Disclimer: As much as i wish i owned the cast i sadly do not... *sigh* Also sorry it's been so long since I'm updated

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It was still an hour before the dinner rush when Lia walked into the Grill and slumped onto the counter, "Food… Milkshake… please…?" She groaned out tiredly.

Trucker and Jen laughed, "Long day Angel?" Trucker asked. Lia just nodded.

Priestly walked into the Grill and placed a milkshake next to her hand, "Long day?"

He just got a groan in response. He ruffled her hair as he walked past, grabbing her bag to put away for her.

It had been about a month since he had first given her a lift home, since then he had driven her home twice and picked her up once in the morning. He actually enjoyed spending time in the car with her, they debated music and conspiracy theories and just seemed to click in general.

The milkshake thing was new. One shift after a full day of classes she'd shown up slurping down a milkshake, 2 other shifts after a full days of classes she'd shown up brain dead and whining about how Trucker should get a milkshake machine. The next shift she had Priestly had showed up with a milkshake for her. She'd been so grateful and excited Priestly had started to do it most shifts. He also admittedly loved when she gave him a hug for it.

When he came back onto the floor he couldn't help but chuckle at the sight of her sitting at the counter sucking down her milkshake, her hair in pigtails, wearing a tie dye shirt and suspenders with skulls on them.

She looked up at the chuckle, "What?"

"I'm sorry. It's just…" He paused, wondering if he should tell her, "You look like a fifteen year old dressed like that and so intently drinking a milkshake." He waited for her to get annoyed and defensive like Tish would have at a comment like that.

Lia blinked at Priestly while Trucker chuckled, "Sorry Angel. You kinda do."

She shook her head a smirk forming and looked up at Priestly, she twirled one of her pigtails around her finger. "So…" she put on a pouty voice, "If I'm 15 does that make me a Lolita? A nymphet? And you the attractive older male I have running around doing my bidding?" She rested her chin on her palm leaning towards Priestly slightly, "Like getting me milkshakes?" she chewed her lip and fluttered her eyes at him.

Priestly's eyes went a little wide and he spluttered a little while Trucker laughed. The mohawked man was speechless, none of the other girls had ever responded to his teasing by teasing back like that. Three thoughts were running through his head, 'damn is she attractive', 'I should not be finding her attractive' and 'I can't let her win this'. Priestly smiled and leaned on his palm, "Yes. And I'll be expecting your special thank you for that tonight Miss Amelia." He winked at her.

A slight blush came to her cheeks as she started to giggle, "Dammit. You win. I can't think of a good comeback."

Trucker shook his head at the laughing pair, chuckling a little himself, "Alright get to work."

Trucker watched the pair closely as they worked. The playful banter and teasing being both entertaining for him as well as a welcome change to how miserable Priestly had been in recent months. It also made the surfer happy with his choice to hire Lia. She fit well with the rest of the staff while being quite different. For instance Priestly's comment about her 'looking 15'. Trucker knew exactly how each of the other girls would have reacted, Jen would have rolled her eyes and chuckled before Priestly gave her a hug and told her he was just kidding. Piper would have laughed, said 'hey!' and smacked his arm if he was in reach. Tish, well Tish would have gotten a little miffed and made some comment about how Priestly chose to dress.

He still never would have guessed she would respond like that though. He would have expected a response closer to Piper's. So he was a little shocked but also impressed by her witty and slightly flirtatious response. He could tell that Priestly had been too.

There were times Trucker was definitely taken aback by the way Lia would act. Some days she was very reserved and kept to herself then most days she seemed to be herself and quite carefree. Then there were the moments when guys hit on her under the assumption she was like Tish she became very timid.

Trucker looked up as the bell above the door jingled and a tall guy wearing a leather jacket walked in, 'Definitely not a local' he thought.

He watched as the guy walked over to the counter and leant on it, "You're sexy and I'm horny, wanna take a ride in my truck?" the guy had a smirk on his face as Lia looked up wide eyed.

Trucker slowly stood up ready to kick the guy out he saw Priestly tense up too. They both stopped when the heard Lia giggling, "That was one time you asshole." She said running out of the counter and jumping on him for a hug, he spun her round.

"Doesn't have to be," He said waggling his eyebrows as he put her down.

She smacked his arm, "Riley!" she said laughing.

The long haired brunette smiled down at her, "Missed ya Lia, love the blue by the way." He flicked the ends of her hair.

Trucker and Priestly exchanged a look and each went back to what they were doing, still keeping a close eye on the pair.

She grinned, "Aww thanks, thought I could use a bit of colour. So what are you doing here? And how'd you know I'd be at work?" Her tone changed with the last question, a small trace of panic.

Trucker furrowed his brow, he noticed the way her tone changed. He stood up and put his hand on her shoulder, "Hey Angel, why don't you cut out early and go hang out with your friend?"

"You sure?" She asked excitedly, he just nodded. "Thanks Truck!" She ran out back to grab her bag.

Trucker extended his hand, "I'm Trucker, that's Priestly," he shook Riley's hand and Priestly waved.

Lia came back from out back, "Seeya Priestly. Thanks for the milkshake," She gave him a quick hug and smile, "Thanks Truck. I'll see you tomorrow." She hugged him too before grabbing Reilly's arm and dragging him out the door.

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A/N so I have finally updated again. Reviews are always appreciated, sorry I took so long!