Chapter 1
May 11, 2026 at 1:22 PM
Boindie’s POV
“It’s scary going to my new job like this.. I hope my coworkers won’t bully me because of my height..”
I look at myself in the car mirror, trying to keep my hopes up and positive. I smile and blush at myself as I look back down and keep my eyes on the sidewalk, making sure not to run over anyone. Can’t let that happen again.. Anyways, I arrive at Starbucks, my new job, and step out of my car. I can smell the sweet, bitter, smell of coffee and treats. I head to the door and open it, a gush of sweet air hits me. I take a step inside.
Sev’s POV
20 minutes before Boindie’s arrival
“Hey little shit, a new employee is coming to work today and you’re in charge of them. Get to work, ho.” My boss yells at me, like usual, but there's a new employee! Man, finally some news. Life is so boring nowadays. Last time there was actually interesting news was when some homeless dude came in and started a “singing battle” with invisible friends, he kept singing something like “Lily was a little girl, afraid of the big, wide world, she grew up within her castle walls, now and then, she tried to run, and then on a night with the setting sun, she went in the woods away, so afraid, all alone.” and another one, something about how devils don’t fly? I don’t know, he was crazy and most likely schizo, but very entertaining. Okay, I’m off track, I need to clean the display window and replace the moldy food with new ones.
Why does cleaning take so fucking lon– Oh!! A customer! I get up and go towards the front register to take their order.
“Hello! Welcome to Starbucks! What can I get you?” I speak enthusiastically.
They just stare at me, no life in their eyes. Just.. like a doll. It’s creepy and uncomfortable..
“Uhmm… Well, just take your time!I guess..” I avoid making eye contact anymore and start fidgeting with my sleeve. A few moments later they start talking but I can’t understand what they’re saying.
“C-Could you repeat that?...” I ask, unsure.
“NOW I TELL YOU WHAT WOMAN,” They yell at me, calling me a woman for some reason, I’m clearly male..
“I DONE SAID I WANTED A DAMN VANILLA FRAPPUCHINO!”