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With headphone on one ear, Regulus made his way through the city. He was supposed to meet Pandora in half an hour, but it startet pouring down.
He quickly entered the close by cafe shop, seeking shelter. The place was full, to his disliking. But better then wet clothes sticking to your skin.
Unsure, he went in line to order. Trying hard to look at the board above the counter, to try and find something to order. He forgot his glasses, squinting his eyes to try and read what it says. But soon enough he admitted defeat. He would just order something basic, something he knew he'd like.
,,Hello, you know what you want already?'' asked the light brown haired, pierced barista when it was his turn to order. He didn't sound like he truhtfully enjoyed the job, but who could blame him.
,,A cappuccino? To go.'' Regulus told him and the other man nodded, Taking his order on the screen. ,,That'd be £3.57 and you can stand over there till I call out for you.'' He handed him the money, took his change and went to stand to the side.
He pulled out his phone.
Pandora: it started raining, you safe?💗
Regulus: Yes. Went into a cafe just waiting for my order
Pandora: take your time
maybe you will run into the love of your life. perfect weather ;)
Regulus: One book. And it was written well, stop teasing me. Anyway, that'be impossible
Pandora: a hot barista?;)
Regulus: Cringe. And no.
Well he isn't unattractive, he has something to him. But not my type
Pandora: and what is your ''type''?
rich white men?
Regulus: Does sound attractive. Money is the way into my heart
Pandora: keep lying to urself x
''A cappuchino to go!'' was being called out, the barista already looking at him. He went over, taking his coffee, a quick ''Thank you.'' ''Have a great day'' the other said, smiling at him.
The rain had stopped, so he continued his way.
A few days later he found himself in the Cafe again. This time not alone though. Dorcas was with him.
They were going to meet up with some friends and decided to bring everyone something.
Dorcas was exited, talking about her girlfriend and their plans for next spring. They want to travel together since graduation. They had got the van of Lily's parents and build it to their standards. Enough money had been saved in the past 2 years, and both of them had an online business and earned some more with filming the renovation of the van.
He was just listening, occasinally giving a comment to something. Its not the first time dorcas had told him all of it. Infact, he could probably list you everything while sleeping. But he didn't mind hearing it again, he was just glad they were doing so well.
The same guy as the other day took their order. Dorcas was going through the messenges, to list the orders of the others.
''Imma write the orders on the cubs,k?'' he said, not really asking. ''Yes, thanks'' answered dorcas.
Regulus payed, with his card this time. Then they went to stand on the side again.
''I think i know that guy.'' Came from them. ''Hm? The barista?'' Regulus looked at her, one eyebrow raised. ''Mhm, think he went to school with us. Same year aswell.
Regulus tried to ignore the unsettling feeling in his stomach. ''Ah.''
''His name was Barty i think. Crouch, you know?'' Not someone his parents used to be friends with, he felt a bit better. ''I dont think i ever saw him.''
''He was friends with Evan?'' she raised an eyebrow at him. ''A player, so I've heard.'' ''The one he dated?'' Regulus asked, a bit supprised.
''Yeah, they ended on good terms though.''
Reg was watching the barista, intressted. How come someone with a father like Crouch works at a place like this. He did go to a privat school, like them, so he surley was planned for more.
'Barty' called out for them, the drinks places on the counter in two drink holders. Both of them took some. ''Thank you.'' said regulus, making eye contact. ''Have a great day'' replied the other, smiling at him.
It was a night out with friends. The music was bad, as always, and there were way to many people. Regulus couldnt drink much, because of his hormon therapy, so he couldnt even drink the moment good.
Everyone of his friends were dancing. Lily with Dorcas. Pandora with Emmeline. The rest was scattered on the dance floor. He just stood at a table, on the side,with a drink to sip on.
''No cappuchino today?''came a voice behind him. He turned around, watching 'barty' walk round the table and place his drink on it aswell. ''Late night coffein does sound stupid'' he murmeled. ''Not when you have night shift'' the barista replied, a sly smile on his lips. ''Which is obviously not your case'' added Regulus.
'Barty' was grining ''I should know all my usuals names.'' ''I doubt two times makes me a usual.'' ''If we take the big order as a drink a day, I'm sure it would be.'' ''But they obviosly werent all mine.''
They were both trying hard to win, at what? No idea. It was their way of flirting. Teasing. Not addmiting defeat or giving in.
''I only saw Dorcas though.'' he smiled. ''Wow, working eyes. Wish that wasnt the only thing.'' ''So cocky..'' barty had a big grin,he was enjoying this. His eyes shined as much as his bridge piercing in the light. ''Oh you wish'' said regulus and then there was silents, before the other startet to laugh. Regulus couldnt keep a smile from his lips at he sound of that. ''Lord, you are something.'' they just hold the eye contact, something between them.
''I need a smoke. Wanna join me?'' Barty then asked, but it was in a soft way. Like if he wasnt carefull the bubble would burst. The dark haired man nodded. They made it outside.
The way there Regulus had inspected the baristas outfit. It wasnt at all like the one at work, obviously. He wore a grey, white themed outfit. Lots of holes and nets sewed into a tank top, which he couldnt read. His pants were an baggy pair of jeans, so big he couldnt even tell what kind of shoes barty was wearing. A big shiny belt holding the jeans in place, on his slim, tall body. Now that he thought about it, maybe this was his type. Or at least an exeption.
Outside barty took a cig, lighting it and then offering one to Reg. Regulus shock his head, watching barty. ''So, how old are you?'' ''23, same as you.'' "Stalker much?'' he raised an eyebrow at him. "We went to school together." Barty replied. Reg did not know what to say. He hated meeting people he knew before transitioning. ''So, your name?" asked barty then again. ''Thought you knew me from school?'' ''I do. But i doubt that you still use that name.'' He smiled at regulus. Still a hint of teasing in his smile and voice, but not in a threatning way. ''Regulus.'' ''Little prince." he whispers, they were standing quite close. Reg blushed slightly, but didnt let anything else show how he felt about that nickname.
''You're smart.'' ''Woah, a compliment from Regulus Black?'' barty acted shocked. ''Such honor.'' The dark haired just smiled slightly ''Yeah, wont happen again.'' After that they fell into more conversations. Still teasing, questions were used answers, but they learned a bit about eachother still. The Party forgotten until Regulus got a call. ''Where are you Reg?'' said a concerned Pandora. ''Just outside.'' ''okay, Evan got into a fight, we will be leaving. Wait for us.'' Then she hung up. ''Gotta go?'' asked barty. ''Mhm, sorry.'' Silence. ''Well, i'll see you.'' Barty padded Regs shoulder. Leaving him there.