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Curiousitea

Hey guys!!! 

I'm back with the the third chapter.In case your wondering,there WILL be a chapter in Dan's pov but  in chapter five.So wait till then!(There will be more chapters in Dan's pov chapter five will be the first one) This song is die young by Kesha.

Enjoy! 

"Magnus,why do we have to leave so early?"Aoi asks as I'm trying to usher her out of the house. She asks all the questions at the wrong time. 

"No time, tell you later" 

The bus stop is only two minutes walk from her house. The bus we need is approaching. 

"Come on, Aoi!" We sprint to the bus and catch it just in time. Aoi and I step into the bus and I tap my card. We just about find seats. 

"Can you tell me now?" 

"Well, according to Riot, my boss has a thing for punctuality" I explain  

"Who's Riot? What's punc- punch the?" Aoi struggles 

"Punctuality,"I laugh"It means being on time. Riot's a friend." 

"Ah" 

We spend most of the journey talking about what we can see. That are skyscrapers that appear do two, the look like they're touching the sky. It's much gloomier now. There are hues of black and grey clouds and the sun is hiding behind the dismal clouds.The bus stops so we get off. As Aoi clutches my hand, my vision blurs and my chest tightness. It's a painful reminder that Emily being in the hospital is so my fault.I wish I could go back... 

I need to snap out of it, I need to focus now. 

"Aoi, you have to be good, okay? If my boss funds out you misbehave, I'll be fired. So promise me you'll be good."I plead 

"Okay I promise! But will I get free food?"She urges, a hopeful glint in her eyes 

"I don't see why not" 

I wrote my eyes with my sleeves and take a deep breath 

"Hey Magnus!" Riot gets as she's busy polishing a cup. 

"Who's the kid your with?"Riot quizzes 

"Aoi, remember? The kid I'm baby sitting?" 

"Oh right!" Riot recalls 

Riot's hair is out. She cut it shoulder length and got rose pink highlights. She clipped a crimson clip in her hair to go with the uniform.She's wearing a crimson collared shirt with a knee length black skirt. 

"Hey Riot, your new look suits you!" I compliment 

"Hah, thanks!" 

"Aoi, you have to go with Riot, and while I'm working, you can do some colouring. Kay?" 

Aoi nods in response. Aoi skips behind the counter and Riot hands her passport and crayons. 

The boss comes down to greet me. 

"Hi Magnus, it's great to have you on board.You can start by asking down table 16" 

Riot passes me the disinfectant and a cloth. I go over to take 16 and start cleaning.The walls are baby pink with fuschia sakura petals hanging above the counter.Above the coffee machine is a combination of baby pink and flamingo flowers in the shape of a heart.

* * * 

A family of three enter and I wait for a few minutes before jumping at the opportunity to take their order. 

2x Mango/passion fruit bubble tea

1x Hazelnut latte

I scrawl. 

"Anything else?" 

Oh yes!A bottle of water" 

"Still or sparkling?" 

"Sparkling" 

And that's pretty much how it goes. Wiping down tables and taking orders. 

"Come on Magnus! It's my break!" Riot states 

Riot,Aoi and I choose a table. 

"What do you guys want?" Riot asks 

"Hmmm... A chocolate milkshake with sprinkles!"Aoi exclaims 

"What about you, Magnus?" 

"Nah I'm good" 

"Magnus,you have to eat something! Your wasting away!"Riot points out holding it my arm. 

"I'm not wasting away... I'm fine" 

But Aoi wishes her eyes and Riot sighs. 

"Hmm!" 

Why does Riot even bother worrying about me? I can take care of myself and I'm perfectly fine.10 minutes later Riot approaches with her order. I fiddle with my grey strap as Aoi sips her milkshake,while Riot inspects me with a look of concern. 

"So how do you like working at the café?" 

"Mmm...I guess it's nice,just tiring." 

"Hah,a lot of jobs are tougher than most people think!" Riot states 

My shift ends 

"See ya Magnus!" 

"Bye Riot!"  

As we're on the bus and I get a message it reads; I'm coming home early! Get back on time! 

"Aoi,your mum's coming home early" 

"Really?" Aoi squeals 

And I'm glad.When we get of the bus Aoi's mum's waiting outside their house.Aoi runs into her arms.They laugh and smile like the happiest people in the world.

"Bye Aoi!" 

"Bye Magnus!"