Chapter 2: Blue Eyes

It's almost lunch time and my shift end in half an hour, I love Saturdays. Blue eyes has not come in today and I feel a bit disappointed. I check the restaurant floor and its dead, no one to serve and all the tables have been cleared ready for the lunchtime rush. I wander through to the back room to find Evan and let him know I am leaving early as there is no one here anyway and Stella is still here so she can take up the last minute walk ins before the regular rush comes in, I spot him sitting quietly on a milk crate sipping his coffee in a day dream with a wide smile on his face when I walk in. Normally I wouldn't leave early but I just haven't got the energy today, I walk towards him and snap him out of his day dream " Hey Ev, I'm gonna head out early, the floor is clear and ready and its dead quiet, Stella can take the reins for a bit & Mandy should be here soon anyway" I say without any hesitation. He looks at me with interest or maybe its shock, I don't know and really don't care, before he nods "no worries doll, but I had better get out there. I love Stella but she is not ready to run the floor just yet, even if it is empty. "he says as he stands and stretches, his t-shirt ridding up and giving me just a quick hint of his taught abs and I stifle a moan. Evan has always been more of a brother to me and I have never seen him any other way but since Blue eyes showed up, my hormones are all over the place. I shake my head before he strides past me with a smirk and I follow behind, no doubt looking like a dog chasing a bone. As I step out into the front foyer, my heart stops briefly, and my mouth runs dry- he's here! Shivers run through my body as his eyes meet mine. Electricity pulses through my veins and he hasn't even done anything. I'm almost a panting mess by the time I come to my senses and walk out with a bright smile " Hi Sugar, how can I help you" I hear Stella ask and I stop in my tracks, frozen as his eyes turn towards her briefly, his lips forming a disgusted snarl before he turns back to me. He says nothing but his eyes stare right through me as I stand frozen, all control over my body has been lost by just a simple glance. I snap myself out of my trance with a slight embarrassed cough "Hi Bright eyes, bit late today. Suppose you aren't after your usual?" I ask trying to keep my voice steady as I smile at him. He smiles an amazing smile and I almost throw myself directly at him, I have no idea where my control has gone. We stand staring at each other for what felt like hours before we are interrupted by Evan "Doll, I thought you were leaving early today? To be honest, I have my hands full with Stella here and I would be grateful if you could handle the floor until your shift ends? Thanks Doll" he says before quickly ushering Stella with him out the back. I slowly turn and guide Mr. Blue eyes to his normal table and place a menu on the table in front of him as he takes a seat, his eyes watching my every move with interest and fascination before glancing at the menu and grimacing, his brows furrowed in thought. I stand awkwardly waiting for him to decide on his order, wringing my hands nervously. He looks up at me again and says, "I am actually not that hungry to be honest, I might just have a coffee." He smiles before adding "and I would like you to join me" he finishes casually. My insides jump and twist and my whole body is alit with excitement. I nod and head back to make his coffee and one for myself. I have made sure I am familiar with how he takes his coffee, his bacon and his eggs. Evan walk back out with Stella in tow, a smirk playing on his lips as he brushes past me and whispers "you're welcome. Enjoy your coffee. I got it from here" as he pats my shoulders lightly.