Lunch break was Beth's favorite of work. Coffee, a muffin, and a good book, she was set.

Since there bonding Beth tried to make sure Mercury was happy. She just couldn't imagine being stuck to one person 24/7 with no say in opinion. So when ever the chance rose Beth was more than happy to ask for Mercury thoughts on it wether it was a movie, book or even food.

Currently they were deep into Romeo and Juliet. Beth had already read the play in high school but after her companion had asked about its contents. The symbiote had seemed delighted at the thought or reading it. So they were reading.

"Shakespeare fan?" Beth paused looking up to the owner of the voice. He was. . . Tall and built. Boots, jeans, and a leather jacket were all complemented by his blond hair and bright blue eyes. His smile was so welcoming Beth couldn't stop staring as he said down across from her.

Beth stuffed the bookmark in its new spot. Smiling back at the man "Actually yes, well a little." She gestured towards the book on the table, "one of my favorites."

"Me too. Names Eddie."

"I'm Beth." She watched him take a sip of his coffee only to gag. "You ok Eddie?"

He scowled at the drink. "I don't think that's right."

Beth wasn't always shy and this was one of those moments. Reaching over Beth grab Eddie's cup taking a sip only to gag is well. "God what was it supposed to be?!"

"Iced mocha" Eddie was still scowling but not at the drink anymore, rather Venoms current tantrum.

(We shall torment the human filth for nearly killing us with this foul drink!) A knock it off was all Venom received. They jumped slightly when Beth started choking.

Apparently she had tried to get rid of the foul taste with her own drink just to find it was just bad. Eddie had went to her side patting her back. "Come on don't die on me now, we just met. I mean I know CPR but if I'm going to kiss a girl I want her to want it just as bad as I do."

The joke made Beth laugh a little before getting up and tossing the cups out. After that she vanished.

(Hunt Eddie. Hunt.)

(Shut up Venom. I'm hunting right now.)

(Oh really because it seems that the prey has gotten away.)

Eddie didn't get a chance to comment back because before he could Beth had returned. She didn't say a thing just handed him a cup. Hesitantly he took a sip.

(You're not as bad as I thought. Prey delivering goods to you. You are like a wolf in sheep's clothing.)

Eddie didn't realize he had been staring at Beth until she snapped her fingers in front of his face.

"Was it really that good? I mean I've been told it's like heaven but I didn't think it was good enough to make you start daydreaming!" She laughed out.

Eddie shook his head, " It was amazing I was just talking to myself that's all."

From somewhere behind the counter someone yelled "we're closing up early Beth, you can go home."

Instantly Beth frowned. "Hey what's wrong?"

"I ... don't have a ride."