Raya's Secrets (Under Editing)

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"Please, tell me I'm not late?"
I ask running into Jean's diner completely out of breath from running.
"Whoa!"
Jo yelps in surprise when I nearly run into her.
"Sorry, Jo! Am I late?"
I ask and she shakes her head.
"No, you're just on time."
Jo answers and I sigh in relief.
"Thank goodness."
She smiles pulling on her apron and I follow her lead before washing my hands in the sink.
Oh, yeah....
"You know, I should strangle both you and Jaecee."
I remark calmly causing Jo to raise her eyebrow in confusion.
"Why?"
"You sent pictures of Justin and I to Nathan after Jaecee sent them to you."
"Uh, um..."
Jo let's out a nervous laugh and I narrow my eyes at her.
"Joanna Jean."
"Sorry, Raya?"
I roll my eyes before glancing down at the sink faucet in front of me.
"You mad?"
Jo asks as I turn on the water with my back facing her.
I grab the hose as a small smirk pulls at my lips.
"Nope."
I answer before turning around and spraying her in the face.
"Raya!"
She squeals as she runs away laughing, I grab a small towel and quickly dry the floor as I laugh.
That was funny!
"Momma! Raya made a mess!"
Jo yells before walking back into the kitchen.
"Mess? What mess?"
I ask with a smirk pulling at my lips.
"Oh, you're evil."
We smile and laugh at each other until we hear the bell above the front door ring.
Sounds like we have a costumer...
"I got it!"
I yell running up to the counter and I smile slightly out of breath.
"Hello, how may I help you this evening?"
I ask looking up to see a boy about my age with fair skin and a rather lean physique. He has short dirty blonde hair, greenish brown eyes and a smirk pulls at his lips.
"Well, a kiss would be nice."
He answers as he leans forward and I raise an eyebrow in disbelief.
Is he serious?
I frown before rolling my eyes.
What a player....
I grab a pen and notepad before turning my attention back to him.
"Sorry to disappoint, what would you like to drink."
I ask in a professional tone.
Hopefully he gets the hint...
"I'd like a coke and today's special."
"It'll be right with you."
I answer before handing Jo the order.
I turn back around to see the boy starring at me with a curious expression on his face.
"Something wrong, Sir?"
"You aren't falling for my charms..."
"What charms?"
I ask sarcastically as I roll my eyes.
He holds out his hand as a smile pulls at his lips.
"My name is Liam."
I glance between him and his hand, but make no move to accept.
"Kay?"
"And you are?"
"Busy."
I state as I wipe down the counters.
"How about after work we catch a bite to eat?"
Liam suggests and I shake my head.
"No."
"No?"
"Correct."
Liam looks at me in confusion before an arrogant smirk pull at his lips.
"Well, I bet I could change your mind."
I bet you can't.
"Look, I'm not interested."
I remark as I begin to refill the pepper and salt shakers just as Jo walks out with Liam's order.
"Hiya, here's your food sir."
Jo states as she places the tray down in front of him and he smiles up at her.
"Thanks."
"Anything else I can get for you?"
She asks oblivious to his true intentions.
"Yes, I'd l-"
I pull Jo back behind me and lean towards Liam with a glare shinning in my eyes.
Ding!
The bell above the door rings, signalling that the door has opened. However, I ignore it as I glare at Liam.
I'm not going to let him hurt Jo...
"You are not going to just come in here and-"
Without warning, he pushes me back against the counter before leaning towards me and pressing his mouth against mine.
What the-?!
On instinct I bring my knee up rather forcefully causing Liam to fall to the floor with a heavy thump and a groan.
"Raya, are you okay?"
Jo asks and I glance up to see Nathan with a surprised expression on his face, and Justin with anger in his eyes as he glares down at Liam.
"Yeah, he's not though."
I mutter as I glance down at him in disapproval.
I don't know why he's acting like such an idiot...
"You b****!"
Liam yells as he quickly gets to his feet with his eyes hard with anger.
Liam takes a step towards me and raises his hand to slap me. However, I quickly block his hand before punching him square in the face.
Just then, Justin grabs the collar of Liam's shirt and slams him against the wall before punching him in the face.
"Justin?"
I ask in surprise and Justin glances over at me, his gaze softening when he sees the concern in my eyes.
Justin finally released Liam causing him to slump to the floor and clutch his nose in pain.
"What on earth is going on here?!"
A familiar voice demands and I glance over my shoulder to see Elena Jean looking at us in both concern and confusion.
Oh, no...
"I'm really sorry Mrs. Jean."
I murmur quietly as I bow my head.
I probably shouldn't have caused an argument with a costumer...
Mrs. Jean walks up to me with a frown pulling at her lips.
"Momma, she didn't-"
Jo tries to defend me, but Mrs. Jean raises her hand.
"I want to hear what Raya has to say."
Mrs. Jean says as she looks down at me and I frown before finally answering.
"I'm sorry for getting into an argument with a costumer in your diner. I should not have caused a scene by punching him in the face."
I apologize causing Jo to speak up once again.
"It wasn't her fault! He-"
Mrs. Jean holds up her hand causing Jo to fall silent.
"She had better be fired!"
Liam growls out in anger, but cowers away when Justin takes a threatening step forward.
"What did you do to cause Raya to punch you?"
Mrs. Jean demands as her dark eyes watch him.
"Nothing!"
Liam exclaims causing my eyes to narrow.
Liar...
"Is this true, Raya?"
Mrs. Jean asks as her gaze shifts towards me and I frown.
I'm not going to lie to her...
"No."
"What really happened then, Raya? And I want the whole story."
"When Liam walked in, I asked him for his order and he started to flirt, but I ignored his attempts. Then when Jo came out and when he tried to do the same thing to me friend, I decided to step in. Liam kissed me without my consent and so I kneed him...then he got angry and went to hit me so I punched him. I'm sorry for causing a disturbance in your restaurant."
I explain causing Mrs. Jean to walk over to a smirking Liam.
"You are no longer welcome in the restaurant and I suggest you leave now because if I ever see you in my diner again, I am going to **** *** **** ***** *** ***** **** **** **** ******. Now leave."
Mrs. Jean growls out in anger as she gestures towards the door.
Liam's expression appears terrified and I notice that the others are all starring at Mrs. Jean with wide eyes.
Jo smirks in amusement before trying to hide the laugh that escapes her lips.
...I'm not fired?
I let a sigh of relief escape my lips as Liam runs out of the diner.
Well, I'm glad that's over...

.......A Few Hours Later......
"Okay, who's hungry?"
Jo asks sitting at the table along with Nathan, Justin and I.
"PIE!"
Nathan basically screams and I jump closer to Justin with wide eyes.
Did he have to yell?
"Really? That's what I'm getting too!" Jo smiles and I roll my eyes.
True love, gross...
"I'd like the brownie with ice cream, please?"
I ask and No smiles before giving me a nod.
"And you Justin?"
Jo asks as her attention shifts to him.
"Nothing, thank you."
Jo nods before walking off and I turn to Nathan resting my head on my hand.
"What?"
Nathan asks as I continue to stare at him.
"Why are you staring? Raya?...Ray-"
"You have a crush on Johanna."
I state causing his face to flush red from embarrassment.
"I-I don't kno-"
"You know exactly what I'm talking about Nathan Ross."
I interupt just as Jo walks back with a tray of food.
"Here ya go!"
"Uh, hi-hi Jean-hi."
Nathan mumbles nervously causing both Justin and I to laugh.
I look down at my brownie with whip cream, chocolate syrup and ice cream. Yum!
I look down at the surface of the table and frown.
Where is my silverware?
"Where...?"
I whisper just as Justin suddenly scoops up a bite of my brownie before helping himself to my desert.
"Hey!"
I exclaim in annoyance as I glare at him.
How dare he....
"What?"
Justin asks innocently still holding the spoon, but I can see the ghost of a smirk.
"Justin."
I grumble leaning over and grabbing my fork from his hand.
I can't believe he actually ate my food!
I glance up at Jo as she sits hesitantly next to Nathan, her shoulders tense and her cheeks almost as red as her hair.
I watch with a raised eyebrow as Nathan subtly shifts closer to her.
What a dork...
I roll my eyes and continue to eat all the while watching Justin to make sure he doesn't steal any more of my desert.
I'm watching you, Justin...