"Hey boss!"
"Evening Duo."
I clocked in and put my stuff in my locker. Making my way to the front I can make out Mrs. Schuller's voice. She and the boss are laughing.
"Duo!"
"Mrs. Schuller."
"Do you have a boyfriend yet?" Shaking my head in the negative, she continues. "Good, well not good, but it is. I want you to meet my nephew. He is a few years older, but a nice guy."
Translation, he is old and ugly. It would probably be illegal to go out with him.
"Sorry, but between school, the orphanage and work I just don't have any time."
"It's okay. If you do get time call me."
"Will do."
Once she was gone my boss stood there smiling at me. "What?"
"Nothing."
"Those are very valid reasons."
"I didn't say anything."
"Verbally." I grumbled and he chuckled.
"Duo, I have to leave early today."
"Oh, what time?"
"Now." He handed me the keys and left.
The bell over the door rang just after 8:50. Looking up I see a very familiar blonde head.
"Hey Qbean."
"Hey Duo."
"Oh my god you're starting to talk like me. It's about time. Glad to see ya!"
"I was bored at home and since I said I would visit, well here I am." If you noticed he completely ignored my comment about his speech.
We talked for a bit then Q went to the back to get a drink. The bell above the door rang."Welcome to am/pm gas."
"15 on pump 3" at the sound of the voice I swear I jumped about a foot. It was Zechs. Damn he is hot. He stood there with a smile, obviously finding my startled jump funny.
"Um…right…15 on pump 3. Thank you and have a nice night." He left to go back to his car where two girls were waiting. I knew the moment Q made it all the way to the front because of the laughing.
"You should try out for the track and field team. The high jump would be your event. All you would need is Zechs to speak to you."
"Shove it, Q. He startled me. I have never seen him get gas here."
"Well, that's why. Noin and Hilde are with him. One or both them live around here."
"How do you know?" I was genuinely curious. It had nothing to do with the desire to track them down and kill them for being with him.
"I have classes with Hilde."
"Oh."
Shortly after Qbean left. The rest of the night passed pretty quickly. I had a steady flow of customers all the way up until 10:55. At 11:00 I locked up the pumps and closed up the shop. As O was locking the door I heard an engine pull up behind me. "Sorry, we are closed."
"I know."
Maybe q is right, I should try out for the track and field team. It was Zechs and not only did I jump, but I dropped the keys as well."
"Sorry, I didn't mean to startle you."
"No problem." I bent down, picked up the keys and locked the door. "What can I do for you?" I asked as I walked over to his car.
"Nothing, I was driving by and saw you locking up and thought I'd give you a ride home."
"That's kind of you, but I only live a few miles down the road."
"The Maxwell Church, I know." He leaned across the car and opened the door. "Get in."
"Are you sure? I mean it's not too far of a walk."
"Yes, I'm sure."
I got in and holy shit was this a nice car. It was a stick shift and for the entire five minute drive my eyes were glued to how his hand moved over the gear shift. Let's just say that it is a good thing that I had my bag on my lap. We pulled up to the church and as I got out I said "thank, for the ride."
"You're more than welcome." He smiled and I turned to goo. Have you ever tried to walk while in a goo state? Well, it's not easy, let me tell you. I did manage it, however.