Chapter 2

Craig POV

Okay, so I did remember Ellie was working tonight, but I did not think she would be waiting on us. When she first came to know what drinks we wanted, I could tell she didn't know who we were because when she saw us, her expression changed. Marco ordered for everyone because I guess no one had the nerve to speak. When she left we all started talking, yes I know we were like isolating her, we didn't really mean to. Marco spoke up first, "Craig, you should forgive her. She was trying not to hurt your feelings."

"I agree with him Hun, I miss El," said Paige.

" I want to. Okay so when she comes back I'll tell her I forgive her." Everyone nodded in agreement except Jimmy.
"What's wrong man?"

"She's talking to him. I know they work together but I don't know how I will feel if they are friends." Everyone looked to where Spinner and Ellie were, talking while getting drinks. When she came back she said " I see you guys haven't made up your minds, I'll be back in a few." God when she talks I just melt, and now I feel like a jackass. Ellie moved to the next table.

" Maybe her and Spinner just occasionally talk, they do work together," Hazel said gently seeing how we all took her talking to him. They murmured in agreement, then Jay walked in. Unfortunately he was at the table behind us, I guess this is Ellie's section because she was waiting on him. We all deliberately listened.

Ellie POV

I saw Jay Hogart walk in, and of course he sits in my section. This is obviously my day. I walk over, and smile
"I'm Ellie and I will be your server tonight."

"I know who you are Nash. Proto-call I assume." I nodded in agreement, I never really had a conversation with Jay before.

"I'll have water assuming you don't have beer." I laugh at his reasoning,

"Water? Jay Hogart is having water? I would think you would get soda. But whatever, I'll get your water."

"Well what soda should I get, Red, because obviously water is not good enough." I swear I really need to start socializing more, because Jay is pretty chill to talk to.

"Coke it is." I say with a smile and leave to go to get the drink.

"Yo, well you seem happier now. Did they except you back in the group?"

"Actually, Jay came in and I'm serving him, and he wanted water. So we had a humorous argument and I won, now he's getting coke." Both of us broke out laughing.

"Water, hmm that's new."

"I agree, well I'll see you later." I went back and gave Jay his drink,
"Enjoy they coke"- I break out in a giggle, " I'll be back to get your order." I go to the table in front of Jays and sigh.

"What would you guys want?" I guess I couldn't hide my not wanting to me waiting them.

"3 cheeseburgers with fries, 2 salads and 1 chicken sandwich," Jimmy ordered.

"Okay, they'll be out soon." Right as I was about to leave Craig speaks "El-

"Ellie," I spit out. He looked hurt but continued, "Ellie, I'm sorry for bursting out on you earlier, I was just shocked, and mad that everyone, except me knew, even Spinner."

"I guess your apologizing, I forgive you sort-of, but what does 'even Spinner' mean?" Really, insulting my friend, I cant do this. Craig looked surprised, well everyone did that I was standing up for Spinner. "What? He's my friend just like you guys…are."

"What?! Didn't you hate him?" Jimmy asked.

"Nope, never did, you guys were the ones who did. People make mistakes, no one is perfect." I walked off giving their order to the chef. I walk back and go to serve Jay. I need someone to take my mind off this shit.*snap snap* goes my rubber band.

"Hey, do you have your order?" I asked Jay.

"Yeah I'll just have fries. Red, what the hell took so long? I don't think my stomach will forgive you."

"Okay, and well I don't owe your stomach anything. Well um… Craig was apologizing and he insulted Spinner, and I got mad because I'm defensive about my friends."

"So you and Spin are buddy buddy now? Huh, weird. Whatever, but good that you stood up for him. Yunno your pretty cool red, here text me sometime." He took my pen and note pad and wrote his number and he also wrote 'they're listening to this conversation. your group. Text me later and we can talk about random shit' I smiled and gave his order to the chef.