Hey Guys! Thanks for the awesome reviews for last chapter! I was really pumped to upload the new chapter so here it is. Just a heads up - it is a little morbid and confusing for a second, but that will be explained in chapters to come! Anyway thanks and please review!
Disclaimer: I do NOT own any of the original my candy love character, but yes, I DO own you Ella and I own the plot!
It's been a few weeks since the first day of school - and the havoc has not seemed to decrease one bit, I've found a friend in Lysander, can carry a conversation with Nathaniel, but am working on getting to talk to Castiel. On the plus side, Iris and I have become really good friends and she introduced me to Rosalya; she is really boisterous and fun to be around, and always puts me in a good mood. It's been a few weeks since the whole "dollar store incident" as I call it, but I am working at my aunt's German cafe to pay the expenses that I caused Mr. Cornma (Mr. Hawaiian "good old times" man - I finally learned his name from Aunt Caroline). I also want to buy myself a new phone, due to the last one cracking... moment of silence...
It's Saturday afternoon and rather than getting to hang out with Rosalya and Iris to go shopping, I'm stuck at my aunt's wonderful German cafe. The girls stopped by before, and were quite shocked at my attire. I swear auntie's losing it. I am dressed in a "sexy" as Rosalya puts it, German maid costume, with my hair in cute braided pigtails. Aunt Caroline says I need to "bring in them boys", and not the ones from social services. Of course auntie doesn't think of this place as just the German cafe, oh, no, no, she thinks of it as the German cosplay cafe. Everyday she wears a different costume, I have yet to see today's. Why, oh why couldn't I go out with my friends? I think, If I have to say "Guten Tag" to one more person, I swear, I'm gonna lose it.
Suddenly my aunt strolls out of the back room wearing it, an extremely sexier version of the fairy costume she was wearing the day that I showed up at her apartment soaked from head to toe. With her outfit I won't have to worry about "bringing in them boys" - They're won't be any left when auntie's done. Yeesh, she already has Tony from the ring shop, and I don't think he would be too pleased with all the heads turning in her direction.
A father talks to his daughter at Table 2, "Come on, Nicki we're gonna be late for..." The rest of the conversation is lost as I fade into the darkness that is a flash back...
"Come on, Nicki we're not crazy, we're just extremely fun and okay, maybe we're insane, but that's okay! Where would the world be without a little bit of crazy? We would all be soooo boring! Anyway, I have to got to fourth period, but I'll see you later - alright. Love ya..." I left her standing by the office, the office my parents were currently in a meeting discussing my addition to an honors class that I really wanted to take. Naturally, as I turned the corner and this being a high school and all, I paid no attention to the scream coming from behind me, if I had realized the terror in that scream, the pain, maybe... just maybe... I could have stopped it... Stopped the death, the devastation, the tears... I won't let myself cry anymore - I have to be strong - for them, all of them...
No...
More...
Tears...
As I come back to my senses, I realize that auntie is talking to me, "Ella, Ella, sweetie, Ella, are you alright?" I nod, not being able to produce any noise in my current state, I manage a small smile just to make Aunt Caroline feel good. She warmly smiles back at me and says, "Good, there's a new costumer over there that I would like you to take care of for me, Sweetie!" I swear, her peppiness knows no end! I recompose myself and make my way over to the costumer's table, as I pass by I realize that people from Table 2 have already left. Good...
As I am walking over to the table, I realize that the costumer that Aunt Caroline wants me to take care of is Nathaniela and that girl Melody, who is a class delegate for our school. Seriously, I'm beginning to think Aunt Caroline wants to ruin my life as well...
Putting on the most cheerful face I can must, I say " Guten Tag, welcome to Fee, are you ready to order?" Nathaniel and Melody instantly look up from their menus and I notice them analysing me as if trying to remember where they've seen my face before. It's actually kind of funny to watch; I see as Melody recognizes me, but Nathaniel cannot. She cracks a small smile and winks at me. "I'll give you two a few more minutes," I say as I stifle a laugh, I hear Melody get up and tell Nathaniel that she's going to the bathroom. I lead her over to the bar area.
"Hey Melody," I say politely, "What are you and Nathaniel doing here?" I ask her sweetly, "Are you two on a date perhaps?" I inquire and she blushes, but shakes her head no as if to say, "I wish, but unfortunately not", I sigh, "Hmmm... Melody, what if I tell you that I could get you and Nat together?" Her eyes look up at me, gleaming with as much evil intent as my own, realizing her answer I reply, "Let me make a call,"
After an extremely long phone conversation, three more bathroom breaks from Melody, and a serving of appetizers courtesy of moi (seriously, it was on the house, my, oh, my how my wallet is suffering, I can hear its screams), Rosalya and Iris finally arrive hands and arms full of bags from a full day of shopping at all the latest clothing and accessory stores. They see me and walk over to the bar were currently Melody is sitting in anticipation waiting for this "grand scheme" we've cooked up via phone.
"Okay," Rosalya starts, "from the information I got from Ella on the phone, Melody, you and Nathaniel are here to discuss the school's budget on our junior prom, correct?" she asks, Damn, Rosalya takes this match - making buisness serious, though she is the only one of us with a boyfriend... Melody nods in agreement with Rosalya's prior statement. "Alright, Melody, Ella said that this was not a date, but... you really want it to be because it seems as though you have crushing in the student body president over there for quite a while, huh?" Again Melody nods. "Okay, well this plan will require a bit of time, are you alright with waiting for your desired results?" Melody nods a final time. "Here's the plan..." We all leaned in.
I walked over to Nathaniel and sat down, he looked quite confused as to why his server would be sitting with him until realization hit him in the face. He was about to say something when I stopped him. "Nathaniel, remember a week ago when we were talking about the upcoming Halloween Ball and you told me that, that "special someone" worked with you? Was that Melody?" Nathaniel blushed, that was all the answer I needed, but I wanted to make him say it so I pressed on with my speech, "Well, you haven't answered and the only other person you work with is Mrs. Addison," A shiver ran down my spine as I thought of the she - devil, but I continued speaking, "that would frankly be not only repulsive, but completely disturbing... So, please tell me, you. don't. like. Mrs. Addison. Right?" Nathaniel nodded immediately as if the singular thought of our principal brought him utter repulsion. I couldn't help but laugh, at the face he made.
"Anyway, back to the topic at hand: Melody." He blushed again, "I think that you need to ask her to the Halloween Ball, alright? I know for a fact that she would be extremely happy, but a little tip," I say as I lean in, "don't ask her in this restaurant, my aunt is the nosiest person you will ever meet in your entire life. And something else," I lean in even closer, and clear my throat "Break her heart and I'll kick your ass." I add with a smile. Once I see him gulp and nod, I arise from my seat and head back to the bar to a certain apprehensive, anxiety - stricken girl. "Well, I believe that went quite well, just get your ass over there and he will take you out somewhere nicer, don't worry about the check, it's on me.
Melody responds for the first time using actual words, "You know Ella, you should find someone, you know what they say, you can't live without love..." I laugh and nod as I secretly think to myself, Personally, I think oxygen is more crucial towards living , but you know, whatever floats your boat... "Alright," she fixes her, "do I look okay?" All three of us nod, "Okay," she takes a deep, shaky breath, "I'll see you guys later," she goes over to Nathaniel. He smiles and stands helping her put her coat on, just like in all the mushy chick - flicks (Or Korean dramas in my case). As they walk out the door, Melody gives us one more glance and I see Rosalya give her a wink. They walk out the door.
"Well, that sure was something," Rosalya is the first to comment, "so you called us, in the middle of shopping to help you with someone else's love problems? To meddle?" she asks. I nod, unsure of how to answer her, "Oh my god, I am SO proud of you!" She reaches around the other side of the bar and gives me a huge hug, I am utterly shocked so I don't respond, "Finally! I knew that we would be amazing friends!" My aunt passes by and Rosalya quickly calls out to her, "Excuse me Caroline," (yes my aunt wants to be "cool" so has asked my friends to call her "Caroline") she looks over towards Rosalya, " I was wondering if Ella was free tonight, I would really love having her over for a sleepover since she missed the shopping trip today," Rosalya adds her "winning smile" for extra effect.
"Of course! I wouldn't deny Ella any social time with her gal pals, before she goes she just has to finish up this afternoon's shift then head on over to the grocery store to pick up a few things. And will there be boys at this sleepover?" She asks raising one eyebrow. Rosalya nods no as if my aunt had asked her is she was a devil worshipper, but she was not expecting my aunt's reply, "Aww, damn! Ella could really use one of those you know. I need to get her out of the apartment more often!" And Rosalya and Iris laugh, they actually laugh! I can't help but join in.
"Okay, so Ella, just meet over at my house by eight - ish alright? It'll be a lot of fun - I'll see if some of the other girls can come over too. Then it would be quite the party. See you later my lovely." With that, she and Iris walk out of the cafe and I get back to my shift.
About an hour later, I'm working behind the bar, cleaning the glasses when I notice the familiar jingle of the bell signaling a new costumer has entered. I look over and nearly drop the glass in my hand. There at the door are two people who I really don't want to see: Lysander and Castiel. Why, why has everyone picked today to come to the restaurant? If this is some sort of cruel joke I am NOT enjoying it. I silently thank god that I am not signed up for the table they have elected to sit at today. It's Elena's duty. I watch as she walks over to their table, Lysander smiles politely, Castiel gives his usual snarky, sarcastic reply. I turn back to my glasses and suddenly see a girl rush by, it's Elena - and she's crying. I sigh and think, Ugh, CASTIEL...
My aunt comes by and seeing as she saw Elena run away crying she asks, "Ella, be a sweet and tend to that table." Yay! Quality time with Lysander and the other one. This is all I could have ever asked for. I roll my eyes and prepared my sassy persona by becoming all badass and stuff, my life is terrible (I shit you not). I walk over to their table.
"So," I begin, "Do you make all the girls run away Castiel? Or was that the first girl to actually talk to you?" I ask. He looks up with a mixture of anger, surprise, and amusement. I see him look me up and down then smirk. Ugh! What a bastard! Lysander clears his throat, and being the gentlemen he is tries to start a civil conversation.
"Why hello Ella, its fancy meeting you here, do you work here?" He asks, and I nod, when it comes to Lysander, I feel as if I owe him something for all of his help with the whole first day of school affair when I was covered in various substances. "Well, that girl ran away before we could place our order in so, could you?" I take out my notepad. Lysander and Castiel both order coffee. I tell them I'll get it right away and suppress the urge to punch Castiel's smirking face in.
I place the order and hope that the kitchen screws up Castiel's order, but realize Who can fuck - up coffee? The order finally is put out and I go to grab the drinks. As soon as I approach the table a toddler runs past - did I mention I'm wearing heels in addition to this whole get up, well I am. The tray is knocked up, up, up and I go down, down, down, grabbing onto the closest thing, which happens to be moving object and I am suddenly falling on top of the object. As I land on said object Newton's First Law of Motion comes into play and the hot coffee comes down, down, down. I am afraid to open my eyes, but I do and realize I haven't fallen on a something, but a someone, a particular someone in fact. Of course this happens! Fucking Mother!
I come to terms and realize I'm straddling Castiel (who I've fallen on top of) and my cheeks begin to heat up. "How the hell are you a waitress?" said boy asks, "I swear princess, tripping, dropping trays, falling onto customers, I swear you're terrible." I hear the smirk in his voice growing and I am pissed. So, being the fair person I am, as I attempt to get up, my hand "accidentally" brushes past a certain area. When he does not say anything, I internally think, I win... My aunt comes over to see what all the commotion was as Castiel was getting up, both of us soaked in coffee. Since my aunt has only seen my bubbly side I decide to smile and giggle confusing both Lysander and Castiel.
"Well, well, Ella, you can't go straddling strangers my love - I thought I had taught you better than that, you wait until after the first date, or if you're as experienced as me, during the first date." I simply giggle, watching as the boys jaws drop. You can get through this Ella, come on focus, think: giggly, bubbly, happy - okay its game time!
"Oh Auntie Caroline -" I say like an airhead, adding a slight giggle, I add, "Let me go and get some towels." As I turn around I feel her slap my butt, as I walk away I can tell that the boys mouths are still hanging open from shock, and I hear her say,
"What? I'd tap that!" Holy Shit Auntie are you fucking trying to ruin my life - I swear you hate me!- I walk to the storage closet and pull out two fresh towels from the shelf and make my way back out to the main area of the restaurant. I attempt to begin drying myself as I walk back. When I get there I see Castiel's smirking face again and I am instantly pissed. I throw the towel at him and walk away,
"Was für ein Arschloch!" I yell as I walk away from them not caring who hears anymore. I take my apron off and hook it up as I make my way to the back room to change my clothes to my street clothing rather than the revealing German maid outfit, (a.k.a. the sluty uniform) I grabbed the list of items that my aunt needed me to get from the grocery store and went out the kitchen back door to the employee parking lot and make my way over to the car my aunt has been "lending"me while mine is being repaired.
I make my way to the grocery store down town, faces pass and I'm almost to the grocery store. I can't find a good parking spot so I end up having to take the spot all the way on the other side of the the world (or so it seems) and run to the front door. I try and make some quick rounds around the store when a voice calls out to me.
"Oh, Miss Gabriella, it's so good to see you, what are you doing here?" I turn around and there is Mrs. Addison. Okay, remember Ella, the key to talking to her is showing no fear and talking directly, kind of like swimming in a shark tank...
"So what are you doing here sweetie?" she repeats. Oh ya know, I'm just casually in the supermarket hunting elephants nothing too big.
"Oh, I just came here to pick a few things up for my aunt." I say and she looks at me like she's expecting more, "Well, my aunt owns at a restaurant and she just needed some new supplies for the cafe. Anyway, it was nice to see you Mrs. Addison," I run towards the checkout line, pay as fast as I can and make my way back to the car in record time just as the first drops of rain came pouring down.
After a quick drop off at the restaurant backdoor (I can't face that place after what happened), I quickly make my way back to the car and drive all the way back to the apartment, it has begun to rain a little harder and I want to get to Rosalya's before it escalates to a full on typhoon. (Who knows, it could happen – don't judge me world!).
I run up the stairs and up to the correct apartment and make my way to the guest (my) room. After grabbing all of my stuff and throwing it into a bag I make my way out of the apartment and down the stairs again. I hop into the car and drive, in a few minutes I get to Rosalya's. I ring the doorbell and am pulled into a huge hug.
"Hey, Ella, I'm so glad that you could come over, it wouldn't be a party without you!" Rosalya said as she squeezed me tighter and tighter and I started to lose the ability to breathe. Who... knew... Rosalya... was... so... strong... "Come one in!" she drags me in and throws my bag somewhere in the distance towards the dark hallway. She leads me towards the dark hallway and I can't help but feel a little scared that she was leading me to my rape...
Everything changed when she suddenly when she turned the light switch on and everything was illuminated. Somehow my bag ended up in the fishtank... Why? Fml...
"Oh my god! I am so sorry Ella! You can borrow some pajamas if you want I'm really sorry -" Rosalya asks for forgiveness - I didn't really didn't care... Worse things have happened...
As I adjust to the newly turned on lights I realize that Iris, Melody, and Capucine are also here (I hate the latter). After I finally manage to get some clean, dry clothes, we all decide it's time to play one of the most classic and fun sleepover games of all time: Truth? or Dare?
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