flowers and coffee.

[longwinded]

[Even when John is off the clock, he is really on the clock. In Rose's mind anyways. His latest mission while he just happens to be around is to go two blocks down to the local floral shop to pick up the flowers for the shop this week. Rose would usually be the one to do it, however; she was already rather busy today. So John takes the short walk down to the floral shop himself.

Once he is actually inside the shop he takes a moment to appreciate the beauty of the plants. Hey- no one is up here anyways. Might as well look at all the pretty roses, lilies, and tulips. He might have actually forgotten his original goal in all of this.]

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[longwinded]

Coming right up, sir.

[John blended and mixed the coffee making sure it was the right temperature for the cup. He poured and then stirred until he had a perfectly new concoction from behind his very own coffee bar.]

Alright, here it is. I made it up just for you. [Wink.]

[knightime]

[Dave glanced up at John, and made a quick glance at Rose before looking back at John.] She isn't tricking you into getting more deliveries, is she?

[He takes the cup from John. Christ, you are a tall man, John. Because it's obviously not because he's just short.]

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[He does quirk a smile at that.] I offered to go get them from now on. I like the shop.

[Very tall, nearly six feet tall. Man Dave, you are a tiny thing. John decides not to mention it though.]

[knightime]

You can come to the shop without having to pick us Ms. Snooty Mcflighty Broad Butt's orders, you know. [He takes a sip from the cup.]

Thanks for the coffee. I feel like a fucking princess right now.

[longwinded]

[Was that an invitation to come snoop in the back of the store. Where Dave works and watch him. Ms. Mcflight Broad is going to be pinch my ear when she finds out you're not paying for that coffee. Because you aren't.

[He grins at that.] You looked like a high caffeine guy.

[knightime]

I'm not bad off enough to make someone else pay for my coffee. [Because it can't be because John wants to be nice.]

I actually mostly drink juice. Once in awhile isn't so bad though.

[longwinded]

[Haha, too late John already put four bucks in the till and Dave can't tame him.]

You make nice flower arrangements for the shop, and Rose is picky as fuck. You deserve one on me.

[He goes into the fridge behind him.] I also do smoothies, and serve cold juice. What's your favorite?

[knightime]

That's because I know what she likes. [There are reasons as to why, but he's not saying much passed that.]

Shit, slow down cowboy. You're moving too fast for me. Next thing I know, we'll be on a romantic dinner on the pier or something cliche like that. You already got me a coffee. I think I'm good as far as drinks go. Shit.

[longwinded]

[John mostly knows what she likes. She's just...picky.]

Sorry! [Holy shit is John blushing no way. Nope he is totally not blushing right now. Though he still checks if he has juices in the freezer, and he does. Yes good. Cafe secret: John can make mixed drinks after hours.]

Though a dinner by the pier does sound appealing, I will stick to watching you work for awhile. I've never visited your shop until the other day.

[knightime]

[Dave breaks into a short chuckle.]

Aren't you on the clock right now? I don't think Rose wants you flirting with a customer while you're working. It's also bad taste to involve work with pleasure in this situation.

Most people don't need to visit a flower shop usually. I just happen to have good enough business to keep afloat.

[longwinded]

[John shrugs.]

Can't help it if the customer is worth flirting with, now can I? I do a lot of things that would be considered bad taste.

[Because Dave is a fucking amazing arranger? He's cute too.]

Looks like I'll be visiting.

[knightime]

She must really like you if you haven't gotten fired yet. Shit.

[Sheesh. Can't give a guy breathing time can you. It's a good thing that Dave isn't the type to just completely turn into putty in someone's hands.]

I guess I'll have to look forward to that.

[longwinded]

You can say Rose and I are really good friends. Plus I'm the only Barista that has lasted here.

[It's mostly harmless flirting.]

You'll definitely need to look forward to that.

[knightime]

She's a harsh mistress.

[He takes a sip out of his cup.] I think I got to head out though. I need to process more orders today. As much as I love being hit on, I kind of got to ollie outtie. Gotta work if I want to eat. All that jazz.

[longwinded]

Indeed.

[Yes good, drink your coffee it's boosting John's ego.] Alright, I'll see you around then.

[Wouldn't it be unfortunate for Rose to see John with googly eyes right now.]

[knightime]

[Rose probably saw the entire exchange, honestly.

But Dave winks at John before setting his shades back over his eyes and leaving with his coffee.]

[longwinded]

[John is left sighing and smiling like a doofus. Gosh he doesn't even realize how hard he is still staring at Dave leaving.

This guy is just too perfect.

Googly eyed John is a thing right now.]

[knightime]

[Rose totally just cleared her throat and offhandedly mentions that perhaps John would like to end his shift early seeing as she is overstaffed for the day. Just offhandedly as she heads back to get more cups.

You're so obvious, John.]

[longwinded]

[Of course she lets John go first. The other baristas needed sales and John usually stole all of the sales with his charm, and knack for a good drink.

He bids Rose goodbye, clocks out, and starts walking.

He wonders where he should even go at this point. He thinks he would be a nuisance to Dave if he just kinda...shows up. No harm in riding by the shop to see if he's even there.]

[knightime]

[The shop has a few people browsing about. Dave isn't at the cash register at the moment, actually off in one of the aisles, watering some of the carnations.

He hasn't noticed John, busy talking to one of the customers about flower care.]

[longwinded]

[Dave is such a cool guy. Flowers are cool too. He makes flowers cool. John is trying not to admit his school girl crush. Because wow.

Watching Dave from afar is fun....]

[knightime]

[Wow, that's kind of really creepy. You know he'll talk to you if you approach him, right? No need to go all creepy on him and stalk him like this, John.

But Dave is busy actually doing his job, so he hasn't noticed the watching.]

[longwinded]

[Truthfully John is intimidated by Dave, like he just saw him a little over an hour ago. Wouldn't it be more creepy to just like go here straight after work? Like. Whoa. How creepy is that.

Good because John is now just kind of going to be here, and maybe think about leaving before he mans up.]

[knightime]

[Except Dave turns and he spots John. Sorry, no more admiring that butt of his if that's where you were looking.] You just gonna stand there and stare or you actually gonna head over here?

How long you been here?

[longwinded]

[Mother of fuck. he was so not admiring that nice ass Dave has. Nope. Just admiring that beautiful flower arrangement. Reluctantly John heads over.]

I was staring at the flowers, just so we're clear. Okay?

[L i e s.]

Not long. Maybe ten minutes.

[More like half an hour.]