Summary: There's a new waitress at the Bayville coffee hangout, and she's stealing a certain pyromaniac's heart. This is a Pyro/OC fiction. The Acolytes actually are staying at the Mansion, the Brotherhood are on their own, and everyone is going to school!
Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters in X-Men or Evolution, they are all owned by Marvel. However Kaylee is my character. Viva the pairings! I'm also gonna assume you know who the characters are by name and I don't have to put a detailed description to every single one. Maybe if I decide to revise the story, but for now, enjoy!
Chapter 1
The Bean Cafe was a small coffee shop down the street from the Bayville High School. It was a small shop with tables and chairs outside under an awning that extended from the front of the building. Inside, there was light music playing, with a few more chairs around a coffee table. On top of the coffee table was a chess board, for when it was colder. Along the right of the cafe was a long counter to order and pick up your coffee and pastries, and further back, some more tables and chairs. Most of the Seniors at Bayville High made it a point to stop by after scool for some coffee or hot chocolate. It was a regular habbit that on this particular fall day, didn't disappoint the owner, Gregory Hoffstead. He was an older man, and had no family, but his regulars were like his family. His employees were like his children, and he made sure to pay them well, give them the tip money, and let them keep their jobs, even if they had school. Gregory stood behind the counter running a hand briefly through his grey hair. His brown eyes were watching his newest waitress, Kaylee. The girl had come to him two days ago asking for a job. She didn't care about the pay, she wanted to find an activity to keep her busy after her schooling. She was homeschooled, which meant she had more availablity then most of the other employees. He watched as she walked towards the outside where some of his regulars were. Students from Xavier's School for the Gifted. He knew Scott and his girlfriend Jean wouldn't give the new girl any problems, he noticed the younger girl with a brown ponytail was sitting in the Alver's boy's lap. There were two young men he hadn't seen before, one with brown hair and sunglasses, the other with bright orange hair and a lighter. He also saw Rouge, his favorite regular. She had been the first one to come by the coffee shop, and had braught her friends, which helped with business. He sighed smiling slightly and looked forward to see another customer. "Hi, what can I get for you today?"
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John Allerdyce was flipping his zippo open and shut as he watched Kitty and Lance nuzzling noses. He rolled his eyes turning to look at his pal Remy only to see him and Rogue eyeing each other in that knowing way that spoke more volumes then the conversation that Jean and Scott were having. Everyone was paired uo, accept for him. School had been in for two weeks and it was worse then Valentine's day for him. That's not to say he hadn't had his fair share of girlfriends, but right now he was single, and regretting it with how comfortable everyone else was. With a loud snap he shut the lighter and looked around the outside of the coffee shop. This was the first time he'd been here, because up until now, Remy and himself were always busy with other afterschool activities. Rogue had invited them to go with her, and since Remy was his ride, John, aka Pyro, was along for the ride. He was about to head inside to get away from all the couples and maybe order something when he heard the door open. Glancing that direction instead he froze as a vision of loveliness entered his sight. She was not overly tall, but she wasn't shirt either. Fair complexion with big brown eyes behind thin glasses. Her hair was past her shoulders and pulled slightly back to keep the curls from her face. She was wearing jeans, with a black button up blouse and denim vest. Around her waist was a "Bean Cafe" apron and she had an indented tray with two cups on it. She smiled at the table next to his and set the coffee's down. "One medium white mocha and a medium black with sugars. Is there anything else I can get you?" Her voice was like a soft breeze, gentle and hushed, but he could still catch every word. His bright blue eyes hadn't moved from her since she walked out, and he barely noticed anything else. Until a shove braught him from his stare. "Yo, Johnny boy seein somtin he like?" Turning to Remy he noticed that everyone at the table was watching him with either amused or concerned looks on their faces. "What? I was only lookin, keepin me hands to meself." His australian accent seemed distracted as he turned and was now face to face with the girl in question. She blinked biting her lower lip with a smile hearing him speak and had the tray tucked under one arm. "Hi, can I get anybody anything to drink?" Jean nodded reaching for Scott's hand. "You must be new, we'll both have our usuals, which is small ginseng tea, hot." Remy nodded as he kept his gaze between Rogue and John. "I'll take two coffees, black, non anything else." "Yeah I'd like a hot chocolate with extra whipped cream." Kitty broke in noticing the waitress was writing everything down with a nod. Lance wrapped his arms around Kitty and shook his head. "I'll pass, thanks." With a smile the waitress turned to John and looked at him with her pen and pad ready. "Anything for you?"
John was still engrossed in watching her and when she looked at him, her gentle gaze made him want to melt. "Ugh, G'day, um, yeah?" She smiled more causing her eyes to twinkle a bit and Remy elbowed him. "Maybe you need to be givin dis homme some time." With a nod she tucked the notepad into her apron. "No problem, I'll be back in a few minutes." John nodded watching her and turned to Remy just now rubbing his sore arm. "Golly she's right gorgeous sight for me eyes." Remy rolled his eyes chuckling and Lance smirked around Kitty who was running one of her hands through his hair. "That might be all you do if you freeze up again like that." There was a round of laughs as John frowned slightly. "Alroiyt I get the picture, I'll order when the sheila comes back." Jean leaned over to Scott and they began a whispered conversation as Rogue braught up the fact that the school was going to be having it's first drama play for the year and they were looking for volunteers. This sparked a general conversation from everyone around the table, accept for John, who was peeking through the glass looking for the cute little waitress again. He saw her walking towards the door with a tray that had 6 cups on it and she turned opening it with her hip. John felt his jaw go slack, she wasn't stick thin, but she had curves, in all the right places. He was so intent on watching her as she walked up to them and set the tray down handing each person their drink he barely heard her soft voice. "Let me know if you need anything else." She looked at him and he was lost in her gentle brown eyes. A white coffee cup was set in front of him and she smiled again. "Medium caramel mocha, you seem like that type." He blinked as she walked back inside and he looked down at what could be considered his favorite coffee. "Golly, I think I'm in love." Laughter filled the area as everyone laughed at him and he felt heat rush to his face grabbing the drink and sipping it. All other conversation was gone from his mind now. He barely acknowledged anything said with a nod or a brief glance. His new focus was on the new waitress, and he was sure that coming to the coffee shop was going to be his new favorite after school activity.
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Kaylee walked to the front door and locked it. She flipped the sign from open to closed and smiled slowly as she took off her apron, setting it behind the counter. She could hear Greg counting the last of the daily sales in the back and she had finished mopping the floor, so she took some time to lean on the counter thinking of her day. She had made a decent amount in tips, met so many people that were called "regulars". One in particular caught her eye and she smiled thinking about him. His bright orange hair, blue eyes. She had subconciously looked him over and her face went flush thinking of how lean and muscular he was. She wasn't a looker in her opinion, despite what she'd been told, but she had no problem admiring others. He must have been admiring her because he had stuttered and couldn't even talk straight. She was thinking about when he left. He had tried to pay for the coffee, but she wouldn't let him. He had insisted and Gregory had looked between the two telling the young man that it had already been paid for. Now she was wishing she had gotten his name, maye in trade for the coffee? A chuckle drew her out of her daze and she looked up seeing Greg smiling at her. "Hey Kaylee, everything locked up?" "Yes sir." He shook his head at her and headed for the back delivery door to let her out for the day. "I was wondering if you wanted to pick up some extra hours tomorrow?" She thought about it and then nodded, her eyes getting deep in thought and another look. Gregory watched her and frowned slightly. It was the type of look you never wanted to see on a pretty young girl. He really knew nothing about her accept what she put on her application and the fact that she was a really hard worker. But she spoke, her voice very soft again. "I'll have to check and give you a call. It shouldn't be a problem." He nodded and opened the back door. "Let me know then and I'll see you tomorrow hopefully." She nodded and walked to her bike with a wave to him. Unlocking her bike from the pole she had chained it to and put her helmet on. Sliding her messenger bag over her should she turned on her blinkers since it was past 9pm and started off down the street heading for home. Gregory watched her to make sure she got out of the lot safely and smiled to himself closing the door and finishing up closing it. Neither knew that another pair of eyes was watching the girl bike off from a shadowy alley across the street.
**Let me know what you think so far, I love reviews. Next chapter will have much more Pyro and X-Men in it. Promise, and at the rate I am motivated, I'll be putting another chapter up later tonight.