Cam was getting better at ignoring Moose and weirdly enough she is getting to know more about Luke, he usually stayed a couple of hours and seemed to get bored easily so he started to talk to Cam a lot. Apparently Luke wasn't in the same class with Moose he was a filmmaker that had to edit some videos but he was getting tired of doing that all day long so he decided to join Moose at the coffee shop.
Luke told Cam that he was also co-owner of a club and invited her to go one night. The more they talked, the more Cam though he was flirting with her until the day his phone rang and with the biggest smile he told her that it was his girlfriend calling while turning around going outside to take the call. Cam would lie if she didn't admit she was disappointed because he was really cute. However getting to know someone as nice and open like him was always special, his stories usually were full with his friends that were dancers and he promised her that he would show her a short documentary he was doing on them.
One day while she was cleaning their station Cam heard Luke laughing and she smiled, he usually got bored and if she was not available to talk he would either watch funny videos or "bother" Moose. The other boy voice could be heard above Luke's laugh telling him to shut up which only made her smile grew bigger. Suddenly Luke was in front of her telling her to look at his laptop but as soon as she tried to focus on the screen Moose appeared from behind Luke attempting to close it, the first boy being taller only raised it making it impossible for Moose to close it and for Cam to see anything. The boys kept "fighting" until Moose told Luke that he was immature and went to sit again on his usual spot pouting.
Cam looked at Luke, who was still smiling he proceeded to lower the laptop and explained to her that even though Moose loved playing pranks on others, he was not as gracious when he was in the receiving end of them. He then showed her a video of what he explained was the vault, the place where he and his friends live, Moose appeared to be sleeping on the floor when a couple of guys proceed to put shaving cream on his left hand and his right hand on a bowl full of water. It became evident of what the results would be and Cam began to laugh soon joined by Luke neither of them noticing that Moose had come back and was about to close the laptop. Just as Moose woke up in the video and things started to get funnier the real one push Luke to the side and closed the laptop with such force that it went to the front hitting Cam in her chest. Both boys looked at her as she put the laptop on the table and gave Moose a dirty look, she then turned and walked into the employees bathroom so she could massage herself without them watching her. Jacob took the opportunity to tell the boys to either please go back to their table or leave and they nodded and went to their seat.
Later when Cam had gone back to serving clients Luke try to apologize but there were so many people that it was tough for her to hear him although she knew what he wanted to say so she mimic saying ok and smile at him. The boy left the coffee shop that day with an apologetic look on his face making Cam feel a little sorry for him but she wasn't able to tell him that it wasn't his fault. It was the fault of the afro dude that until that point hadn't even try to apologize. Just as she was about to leave for the day Kirsten came in asking her how her day had been, Cam was about to tell her when Moose appeared next to them and asked for his coffees. Kirsten smiled at him and told Cam to please wait for her while she prepared the order, Moose looked at Cam with worry in his eyes and she saw that he was afraid that she was going to tell Kirsten about what happened. He liked Kirsten if there was any doubt about it before it had died at this moment. Cam turned to tell Kirsten that she needed to leave but she would see her tomorrow and smiled so the girl wouldn't ask her anything else.
The next day she arrived at the coffee shop in time and made small talk with Jacob while he opened the door, he told her his cousin would come that Friday and Bruce's vacation were over the next day. Finally, they would have regular hours and everything would be alright with the world. Cam laughed at his excitement, once inside she prepared her station and serve the first customer she noticed that neither Moose nor Luke were in and although she hate to admit it she was a little sad not to see them.
Three hours later she was talking to a regular when the door opened showing Luke and Moose entering the place with a bouquet of flowers and a girl. The girl seemed familiar and when Luke leaned into her signaling to where Cam was standing she notice that their hands were intertwined. Moose went to look for his usual table but it was occupied and to say that the look on his face was funny was an understatement that made Cam's day bright. Luke and the girl walked towards Cam while Moose kept looking side to side trying to find a place to sit in the now full establishment. "Good morning Cam. I wanted to say I'm really sorry for what happened yesterday sometimes I don't think before I do things and I'm sorry you got hurt."
Luke seemed to worry about the way she was going to react to him which was a mystery to Cam because he honestly didn't do anything bad it had been an accident and if someone was supposed to apologize that was Moose who obviously wasn't even there. She told Luke that it was fine, accidents happened and she really appreciate how worry he seemed. He also gave her the flowers and she smiled brightly at him. Then Luke turned and introduce Natalie, his girlfriend who asked Cam if she was ok and told her that even though Luke was sweet, he was a little clumsy with things. They all laughed as Natalie started to tell stories about some of Luke's accidents and he acted offended, then Natalie turned to looked at Moose, who was trying to see if anyone was going to stand up and tol him to come to them but he ignore her.
Natalie walked to where Moose was and tells him something, the boy looked at her with eyes wide open and shooked her head. Luke clear his throat to get Cam´s attention and she turns to look at him. "We both are sorry for what happened yesterday. I know it may seem that I'm the only one but he is too, is just that this paper he has to deliver is a huge percentage of his grade and he needs to A's it. He told his parent about taking another major aside from the one he is already in but they told him they would not pay for it so Moose is trying to get a scholarship. I swear he is a great guy you are just not getting to see who he is in reality."
It was the first time she considers that maybe the guy was just in an intense moment of his life just as she was pondering this Natalie and Moose came closer and he stood before her. "I'm sorry for what happened yesterday. I really didn't want you to get hurt it was just that I told Luke not to show anybody that video and then he showed it to someone I don't even know and it piss me off. I should have been more careful about what I did and I apologize for that. Also, I know I haven't been the nicest person to you and for that to I'm sorry."
Cam knew this was a defining moment, this boy that kept appearing in her mind against her wishes was here asking her forgiveness sure the only reason he was doing this was because Natalie had to push him to it but still he apologize. Now it was her turned to respond, should she take this opportunity to tell him off for all the times he was rude to her or should she let everything go and just said she forgive him. Remembering the words of his brother telling her that she wasn't able to let things go she decided that this time she would and so she smiled at him clearly confusing him.
"It's alright. Like I told Luke I'm well aware neither of you meant for me to get hurt yesterday. Now about the rest of the time, yes you have been rude to me and I appreciate your apology." She then offered him her hand, Moose took it and they proceed to shake hands with him.
A small smile appeared on Moose's face. "Thanks. By the way, my name is Moose or at least that is how I prefer to be call."
"Hello, Moose. My name is Camille but I prefer to be call, Cam." The smile on his face grew a little and he told her that he already knew her name because he heard how her friends call her. A table opened in the corner and Cam signal to it, Moose turned and run to it making the rest of the group laugh. Even though they were on speaking terms, he continues to only get his coffees from Kirsten but Cam doesn't mind anymore.
A month later Kirsten had requested a day off and Cam was dying to know what Moose was going to do when after she left Bruce, yes he finally came back from vacations, came in and started serving the coffees. That day she waited with a secret smile on her face "You seemed to be in a good mood day?" Luke's voice came from behind her and she tried but failed to hide her smile. "Well somedays are better than others. Hey isn't it kind of late for you to be here? He fakes hurt putting a hand to his heart while sighing "that was mean Cam. Honestly, you are hurting my feelings. " She laughed at his comment and over the top hands gesture. They talked for a while and Luke kept insisting that Cam joined him and his friends at the club she promised to do it tomorrow because the idea of going on a weekday just made her tired. The bell on the door announced the entrance of Bruce and Cam's eyes went instantly to Moose, he looked confused and Cam wanted to laugh so hard she thought she was going to burst.
She excused herself from Luke and went to hug Bruce and asked him how his vacations went they talked while Cam got ready to leave, after promising to catch up more she said her goodbyes and went on her way laughing at Moose's face. "Hey, Cam wait up."
Luke came running behind her finally catching up to her near the corner and walking with her to the train. They talked about lots of things and he asked her that If she had the time she could go with him to the vault where Natalie was giving a class to some kids from the neighborhood like she usually did two times a week. She looked at her clock and nod it would be nice to see Natalie again and she really didn't need to be anywhere that day, Cam had finally taken all her exams and her week was free aside from her job to do whatever she wanted.
A couple of stations later they got out of the train and walked to an old building if she didn't trust Luke she would have thought he was walking her to and abandon building to kill her. Thankfully the second he opened the massive door the voice of Natalie accompany with music and the laughter of little kids could be heard and Luke smile at her. "Is a great sound to come home to, right?"
She nod and walked inside with him looking at Natalie as she dances and the kids mimic her moves some with more similarity than others. The girl turns to say hello to his boyfriend but sees Cam instead and a huge smiled appear on her face. "Cam! I'm really glad you came. Do you want to join us?"
On the little time they were able to talk Cam had told Natalie about her brother the famous dancer, and to her surprise, the girl freak out because she does know of him. Luke also was excited to hear about her brother and he wonder if maybe when Ty comes to town, he could interview him. Cam spent the rest of the day at the vault helping Natalie teach the kids and getting to know more of Luke's friends.
"You are a natural. If you ever want to come and help I'll be more than glad to have you." A grateful Natalie told Cam while giving her a bottle of water. She nods seriously thinking that this would be something she would enjoy doing daily, there was a reason why she was studying to be a kindergarten teacher after all.
Later that night she was getting ready to leave just after having a quick dinner with the couple when she came face to face or to be more precise face to chest with Moose, so what if she was tiny in comparison with him. The boy seemed shocked to see her and he actually asked what she was doing there, the girl let a quiet sigh go before telling him that Luke brought her there to visit Natalie. "Now if you excuse me, I'm going."
She got out of the building and started her walked to the station wondering if maybe the boy just simply didn't like her and as that thought play in her mind a hand touched her shoulder making her jump. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to scare you. Is just is late for you to be walking alone to the station, I'll walk with you if that's ok?"
Moose seemed apologetic about the scare and honestly worry about her safety so she just nod and both walked to the station in a comfortable silence. So maybe he doesn't dislike her enough to let her get murder, that's something she thinks. Just as she is going to pass her card to get into the station and say a quick goodbye, he stops her. "I know I keep messing our conversations but again I'm sorry. I'm just out of my element lately."
Cam nods and again tells him is ok, she turns but he stops her making her turned to look at him and he noticed how close he is. He smells better than he ever has in the time that she has known him, is like a mix of the beach and the woods as weird as it sounds, Cam enjoys the smell so much she doesn't realize he is talking to her. "Sorry, what?"
He looks at her and smiled. "I think you need to sleep your work schedule is very rigorous. I was wondering if your friend is ok? She didn't go to work today and I was wondering if everything was fine?"
Moose blushed a little when he noticed Cam was raising an eyebrow at the question. "She asked for a personal day to do some errands. Kirsten is ok and you can see her tomorrow, don't worry."
The boy nod and avoid looking straight at Cam and she took the opportunity to pass her card and get into the station leaving the boy standing awkwardly outside. Her train was entering the station so she shout a goodbye and run to get inside. "Take care, Cam! Thanks and see you tomorrow!"
It was the first time she had a real "conversation" with him and although the main subject was Kirsten she couldn't deny there was something about that boy that didn't let her forget him. She close her eyes and fall asleep on her way home with a smile thinking of what tomorrow would bring her