Bestfriends In Trouble

Chapter Nine

CHAPTER NINE

It was 6:30pm and the customers were getting more and more. I was kinda on panic but Celine told me to ease it up. But I just couldn't. There were only two of us in dining. Plus, Celine's main job is as barista.

Where the heck are the other wait stuff? I was certainly not good in this field.

Celine was just relaxed and seemed like enjoying what she does. I serve the food while she gets the orders and make coffees and hot chocolates. Then cleaning the tables was left on my shoulder.

The weather outside is frightful, but there are still a lot of teenagers who intend to go out and eat here.

At 8:00pm, there are only 3 tables occupied. Whew. I was quite exhausted on my first day. No. Night I mean.

"Is it always this busy here?"I asked Celine.

"People love to hang out here. When the snow is gone, there'll be a lot more." She said. "But don't worry, once Joyce and Ian came back, it'll be easier for us."

"Are they the other wait stuff here?" I asked,  but I already know the answer. I just want to prolong the conversation.

"Yeah," Celine answered lazily, "They're a couple who loves to make out during break time." She said and shuddered.

I just chuckled. Feeling excited to know this mysterious couple.

"What about you?" I asked.

"Me?" She said, "What about me?"

"Uhhh... Do you have a boyfriend or something?" I said while looking somewhere else.

"Nah..." she answered.

"No way," I said. "That cant be."

"Why not?" She asked. "No one asks me to go out on a date. And I couldnt care less, really."

"Oh." I said.

Then some familiar girls walked in. The first one I saw was Syra. She's an asian european american cheerleader with a very funny personality. She's one of Brittany's closest friends. Also, we're kinda got along too.

She was followed by Alexis, another cheerleader, this girl was tanned like Celine. But Celine is somewhat hotter for me

Then, the last one who walked in, was no other than Brittany. Gosh. I missed her. She was wearing white pants with black boots. Also, a fur coat which she immediately took off. So now she was just wearing a turtle neck red sweater.

They sat on the corner and I hide under the counter. Celine eyed me suspiciously.

"Get their order."She commanded.

"No. You get it." I said.

"Hmphf. I wont." She said and looked away.

Gosh. She's stubborn as a 3 year old kid.

"Fine." I said and got up.

I went to their table and cleared my throat.

"Uh.... ladies, may I get your orders now?" I said.

"Oh." Syra reacted.

The three of them was shocked. I know they eat here a lot.

"Ken? What are you doing here?" Brittany asked. "Do you have your job here?"

"Yeah."

"But your Aunt owns this right?"

"Exactly." I answered. "So what do you want?" I asked again.

"Brittany wants you, can she take you home?" Syra said and she giggled with Alexis.

"Shut up, Sy." Brittany snapped. "I just have the usual you know just-"

"Ham and cheese waffles with hot chocolate topped with marshmallows." I cut and spoke the rest of her order.

"Yeah, that's right." Brittany said, blushing.

"Cool," Alexis commented. "I'll just have ceasar salad and pineapple juice please."

"Me?" Sy started, "Just salmon salad and hot chocolate, also topped with marshmallows."

"Sure." I said and repeated their orders.

I sent their orders to the window connected to the kitchen and told Celine to make the beverages.

"Glad you didn't die." Celine said. "Is that girl with blonde hair your girlfriend?"

"My ex girlfriend actually." I answered.

"Why did you break up?" She asked.

"I'll tell you later." I said, dropping the topic.

Celine just shrugged.

After Celine made the drinks, I served them to the 3 cheerleaders.

"Here you go, ladies." I said.

"So, Ken," Alexis said, "You're dating that barista?"

"What are you talking about? She's not my girlfriend. I just met her few hours ago." I said.

"You have nothing to worry then Brit." Sy said.

"Just ignore them." Brittany said to me without even looking at me.

"Sure." I said and walked away.

I dont know what the hell was wrong with Brit's friends. Maybe after all I've done, they still ship Kettany.

We closed the restaurant at 10:30pm. Already very late. Thank God the snow isnt that strong now.

"So, where do you live?" I asked Celine.

"8th street." She answered. "I just have an apartment there."

"Really? One of my friends lives there." I commented. "Do you want me to take you home or something?"

"Nah-"

"I will. 'Cause I'm not letting you walk home alone with the weather like this. If you die, I will die of guilt too."

"Okay, fine." She said and laughed.

"Cool." I said.

As I walk her home, I told her about Brittany and the reason why we broke up. Of course, I also told her about Eleanor.

"Ah... That's why." Celine said.

"That's why what?" I asked.

"That's why Brittany looked at you differently. She really loved you. But she's still hurt." She said simply, "I can tell by the way she looked at you earlier."

We finally arrived at her house, which is just in front of Grace's.

We stopped when we were at the door.

"So, goodnight." I said.

"Goodnight." She replied. "Thanks for bringing me home safely."

I chuckled. Then the wind randomly blew so hard.

"Ow!" Celine screamed, touching her right eye.

"Hey! Celine! Are you okay?"

"My eye! My eye! My eye!"

"Wait let me-" I said and leaned closer to her.

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