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OK all text that is in italics that isn't bold, is what Joey sends to Lauren in notes. Joey will be making an offical appearance in the next few chapters. I hope this story makes sense.

"When did my little brother grow up so fast?" I sighed to Michelle when I walked into the Cafe.

"They grow up fast don't they? He's smart though Lauren, he made sure I knew that he could count to 40 the other day" She laughed "Your usual yeah?" She asked

"Yeah the usual please" I said with a smile "I won't be leaving here today, if it gets to busy and you need the table let me know" I said as I moved to my usual spot on the far side of the cafe.

"Here you are my love" She said sweetly placing a mug of steaming hot coffee on the table and a iced ring doughnut on a plate.

"Oh and someone ordered this for you earlier, told me to give it you and..." she fished through her aprons pocket "this" she pulled out a piece of paper.

"Thanks, Shell" I said picking up the note and opening the box knowing she was watching me.

'You seemed to enjoy the doughnut you were eating yesterday. Here's 12 more, lets see if you can eat these in the same speed, enjoy and have a nice Tuesday' I read out loud enough for her to hear.

"Someones got an admirer" She said in a sing song voice.

"Mmhm or someone is trying to make me fat" we both laughed and she walked away.

Half an hour later I had 10 doughnuts left and felt a little sick, I knew Oscar would challenge me to a doughnut eating competition after Nursery. I closed the box and got up out of my seat.

"Michelle, is the guy that sent me them doughnuts still in here?" I asked looking around

"Nope, he left earlier this morning. Just after I gave you his gift actually" She answered handing me another mug of coffee. I sat back down and couldn't help but feel disappointed that he had left, sighing I put my ear phones back in and placed myself back into my own little world watching people going in and out of the cafe.

2 hours later I had switched from coffee to milkshake such a weird combination but hey ho, what a girl wants eh. I had also sent a text to Abi confirming Oscars sleepover she was just as excited as him, I'd arranged to go for a few drinks and a meal with the girls and was actually looking forward to the weekend, hoping everything went to plan. Lucy had taking her shift and Michelle had gone home, I had always preferred Michelle there was something about Lucy that just creeped me out she was just way too nice, that was a poor excuse not to like someone even on my standards. She had just put some waffles in the I closed my eyes inhaling the waft of toasted waffles, how the hell could I still want more food.

My eyes flicked open to Lucy pointing towards me, I took my earphones out as a man with a bouquet of red roses, strolled over to me my eyes looked from side to side knowing all eyes were on me. "Lucy I thought you said he was good looking" I hissed towards her, he handed me the flowers "Lauren?" I nodded

"You?" I asked in disbelief "You're the person sending me all this stuff, no wonder you did everything else in secret" I said my brow raising as I checked him out.

"No, its not me" He laughed "Thank God, that was harsh, good luck to bloke" He said "Lets hope he likes being knocked back" He said shaking his head and walking off. "Thankyou" I called as he exited the cafe.

'A dozen red roses won't make you fat though *smiley face* I hope you like roses.