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.

She answered and faced

"Sure! Go." Tanner smiled.

her shift, the guys were asking for her, calling her name for help but they'd always end up doing the

if they just want her company and talk to her, or they really

Tanner, Trevor, Ash, Ed and Keith! The regular employees came in

out because Henry handed her another bag of treat! "You're really making me fat with these treats! I thought I'd be missing them for months but you're on night

scratched his head. "Just making sure you're blending in nicely. I'm sorry I couldn't walk you home. But I've asked

have to. Oh my gosh!" She

complaining. It's just additional

system were 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 just don't want

need to make sure our student-employees get home safe to their dorms. The university security system

went out after thanking Henry and he is right. All the boys were waiting outside. "Geez! Sorry to keep you all waiting. I

asked, he seemed to head the pack after their big boss Henry. “Come on. You

much information do these people know

"Yeah."

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

time he

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They also asked or rather confirm information they already know about

you don't really have to do that. I'm

at all, they

everyday." Tanner

goes. We got one mind, body and

taking turns. Or doing it

I think your girlfriend would mind,

understand. August is the only

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

she just found herself being entertained as they finally

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her lesson 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 only look at the

He gave a test which is well-thought-out and it impressed the shit out of

been doing at the coffee shop last

told them that time's up and to submit their test papers, she

Not as smart as Flynn but she knows

night, Tanner and Trevor are taking the first turn

lines to each other as they head to her apartment. And she's being a