"I-It's alright, no worries. Lucky you, with college classes, I wish I'd have gotten better grades for them." Sorrel whined, with a soft laugh. "Today, I fell asleep during work, see, I've got this disorder, Narcolepsy, and it randomly makes me fall asleep." He said, as his words took a load off his chest. "Oh, you bet my boss was angry!" He said, laughing a little bit harder.
“Ah, I had great grades in college, but that’s only because I had to retake it.” Will said. “And our café is disability-friendly. Basically anyone can get a job here, but since we aren’t that big, and don’t get that much business, I have to work a second, part time job to support the café myself. Whenever we do get business, it’s usually someone wanting a cake.”
Will leaned forward on the table, bending over. He hand his arms crossed on the table. “It’s nice to hear someone able to talk with me outside of, well Dan.”
Dan chuckled. “Yeah right. I’m just the chef.”
Sorrel's smile widened. "You're such a friendly person, and this place is equally as heartwarming to be at. I love this place, and everything in it." He admitted, with a happier tone. "I'll have to tell my boss he can brighten the workplace with some sweets-" Sorrel joked, as he sat up a bit straighter. He felt so alive, then, and this place brought it out of him.
“It’s always really quiet, so I’m never really bothered by anything.” Will said calmly.
Dan was already asleep in a chair, he was out cold.
Will sighed, and put his head on the table. “It’s pretty boring over here, but it’s worth it for the smiles and happy people.”
"Well, I'd love to cure your boredom. Let me make it a little promise, if I'll call it that." Sorrel said, with growing determination. "Every day, I'll be here, at the same time." He said. "Or, at least I'll try. Not too sure how it'll work, you know, schedules and stuff." Sorrel muttered, with a laugh.
“I’m not here on weekends, and Dan isn’t here on Mondays or Tuesdays, there will be another worker here during the weekend, Monday and Tuesday. Their name is Georgia.” Will explained. “Also I’m in the park a lot, taking in sights, mostly at night, so maybe we can meet there sometime?”
"Ahh, I see. Well, I'll try my best to be here when you are, then. Maybe I'll even detour towards the park, who knows?" He said. He knew it'd be hard to make time for it all, but his determination was unbeatable at the current moment. "Gee, my first reliable friend, this is awesome!" He chirped. He kind of stood up, all the sudden, and couldn't control his overall excitement.
( Oh Sorrel, you're so awkward oh my gosh, I'm laughing so hard- )
“Well, we are closing soon, you’ve been here for a while. Maybe you could help close and we can walk together?” Will asked, he stood back up and left the counter, to stand beside Sorrel.
Will moved his hair out of his face. “Does that sound good?”
Sorrel kind of had an internal semi-panic after Will moved his hair. It really shocked him, in a way, but he wouldn't admit that. "I uh- yes! One hundred percent!" He said, standing with a sort-of salute to Will. "What would you like me to do? I'll try anything, as long as it helps!" He said, with energy.
“Dan can take care of the kitchen, and I usually clean the floors and tables, so if you could do the floors that would be great!” Will said with a gentle smile.
Dan groaned and woke up, yelling. “Will! I already cleaned! I’m going home!”
Will sighed. “Ok Dan…”
Dan walked out of the kitchen, he was a pretty short, pale man with brown hair and green eyes. His hair was extremely messy and unclean, and Dan was wearing the same uniform as Will.
“Alright, I’m leaving. Make sure you close tonight…” Dan said, opening the door to leave.
“Don’t worry about me, go on.” Will said waving to Dan as he left.
Sorrel waved simply at Dan, watching him as he left. Sorrel then went to the storage closet, and found himself a broom. "This should do-" He said, to himself. He gracefully moved around the cafe's general seating area, sweeping as he saw fit. He thought of the broom as a person, suddenly. With a giggle, he began to 'dance' with the thing, letting his mind go astray. He was truly carefree.
( Can't come on during weekends, by the way, just a mini-warning. )
(I got sick sorry)
Will giggled a bit, at least he was having fun. Will started to clean down the tables, making sure to get underneath. The dishes were already cleaned, or in the dishwasher. Dan was kind enough to clean up the dishes before he left.
Will yawned somewhat silently. I just had to skip out on my daily coffee… at least I didn’t fall asleep.
( Oh my gosh, I hope you're feeling well now! )
Sorrel twirled around that broom one last time, as he noticed the last prominent bit of floor-dust. He cleaned it, putting his focus onto it's annihilation. "Hey Will- does this look clean enough?" He asked, as his eyes reflected some light. He was so proud of himself.
Will smiled, trying to get through the tiredness he felt. “Yeah, it’s great. Thank you so much!”
Will put down the wash cloth, and put the bucket underneath the table. Will got out from behind the counter and walked towards Sorrel.
Sorrel noticed Will approaching him suddenly, and kind of squeaked. He didn't expect it, and it kind of made him yelp a small bit. "It's just a little of my work, nothing much." He muttered, as a little blush took to his cheeks.
Will caught Sorrel’s gaze and blushed a bit, slightly embarrassed. “It is a big help. Wanna walk through the park now? The fairy lights should be on right about now.”
Will looked outside, some of the fairy lights around the city we’re turned on, many colors were there. It was quite a sight.
Sorrel nodded, and followed Will outside of the cafe. He'd almost never seen the city this late at night, and the sight of it amazed him. The fairy lights each had such a color, it struck him with wonder. "Woah," He whispered.
Will smiled, going towards the door. “I’m always up late, so I’m used to it, but it’s still amazing to see none the less.”
Will held the door open for Sorrel, Will knew he could stay up longer if he needed to.
Sorrel felt in awe of the things outside. "Will, you've got such a cool job, you get to see these lights, and you've got never ending coffee!" Sorrel remarked. He really envied Will for that. "And then you're so sweet, oh all of this together makes me feel so happy." He whispered. He closed his eyes and allowed himself to suck everything in.
“This place is my life. My café is what I do, even if I was in a bad city, I wouldn’t let it go to waste. I love my job, I love bringing happiness to people, and one day I’ll open my café around the country.” Will said, he dreamed of his café being beyond successful every night. He keeps as much money saved, he wasn’t afraid to build onto his dreams. “This city is my home, I wouldn’t ask for my life to be any other way.”
Sorrel turned to him, a deep admiration taking stage in his pastel pink eyes. In that moment, the light hit them just right, making them appear sparkling. "You really have your life planned out, I'm astonished." He muttered. He kept himself still, then, taking in Will's appearance. He'd have to remember Will, keep coming back to him, he'd have to make sure Will knew how much the day meant to him.
“I had it planned since my grandfather died and gave me the place. College gave me some support, and it all worked out I guess.” Will said with a quiet chuckle. “At first I wasn’t that interested in running the place, but eventually I got used to it, even meeting Georgia and Dan in the process. It was worth it.”
Will looked up at the sky, the stars were shimmering, it was beautiful, it complemented the fairy lights wonderfully.
Sorrel smiled. "Well then, I guess some things work out." He said. He noticed Will's gaze shifted to the sky, and he led his eyes there, only because of that. It reminded him of the last day he was home with his own family. "Oh wow," He gasped, soundlessly. He thought about something, and tried to put his finger on what he was forgetting.
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