*Hazel's pov*

"I don't know... I have homework." I said.

"Come on! Just come with us!" Anikah yanked at my arm and whined.

School had just ended and my friends wanted me to go eat at a diner with them. It was called Sunset Sally's Diner. It sounded pretty sweet and I would've liked to go, but like I said, I had homework.

"Pleaseeee!!!" The girls all repeated as they tugged on me.

"Fine!" I gave in. At least this way I wouldn't have to walk home.

They all cheered as they ushered me into Ivy's red jeep.

Once we got there, I got out of the car and took a look at the place. It had all pastel colors like a sunset and reminded me of a 50's diner.

We all walked in and sat in a booth in the corner. As we waited, I took out my AP chemistry homework and started working on electrochemistry. The girls all groaned at me for doing my homework in the diner.

"I said I had homework." I mumbled as I worked.

"Fine, but only until the waiter comes and takes our orders." Violet said. I nodded and took a quick look through the menu. I decided on something.

I continued working in my textbook when someone approached and began to speak. "Hello, young ladies. What would you like to drink?" He said it in an arrogant way.

Wait. I recognized that voice. I thought. I looked up and surely, there he was. Asher freaking Grey. His uniform consisted of a white button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up, black suspenders, a black bow-tie, black converse, and black jeans.

I practically jumped over Honey to get to Asher. "What are you doing here?" I asked

"I work here, Princess." He flashed me a smile and tapped on his notepad with his pencil.

"Yeah... I got that much. Why didn't you tell me you worked at a diner?" I scrunched my eyebrows together.

He shrugged. "You never asked."

"Well, yeah. I mean, I just thought that-"

"Look this is cute and all," Violet interrupted,"but we want to order."

I blushed and climbed over Honey back to my seat.

"What do you want to drink?"

Honey ordered lemonade, Ivy ordered cherry coke, Violet ordered a sprite, Julia ordered Dr.Pepper, Anikah ordered a Shirley temple, and I ordered a strawberry milkshake.

When he was finished writing down our drink orders, Asher asked,"Ready to order or should I come back?"

We all looked at each other and nodded. "We're ready."

We all ordered our food and Asher went off to tell the cook our orders.

"So, Ambrielle. You seem to have a bit of a 'thing' with Mr. Grey. Care to share?" Ivy asked.

"Wait what? You think I have the hots for Asher's father?!" Was she crazy or something??

"Wha-? No, I meant Mr. Grey as in Asher Grey! Not his father!" She looked at me with a cocked eyebrow.

My cheeks turned a crimson red from embarrassment. "O-oh... Right. But um, no. Asher and I do not have a 'thing". We barely tolerate each other."

"Mhm." The girls all hummed as if they didn't believe me.

"Whatever." I huffed.

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"Ughhhh. I. Am. Stuffed." Anikah whined.

"Same here."

"Yeah."

"Me too."

We all ate what was basically a five course meal. Now, that may not have seemed too bad, but when I said that, I meant we each got our own five course meal.

I insisted on getting breakfast foods, though they all got normal lunch foods.

It consisted of 4 buttermilk pancakes with a scoop of Oreo ice cream, scrambled eggs, hash browns, and sausages, along with my milkshake of course.

Asher came up to us and gave us a look of concern. "Um, you guys all good?" He asked, raising his eyebrow.

A collective amount of "no's" were thrown towards him.

He looked at me and said in a cocky manner as he tapped on his notepad,"I guess that's what happens when you eat breakfast for lunch, huh."

"Hey, you're just jealous cause I had a delicious meal and you had to watch me eat it." I snapped back.

"Actually I'm glad about that. It made me lose my appetite to see the aftermath of your meal." He smirked.

"Clever." I rolled my eyes.

"Um, check please." Violet said.

Asher looked away from me and handed Violet the check.

"You motherfuckers..." She cursed as she stared at the check. We passed it around to each look at it and we all winced when we saw the price.

"Hey, you guys are the ones that ate enough to feed fifty whales." Asher retorted.

"Hey, it's fine. Perks of having a father that works as president of famous stationary company, InkGlee." She said as she pulled out a wallet from her purse and put her debit card on the table.

Woah, I did not know that.

Asher slid the card into the travel sized payment thing. What were those things called? "Okay, you're free to go."

Everyone grabbed their things and slid out of the booth. Asher was right. I was feeling extremely fatigued after that meal. Good thing I didn't have to walk.

"Um, hey. Ambrielle? Do you mind walking? I have to pick up my little sister from soccer practice and I already promised these girls a ride." Ivy said.

Dammit.

"Oh, yeah. Sure. That's fine." I smiled. Kill me now.

"Thanks! I'm really sorry. Bye!" They all left into Ivy's Jeep and she drove away.

I stood there, dumbfounded with my backpack and my jacket.

I huffed.

"Uh, Princess?," Asher started,"My shift ends in ten minutes if you want a ride."

"Really? How short is your shift?" I asked, baffled.

"Um, it's six-fifty p.m. You guys took a really long time." He said flatly.

"Oh. Oh, my homework. I didn't finish! Um, could I have that ride?" I asked. He nodded. "Thanks!" I cheered and hugged him.

"O-oh. Um, yeah. No problem." He laughed and went to the back room to change back into his clothes.

He got out a few minutes later and walked over to me. "You ready?"

I nodded and stood up from the chair I had taken comfort in while I waited.

He grabbed my wrist and guided me outside to his car. How many times had I already been in this thing in the past month or so?

I got in the passenger seat and he gave me his phone to put some music while he started the car.

He put his arm behind my headrest as he backed out of the parking lot. The song began to play as we drove off.

"I sip the liquor but it's much too harsh
Chase me down, chase me down make a stop
I know she said that she fuck with an old soul
Unfortunate cause I sold mine to the devil for this mojo"

Asher whipped his head in my direction. "Cherry Cola by Jon Kuwada. I love this song."

"Yeah, me too! I'm surprised you know this." I said, impressed.

"I could say the same."

We sat in the car, jamming out to all our favorite songs as we drove home.

Soon, we arrived and we both got out of the car.

"Well, thanks for the ride." I smiled.

"It was no problem. You were on my way." He laughed as he gestured to our houses, next to each other.

"Right." I snickered.

"Well, bye." I waved to him as I entered my house and sighed happily when the door closed behind me. I leaned against the door as I thought of those electric blue eyes... Wait, what was I thinking?! Why did I feel that way?!!

"Hazel, where have you been?" My mom asked as she got up from the chair she was sitting in.

"Oh, I was at a diner with my friends. I'm sorry, I should've called. I didn't mean to worry you." I apologized. I didn't think she'd even notice, to be honest.

"It's okay, sweetie. Just call me next time." She said. She relaxed back into her chair and picked up the book she had been reading.

"Okay, Mom. Well, I'm heading upstairs." I said as I ran up to my room.

I sat at my desk and worked on homework as I thought about those blue eyes again.

Once I finished, I changed into my pajamas and climbed into bed. I turned off the light and hugged my teddy bear. You can guess what I thought of.

"Those eyes." I whispered to myself as an drifted off to sleep. I shouldn't have let him make me feel the way I did-I couldn't even figure out what it was-but for some reason, I let it slide...

A/N: Is it just me or does Hazel fall asleep thinking about Asher a lot?😂 Also I'm sorry for uploading so late. School has been drowning me in homework and assignments. But don't worry, I'll make time to write these chapters. I hope you liked this chapter! Please keep reading and vote! Bye lovelies!!!❤❤❤

--Your smøl bean, Gen