Twenty Cents / 20 Cents (Boyxboy)

Chapter 2

Ryder couldn't help but stare at Noah's little ass. He found himself sub-consciously licking his lips and thinking about Noah under him.

Ryder shook his head slightly and made a soft "tsk" sound. He knew best not to let innocent boys like Noah get involved with someone like him.

Noah practically skipped his way into the cafe and invited the four of them to a table in the far corner. Noah bowed to them as he rushed into the kitchen, pulling his apron from the hook outside the kitchen and pulled them on.

Ryder stared at his delicate ass as he saw Noah run into the kitchen. Hell, he's already thinking about this when he doesn't even know his name.

It wasn't long until Noah came out with a tray in his hands, and walked towards them. Noah smiled as he placed the tray down.

The little boy was already beaming with excitement as he waited for his cookie and milkshake. What shocked Noah was that the little boy had wrapped his arms around Noah's thin legs and whispered a cute "thank you" before he showed Noah a genuine smile.

Noah smiled the widest smile. "You're welcome," Noah said as he ruffled his hair. "What's your name?" Noah asked the little boy.

Ryder watched in amusement as he sipped on his coffee. "Dylan!" Dylan giggled before he unwrapped himself from Noah and took a sip of his milkshake.

"Woah! Uncle Uncle! It's really good!" Dylan squealed. Noah beamed when he heard that, since he was the one who taught the Chef, his Best Friend, Kayla, the recipe. "My momma used to make lots of milkshakes for me, I'm glad you like them!" Noah smiled.

"Yeah? The coffee's really good too," Ryder smirked as he noticed the badge on Noah's apron. "Noah huh." Ryder thought it was a really cute name, especially for a cute boy.

"Ah!" Noah nodded frantically "I'm Noah Mason, nice to meet you all!" Noah smiled and bowed again. Ryder started to think if it was a habit, a cute one. "Ryder Kings. That's Liam and Ethan." Noah grinned and waved at Liam and Ethan.

Liam was holding onto Ethan's hand as he munched in his cookie. Noah guessed that they were together instantly.

"Noah Mason. If you're slacking off, I will cut your pay!" Noah's manager yelled. Noah winced and smiled apologetically. "I'm coming!" He called back before looking back at them "I'll be back!"

Noah rushed off and left Ryder staring at him.

"Boss, I can see it in your eyes. You're whipped." Ethan teased. Ryder rolled his eyes and gave Ethan the finger. Liam shook his head as he pointed at Dylan.

Liam is selectively mute and hasn't let anyone else hear his voice but Ethan. Somehow, only Ethan had some sort of "power" that made Liam want to open up to him. Ethan was always there for Liam and they fell in love with one another 2 years ago.

Ethan was planing on getting married with Liam, and has asked his boss for help, but of course, Ethan would propose on Liam's birthday. Which was still a few months from now.

"Uncle? I'm sleepy.." Dylan yawned as he tugged on his uncle's suit. Ryder nodded as he stood up and carried Dylan in his arms. He walked up to the counter and payed with a 100 dollar bill.

"Ah Sir, the waiter over there has already paid for you." The lady smiled as she pointed to Noah, who was busy cleaning the tables and balancing 2 plates and 2 cups on a hand.

"I'd like to leave this as his tip then. He has been exceptional." Ryder smirked. He knew the lady couldn't recognise him through his shades but he saw her swoon over his body.

He turned and walked out of the cafe with Dylan in his arms, Liam and Ethan walking behind, hand in hand. He told himself that he didn't need to say his goodbye to Noah. Because he knew, he was coming back.

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When Noah found out that Ryder had already left, he couldn't help but feel a little sad that Ryder didn't even say goodbye. Kayla laughed and teased him a little about it.

The manager gave his and Kayla's pay in a small brown envelope. When Noah found out that there was an extra 100 dollar bill in it, the manager explained that the rich looking man had given it to him as a tip.

Noah smiled a little at that. Not much people were willing to give a 100 bucks as a tip. Not many people even appreciates little waiters like him.

"Oh! Kayla! Dylan, the little boy I told you about? He loved the milkshake!" Noah giggled. Kayla laughed and patted Noah on the back.

Kayla and Noah were best friends, have been since elementary school. Kayla was the badass kind of girl that would punch you for messing with her. No one ever expected the two of them to be best friends.

Kayla was the first person to accept Noah for being gay, for being who he is. And Noah was the first who never judged Kayla and said that a girl should act like a girl. They instantly became even closer at age 18, when they found out about one another's little "secret". Noah was gay and Kayla was lesbian.

It was a secret between the two of them that not many people knew about.

"Yeah? I told you I'd pull the recipe off!" Kayla smirked as she pulled her apron off. Noah smiled and shook his head, asking himself how'd he even became friends with Kayla.

But he was grateful. Grateful to have someone who would defend him and love him for who he is.

"I'll see you tomorrow Kayla?" Noah asked as they had to part ways. "Without doubt." Kayla nodded as she started jogging her way back home, waving to Noah.

Noah waved back and smiled to himself.

Noah started walking home. And he thought to himself about today's events. And he smiled again.

Noah did smile a lot, but sometimes, it was something he'd do to hide his pain.

He knew what he was gonna get when he entered his house.