Professor F

The afternoon classes were better for August for the past couple of days. She met two more professors for her other subjects. Flynn continued to act normally in class and she tried her very best not to get too much attention.

As soon as she's done, she went straight to the coffee shop and saw Henry waiting at the door wearing his apron and cute smile.

"You work tonight?" She asked Henry as they both went inside the cafe.

"Yeah. We're rotating schedules." Henry smiled. "I'll introduce you to the night shift guys. Come on."

She smiled. "Cool!" And as soon as they passed the corner going to the counter, her eye caught a familiar figure on the corner table and she couldn't help giving that individual a second look.

It's Flynn having his coffee and working on his Macbook!

"August!" Henry called her attention and introduced her to the guys and realized she’s the only girl for the night shift.

She was introduced to the twins, Trevor and Tanner, working as part-timers and clean tables, too. Both of them are Fine Arts students. They said the night shift is pretty busy because students are coming in trying to finish their homework while having coffee and of course, the free WiFi!

Then there are three baristas named Sean, Oliver and Chad who are all regulars. And three cashiers named Ash, Ed and Keith who also work as part-timers. Ash is an Economics major like Henry. Ed is an accountancy major while Keith takes Psychology.

They all greeted her with a smile. Her shift started. Once they, the part-timers would finish the shift, regulars would come in. It's very rare according to Henry that they ask part-timers to go overtime since their regulars are always around especially if it's a busy shift.

"They love this job, that's why!" Henry said proudly.

She was cleaning up tables with Tanner, near Flynn’s table. She stole a glance at Flynn who seemed to be very serious with his work.

Tanner started a conversation while cleaning up. "You're a freshman, August?"

She nodded as she caught Flynn looking up when he heard her name. He looked surprised and then went back to his work.

“Y—You?" She wasn't interested at Tanner but as courtesy, she asked him.

"Oh, I'm a sophomore. I heard you're an engineering scholar?"

She blushed. Do people talk about her that much that they know so much about her? How is that even possible? "How'd you—uhm—yeah." She wanted to ask how he learned about it but she just cut the conversation short by saying yes. But he didn't stop.

"Wow! Sorry. We were just curious about you. It's the first time we got a girl part-timer on night shifts." He gave out a short chuckle. "The guys were just excited to have you on board. We're just tired seeing each other's ugly faces. That's all!" He joked.

She gave out a slight chuckle on her throat as she picks up the tray of used plates and cups.

"Hey, August! Can you help me with the take out? Let Tanner and Trevor finish those up." Sean or was it Ash who just asked her.

I'll be right there." She answered and faced Tanner, "I'll leave you to

"Sure! Go." Tanner smiled.

for help but they'd always end up doing the work

and talk to her, or they really need her help or impress her with how they do

finally ended the shift with Tanner, Trevor, Ash, Ed and Keith! The regular employees came

treat! "You're really making me fat with these

you're blending in nicely. I'm sorry I couldn't walk you home. But

have to. Oh my gosh!"

"Stop complaining. It's

it calls their employees and students after their shift or class ended to confirm they got back home safely. It's not that the campus or premises are unsafe but being at Pearsons University, one of the prestigious schools in the country, they

here so we need to make sure our student-employees get home safe to their dorms. The

you all waiting. I had no idea Henry put you all through this whole situation of walking me to my place."

to this, right boys?" Keith asked, he seemed to head the pack after their big boss Henry. “Come on. You live at Lincoln's?" He asked her again, referring to

how much information do these people know about

"Yeah."

all started walking and she can't stop herself glancing at Flynn who was still at the coffee

wonder what time he

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joking around as they walk. They also asked or rather confirm information they already know about her. Then, they all

immediately refused. "Guys, you don't really have to do that. I'm

didn't hear her at all, they all continued talking about

home everyday." Tanner winked at her and she just

Trevor answered. "I don't mind. I go where my twin goes. We got one mind, body and heart, metaphorically speaking." He joked

don't mind taking turns. Or doing it everyday." Keith

your girlfriend would mind, Keith!"

is

directly? What's her facebook name again? I'll ask her for you." Ed

found herself being entertained as they finally reached her

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during on the first day attending Flynn's lecture. She tried her best not to lock her gaze with Flynn again. She'd listen to his discussion, make notes and

rumors are true! He gave a test which is well-thought-out and it

he's been doing at the coffee

almost everybody murmured in slight frustration after Flynn told them that time's up

smart! Not as smart as Flynn

finally finished the day in school and her night shift. That night,

are back at throwing humorous lines to each other as they head to her apartment. And she's being a very good audience