Y/N's POV
I woke up at 7:00 AM, feeling groggy and disoriented.
"When did I even fall asleep last night? Ugh… my head and eyes hurt so much." Tt
I rubbed my eyes and slowly sat up, trying to shake off the dizziness. Dragging myself to the bathroom, I turned on the shower, letting the cold water wake me up.
"I have to tell James about what happened… but how? What am I even supposed to say? 'Hey, James, I some is calling me and come to my house but I don't know how he looks '?! Oh god, he's going to think I'm crazy! What if he gets mad? No, he'll understand… right?" I thought t
I sighed, stepping out of the shower and changing into fresh clothes. After locking my house, I began walking to the café, my mind still racing.
"How do I even start? Maybe I can say… 'There's this one annoying thief who keeps calling me'… No, no, James will definitely get mad and ask why I even gave my number to someone like that. And what do I say when he finds out the guy broke into my house?! He's going to think I'm the dumbest person ever… which, technically, I am."
Lost in my thoughts, I suddenly realized I was already standing in front of the café.
"Oh my god, time runs like fire!"I said to myself
I pushed the door open and stepped inside. James was already there, and as soon as he saw me, he walked over with his usual grin.
James: "Hey, sleeping beauty! Did you sleep well?"he said
I rolled my eyes, not in the mood to think about sleep.
"Hi, Jamie… Where's our boss? Please tell me he's not here today."I said
I pouted, hoping for a miracle.
James: "Don't worry, he's coming in late today. Now go get changed, I'll wait for you. Go, go!"he said
He playfully waved me off. Sighing, I nodded and went to change into my uniform. Once I was ready, I headed to the counter, my mind still fixated on the thief from last night.
"I have to tell James… but how?"I thought
I sighed again.
James: "Y/N, is everything alright?" He ask
I turned to look at him.
"James, I—"
Before I could say anything, a customer approached the counter.
"Hello, sir! How can I help you?"
I quickly shifted my attention, taking his order and handing him his drink before he left. Once things settled down, James leaned on the counter, resting his chin on his hand.
James: "So… tell me, what's on your mind, Y/N?"he ask again
I hesitated, looking at him, then down at the counter.
"I-It's nothing…"I said
"Just wait a little longer, Y/N. You're not ready for this. Not yet."I thought
James watched me closely but didn't push further.
James: "Alright… but we're definitely talking about this later. Oh! And don't forget—we're going to the movies tonight, remember? Or… do you have other plans?"he ask out of sudden
I froze.
"Oh no. I totally forgot about that!"I thought
"N-No! I mean, of course, we can go! I didn't forget!" I try to cover
I forced a smile, hoping he wouldn't notice my lie. Luckily, more customers started entering the café, giving us both a reason to get busy.
After a while, two men walked into the shop. Something about them felt… off.
They both wore leather jackets—one in black, the other in red. The taller guy had a few deep scratches on his face, making him look even more intimidating. The moment they stepped in, I felt a strange unease creeping up my spine.
The guy in the red jacket smirked at me and leaned on the counter.
???: "Hey, baby. How about you come home with me tonight, just for some fun?" He said
I internally gagged.
"Ugh, what a creep." I thought
Forcing a polite smile, I kept my voice steady.
"Hello, sir! Welcome to our café. Please have a seat and let me know what you'd like to order."I try to ignore those disgusting gazes
Before I could say anything more, the taller guy grabbed the red-jacket man's shoulder, shoving him aside. His dark eyes locked onto me.
???: "Forget the coffee, sweetheart. We want you. How about you keep us entertained tonight?" He said
His voice was slow and slimy, making my stomach churn.
I clenched my fists, keeping my composure.
"Excuse me, sir, I—"
Before I could react, James suddenly spoke up. His voice was calm, but there was a sharp edge to it.
James: "Y/N, go check on things in the kitchen. I'll handle this. Go."James look at me
I turned to look at him. His usual playful expression was gone, replaced with something deadly serious.
I hesitated.
"A-Ah… okay—"
Before I could take a step back, the taller man suddenly grabbed me by the waist and yanked me toward him.
???: "She's coming with us, kid. Stay out of this."he said
I gasped, struggling against his grip.
"AHH—LET ME GO, YOU—"
Before I could scream, James lunged forward, grabbing my wrist. *He grab my wrist very hard *
James: "YOU DARE TOUCH HER?!"
His voice roared through the café, filled with pure rage.
Then, before I could process what was happening, a fist came flying.
Before I could say something, I saw someone pull me away from the tall man and punch him in the face. The tall man's face was bleeding, and his expression twisted in pain. The guy in the red jacket started coming toward me, but before he could reach me, James grabbed him and threw a punch. They started fighting, their movements fast and aggressive.
*James is there then who pulled me and puch that guy* I thought I look at my waist I see a hand
My heart pounded as I turned around, my breath catching in my throat.
"Kayden..." I whispered in shock, my eyes widening. 😱