Cosmo worked at a small downtown bakery— with minimum wage. Business was slow but there was the regular customer that would come in every 10-15 minutes. But with his short hours and the fact that no-one lately came in— that meant he had more time to relax.
Cosmo heard the bell of the Bakery door ring and abruptly looked up from his phone, to see Shelly greet him with a gentle smile— and, someone else he didn’t know?
He looked the stranger up and down a bit before greeting Shelly.
“ Hey shells— who’s your friend? “
“Oh— that's Sprout! A fellow main! Although he’s a bit timid— he’s great when you get to know him! “
The Boy peered out from behind Shelly, his hair was messy— but in a nice way. His strawberry seed freckles were noticeable on his skin, and his eyes, although black, shined brightly in a way.
Cosmo gave him a slight smile, and he smiled back.
Shelly sat on a table upfront while Sprout sat at one in the back with his headphones in, doodling on a sketch-pad.
Cosmo sat down With Shelly and let out a sigh.
“ That was an.. exaggerated sigh.” Shelly giggled.
“ Please, you don’t have a minimum wage job and you’re well off… WITH a girlfriend.” Cosmo scoffed.
“ I don’t have a minimum wage job because I don’t need one— you forget I’m an Archaeologist a lot— don’t you? “ Shelly commented.
“ I wish you knew how it feels to work minimum wage and barely get by on bills.. “ Cosmo said dramatically. Shelly slightly nudged him while scoffing.
Sprout was silently listening in on their conversation and slightly giggled at it before putting back in his headphones.
“ Why'd you want to introduce me to that guy anyway, Shelly? “ Cosmo asked, confused.
“ Well.. he is single so— “ Shelly was cut off by a hand over her mouth.
“ Really. “ Cosmo said, unimpressed With Shelly’s antics.
Cosmo quickly removed his hand after Shelly bit it, and— gosh were her teeth sharp. Cosmo hissed through his teeth at Shelly’s— rude.. gesture.
“Anyway, I mean— you guys smiled at each other ! That’s progress and— he looks totally your type! I’ve seen his past relationships, he treats people right! And he can cook! I don’t know what else I have to say to convince you Cosmo! “ Shelly squealed with excitement at just the THOUGHT of Cosmo being in a relationship.
Cosmo sighed deeply and responded.
“ I mean he’s cute, and cool— but, give me some time.. “ Cosmo groans
“Okay, okay.. just— text me tomorrow when you make up your mind and- I’ll give you his number just in case.” Shelly sighs.
Cosmo nods slightly and Shelly slips him a piece of paper with the numbers “ 1-678-962-3. “
Shelly stood up and tapped Sprout, he was a bit surprised but looked back.
“Hey, time to go. “ Shelly said.
Sprout stood up with Shelly and Shelly walked out the door, Sprout looked behind him and waved bye to Cosmo while smiling. And Cosmo waved back.
Cosmo went to go clock-out and drove home, he flopped down on his bed and input the phone number Shelly gave him.
“ hey. “
“ sup, who’s this”
“Cosmo, from the bakery.”
“Oh, who gave you my number?”
“ Shelly..”
“should’ve guessed…”