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hinata’s pov ;;
i let out a happy sigh .. finally i get my own place of work , with my sister , chiaki . she'll always be there for me , and she’s great with flowers too ! i’m glad we have similar passions ..
we’re finally achieving our dreams and opening a flower shop together ! i gaze around the bright room .. plants and flowers are crammed everywhere , alongside there being a backdoor for outdoor plants . there's a fluorescent smell aswell , like mist or perfume . i breathe in deeply . it smells wonderful ..
everything feels wonderful .. i’m not a big fan of change but , this is one of the few changes in my life that i feel proud of , becoming a florist with my sister . it's a big deal to start working , especially having my own shop .
my train of thought breaks as the bell above the door rings , signaling entry . my eyes dart to the door .. chiaki’s outside showing other people around so it’s my job to work with the indoor plants and assortment bouquets . i hate social activity .. but i’ll do my best !
a rather tall boy walks in , with white hair that curls and drops down to his shoulders . his eyes are gray with a slight green tint . his skin is rather pale .. it sort of freaks me out . he’s wearing a black shirt with a skeleton on it , with some black baggy jeans and chunky combat boots .various chains wrap around different articles of clothing aswell .. on the belt loop , around his neck , etc . average emo boy .. but i strangely like his style . it suits him ..
he looks around cluelessly , then finally makes eye contact with me . i don't know why , but when his eyes met mine , i felt my body warm up and my shoulders tensed . he gave me a sheepish smile and walked towards me .. i shook myself off and waved .
“ hello ! how may i help you ? “ i chirped , trying not to stutter . i didn't want to make a bad impression .. like i was clueless or nervous .. ( i totally am . )
he clears his throat . “ hi .. “ he replies in a soft and breathy voice .. certainly not the voice i expected when i initially eyed him and his ,, loud appearance . “ um .. could you help me find a bouquet of peonies .. i noticed that this shop was new and wanted to support an upcoming business ,, ! “
ah yes , one of the most popular flowers .. and it’s february too , i expected them to be one of our top sellers .. “ of course .. they’re down to your left , then take a right . would you like me to lead you .. “ i shouldn't have added that last part .. he probably thinks i'm assuming he's clueless or something ..
he probably hates me now .. aah i messed everything up , my train of thought is interrupted by the handsome emo “ thanks for the offer but i'm good ,,” he says , he has such a calming voice .. i could fall asleep to it ..
my face heats up imagining it .. shit i'm making a total fool of myself , i look back up to see the stranger is now glancing toward his left , slowly walking down to the aisle . before he leaves , i hear him quietly whisper a soft “ thank you .. “ some time passes and he comes back with pink peonies “i would like to buy these ,,” he states , with that smoothing voice of his “mhm ,, “ i start walking over to the counter to see the cost “that'll be 50 dollars !” i see the shock in his eyes as i said that . “aah .. no offense , but that much for peonies ?”
i sigh “flowers are expensive ,,”
the stranger gives a nod to show he understands .
“welp i'm always happy to support a beginner business” he passed me 50 dollars in cash .. he's paying with cash instead of card ..? how rich is this dude ..
“mhm maybe i'll see you around , i walk at the hot topic next door” he mumbles “oh that's nice !” i respond , i still can't believe such a handsome boy is talking to me ..
“ah my girlfriend is going to love this !” oh . he has a girlfriend .. he's probably not even gay , and i'll probably barely ever talk to him .. stupid hinata .. getting your hopes up for a stranger you don't even know .. i'm never going to find the one . i'm impossible to love .
while i'm starting to spiral , the stranger looks confused “hey are you okay ? did my idiot mouth say something wrong again ?” his voice helps me calm down .
“yeah i'm okay .. don't worry about me”
he nods and gives a carefree smile , his smile helps calm me down even more ..
suddenly , chiaki walks into the shop . “ i'm on break now .. “ she glances at the emo boy . “ has hinata helped you out well .. “ she queries with a smile .
“ mhm .. “ she nods approvingly and makes her way to the back .
“ soo .. “ he rubs his arm . “ your name is hinata ? i like it , it sounds pretty .. “ i stare at him confused . “how do you know my name ?”
“it says on your name tag and that's what the girl called you ..” he explains , i make a ‘o’ shape with my mouth
“sorry .. i'm slow at times” shittttt i'm so stupid , i'm making a total fool of myself and , did he really call my name pretty ? he's so kind .. but i barely know him , for all i know he can be an ass ..
“ it's alright ! “ he becomes quiet for a moment . “ .. my name’s komaeda .. komaeda nagito .. it’s nice to meet you , hinata . i’ll see you around .. “ he holds his hand out , expecting a handshake . i hesitate but then shake it slowly .
i smile , he smiles back .. with that same carefree nature , its calming and makes me feel wanted and appreciated .. for some strange reason . he walks out of the shop , leaving me alone with my thoughts . i space out and think about him for another 5 minutes before another customer walks in . komaeda .. hum .. why can't i stop thinking about komaeda .. “hello ?” the new customer asks
“oh , hello ! how may i help you ..?” .. i politely mutter , i still can't stop thinking about komaeda .. am i really falling for someone i barely know and someone who has a girlfriend ..?
“do you have any cosmos ?” the customer questions , cosmos , their not very common in america but are common in japan , we luckily do have them here .
“yes we have some ! they'll be on your right” the customer nods and turns to their right , komaeda .. komaeda .. aah i'm slowly going insane for this boy .. i never thought me of all people would be this love sick for someone i don't know .
the customer walks up to me “i'm ready to make my purchase” they state , i lead them up to the counter “that'll be 30 dollars !” they swipe their credit card and pay “thank you !” they say
“you're welcome ! make sure to come back !”