Coffee Brews Love (BoyxBoy)

▪ Chapter 13 ▪

{Lucas's POV}

My older brother recently surprised me at work the other day. My mother didn't know about him coming back, and I felt guilty about hiding it from her. See, the thing is, neither of my brothers had a good relationship with her. They knew her ways and as soon as they could leave, they did. I wasn't 18 yet so that was why I was still living with her. If I tried to leave she would probably call the cops, that's what she did to Ren. He isn't the type of person to put up with any bullshit. He isn't afraid to speak his mind and do what he wants, which is one of the main reasons he clashes with our mother so badly. Ren was currently staying with our childhood friend Kai. Ren and Kai went to school together since they were in elementary, therefore they have always been relatively close. On Ren's 18th birthday, he ran away. He didn't leave any clue to where he went. Except that it was far away from mom. I knew he could survive on his own so I wasn't very worried about him being on the streets or anything. At that time I was 12 years old.

I was lying in my bed, lost in my thoughts. Wondering why Ren suddenly decided to visit. I know for a fact it wasn't just to see me.

I sighed, sitting up and looking at my phone. I scrolled through my contacts and landed on Yoshiro's number. I hadn't really talked to him outside of work lately. He has been stopping by the café quite often though. I hate to admit it but, I actually enjoyed talking to him. He is a great listener and gives me advice on small problems that I share with him. He always asks about my feelings too. Now that I think about it, he never has really opened up about himself to me. I know some things about him from Umeko, but he doesn't really share much about himself.

I clicked on his contact and decided to text him.

Hello?

2 minutes later

Well hello.

I smiled to myself.

Are you busy?

Not at all. Do you need anything? Are you ok?

There he goes, worrying about me.

No, I'm fine. Was wondering if you were busy tomorrow after work.

I'll have time. Have plans?

Just wanted to see if you'd like to do something...

Of course. What time do you get off work?

6:30

I'll be there when you get off <3

D-did he just send me a heart?! I rubbed the bridge of my nose, my face slightly flushed.

Alright, goodnight

Goodnight.

And if you ever need anything at any time of day, I'm always here.

Thank you

I wasn't really sure how to respond to that honestly. Whenever he told me stuff like that I felt my stomach grow all weird. I didn't understand why he would care about some random kid that he ran into, literally. His kindess just didn't make sense.

I put my phone down and layed back onto my bed, rolling over on my side. Slowly, I drifted into a peaceful slumber.

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"Have a wonderful day ma'am!" I smiled my usual friendly smile as I waved off one of our customers. It was almost time for me to go. I was a tad bit nervous about hanging out with Yoshiro. I didn't even know what we were going to do. I just.... kinda wanted to see him..... ugh that sounded so cringey.

The bell hanging from the café door snatched my attention as it rang loudly.

"Hello, welco-" I turned towards the door and was speechless.

My mother's angry glare met my eyes.

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This is super short, but cliff hangerrrr.