18 CHAPTER 17

He shook his head and handed me a napkin. I looked at him, confused as to why he would give me this "you might want to clean yourself up before Alex gets back,you have droll all over your chin" I dabbed the cloth on my chin, but, nothing, I playfully shoved his shoulder, and we both laughed. 

"Since we're friends then I guess its okay to share" he nodded as a 'go on' gesture as I rubbed my temple. "I know I just saw him,but,I find Alex awfully attractive." " Do you now? " I turned to see Alex laying down our orders "you aren't so bad yourself," he winked, and I could feel myself melt away.

"Well beautiful, let's toast to new beginnings" I lifted my mug as I toasted to Chase's absurd conclusion.

"Chase,how did you know about this café, its so elegant but it's exterior is crappy and secluded." "My parents and I used to come here every Saturday afternoon just to have some quality time." 

He sighed, looking down, and I could tell he missed them. Like me, Chase lost his parents at a young age. They were casualties of an armed bank robbery. He was put in foster care, having no close relatives, but lucky for him, his parents were wealthy, and he was to attain his inheritance once he turned 18, which was last year.

I put my hand over his and squeezed it a bit, he looked up at me, and I saw a tear escape his eye. Still, I reached for his face and wiped it away " don't cry pretty boy,I'm here for you,I'm your family, and we'll make this café our thing,new memories,just you and your new best friend".

He smiled and brought his hand over mine on the side of his cheek and used his thumb to rub the back of my hand ever so gently. I smiled back and saw his turn into a devious smug look. He is up to something. He came forward and crushed his lips onto mine. "Hey! What did you do that for?" I pushed him away, glaring daggers into him.

"The waiter guy, Alex was it,couldn't stop staring at you" I don't understand. "How does that justify you kissing me?" he shook his head, looking behind me than at me. I raised an eyebrow waiting for an explanation. "Him seeing you kissing me after he over heard you say he was attractive might just get to him,if it does,he'll ask you if we're together and your response will be his cue to try his luck,you are welcome."