The next three days after his 'first almost conversation with The Boy' wasn't too exciting for Kurt: mornings were filled with practising songs for rehearsals and afternoons were mostly about making coffee for random people. Thanks Gaga, Rachel came back to work so he didn't need to stay alone with Anne anymore. Being a barista definitely wasn't his dream job and in fact it would be pretty boring without that The Mysterious Boy case. Sadly, it seemed he wasn't a very talkative type and the 'almost conversation' was just an accident. The only words they had with each other were an usual greetings, 'thank you's and 'here you are's. But Kurt started to realize some things about him. At first: he always was texting while waiting for his order. Second one: he always wore a bow tie. Every single time. Third thing: his hazel eyes were really big and his eyelashes were really long. And finally: he seemed to like kids. He smiled to every children who was passing him and he was making faces to those little babies when their parents weren't looking.
To be honest, Kurt hoped he would have another short 'almost conversation' with the Boy. He didn't want to admit to it even to himself but he was really longing to it, even without the knowledge about Boy's sexuality. And Rachel with her talking wasn't helping at all.
'Why can't you just say to him something more than 'here's your coffee'?' she started talking only when she saw Kurt in the backroom. 'It won't kill you.'
'Dammit, Rach, you know I love you but can we just change the topic? You're non-stop talking about that guy. Maybe is that you who likes him?'
'I do not. And I have Finn. But I know your type, Kurt. And I can feel in the air that you become nervous around 5 o'clock.'
'I'm becoming nervous because you're disappearing for a quarter and I would have to ask Anne for help if I did something wrong!'
'Kurt, I disappear because I want you to have some time with this guy alone! So you could talk to him without any pressure!'
Oh, well, it was both annoying and really sweet.
'Aww, Rach, I appreciate that. But today you're not disappearing. And let's finish our break or Anne is going to kill us for leaving her with customers for such a long time.'
They both chuckled and came back to work. Naturally, Anne mouthed 'I'll kill you' to them and entered the backroom closing the door behind herself.
'Who was that crazy woman?' asked a man who was standing next to the counter with probably his daughter. 'I was about ordering when she started talking about her nephew... So can I get my espresso?'
'Yeah, sure.' Kurt turned to a coffee-maker and reached for a cup while Rachel was busy chit-chatting with the customer. When he handed espresso to the man, he said to the little girl 'Say goodbye before leaving, you're old enough to do it'. She nodded and said slowly 'Goodbye... Rachel and... Kurt' looking at their identification badges.
After their leaving, Kurt turned to his friend with a big smile. 'Finally somebody noticed that I got a nameplate!'
'Yeah, but don't get too used to it.' Rachel laughed and shaked her head. 'People usually don't notice.'
There weren't another customers so they started talking about 'The Artist'.
'Well, Kurt, the movie was great and we have to see it again! But maybe this time we'll do it without Finn...'
'Agree. I had enough of his comments.'
'So how about Saturday night? He's hanging out with boys so we can do a movie evening!'
'Sounds great. But it seems we have a customer, look.'
The Mysterious Boy just entered the cafe. It was a green bow tie this day and an enourmous grin on his face. These two things looked perfectly matched together. He walked to the counter and greeted them with a 'hello'. Kurt immediately started making his coffee only because it meant that he wouldn't have to resist the urge to stare at the Boy, whose curls weren't gelled down. While pouring the coffee he heard a phone ringing and then the Boy's voice saying 'Halo? It's Blaine speaking.' - Oh, so his name was Blaine. 'Really? Oh, I'm so happy for you, guys! Of course I'll be there! No, no, this time all by myself. Yeah... Ok, thanks for the call. See you around!'
Kurt finally turned back and handed the coffee to the Boy - Blaine - whose grin was even bigger, if it was even possible.
'Thank you...' Blaine glanced at their identification badge and then - 'Rachel. Kurt.' and walked to the table.
Your name really sounds better when it is said by somebody very handsome.
'I like the way he says my name.'
'He?'
'I like the way Blaine says my name.'
'Kurt, you really-'
'-have to talk to Blaine.'
