Flowers and Tattoos

Ch. 2

It was 8 am and I just got to the cafe. I saw that the person moving their business next door had already started as the door was wide open and a moving truck was parked along the side walk. I felt myself start to feel excited about someone else moving in on this block. I hope they're nice and maybe want to be my friend. I could always use another friend.

I unlocked the door to my shop and hung my things up behind the counter. I grabbed my apron and put it on. I started organising the treats and getting cups ready for drinks. I went back to the floral shop and looked in the mirror. I was wearing overalls, baby blue converse, and a soft yellow sweater. My hair was dyed a sliver color and I had a beret on my head. I thought I looked really good.

I grabbed my washable markers and went outside to the front window. I washed it and started writing today's specials when I felt like someone was watching me. I looked around and spotted a man in a navy blue shirt, black ripped skinny jeans, black boots, and dirty blonde hair styled up into a mowhawk with an undercut looking at me. I blushed and quickly turned around. I quickly finished writing as Taehyung showed up with Jungkook.

"Hey hyungie! We brought you some breakfast. We know you usually don't eat it, but this is our way of saying you won the bet!" Jungkook exclaimed, holding up some bags.

"I won?" I asked, looking confused.

Taehyung eagerly nodded, pointing up, "Look! The sign is already up."

I looked at where he was pointing and he was right. "Skin Print: Tattoo and Body" the sign read. The guy I saw earlier must be the owner. I looked at Taehyung and Jungkook, a small smile on my face.

"Well, I guess I did. Lets eat, the shop opens in 20 minutes." I said.

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It was now noon meaning rush hour was about to begin. This is when we usually get the most customers. I've been kind of nosy and seeing if the guy next door is moved in yet. The moving truck left at 11 and I haven't seen anyone or anything come in or out yet. In fact, I haven't seen the guy since this morning.

"Jiminie? What're you thinking about?" Jin asked, walking out with more treats, putting them in their respective spots.

"Next door. No one has come in or out for a pretty long time." I explained.

"Maybe you should take whoever owns it lunch? They may be busy, and it may be someone cute." He said, playfully nudging me.

I lightly blushed, "Hyung! Do you really think I should take them lunch?"

He nodded, "Take a them a pretzel, a cupcake, and a milkshake. Just as a welcome."

Just then, the guy from earlier came in. I went up to the register and patiently waited for him to decide what he wanted.

"Welcome to Petals and Treats Cafe! What can I get for you?" I asked, studying his features.

He was beautiful up close. He had a button nose, a very round but manly face, and his eyes were a chocolate brown. His tattoos covered his entire arms and some on his hands. He had a big one on the side of his neck. They were very interesting and kind of hot actually.

"I'd like a pepperoni pretzel, a chocolate chip muffin, and a strawberry milkshake." The man replied, looking at me.

My heart fluttered a little bit, "Your total comes to 15.07$. For here or to go?"

"I'll take here, Jimin." He replied.

I looked at him a little shocked, "How do you know my name?"

He looked a little amused, "Because it's on your name tag?"

I looked down and blushed, giggling a little in embarrassment, "Oh yeah..."