to put up my apron and grab my bag.

"Ah revoir Marcel"

"Ah revoir beauté"

The coffee shop me and Rose planned to meet at was near Central Park. We decided to go to Joe's Coffee Company. Its a pretty little café. With a good area to take photos. I get there about fifteen minutes early because its a thirty minute walk and I just order coffee and hang out until she gets there.

Rose: Hey I'm almost there!

Me: Would you like me to order you something so it'll be there when you get here?

Rose: No thank you, I'm gonna be there in a minute.

As I got that text Rose walked through the door, I wave her over to the table. I picked on in the corner with really good lighting. She was wearing a loose light grey sweater, with high-wasted jeans, and light grey laced boots.

"So I was thinking maybe we could get some photos here too"

"Sounds good, where do you want me?"

"Just sit in my seat with the food in front of you."

"Ok"

So I got a lot of shots from different angles and her in different poses. After about 60 photos later I got some that I think she'll be able to use. We then just sat down and ate and talked about life. It was like we had been friends for years however we've only known each other for a week or two now. Pretty soon I had to go because I promised to meet Blake at the book store near by. When 5:30pm rolled around I said my goodbyes and headed to the book store. Once I got there I waited for Blake.

Blake: I'm here

I looked through the glass and saw him standing there.

Me: Walk inside

He did and I hid behind a book shelf.

Blake: I don't see you

Me: Look for me

Every time he'd get close I'd hide behind another shelf. Once I got cornered I gave in.

"Over here"

He spotted me and sprinted towards me.

"Not getting away this time."

We go to looking at the shelves looking for a good book to read. Once we find the books we want we head to the cashier Andrés to pay.

"Oh hey Andrés, long time no see man."

"Sup Blake!"

They did a 'man hug' and he wrung up our books.

"Andrés, this is Ash. Ash this is Andrés, we went to high school together"

"Hi, Andrés. Nice to officially meet you."

"Hello to you Ash." He says with a slight chuckle.

"We need to grab dinner sometime." Blake says to Andrés

"Yes, text me sometime." He gives Blake his number and we head off to dinner.

I got to pick where were having dinner and I wanted to try something new. So, I picked the the Halal Guys, its a cool place to get some Middle Eastern food about a mile away. We walk in and sit down. I immediately ordered some falafels. Falafels are amazing balls of goodness. We finish eating and head back to the apartment. I plop down on the couch and wait for Blake to join. He does and I put on the TV. After a couple of depressing minutes of watching the news I put on SpongeBob. Like a pair of ten year-olds are eyes are glued to the screen. After many hours of SpongeBob I fell asleep.

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Once the morning rolled around I was excited to have most of the day free. Sadly, Blake had to go to work himself. However, Marcel and I have mostly the same schedule, so I knew he'd be off. I decided to text Marcel and Riley to see if they wanted to meet up for brunch. We collaborated and decided that we were all going to have brunch at Friedman's at 10:00am. Before I knew it 9:45 it was time to start walking there. I got there and Riley had already grabbed a table. So I texted Marcel that were already inside. Once he got there we ordered a round of coffee for the table. Once the server was back I was so ready to order. I ordered a B.E.L.T. sandwich. Marcel and Riley both ordered the same thing, blueberry pancakes. It was quiet and an un-eventful brunch, but non the less fun. We all talked and gossiped.

Authors Note: I need to start spicing these chapters up!!