Imagine #53: I Love the Way You Hate Me (Part 3)

Y/N's P.O.V.

"Stalkers? What do you mean by stalkers?" I asked my manager when she mentioned if I knew something about that. Um...the last time I checked, the only one I take as an stalker is that guy -- Patrick. He's really been always following me around since he found out that I worked here. But really, this doesn't mean that I don't like it, its just that he always teases me.

"Aren't you watching the news, Y/N?" she asked, still in a worried manner. "Here." she added as she handed me over a newspaper and I read the headlines.

"Stalkers continues to attack Costume-Themed Cafes." I said aloud then read the whole article in silence. It just reported that several waitresses in cafes, like ours, have been attacked by stalkers at night around the area and it also said that the culprit are still on the run.

"That's a serious thing to face...Maid Latte should make extra effort to protect each staff." I suddenly heard from behind me and that just made me nod...but then it sank in, was that...

"Stump?! When did you get there and what the heck are you doing back here? This is the staff room!" I whispered shout at him, but really all of the other staff here who's him and also my manager seems to like the guy for me and she's all out supportive in this...which I am not!

"I'm afraid we have to adjust our closing time, it's too dangerous for us...most especially we don't have any guy as a staff here." the manager said and we just agreed to her.

"I can work here. Well, you're having problems in the kitchen too, right? The other cook just left? I can replace him and be your bodyguard too." he said and I've never seen him this interested to something. Maybe he really wants to cook. "And that would also make me spend more time with her." he added with a mocking yet sincere voice then looked at me...which in turn, immediately made me blush.

My co-workers stared at us like they are watching something and they really seemed fascinated with our partnership, it actually makes me shiver when I think of what they are thinking while we're talking with each other.

"Sheesh, maybe you're the stalker." I told him and he just gave me a cute chuckle and then wink at me the after that, I just pushed myself to get back to work and not mind him.

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"I'm really sorry for leaving you here. I just need to go." My manager said, we were the only ones in the cafè and it seems that soon enough, I will be left alone but in all honesty, I'm not scared, I can totally take care of myself for all I know.

"It's okay, chief. Do what you have to do and I'll close the shop." I told her with a smile, it was a bit late now too.

"It's just unfortunate that Patrick already left." She said while picking up her things.

"Trust me, I feel safer without that troublesome guy." I said then laughed, but really I didn't really mean that.

"You're really good at hiding your feelings." She teased. "Well, I'll go ahead now. Be safe okay? Thank you coming in today." She added before going out throught rhe front door.

I just smiled to myself when I was left alone, made sure that I closed every door and then checked everything before going.
"Okay! Good work for today." I told myself and right that moment, I heard one door opened then the lightd turned off next.

I stopped moving, the sudden darkness blinded me and I couldn't really see anything. I just focused on my sorroundings and tried to feel them.

"The lovely {your nickname in that shop} was left behind...just our right target." One of them said, I felt them...there were three of them and I know they are a regular costumer here, they knew me.

"It just so happen you went inside the wrong cafè and assaulted the wrong staff." I said, I was really fortunate for knowing Aikido.

I pulled one arm of one of them and threw him on the ground. Even with the darness around I was able to counter their attacks. I was sure that I brought them all to the ground, but I was wrong and it was too late when I realized it...someone had already tased me.

I fell to the ground, my whole body limp...I was over confident, and now I'm screwed.

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*Patrick's P.O.V.*

The manager told me Y/N was left behind inside the cafè, but the moment I got there...the shop was alreadt close, it seems like she had gone home already.

"That {your last name} she's brave...maybe too brave." I told myself and I really am worried about her.

I know she's independent, being the demon president takes a lot of work, but still, she's a girl and she's vulnerable. I worry about her.

I was about to go away from the cafè now, but before I do, I heard a thud from inside...and right that moment, I smelled trouble.

"Y/N" I went to the back door and climbed on the fire exit from outside...fast. I heard that the thud came from the second floor and the moment I took a peek inside...I wanted to punch someone.

She's there, tied up in front of four guys and she seemed weak. I wad about to break through the window, but before I do...she already cut lose and beat the shit out of the guys and I was just there...watching...dumb-founded.

This girl...she's freaking amazing.

She tied the three of them and clapped her hands together as if clapping off the dust from her hands.

"Tasing me wasn't a good idea, that hurt you, guys." She said and called the police after that.

I smiled while I look at her, she never really fail to amaze me.

"I see you there!!" She suddenly said while looking at my way, she must have seen my shadow and now I'm scared that she's beat me up. "Wait...Stump? What are you--No!--are you the mastermind?!" She said in panic then she looked like she was going to attack me.

"Chill, pres. I was just here to save you." I told her with a smirk, then she opened the glass door for me.

"I don't need your saving, Stump. I've got it covered." She told me. The three guys are now unconscious while tied up in there.

"But still, they almost got you." I said in worry, pulling her close to me and hugging her there.

I know her, she would have pushed me quickly as per usual, but she didn't...we stayed like that for a while. I could even feel her shaking. I pulled away then smiled at her genuinely and I saw her innocently looking at me then blushing.

"But I'm proud of you, just don't do it again, okay pres?" I said, then patting her on the head that made her blush even more...

I smiled at her and I think for the first time...she smiled back at me sweetly.

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