Luke: (looks over at the clock, it reads 6:00am)(sighs and gets to his feet and closes down his computer)(he walks out and hops on his bike)(he pulls up to an intimate coffee shop and parks his bike. In walks Luke into a tiny shop with a few customers scattered in booths)(he walks to a counter top seat)(he reads a newspaper when in walks Scarlet with her flowy hair in a high pony tail and an apron with an ordering pad.)
Scarlet: Hello, what can I get you today?
Luke: Just a cup of something strong.
Scarlet: (retrieves a cup from under the counter and poor's a piping hot cup of coffee before him) How would you like it?
Luke: (emotionless) Black is fine.
Scarlet: Will that be it?
Luke: Yes, thank you.
Scarlet: (starts to attend to another customer)
Luke: Wait, waitress!
Scarlet: (stops and walks over) Yes?
Luke: Can I get the house special?
Scarlet: Sure, how would you like your eggs?
Luke: Scrambled with cheese.
Scarlet: What kind of toast?
Luke: Umm. (rubbing his head)
Scarlet: I know. (smiling) A cornucopia of options of toast to choose from.
Luke: (smiles) No, sorry i'm running on no sleep. Uhh wheat toast please.
Scarlet: (smiles and her dimples show) That'll be right up. (walks away)
Luke: (smiles to himself)(sips the coffee)
(a good 10 minutes later)
Scarlet: (carries a plate of food over to him to see he's asleep on the counter. She smiles to herself and slips an 5-hour energy on the counter.) I know you're tired but I have tried the bacon and it's to die for.
Luke: (snaps awake) Oh god, you scared the shit out of me.
Scarlet: (places the food in front of him and slides him the 5-hour energy) Enjoy.
Luke: Thank you. (she walks away)
(a couple minutes later)
Scarlet: (she brings the check) Here's your check. There's no rush, whenever you're ready. (he realizes the stitches on her head)
Luke: (pulls out a $100 bill)(slides it to her.) Keep the change.
Scarlet: Oh, no. That's far too much! I'll go make you change.
Luke: No, I insist. You've helped me out far more than you could know. Keep it.
Scarlet: Thank you so much. (smiles at him)(she walks away)
Luke: (finishes up and crinkles up the check when he sees something on the back. It reads. Have a great day! -Scarlet )(does a double take) Well shit. Scarlet!. Scarlet?!
(the manager comes out)
Manager: How can I help you sir?
Luke: Scarlet. Where is she?
Manager: Oh Scarlet. She picked up a shift today from 12-7am. You just missed her.
Luke: Can I get her number?
Manager: Should I give you her number?
Luke: Ma'mn, please.
Manager: Fine, i'll give it to you but it's gonna cost you.
YOU ARE READING
The Fight Club
RandomScarlet is 23 years old living a life of constant reminders of her past. Abused as a child she's seen it all. Her brother Noah and his best friend Luke have been trying to track down Scarlet for years after Noah left when their mother died. Now afte...
