Happy Birthday Aomine Daiki! (31/08)

*Ai: sorry o-o… but I will try my best to show Aomine can be hot that way too. This story was inspired by certain pictures that I will add in, in the appropriate chapters ;)

Chapter two.

Aomine stared at himself in the mirror inside his bathroom. The events of yesterday had been playing on his mind all night and it clearly showed on his face. Aomine grunted and quickly washed his face before drying it off and getting ready for his next day of work. On his way to the coffee shop he gave himself a little pep talk. "There's no way I'll see that guy again." He nodded to himself as he walked into the shop greeting his colleagues and walking to the back to put on the apron they all wore with the coffee shop's emblem. "Just another day."

Aomine was happy to see things had returned to normal. Girls stalking him and giggling with their friends whenever he threw a glance their way, some guys trying to look tough but secretly stealing a picture of him. He chuckled a little preparing some more coffee as a lot of orders suddenly came up during lunch break. He had to give Momoi credit, the coffee shop was a nice place to work at although he much preferred sunbathing on the school rooftop. Everything seemed to go smoothly and he was about to finish his shift when his boss called him over.

Daiki let out a small sigh, swinging the tea towel over his shoulder as he followed her to the back where she had a small office. She was a strict boss that showed up on the work floor often to keep things in check. Maybe he had done something wrong? Nah, he never did. "What's up?" Aomine asked as he flopped in the seat across her desk. She sat down too as she pulled out an envelope. "It seems that you've attracted someone's attention." She started as she glanced at him with a slight grin on her lips. "This letter came in today. A company that wants to hire you as their personal coffee maker." Aomine was pretty surprised at this, which company would be interested in him suddenly for coffee? Basketball he would understand but this?

"I am of course a little reluctant to hand this to you, seeing as you brought in a lot more customers for my shop because of your popularity.. and well your looks." She continued as she looked at the envelope. "I still think it would be fair if you could consider it. Although I would much appreciate it if you stayed." She smiled handing the envelope over to Daiki. He looked the letter over not seeing a familiar name signature. The company was also not familiar to him. "Thanks boss. Don't worry too much." He smirked and winked before leaving her office and heading back to get his bag and leave for home. He stuffed the letter into his pocket as he walked out of the back through the shop when he noticed someone sitting at the same table as yesterday. Aomine blinked twice to make sure he was seeing things correctly… Was that the same guy from yesterday?

'Shit', Aomine cursed inwardly when the guy noticed him. Thank the lords that his shift was over before things would get worse. He quickly stepped ahead and opened the door to the shop walking the block towards his apartment. He let out a small breath when he looked back and saw that he wasn't followed by anyone able to go home safely. Really did he have to worry about a guy stalking him now? Things were really getting crazy.

The keys clicked in the lock as he let himself into his small apartment. It wasn't much but he was happy here. Just enough space for him to be comfortable, yet still having everything he needed. A small kitchen and living room next to his bedroom with an attached bathroom. He flopped his bag onto the couch as he stretched his body a little. 'Damn I'm hungry…' Aomine thought as he walked over to the fridge opening it and seeing that, as per usual, it was pretty empty. He hated shopping, but seemed it was needed since all that was left was some milk and cucumber.

Aomine quickly retrieved his wallet from his bag as he walked to the nearest convenience store buying himself food enough to last a couple of days. He made his way over to the cashier as he put down his items as he suddenly heard a familiar voice calling his name. "Dai-chan?" Momoi smiled as she walked up behind Aomine who turned around lazily to see who was here to bother him. Momoi had to pout a little at this but her cheerful self came back soon enough. "What have you been up to?"

Aomine stuffed his groceries into a bag as he looked back at the pink-haired girl that used to be his manager. "Ah I've been working surprisingly." Aomine chuckled at Momoi's surprised look. "At the coffee shop you recommended." Momoi's face lit up as she was told that Aomine had actually taken up her advice for once. "Yea yea so far so good." Aomine rubbed the back of his head slightly. He had to admit he was changing slightly ever since he graduated from high school. He was starting to look after himself more, which seemed highly needed. "I'm happy you like it there." Momoi smiled as she paid for her own groceries then leaving together with Dai-chan walking towards their homes, chatting some.

Later that evening Aomine enjoyed a delicious meal that didn't take much of an effort to make. He wasn't that good of a cook so something easy and quick was best for him. After chilling some time behind the TV he figured to get a nice work out. He changed into his sportswear, putting on a black sweatpants that hugged his body in all the right places and adding a loose tank on top. When all done he picked up his ball and made his way to the small court a few streets from his apartment.

Nobody else was around at this time so Aomine could easily go all out on the court, having some fun with his special moves and getting fired up. He enjoyed working out like this in the slightly cold evening air while nobody was here to bother him. He stayed for a couple of hours, never missing the hoop once as he grinned a little. "New record huh?" He grinned looking over at the clock next to the court. He scored another 100 points like he would always do when coming here, but this time in a shorter time than before. He smirked a little spinning the ball on his index finger as he then went back home for a good hot shower to get the sweat off of his body.

After a nice hot shower Aomine wrapped a towel around his slim waist covering just enough as he walked over to his couch and flopped down turning on the TV. He lazily watched the basketball game that was on his sports channel while he rummaged through his bag finding the letter that his boss had given him. He wondered who had written it and who it was that was interested in hiring him. Maybe he had to check it out tomorrow since he had the day off. He doubted it would be something for him, probably asking a hell lot of him whereas in the coffee shop he could take it pretty easy. Oh well maybe the salary would be the interesting part. It would be nice to have a little more money to spare because right now he would just get around with the money he earned to pay for his college and apartment and food. Something extra wouldn't be bad, maybe some nice new basketball shoes. Yes that actually sounded nice Aomine grinned slightly. He moved up from the couch walking to his closet and pulling out his finest clothing for the job interview putting them ready for the next day.

He closed off his apartment shutting the tv off and cleaning up some of his mess. It had always been a mess in here but he tried to keep it to a minimum, for as far as he was capable of doing such a thing. Pulling on some boxers he tossed the towel in the hamper before flopping into his bed laying on his back. A thought crossed his mind, one that seemed to make him feel a lot more at ease. If he took on that job that would mean he wouldn't have to see that man in the coffee shop anymore. Maybe it sounded cowardly to take a job solely for that reason, but Aomine had been shaken up by that guy ever since their first meeting. It was the perfect opportunity to get away from the shop and back to his old self… basketball… work… and his Mai-chan magazines. Yep that was a nice thought, Aomine drifted off to sleep.

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