AN: This has been lingering on my laptop for way too long.

Pump Seven

By: anybodihearme

Originally Uploaded: Monday, April 23, 2018

"Can I please get twenty on pump seven?" Eddward asked kindly, making the clerk smile as she processed his order once he slid the bill across the counter. Grabbing his recept, he turned on his heels and walked back outside towards his car, the brisk spring air hitting him slightly.

Uncorking the gas cap, Eddward placed the dispenser in the inlet and waited patiently as the gauge slowly ticked up towards twenty. For it to be 8 AM, it was oddly quiet. Living in a small town, however, this was the norm. After years of living in suburban Peach Creek and slightly branching off to a bigger city after college, Eddward couldn't help but admit that he prefers the small town vibe to that of big city commotion.

"Hey!" A baritone voice called, making Eddward lookup. "Can I get a moment of your time?" The voice yelled again but, this time, Eddward could hear a hint of flirtatious nature laced in the words.

Looking to his left, Eddward was met with a nice black Jeep that screamed nothing but toxic masculinity. Despite the gas station being completely empty besides Eddward's car, the owner of the Jeep decided to pull in directly behind him, which irritated him to no end.

Eyeing the car briefly, Eddward instantly recognized the car and rolled his eyes, ignoring the man behind the wheel.

"It's a nice day, isn't it?" The man yelled again and Eddward eyed the gauge, silently praying for it to speed up. If there was one thing Eddward knew, the barbarian did not appreciate being ignored and in any minute, he would get louder and throw a tantrum like a two-year-old. "I mean, there's a nice breeze but I bet if I stand next to you I might get a little hot."

Eddward snorted. Flirting was never his strong suit.

"Hey!" He hollered, leaning out the window. "Can I get your number?" He flirted poorly. "I'd love to take you out." His voice was smooth as silk and oddly reminded Eddward of coffee. Eddward turned his head slightly and met green eyes; however, Eddward's face showed no signs of being impressed.

The redhead smiled anyway, truly believing he was sweeping the raven-haired-man off his feet.

"You're handsome," his called out in a normal tone. "Please," he begged. "Let me get a moment of your time," he winked and blew Eddward a kiss that did nothing but make him blush.

Directing his attention back towards the pump, Eddward watched as the gauge landed on twenty. Quickly removing the nozzle from his car, Eddward ignored the calls from the owner of the Jeep. Once he dusted his hands clean, Eddward reached for the handle to his door before realizing a sly smile crept its way onto the redhead's face.

"I'd love to see what ways I can make you blush," he said matter-of-factly. Eddward's mouth dropped open and he turned to yell at the barbarian but not before an elderly woman whacked the Jeep with her umbrella.

"Young man!" She screamed, pointing her umbrella at him. "You should be ashamed of yourself!" She chastised.

The look of fear overwhelmed the redhead's eyes.

"Do you know how you look?" She asked but he didn't get a chance to answer before she called him a fool. Not being able to control himself, Eddward began laughing which made the lady turn towards him but not missing a beat as she yelled at the owner of the Jeep for his actions.

"Ma'am," Eddward said between laughs. "Please, excuse my husband," he chuckled. "Sometimes he just can't control himself." The lady's eyes winded as she looked between them briefly before the fell on Kevin. "His mother didn't teach him how to properly act in public when he sees something he likes. It's quite ridiculous really," Eddward laughed more.

"I see," she said. "Husbands," she snorted, rolling her eyes. "They can never act right." Eddward laughed harder and she pointed a long, bony finger at Kevin. "Do good," she said before she turned and walked away.

Kevin's green eyes widened as he watched the small lady walk away but it was far too late when he realized that Eddward already got back into his car and drove off.

"Husbands," Kevin mocked and rolled his eyes.