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Aiden was tired, exhausted even. He couldn’t tell you how long he had been up baking for big debut at the festival. Everything had be fresh- that’s what his parents had been drilling into his head ever since he was a tiny little boy kneading the dough for the sugar cookies. His parents bakery was situated right next to the beach and it was the perfect place to grab a loaf of bread for your sandwiches or feed your sweet tooth. Aiden couldn’t remember the last time he didn’t spend his nights baking away until the wee hours of the morning and today was no exception. He was covered head to toe in flour and something sticky. It could’ve been anything, maybe it was the raspberry compote? Or the strawberry jam? He didn’t know but whatever it was, made everything sticky.
He needed a shower, asap- especially since he was going to be seeing Britt today. He loved looking nice for her even if they weren’t together and they probably wouldn’t ever be. Not with how much Brittany still hurt over Colin. He didn’t know how she was ever going to be able to get over what happened but he would be there for her regardless. Aiden pushed the last batch of tarts into the oven to bake and turned to his dad while untying the apron from his waist.
“I’ve gotta go shower,” he told his dad who was pulling out a loaf of bread, fresh from the oven. The smell of the heavily spiced load filled his nostrils, making his stomach grumble. He hadn’t eaten, he’d just been baking nonstop since he woke up this morning. His dad nodded, his silver and brown hair falling into his face. His father quickly wiped it away from his face with the back of his hand. He waved him off, placing the hot pan down on what little counter space he had. Aiden turned on his heel and quickly went upstairs, stripping himself of his flour covered clothes.
It didn’t take him long to hop in and out of the shower but he took his time in shaving- making himself look presentable and nice, even though he was probably going to be sweating all day. It was supposed to be hot, hot, hot today and the fact that Britt agreed to come help didn’t help his case. He always got so very nervous around her but he couldn’t help it, she was just too damn beautiful in his eyes. Aiden shook himself from the thoughts he shouldn’t be having but going into his closet, trying to pick something out. White was probably a bad idea but he loved wearing light colors, plus he’d paired it up with a flannel so it shouldn’t be too bad right?
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He regretted his choice of clothing from the very minute he set up the booth. He was sweating so much through of his shirts that he had to go home and change into something a little more revealing which wasn’t really his favorite but, he didn’t want to die of a heat stroke because he was afraid to show a little skin.
The booth was slammed from the moment he opened. Hungry and high festival goers practically threw their money at him for something sweet to scarf down and even though he was a busy bee, he didn’t mind. All the proceeds were going back into the community this time around and being busy helped him forget all about how the girl he was head over heels for was running a little late or how she was supposed to show up at any second. He had been so busy that he didn’t know she was standing right next to him until she opened her mouth. He could’ve recognized that voice anywhere.
“Hey you. Sorry I took so long to get here. I was cleaning up the beach and I found a little friend so I had to get him all set up. How's it been?" Aiden’s heart hammered in his chest, threatening to burst right out of it. He swallowed roughly, trying to get rid of his cotton mouth. She always knew how to take his breath away. Aidan tried to gather up the words to speak but nothing came out, instead he handed her an apron to put on while he rung up a very hungry customer. He motioned for her to sit in his chair while he helped the last of the line. When everyone was gone, he turned to her.
“Sorry, I’ve been so busy. I’ve been slammed since the second I set up shop. By this rate we’re going to have plenty to donate to the hospital.” He smiled brightly, feeling accomplished that the task his dad set up for him was going accordingly.
“What’s this about a new friend? Britt..” he sighed- grabbing his water bottle from underneath the table, “What did you do?” He quirked an eyebrow at the lovely lady sitting in his chair. Knowing her she probably made a new, potentially dangerous friend. Aiden almost always had to be the one to talk her down from the ledge. He had gotten quite good at it over the years he spent playing in the treehouse in Brittany’s backyard but now that they were older, there wasn’t much he could do to stop her once she had her mind set to something. It was one of things he really liked about Britt. He unscrewed the water bottle and took a swig while waiting for Brittany to explain what she meant.
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