Roe's p.o.v.
I had just got to work, and boy was it slow when I arrived. I work at a small Café called The Spot, it was ok money but the hours made it prime.
See I go to school full time. Basically my day is take Ariel to mom's, go to college, go to work, get Ariel, Dinner, baths playtime then bedtime and more college classes online before bed. Minus the two days off a week which are always me and Ariel.
The location is great to cause the owner rents me the apartment upstairs. The owners liked me, mostly cause people said they came back cause I was always so sweet to them and the sweets were yummy. Also having the owner be your doting aunt didn't hurt. I was hoping to someday open my own café to support me and my daughter. So this was good for learning the ropes.
I was wiping the counters when he came in. He'd been a regular since starting at my college. Always polite, and smiled. Tipped good and he has this soft looking blond hair and violet eyes a girl could get lost in. But he seemed sad and today his eyes weren't hiding it really well.
I'd also noticed it in class as his shoulders had an uncharacteristic slump. He came up to the counter so I made sure to smile warmly cause he looked like he needed it.
"Hello, how can I help you today?", I say as he looks up at the menu I think he wants to cry but he's hiding it with a fake smile today.
"I'll just have a Mocha Latte, and a red velvet cupcake please.", he says in that accent I love to hear. Hey I have a thing for accents.
"Right up, how about you take a seat and I'll bring it over since it's so slow.", I say as I ring him up before getting his order.
"Thank you very much.", he says before sitting down and just staring off.
I make his drink quickly and grab his cake resolving to try to help. I know I hardly know him, but I can't stand seeing him so sad.
He's like a little puppy you just wanna hug.
I set it in front of him as he looks up at me to thank me as our eyes lock. "You know, I see you around a lot , and I couldn't help noticing how sad you seem today.", I say as his eyes widen in surprise as I let the concern show in my voice "So I know you don't know me well, but maybe you could tell me what's got you so down. Maybe you'll feel better."
He then looks down a moment, "I don't think you want me to trouble you, I'm told I do that a lot.", he says.
"Yes but I asked, and it's gonna trouble me more if I don't try and help when your giving me an uncharacteristic fake smile today.", I say .
"How?", he says .
"Usually when you smile for real it's this dazzling thing that reaches to your eyes.", I say sitting next to him placing my chin on my hands "Now if you really don't wanna trouble me you'll tell me what's wrong so I'm not up all night concerned and have to go to school with larger dark circles then normal."
Tamaki's p.o.v.
I stared at the café worker as she looked at me with those kind eyes full of concern. I'd found this café on accident one day and loved the cheery disposition of the staff and the food was good. This girl was I knew from observing generally has a cheery disposition, and I've seen her help older couples carry there orders out, or talk to younger kids that were upset.
Now she was asking me to unload my woes on her because she saw through the fake smile I put up today. I looked up at her as she placed her hand on mine and cerulean blue eyes full of concern met mine and my resolve not to trouble her faltered.
"I was supposed to be getting married today, but a few months ago my fiancé broke it off right when I got news my mother passed away.", I say looking at her and feeling my heart double breaking as she looked at me kindly before reaching over and brushing away a tear I didn't know was there.
"I can't imagine the pain your going through, but you seem like a strong guy so I'm sure you'll get through this pain. Sometimes in life we have to take the ashes of what was or our pain and uses it to make us better or something better will come along. Now that doesn't mean you'll ever be fully over either, although you'll come to a point where you'll adjust to a new normal. It may take time but even the cutest caterpillar has to go through a metamorphosis to become a butterfly.", she says her thumb still there as I place my hand to hers that's touching my face so gently like I might break as I close my eyes a moment enjoying the softness of the skin and the comfort in that touch.
"Miss, ", I start.
"I'm Roselia Stevens, but my friends call me Roe.", she says still looking at me kindly.
"Thank you Roe, your very kind.", I say as her eyes sparkle at me "Please Call me Tamaki, all my friends do.", I say.
"Roselia after the last customer goes you can leave early.", A voice calls from the back.
I place the tip down "I should be going, do you have anyone to escort you home?", I ask not wanting to leave her comforting prescence just yet.
"Thanks for the offer, but I have to pick someone up.", she says as we get up then she surprises me by hugging me which puts a strange warm feeling in my chest. "Take care of yourself Tamaki."
At that she walks me out and realize I do feel better. "You really are a true princess.", I say kissing her hand before she heads the opposite way.
"Thanks but I'm no princess" I hear her say.
Roe's p.o.v
After I left Tamaki, I had to admit I really felt for the guy, losing his mom and fiancé at the same time. How horrible.
Well it was the girls loss, he was such a sweet guy, I could just tell. I walked to my mom's and Ariel hopped into my arms her legs dangling.
Ariel's three with adorable pink hair a few shades darker than mine.
Today she's in her kitty cat hoodie with a Rapunzel shirt and purple jeggings. "Hey sweetie ready to go home and get dinner.", I say smiling down at the dimpled smile I loved. My parents wave me off since there itching to go on a date. I grab Ariel's bag and throw it on my back as I prepare to carry her home. We go home and I notice Ariel's a little rambunctious so I resolve to take her to McDonalds for dinner so she can burn energy in the play place while I do homework. Afterwards I bath her and put her to bed after a story before doing my online classes then it's off to bed.
The next day I get up dress, feed and dress Ariel and run her to my parents before school. I then run to the school as my time is shortened.
On my way to class I crash into someone and we both fall but my hair obscures my view.
"I'm so sorry, I should of watched where I was going.", I say as I start picking up books.
"Roe?", the person I bump asks causing me to realize I bumped into Tamaki as he kneels and I brush my bangs away from my face so I can get a better look at him as he smirks at me. "I didn't know you go here."
As we pick up our books its my turn to smirk "That's because I usually sit in the back away from your line of sight.", I say happily as he offers his hand which I take as he helps me up.
Today his smiles more genuine, so I'm happy he's feeling a little better as we walk towards our class. "I wanted to thank you again for your kindness yesterday.", he says
"It was no problem, I just didn't like seeing you so sad, your usually a rather cheerful guy so I just figured something was up.", I say smiling at him as I sit down and he sits next to me.
"Let me at least do something to thank you for your kindness, maybe I can take you to lunch later.", he suggests.
"Thanks for the offer but, I really don't date and I have to pick Ariel up later before I go home.", I say not mentioning a kid is usually a deal breaker with most guys.
"Is Ariel a boyfriend?", he questions as I nod my head.
"No I don't have a guy in my life, I haven't dated since high school", I say as we get our stuff out.
Before he can ask another question class starts and we have to pay attention. My phone buzzes as a text arrives and I notice its from my mom.
I read it as it says
Taking Ariel to Er.
At that I jump up and grab my books running out of class and start dialing my phone. "Mom is she alright.", I say .
"Doctor's looking at her right now, we think she broke her arm when she fell down the stairs.", she says as I feel my heart race and I hardly notice the blond behind me.
"I'll call a cab and be there as soon as I can.", I say hanging up as all I can think of is that my baby needs me.
Tamaki's p.o.v.
I watched Roe get up looking suddenly pale and upset and followed her out of the room, and watched her as she made a franticly upset call as she talked putting her hand to her head as fear fills her eyes and they water.
I place my hand on her shoulder as soon as she gets off the phone, which gets her attention. "Are you alright?", I ask
"I have to get to the hospital kind of quick I'm not sure you can help unless you can call a cab.", she says "Wait what am I thinking i'll have to run I can't afford a cab." she looks so upset right now but I place a steadying hand on her shoulder.
"Actually I can help.", I say as I call for a car, "I'll take you there."
"Omigosh thank you so much.", she says hugging me as tears shine in her eyes and that strange warmth fills my chest.
"So who's in the hospital?", I ask as we get in the car.
"Ariel is.", she says trying to stay calm, I may not know who Ariel is but I can tell how important she is to Roe.
As we entered the hospital she's greeted by an older heavy set guy with matching eyes.
"Dad where is she?", she says ready to break down.
"She's in room 202, your mom's with her.", he says as I place a comforting hand on her shoulder which she absentmindedly takes.
I follow her as she runs down the hallway skidding to a stop in front of 202 as I hear a young girl crying for her mommy.
I stand in a doorway and watch as Roe enters to where a woman with her hair color is looking stern, and a adorable pink haired girl with matching cerulean eyes is crying as a doctor looks at her.
"It's ok baby mommy's here now.", Roe says to the little girl with a cherub face. And it clicks that Roe's a mother, and makes me wonder where the dad is. I watch as she brushes a tear from the little girls eyes and the intimate moment makes me catch my breath.
I then watch them as I decide how to thank her for her kindness, being she's a commoner this bill might hurt her financially. So I make a call and anonomously pay ahead any and all expenses for Roselia's child.
Roe's p.o.v.
As the doctor's finish it turns out Ariel has a broken arm and a concussion which the doctor wants to monitor overnight.
So I stroke her hair as I play cards with her and Tamaki watches from the door. By now my parents have gone home.
Ariel looks right at Tamaki and grins, "Are you a prince?", she says as Tamaki looks at her softly before knealing before her.
"And why do you think I'm a prince, princess.", he says smiling
"Because your really pretty.", she says looking at him which makes him blush and chuckle.
"Why your very observant little princess, I have always been told I'm dripping in good looks.", he says with a smile that makes something stir in my heart "But no I'm not an actual prince."
