That Little Coffee Shop on the Corner

Louis's POV

I sit back in my chair,starring at the ceiling.I invited Eleanor over for dinner and set up an amazing dinner, well it was in my mind, obviously not to Eleanor. She had been on her phone talking to her friends the whole time.

I don't know why I was surprised. She was always like this. I guess I just thought that since today was our 2nd year anniversary that she would actually stop being rude and pay attention.

Oh who am I kidding I always say that and it never happens.Maybe the guys were right.Maybe I should end this.No, I can't do that.I mean I love her, I can't just let her go like that.

"Louis!" I jump and look at Eleanor.

"Yes."

"Are you ignoring me!?" She asks making a snobbish face.

"No Love, I was...."

"Your lying.You were ignoring me!" She cut me off.

"I just said a wasn......"

"Yes you were.I can't believe you would ignore me and lie to me, on our anniversary too....."She says her voice rising.

I cut her off before she continues."Well at least I'm not chatting it up with my friends while my boyfriend's sitting here waiting for you to pay attention to him, after he prepared this anniversary dinner." I snap.

She look surprised. I didn't usually tell her how I felt, much less snap at her. "Do you have a problem with the way I do things."

"No." I say through clenched teeth.

"Thought so." She said and then went back to texting. I was suddenly filled with anger. I stand up so quickly that my chair falls to the floor.I grab the phone out of her hands and slam it down on the table.

She stands up and puts her face inches from mine." What the hell was that for." She yells.

"Well I don't know, maybe it's because your being a bitch." I yell back.

"Oh so now you have a problem with the way I act.I knew you were really a jerk."

"Me? A jerk. Says the person that's always being rude to my friends and my family and me.You just complain about everything and are the most snobbish person I have ever meet.I should have never gotten together with you like they told me to." I yell even louder than before.I was surprised how much anger I had built up for her over the past two years.It felt good to finally tell her how I felt.

" Well then why did you even date me in the first place." She yells back at me.

"Because I loved you and thought that you would change, but you obviously didn't." I scoff.

"Well if that's what you think then why are we still together."

I stop and realize what I should say, what I should have done a long time ago."We aren't."I say calmly.

"WHAT!?" She screeches.

"You heard me, we are over, get out." I yell pointing at the door.

She stays were she is.

"GET OUT!" I yell. she stomps out to the door and slams it shut.

I sigh and look down at my hand.Her phone was still there.I turn it on not really knowing what I was doing.I look at the background, a picture of me and her at a fair before we got together.

We were on the fairs wheel she had cotton candy in one hand and was laughing while holding onto the bar of our cart. I was making a stupid face and holding the bar with one hand, the other was taking the picture. Behind us were the lights of the fair grounds, with all it's rides and mini games, and people all over.It was really an amazing picture.

I smile slightly feeling a bit of happiness out of the picture.Then it was smothered by anger. I rush over to the window and open it quickly. I throw the phone out of the window and slammed it shut again.

I turn to the wall and without thinking, pouch it. My hand explodes with pain and I more my other hand on the wall, leaning on it through the pain.Once it stopped I tun onto by back and slide down the wall into a sitting position, holding my now throbbing hand.

I sit there for about 10 minutes before I rush up,grab my coat,hat, and sunglasses and walk out the door,slamming it behind me.





Mimi's POV (Earlier that day.)

Beep-Beep-Beep

I turn over and slam my hand down on the alarm clock. I turn my head and look at the clock: 5:00.I had to be at work in an hour.Great.

I groan and throw the covers off my body.I angrily swing my feet over the bed and onto the cold hard floor.I walk slowly into my closet and turn on the light, wincing at the sudden brightness. I look around and grab my old purple college size backpack. I grab some jeans a plain purple t-shirt and a white knitted sweater with a kitten on the front. I put it in the bag and grab my work outfit,then go out into my room setting the backpack right outside the bathroom door and taking my work outfit into the bathroom with me.

I set the outfit on the counter of my sick and turn around facing the shower/bathtub. I pull over the shower curtain and turn on the water. I put my hand it until it gets warm then take off my pajama's.

I step into the shower and let the warm water wash away my sleep.I then quickly wash my hair and body, then shave. I stand there a little while longer and enjoy the warmth then turned the shower off wishing I had the time to stay in the warmth a little longer.

I wrap a towel around myself and then bend down in front of the sink, opening the door and pulling out a hair dryer. I plug it in and dry my hair.I then get into my work outfit and put my hair dryer away. I open the my mirror and pull out my toothbrush and tooth paste. I quickly but effectively brush my teeth.I then wash my toothbrush out and put both it and the toothpaste up.I grab the mouthwash and use it then spit it in the sink and smile in the mirror, my teeth were almost a pure white color.I nod at myself satisfied.

I put the mouthwash up and grab my makeup.I patiently put on my lipstick,blush,eye shadow,eyeliner, and mascara. I look at myself in the mirror and put on my fake work smile.Yup, I looked good enough.I quickly put my makeup away and walk out of the bathroom, turning off the light as I pass it.

I grab my bag as I walk past it and walk out of my room into the living room / kitchen. I set my bag by the closet and go into the kitchen. I turn on the kitchen light and walk to the fridge. I open the freezer and grab some Eggo double chocolate waffles and pop two into the toaster. I turn on the radio to listen too music while I wait for them to cook. I turn and open the fridge to get some milk when I hear One Direction come on.I quickly turn the station to Maroon 5.

I didn't like One Direction, after all they were just jerks in it for the money like everyone else.I found there music annoying and so cliche. And there fans, overly obsessive and blinded by the love that they thought was there.

I got my glass of milk and drank it quickly.I finished it just before the waffles popped up.I grab them and eat them as I go over to the closet. I open the door and bed down, garbing my snow boots and putting them in my bag. I then grab my high heels and slip them on. I stand up and grab my coat, zipping it up and buttoning the buttons.I grab my hat,gloves, and scarf and put them on.

I finish my waffles and turn off the kitchen light.I grab my keys on my way out the door into the cold air. I lock my door and turn to see my amazing view of London,not. I sigh."Same old shit but a different day." I say quietly to myself and walk down the stairs of my apartment to the sidewalk below.

Even though it was about 6 in the morning the sidewalk was crowded with people walking to work, people going for a morning run, parents taking their kids to school or walking their dog. There was snow all over covering this already beautiful city with a white blanket.

I walk to the back of my apartment and open the door to my old beat down truck.I jump in and throw my bag into the passenger seat.I turn it on and drive onto the street. I drive to the little coffee shop on the corner of the street and pull into the back parking lot for employees. I turn off the truck and grab my bag.

A lot of people thought it was stupid to drive a block but I wanted the truck for my extra activities after work. I walk up to the back door of the building and lock my truck with the automatic lock. I then grab my work key and unlock the back door, slipping in out of the cold.

I clock in and put my stuff in the employ closet. I then go through the coffee shop and turn all the lights on.I turn the closed sign to open and unlock the door.I then quickly go behind the counter and waited for the rush of people.

The whole day I had to deal with customers.Some were angry, some were picky, but most were very nice and came here often. I talked to all the costumers with respect and interest and payed attention when they told me their order or even told me about their day. a lot of older people came here and loved to talk to 'the nice woman behind the counter'. A lot of people my age and younger came and ordered, some talked but most had a schedule to take care of.


At about 8 pm the shop was mostly empty and I knew no one would come in cause no one ever did after 7 but I stayed just in case.I hear the familiar dig of the door and look to she who it is. He looked normal but he had a hat and sunglasses on he went to sit in one of the booths and once he sit down I went over to him.If I had a choice I wouldn't have gone over, I mean he had to be some freak, wearing a hat and sunglasses at night like that.

"Hello sir, what can I get for you today." I say happily smiling at him He looks at me and smiles back.

"Hello can I just get some hot chocolate." He asks nicely.

"Sure thing." I say and go back to the kitchen.I make the hot chocolate and put some marshmallows on top with whip cream, cinnamon, and peppermint and chocolate flakes.I bring it out and set it down in front of him. He mumbles a 'thanks' and I turn to leave before he grabs my hand.


I turn to him," Yes."

"You don't have to keep working, no one else is hear."


I smile at him," That's nice of you sir, but I don't think my boss would like that."

He smiles." Well he's not here, and don't worry I won't tell."

I laugh." Okay if you insist,I'll be right back." I say and go to the kitchen.I make myself a hot chocolate and go out and sit with the guy.

"So, I don't mean to be rude, but you don't really need to wear those sunglasses when it's dark outside, not to mention your inside."

He shrugs." I have eye problems."

I nod."Fair enough."

He looks around."Do you usually work here alone?"

I shrug again."Most of the time there's another person, maybe two but I work here more than the others because I live closer and the costumers like me better.Those older people can be very persuasive and seem to like my attitude more than the other and I quote 'snobbish young folk'" I say doing my best to imitate an old person.The guy busts out laughing. I giggle a little and sip my hot chocolate. When I put it down the guys looks at me and laughs even more.

"What?" I ask and look in the window.I see in my reflection and see I had a whip cream mustache. I quickly wipe it away.I look at him and start laughing too.We talk for about another hour even and finish our hot chocolate then I had to close up and he walked me to my car.

"Well look at you, such a gentlemen." I say as he opens the door to my truck for me.

"Anything for a lovely lady like yourself." He said in a weird voice and we both laugh. "By the way what's your name.

"I'm Mimi.And you are."

"Louis."

"Well Louis it's a pleasure to meet you." I say holding out my hand.

He grabbed my hand."The pleasures all mine." We shake slowly and then I let go.

"Well I best get going."


"See you around." He waved as I pulled out of the parking lot.That was an interesting day at work.

Notes

I Hope you liked it.I just want to say I have no problem with Eleanor, in fact she is totally awesome.ANd I also have no problem with One Direction or any of their fans, I am after all a Directioner. Please R&R.