I didn't smoke no grass today

But that's 'cause I'm the one on stage

So, who am I to take away

what makes you feel this great?

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Ethan opens the car door for me and then we walk into the cafe together. "I can't believe it's already September... I feel like I just started school yesterday!" I say to Ethan.

"Now everyone is talking about homecoming..." Ethan says shaking his head.

"I know right! How is there already drama about who's going with who?..." I say laughing.

"I heard people are breaking up with each other just so they can get a better looking date." Ethan says putting on his apron.

I roll my eyes and say, "This is why I never go to homecoming with a date."

Ethan looks at me and then looks away. "What?" I ask.

"Nothing! I'm just surprised you've never been to homecoming with a date." He says shrugging.

"I did last year but I broke up with him like the next day." I say laughing.

"Oh I'm sorry..." He says.

"It's okay. It didn't last that long anyway." I say shrugging.

Ethan and I walk into the break room and sit on the couch together. "So the first season is kinda ehh but the seasons after that are great!" I say pulling it up on my phone.

"Got it." Ethan says nodding.

Ethan grabs a few Starbursts and hands me the pink and red ones. I know right!

"Jim likes Pam right?" He asks after the episode ends.

"Yes." I say smiling.

"Do they get together in the end?" He asks.

"I'm not spoiling it for you!" I say closing the app.

"Please..." He says pouting.

"Nope." I say tapping his nose. I don't know...

He gives me a small smile and I start to blush.

I just turn around and head back towards the counter. Probably those Starbursts... He could be poisoning me.

Mrs. Cooper sees me and asks, "Can you take out the trash?"

"Ya sure." I say shrugging.

I open the cabinet with the trash bin and tie it. "Ethan!" I say.

He walks towards me and asks, "What's up?"

"Your grandma told you to throw away the trash." I lie handing him the bag.

He makes a disgusted face and says, "Can't you do it?"

I retort with, "She asked you to do it."

He frowns and gives me a totally not cute puppy dog face.

"That's not going to work with me." I say.

He sighs and says, "Fine..."

I laugh and walk back to the counter. A few seconds later Lyla comes into the cafe.

"Hey!" I say smiling.

"So where's lover boy?" Lyla asks.

I groan in frustration and say, "Can you and Harper stop calling him that?"

"Calling who what?" Ethan asks coming back into the cafe.

"Nothing!" I say quickly. Lyla smirks at me and I just roll my eyes.

"Oh hey Lyla!" Ethan says.

"How have you not quit yet? I bet working with Scarlett is a pain in the ass..." She says looking at the menu.

"Bitch." I murmur.

Ethan chuckles and says, "It's actually pretty fun. She can be annoying sometimes though..." I glare at him and he just winks.

Lyla says, "Can I have one hot cocoa and a strawberry scone?"

"Ya sure! Anything else?" I ask ringing up her order.

"Nope!" Lyla says.

Ethan washes his hands and then grabs a scone, with the tongs. I make the hot cocoa and ask, "Do you want whipped cream?"

"Of course!" Lyla expresses cheerfully.

I top it off with whipped cream and we hand her her order.

"Thanks guys! I gotta go do my homework now." Lyla says dreadfully.

I pout and say, "No don't leave me with... him." Pointing at Ethan not so subtly.

Ethan sticks out his tongue and I laugh. "Have fun." Lyla whispers smiling.

"Safe drive kids!" Mrs. Cooper says as we leave the cafe.

We walk into the parking lot and Ethan opens the car door for me. "Why thank you." I say doing a little courtesy.

"You are quite welcome." Ethan says smiling.

Once we're on the road I get a text from my mom.

"Yo." I say texting back.

"Hmm?" Ethan says keeping his eyes on the road.

"Can we go to Greg's grocery? My mom wants me to buy chips." I say.

"Sure." He says shrugging.

We park in the parking lot and walk into the store. Probably sour cream and onion....

"Do you know where the chip aisle is?" I ask Ethan.

"I've only been in here twice so no..." He says laughing.

"Right. Sorry." I say face palming. Well they were remodeling...

I sigh and keep walking around with Ethan. "Are you okra?" He asks holding a plant.

I roll my eyes and grab a bag of peanuts. "You're going nuts."

"I do not carrot all." He says glancing at a bag of frozen carrots.

"Time fries when you're having fun!" I say showing him a bag of fries.

"There's a cereal killer on the loose!" Ethan says holding a box of Cheerios.

"Where are those damn chips?" I murmur.

"Don't get your pastries in a twist." He says.

"I donut want to get in a pun battle with you." I say looking at the box of donuts.

I finally found the chip aisle and grab two bags of chips. We start to head towards the check out area when Ethan says, "I am bananas for you." It's just a joke.

We walk through the bread aisle and I say, "I loaf you."

He keeps quiet for a few seconds and then says, "Olive you more."

I smile at him and we start to check out.

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