Chapter Four
The next morning was hell. They had stayed up way too late and were both exhausted. Berwald had to practically drag Peter from his bed, and still the boy clung to the comforter for dear life.
He managed to get him to school, and himself to work on time though.
He groggily went about his job, directing people to furniture as needed, cleaning up the place as he went. He helped at least six people find their way out of the large store, which was typical as well.
He was about ready to go on his break and maybe find an empty corner of the store and crawl into one of the beds, until someone tapped his shoulder.
"Excuse me I'm lost and- Hey I know you!" The stranger from the day before covered his mouth in shock, big purple eyes blinking up at Berwald.
"Yeah." Berwald deadpanned, not finding much else to say on that topic.
The man looked at the tag on Berwald's chest, reading his name. "Ah, I've got to stop running in to you Berwald! Two days in a row, this is getting weird!" The man let out an awkward laugh and Berwald almost hinted at a smile.
"Hmmm… what did ya need?" He questioned.
"Oh! Yes! Well… I kind of can't find my way out of here. I just moved here and I am looking for furniture, but I think I need to wait to buy anything anyways. But I sort of can't find the exit."
Berwald really did smile slightly at that one. He couldn't help but think he was a bit cute, if a little strange. The purple eyed man just looked nervous.
"Follow me. I'll take ya there." He said before walking off in the other direction, the small man on his heels.
"Oh, by the way, I'm Tino!" The man tweeted as he followed Berwald out, and Berwald nodded.
"Nice name."
"Thank you!"
Soon they were at the exit, and Tino turned to Berwald. "Thank you! I'm pretty sure I would have ended up spending the night here if I didn't find you!" Tino's cheeks were pink as he rubbed the back of his head sheepishly.
"You're welcome." Berwald nodded, not used to anyone talking to him for so long.
"Well, now I know who to call when I'm buying my furniture." Tino grinned up at Berwald before turning and walking out of the store, waving to Berwald as he did so. "I'll see you around!"
"Yeah… see you around…" Berwald turned around, his own cheeks a pale pink as he went back to work.
