I need your address, beautiful.

"I'll go there again, tonight." he mumbled, pulling out his phone to search for Jake's number again.

"Get me some cupcakes by 7 pm." he cut the call hearing 'yes boss' from the other side of the phone.

It was closing time, wiping the tables she smiled. The sales today were better than yesterday, more people came and she was so happy and touched. Many people gave good reviews and she also received some questions about whether she was hiring or not.

As she was wiping the tables, the bells rang again at the entrance.

"Sorry, we're closed already -you again?" she whisper-yelled, recognising those eyes.

He brought a bag which contained three boxes.

"I bought cupcakes." he said, his eyes turning into half-crescents.

"See, Mr, if you keep coming when the cafe is already closed, I will have to report you." she defended, squinting her eyes at him.

Ignoring her threat he sat down on a chair while putting the bags on the table.

"I am Dylan Elrod, and you?"he said.

She just stood there, staring at him hoping to find his motive of introducing himself even though she never asked.

"You haven't told me your name yet, beautiful." he interrupted the awkward silence, tapping his fingers on the table.

She rolled her eyes, finally answering him.

"Ashley Lopez" she muttered, seeing him smile.

"There we go. Nice to meet you, Ashley Lopez. I am Dylan Elrod and I like you." he bluntly confessed, his smile stretching to his eyes.

She stood there, not believing how bold this man was. She barely knew him and here he was flirting with her? Ridiculous.

"I don't care if you are for real or pranking me right now but can you please leave quickly so that I can close down the cafe?" she pleaded, seeing his smile falter.

"Only if you accept these cupcakes." he raised the bag kept in the table and waved at her.

She groaned, stomping her feet a little.

"Fine" she said through her gritted teeth.

"Okay, then, see you tomorrow beautiful." he winked before walking out of the cafe.

"What a day" she thought.

The next day, alighting from the bus, Ashley was about to open the cafe door when she noticed Dylan sitting at a bench near the cafe.

Seeing her, Dylan excitedly waved at her, skipping over to where she was greeting her.

"Good morning, beautiful."

"Can you stop calling me beautiful? I'm really not." she said but her cheeks tinted in red blush said otherwise.

"Don't really care. I only speak facts, baby." he winked before turning towards the closed door."Now, quickly open the door, I'm so hungry."

She rolled her eyes at him, turning the keys as the door finally opened. As soon as the door opened Dylan ran inside and sat on one of the benches resting his head on the table as he watched her do the necessary things.

Later,

It was almost 11 pm, she quickly packed her things only realising heavy downpour going on outside.

She was about to walk out when she noticed Dylan sleeping with his head on the table, his arms squishing his cheeks. She felt bad so she quickly walked over to him, tapping him on the shoulder slightly. "Dylan? Wake up. I want to close down the shop."

He shook a little before opening his eyes, seeing her in front of him. He pressed his lips before looking out the window, seeing the heavy downpour.

"Let me send you home." he offered, standing up from the chair while taking out his car keys.

She shook her head, waving her hand at him as a sign of 'no'."I can take the bus, don't worry." she said .

"Let me send you home, come, let's go." he grabbed her hand, walking to the nearby shelter.

"Wait for me here, I'll go fetch the car, okay?" he said before turning around and running in the rain.

Soon, the red porsche arrived in front of her. He got out of the car with an umbrella in one hand, waiting for her to get under it. He quickly walked her to the passenger seat, opening the door for her.

When both of them sat in the car, he spoke, "I need your address, beautiful."

A while later, they arrived at her home. Walking to the door, they both awkwardly stared at each other for a while before Ashley finally broke the silence. It was raining heavily and feeling quite bad to just let him go without repaying his kindness. Mentally slapping herself, she bluntly asked, " Do you want to stay over until the rain stops?"

He slightly raised his eyebrows before breaking into a smile. "If you are okay with that." he confirmed.

Ashley slightly nodded, opening the door and making way for him to go in too.

"You can sit on the couch. Would you like some hot chocolate?" she offered as he obediently dT on the couch.

Seeing him nod, Ashley strolled to the kitchen and took out two mugs and began making hot chocolate. Meanwhile, Dylan stared at the blanket TV screen in front of him.

He never expected for her to offer him, a stranger, into her house. They both just met a few days ago and he wasn't expecting her to open up to him so quickly.

It was the first time he ever took interest in someone, but why did it feel to right to him?

Meanwhile, Ashley made hot chocolate for them and came to the living room and sat down on the couch, putting both the mugs on the coffee table. Dylan took one of the mugs and uttered a soft 'thank you' before taking a sip of the chocolatey goodness.

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