Sunflower Café

05

–H

"How did I end up here again?" He groaned into his hands.

"Why are you complaining, mate? The food's incredible! Here, try some," Hull extended his fork with a piece of french toast pinched on it.

Harry glared at him, "Tom, we are eating literally the exact same thing," He motioned to his food.

Hull looked down at his friend's plate before shrugging, "Well then try some of yours, man. But just eat something, yeah?" He smirked as he pointed a finger at him accusingly, "You're not you when you're hungry."

Harry just rolled his eyes as he dug into his food, "I already know what it tastes like, I've been here before you know."

"You have?" Jeff asked, distracted as he inspected a piece of bacon between his fingers.

"Yeah, this is the place he's been hiding at when he's tired of your bullshit," Mitch answered for his friend, a small smile playing on his lips as he knew what was to come.

Hull's and Jeff's eyes widened in recognition as the latter asked excitedly, "Is it? Is it really? Is it true? Is this really..." He lowered his voice to build suspense, "the place?"

Harry chuckled, "It is, mate. But calm down a bit, yeah? I don't like attracting attention here."

"Wow, Gary," Hull spoke in an overdone excitement as he placed a hand on his chest in gratitude, "I dunno what to say, man, except... I am honored, truly honored, that you chose us, out of all your many many friends, to let visit your holy sanctuary, your safe haven, your ivory tower-"

Jeff nudged Hull in the ribs, "Think he gets it, dude. Get to the fucking point already."

Hull looked pointedly at his friend as he slapped his arm in retaliation, "Ouch, dude. Don't fucking interrupt me when I'm speaking, your superior is saying something very important."

Jeff rolled his eyes and pushed Hull so he almost fell from his seat. He was about to fire back a lame comeback as Harry quickly interjected.

"Guys!" He said sternly, "Quit it, seriously, or I won't be letting you come back again." They stopped immediately, turning to Harry with pleading eyes. "Like I said, I don't like to attract attention here, this is my safe place. My quiet place," He glared specifically at Jeff, who let out a high shriek as he pretended to be offended, "So stop acting like big babies before people start to notice us."

Jeff raised his hands in defense as he said childishly, "Ok, dad."

Harry glowered at him while Mitch let out a loud laugh.

"Nah, man, Harry's a mom."

"Ha! You got that right," Hull agreed, "And Mitch is the dad."

"Wait so what am I?" Jeff felt left out, "Am I the cute baby everyone wants to cuddle and babysit?"

Hull studied Jeff's face as he answered, "Nah, you're the smelly, wet dog that gets no play dates and no love."

Jeff gasped offendedly as he abruptly stood from his chair and walked behind Hull to grab him in a headlock, "Well you're the orphan they only took in out of pity!"

"At least I get love!" He fought back.

"Guys!" Harry looked worried. People had started to notice and stare as the two idiots before him fought like children.

"That's it," He stood from his chair, "I'm taking you home."

"What!"

"No!"