Eternal Blitz

4. Coffee Date?

Pictured above - Gale

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I watch as Blaze slowly lowers himself into the seat in front of me. His head hangs and I wonder what's going through his mind right now. Is he just as nervous as I am? I'd say so.

I've never had to censor myself before, everything about Blaze screams innocence and I'm afraid to do anything that might scare him off. I will be the first to tell you how forward I am but with Blaze, I can't be. I must be restrained.

I know once I get past this thick outer shell, he presents I'll find what I'm looking for but even now I like this side of him. His shy side is quite attractive and not many guys would willingly be this vulnerable. It's what drew me to him in the first place.

I place down my pen and point my attention to Blaze "Have you ordered?"

He shakes his head letting his eyes roam the shelves that surround us. They look everywhere but me, and I can see that he's finding this a little difficult, so I decide to lighten the mood. "So, come here often?"

His lips turn upward just the slightest at my cheesy pickup line. He looks up at me before turning away as Remy comes back with our orders and places them in front of us. "Thanks, Remy."

"No problem. Enjoy."

She turns to leave, and I get back to Blaze watching as he sips his drink. At first glance, everything about him screams muscularity and dominance yet talking to him and seeing his body language around others he turns into the timid turtle I saw last night.

"So, tell me about yourself." I decide to leave it as a statement rather than a question knowing if I ask, he might shy away.

He raises his brow in question before biting the side of his lip and clearing his throat. "I...wh-what do you want to know?"

"Whatever you want me to know or if it makes you feel more comfortable you can question me." His demeanor relaxes and he nods his head linking his fingers together.

"Uhm...name?" He asks nervously and I'm sure that's all he could come up with at this moment.

A smile cracks through my lips at his low voice. "Blitz Stone. I'm twenty and my birthday is August eighteenth. My favorite color is blue, and I love the number seven."

His cheeks flush and I know I gave more than what he asked for, but he was nervous as it is, so I made it easier going straight for what he needed to know right now. "Okay, uhm...Blaze, twenty-one, August eighth, orange li-like the sunset and...eleven."

I can't help but notice how close our birthdays are to each other and maybe I'm just throwing shit together but seven and eleven go great together in my opinion.

"See, we already know so much about each other." I point out taking a bite of my bagel. "So, what brings you here?"

"I...uhm...c-coffee."

I can't help but laugh at how cute he is, his small stutter that peaks as he speaks, and the low volume of his voice, so it doesn't stand out as much. The way he sips his drink only before speaking almost as if plotting his answer and preparing himself for the blow he expects. "They do have good coffee...and bagels."

He looks down to the bagel in my hand and I raise it to my lips and take another bite before holding it out. I place it against his lips, and he hesitates for a moment before opening his mouth and tearing a piece off. I look on as his jaw locks taking his half and smile seeing him slowly warm up to my presence.