Troubles

(Evans POV)

I was once again taking orders. The king has once again struck me like a lightning bolt. I knew because I could feel my eyes starting to droop and dark circles started to form under them. Even the customers pointed out my extremely bored and tired expression. Each time I laughed it off saying ''Oh don't worry, it's just the stress!'' With a way too high pitched voice and my professional fake smile, that could win millions.

I looked at my wrist watch and realised I still had a very long day ahead of me. But my mood immediately went up 1000%. Tomorrow was the end of the month and I was going to get my salary. I wasn't expecting anything to be honest. I never really expect her to give me more than my actual pay, but it is a nice feeling every time she does it.

Well, my happy mood was immediately crashed when the bell rang and the one and only mr. 'I'm Sexy' from yesterday came through the door. You know, normal people don't usually come back to a café after they had a bad experience in it... but this guy, damn. He has some guts.

I put on my visibly fake smile and and greeted him halfheartedly. ''Greetings! If it isn't mister 'sexy' from yesterday, the one and only alien I have met in a while!''

The guy scoffed but ignored my nasty remark and went on ordering. ''One large mocha with--''

''With my spit in it?'' I finished for him. I could almost not keep my laughter in anymore, but was surprised by his answer when he said ''Not this time, no. With sugar and someee--'' He dragged on looking at the menu behind me. ''And some sprinkles.''

I almost broke out laughing like the dumbass that I am. Mocha with sprinkles? Ok, I know I said that I was concerned for this mans mental health but damn! Now I am truly concerned for his poor brain!

My amused and disgusted face must have shown more than I intended it to because he even pointed it out ''Something wrong Cody?'' OOOOOHHH..mhmmm. nooo. You do NOT enter this shop and call ME Cody. nonono my friend.

I stopped everything that I was doing and turned to him, face serious. There was now nothing funny or amusing to my face. Not when I get angry. I too realised that he became uncomfortable when I suddenly changed my whole demeanour, but he should know not to mess with me.

''Sir, if you only came here to mock me I would suggest you leave before I do something I will probably regret.'' My voice dropped about one octave and my eyes were dark full of anger. He physically shivered when I said that and immediately backed away.

''Woah there tiger, that was just suposed to be a joke man. I did actually come here for a drink. And by the way, I think you will have to mop quite a bit when you're done with me.''

By now almost all the anger subsided and when I turned around, anger became into panic. The mocha machine was still running and tons of mocha was being thrown to the ground.

I let out a screech and immediately went to turn it off. Though the machine was now off, lots of mocha has gone to waste and I had to make sure it all vanished in like...I looked at my watch and realised that..yeah, if I wasn't done in about 20 minutes Ellie would come through the door, see how I'm doing and then probably immediately fire me.

Panic was evident on my face and I think that even this dumbass in front of me caught on to what I was thinking.

I completely shut him out, though unconsciously. I desperately took towels and started mopping the floor while the lunatic behind me laughed in delight. Having the best time of his life. I swear I will castrate him and eat his balls for dinner after this.

Not long after the laughter has stopped I could see a figure in the corner of my eyes but payed no mind to it, putting all my concentration into cleaning the floors until hands entered my line of vision and started to mop with me. I stopped in shock and stared at him dumbfounded. I didn't expect him of all people to jump over the counter and help me mop off my shameful mistake. Jesus I could lose my job because of this!!

''Arree~ you going to help or nah? ~'' He said playfully. I blushed in embarrassment and quickly returned to mopping the floors.

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We were almost done when I heard the bell ring and right in that moment I could feel my heart stop and my breath got caught in my throat. We were almost done! All we had to do was get rid of the evidence.

When Ellie came from around the corner my heart sank in my stomach. I knew I was getting fired and I knew she was more than disappointed.

I slowly and carefully got up from the ground, my head hanging low like a kid after being caught with their hands stuck in the cookie jar. Which..I kind of was..

''Evan, might explain what happened here?'' She said ever so calmly. Her voice was always so warm and so full of love. At least that is how I would describe it.

''I..I am so sorry mrs. Ellie, it was a mistake. I left the mocha machine running and it started leaking all the liquid on the ground. I was... very caught up in a conversation that I had forgotten to turn it off...'' I had tears in my eyes that were threatening to fall. I really wanted to keep working here, and not because of the pay..well, that too but I loved it here and I really grew attached to the place and the lady.

''It is indeed a mistake that could have been avoided if you payed more attention to your job.'' That hurt a little though what she said was completely true. ''But I see that it was not completely your foult was it?'' My face went blank when she said that. How could she know?

''It was my foult ma-am.'' I flinched and widened my eyes in pure shock when the guy that mocked and helped me clean up MY mistake just minutes ago was standing up for me.

''I was the one being rude and distracted him from his work. If you are going to punish someone, punish me.'' I looked at him dumbfounded and out of words, and he looked at me and smiled almost...sadly?..

Ellie looked at us misteriously but smiled warmly. ''I am not going to punish either of you.'' My state of shock only intensified when she said that. ''It was a mistake that could have been avoided but it was a mistake that anyone could have done, even if they were concentrated on their work. And look around you. You thoroughly cleaned this place in less than 15 minutes and you made up for the fight from earlier.'' She said. I was shocked while this dude smiled confidently. Man, what I would give to have his confidence.

''Good job boys! oh, and before I forget. You can go home now, Evan. Enjoy your evening and come back tomorrow for your paycheck. You deserve it.'' And with that she just went through to through the back door, that led to the back of the shop and left us there.

''She is one interesting fella.'' He said. I silently nodded my head. ''She truly is.''

That was not my only concern though, and I think he too just realised it. How did Ellie know we were fighting?

Me and him could finally agree on something. This was one weird experience.