Chapter One
Spot Conlon wasn't one to fall in love. Most said he didn't even have a heart, some dared to say that it was broken years ago, but most know that he never lets emotions control him.
Emotions were a weakness and Spot didn't have weaknesses. He was above them. The few girls who were good enough to be seen with him could tell anyone that caring wasn't in his vocabulary. That he knew nothing of compassion and that love was never associated with him.
He was Stone Cold, everyone knew it; he would never fall in love. No one was crazy enough to pursue it, to put themselves so far out there in the sliver of the chance that he would love them back. No one would ever cause themselves that much pain.
Well, consciously, no one would.
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"Sydney-Rae! You're late!" Carter, the owner of Carter Eats, in Queens, yelled. I her eyes, quickly tying my apron around my waist.
"You know the only reason he doesn't fire your ass, Syd, is cause you're a customer favourite," a brunette whispered in a hushed tone. I grinned, shrugging.
"What can I say, Pipe, I can't help what's true."
"Andrea, Sydney-Rae, get back to work!" the red faced man steamed.
"Only he would call someone by their names," Piper growled, her voice still quiet but her annoyance prevalent. I laughed slightly but covered it up with a cough when the man spun around, glaring at us. "We're going, Carter, jeez!"
"Are you harassing my girl, Carter?" a playful voice called; Carter grunted, disappearing into the back room, "Hey girls."
"Hey Tony," Piper smiled, blushing slightly.
"You girl," I laughed. Piper rolled her eyes, kissing Tony. "So Race, what's new for the Manhattan Newsies?"
"We're hosting the Monthly poker game," he grinned but Piper gave him a look, "I prolly wont be playing."
"Oh you'll be playing aiight," I grinned, winking at Piper, who blushed madly, "but it won't be with cards."
"Where did you get such a special friend Andy?" Racetrack asked, nuzzling into his girlfriend's ear.
"Get to work!" Carter yelled.
"Carter!" I yelled back, "Do you see anyone in here? It's ghost hour, when people come, you know we work. Get off our backs and do your job." The man cracked a smile before turning away.
"How in the world do you get away with things like that?" Piper laughed.
"I've lived here for a while," I shrugged, "He's used to me." Race and Piper laughed at me, shaking their heads.
"You're crazy."
"It's why you love me," I smiled, taking the pen from behind my ear, "Have fun with your boyfriend, I'm gonna work." I ducked away from Piper's reach but grinned when I saw Race 'restraining' her. My catcall made Piper scream in embarrassment and tried to go after me but Race wasn't done. "How can I help you?"