Uh oh, someone is falling behind on their writing. That someone is me, btw XP Ahh I haven't written much this week... Better keep at it! Thanks to those who reviewed, but you might wanna make sure that you finish your message next time.

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It was another evening in Four Star Cafe. Yume was making her rounds around the cafe as usual, a yawn spilling from her mouth as she made it back to the kitchen to deliver an order.

Koharu, who was already there, gazed at Yume, "Are you feeling okay, Yume?"

Yume covered her mouth, "Yea, I'm just… a bit sleepy, that's all."

"Did you not get enough sleep last night?" Laura appeared, hearing their conversation.

Yume shook her head, "I was doing homework a little later than usual…"

"You'll never catch me doing something like that," Ako popped up, retrieving a tray from the kitchen with an order on it, "I always plan out my time to the fullest benefit." She smirked, holding a hand over her chest.

Laura rolled her eyes, "Sure."

Ako shrugged it off and went back to the dining area.

Laura turned back to Yume, "Are you getting enough sleep?"

Yume waved her hand at them, "Don't worry, I'm fine," She grabbed the tray that was sitting with a ready order and turned back to the cafe, "I'm going back to work."

Laura and Koharu exchanged glances, but let her go.

Yume glanced at the ticket, then made her way to table 3. She smiled, but a yawn was forced through her lips. She wavered again, but this time her stumble caused her to loose her balance of the tray. Her eyes shot open as soon as she felt the weight tipping over and a gasp escaped her lips.

"Woah!"

Yume felt something warm wrap around her wrist and the tray stabilize in her hand. She was able to clear her vision from the stumble, only to find a figure standing very close in front of her.

"Careful!" Subaru frowned down at her, standing in front of her, holding her wrist with one hand and the tray with another.

"Oh!" Yume jolted, then relaxed, "Ah, thanks…"

Subaru sighed, "Falling asleep on the job? You're a pretty bad employee."

Yume turned red, "No I'm not! I was just up late!"

"Ehem," Someone interrupted.

The two of them looked over to see Asahi grinning at them, "Can we get our orders before they melt?"

Subaru jumped back, releasing his grip on her hand, Yume just realizing how close they were for those few moments. Her cheeks dusted pink and she cleared her throat, "Of course." She set down the four orders on the table, "There you go."

"Thank you," Nozomu replied.

Kanata glanced up at Yume, "You said you were up late? Why? Doing homework?"

Yume nodded, smiling softly, "That's it. I was finishing up my work."

Subaru scoffed, "It's not good to leave your work for the last minute."

"It's not due for another two days!" Yume retorted.

"Then why are you staying up late?" Subaru shouted back.

Yume crossed her arms, "I was working ahead!"

Subaru deadpanned, "Wow."

Asahi laughed, "Well I agree you shouldn't stay up too late, Yume, but it's good that you're working ahead."

"We have to do the same," Nozomu nodded in agreement with Asahi.

"Ah!" Yume gasped, "That reminds me, Koharu and I saw you guys at school!"

Subaru rolled his eyes, "Obviously you would."

Asahi grinned at Yume, "Really! What did you think?"

Yume pressed a finger to her cheek, "Hmm, well, to be honest, I thought you guys were being too dramatic. I mean, did you really need to roll out a carpet?"

Asahi's happy face turned distraught, "It was only one day!"

"S4 does the same thing!" Subaru added.

Yume huffed, "Well it's much cooler when S4 does it. It was just weird when you guys did it."

Asahi fell over with shock.

"My, how harsh," Nozomu commented.

Yume laughed nervously, "S-Sorry…"

Subaru rolled his eyes, "Whatever. I guess we won't be doing that anymore." The others nodded at him.

Yume took a small step back, "Okay then, back to work for me. See you."

Asahi waved, "Bye."

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Yume was in the cafe early on her next shift, Koharu wasn't ready yet, so she let Yume go on ahead.

After changing, Yume went to find Hime in the front. "Hime!" Yume grinned.

Hime smiled, "Ah, Yume! Good morning!"

"Good morning!" Yume replies cheerfully.

"Yume, since it's early, do you mind helping me with something?" Hime asked suddenly.

Yume's eyes widened, "Yea! Of course!"

Hime smiled, "Great! Let's go to the kitchen!"

Yume followed her in, and watched as she pulled out a tray with multiple bowls of snacks in it.

Hime placed it on the table and looked at Yume with a smile, "I was about to create a new dish for the menu. Want to help me out?"

Yume gawked at her, "Y-Yes!" She replied excitedly.

Hime grinned, "Okay! Let's start!"

Together, the two of them went to mixing the several ingredients in front of them: pudding, cake, strawberries, whipped cream, other berries, and many more.

Finally, they decided it was complete.

In a parfait cup, it was layered with yellow pudding, berries, a piece of yellow cake, and whipped cream with gold glitter in it. The top was decorated with strawberry slices and a half circle shaped piece of white chocolate with a rainbow painted on it, courtesy of Yume.

"It's beautiful!" Hime praised.

Yume nodded, "It is!"

"Let's add this to the menu right away," Hime said, grabbing a piece of paper.

"But what about the name?" Yume asked.

Hime glanced over at her, "That's right. Do you have any ideas for it?"

Yume stared at the cup, thinking, "What do you think about Start Line?"

Hime blinked, "That sounds wonderful. Where did you think of that?"

Yume smiled nervously, "Well the rainbow arch looks like a finish line kinda, but start line sounds better than finish line."

Hime smiled, "I love it. We'll have this special on the menu starting from today!"

Yume grinned bright, "I'm so excited!"

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"Welcome masters!" Yume smiled. She was met with a little boy with a large frown on his face and a smiling lady behind him, his mom. "Follow me," Yume said as she led them to a table.

As they settled down, Yume asked, "What can I get you today?"

The little boy met her smile with a deep frown.

Yume stiffened.

"Sorry," the mother spoke, "he's upset that he had to come out shopping with his us today. I thought a snack would cheer him up."

Yume nodded, "Of course it will! What would you like?"

The mother shook her head, "Anything you suggest is fine."

The boy grumbled, but was ignored.

"Don't worry," Yume smiled down at the boy, "I have just the treat in mind for you!" She bowed, "I'll be right back."

Yume went to the kitchen and submitted an order.

She went to the front of the cafe to greet some more guests as she waited for the order to get ready.

"Welcome masters!"

"Yo," Subaru greeted.

Yume glanced around, only spotting him and Nozomu, "Where are the others?"

"They're at work," Nozomu replied.

Yume nodded in understanding, then led them to a table, "We have a new item on the menu today! Hime and I made it!"

"Oh?" Subaru raised an eyebrow, "What's it called?"

"It's the Start Line parfait!" Yume grinned.

Subaru put his hands on the table, "Then I'll take that."

Yume smiled brightly, "Great"

"I'll take the Honeybee Kiss Cake," Nozomu said.

Yume nodded, "Alright, be right back!"

When she went to the counter to submit the order, she found the order of the little boy and his mom ready.

Yume took the tray back to their table, "Here you go, Prince!" She placed the Start Line parfait in front of him, and the Ocean Blue Salt August Marina for his mom.

The boy was still frowning, but Yume could see a twinkle of excitement in his eyes.

"Say thank you," His mom said.

He grunted.

Yume giggled. Picking up the spoon, she scooped up a strawberry with whipped cream and pudding, holding it in front of the boy's mouth. "Say 'ah'," Yume commanded with a smile.

The boy's cheeks tinged pink, but he hesitantly opened his mouth.

Yume swiftly pushed it into his mouth.

His eyes widened and he chewed the mouthful, "It's yummy." He mumbled.

Yume grinned wide, "I'm glad you like it!" She took the boys hand and placed the spoon in it. "Eat up!"

The boy's mom covered her laugh, "Thank you."

Yume shook her head, "Thank you for coming!"

She left the two and went to the kitchen, taking the next order.

"I'm back!" Yume called, appearing in front of the table, "Here's your Honeybee Kiss cake and your Start Line parfait!"

"Thanks," Nozomu smiled.

Yume nodded, "Okay then, see you guys-"

"Wait," Subaru cut her off.

Yume stopped, "Oh, what can I help you with?"

Subaru crossed his arms, "I want you to do what you did to that kid to me."

Yume blinked, "W-What?"

"Read my lips," Subaru smirked, "Feed me."

Yume recoiled, "N-No way! I'm not your mother!"

Subaru raised and eyebrow, "Aren't you supposed to be a maid? And do whatever your master asks you to do?"

Yume opened her mouth, then closed it. He was right. She reached down and snatched the spoon from the table. She plunged the spoon into the cream and pulled out a messy spoonful of the parfait.

Her hand wobbled as she held it in front of Subaru's face. He tilted his face upward, opening his mouth, and closing his eyes.

Yume slowly inched the spoon to his mouth. Her face grew redder by the moment at the same pace of the spoon.

A shiver ran over her body, and she immediately shoved the spoon into Subaru's mouth.

"Hrmph!"

Yume spun around, almost running, going back to the kitchen. She glowered, "That kid…" She was calling Subaru out on his childish behavior.

Yume stopped and looked up, spotting Mahiru giving her a strange look.

"Are you okay?" Mahiru asked.

Yume clutched her hands together and nodded, "Yes, I'll be fine."

Mahiru shot her a disbelieving expression, but let it go, "Okay…" she glanced at Yume once more before leaving.

Yume sighed and put her hands on her chest. She was feeling funny these days. Especially when M4 came to visit.

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Ahh I actually don't really like this chapter :( I think I'm losing my touch with writing Yume... -_- It's too short, sorry about that. I think the next one is longer?

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