Cheerful Drink

She chewed on her bottom lip. She'd sat there at her desk staring at her blank screen for last half hour. Every idea she came up with she found a reason to argue with herself that it wasn't good enough. She was stressing herself out a little too much over this next storyline. What did her damn editor know about otome anyways? Not every girl loved the overly sweet ones. If it was up to her she'd want someone with sass by her side. Her mind could only drift towards one person, that cocky bartender. There was no sweetness in his voice, and she knew behind that innocent smile was really an unruly cat. Looking at the clocking seeing how late it was, she decided she needed a break. She got up and headed out of the apartment and to that quant little bar down the street.

He was in the middle of his usual group of regulars. He looked so adorable in his usual white shirt and black blazer. He looked towards the door and their eyes locked. She didn't know if it was her imagination but it seemed like his smile got just a little bit brighter.

"Evening Miss." He walked over to her behind the bar. "What can I get for you?"

"Mm surprise me."

"Alright." He grinned at her and started grabbing bottles and mixing liquids. "Here you are." He pushed her a bright green drink over, "I call it lucky charm." He winked at her before walking away.

"Lucky charm huh?" She took a sip of her drink, her eyes not leaving Kiyoto's frame. "Yes I suppose you are." Kiyoto began to pour the ladies shots.

"Kiyoto!" One of the girls leaned far over the bar, "It's my birthday, can I get a birthday kiss?" She grabbed Kiyoto's blazer.

"Calm down." He pushed her away.

"What? It's not like you have a girlfriend."

"I do." He spoke in a calm voice. He almost looked like he was pouting.

"Excuse me." She called out. "Can I get another drink?" Holding up her empty glass. The group of woman started to cry out.

"Kiyoto, let someone else help her!" One woman said.

"Don't go Kiyoto!" Another one reached over the bar counter and grabbed his sleeve, "Take me home Kiyoto. Don't let leave me alone on my birthday." Kiyoto gave her a sharp look.

"I'm out of here." He walked down towards her, "Come on miss." He jumped over the bar and grabbed her hand leading her out of the bar.

"Kiyoto was it really okay to do that?" She called to him once they were outside.

"If I didn't show them I was with someone they would have never given up." They walked over to her apartment. As soon as they were inside Kiyoto wrapped his arms around her.

"You are such a child. Come on, let me go, I was just taking a break from work." He let her go and walked into the living room. She followed him and sat down on the couch.

"What are you taking a break from?"

"New character." She sighed. He put his head in her lap.

"What are you thinking of?" He asked. She began to run her fingers through his soft charcoal hair.

"Mm... maybe a snooty cat." She leaned over and laid a soft kiss on his lips.