Damn Good Coffee

[tiny_dancer81]

Theresa had taken to hanging out at Cool Beans even when Maddy wasn't behind the counter. They served good espresso, and their pastries didn't get stale from sitting in the glassed-in case for ages. A small portion of her paycheck was going into the register at Page Turners, providing her with paperbacks. She had a major crush on Jackie Collins' Lucky Santangelo.

The vampire was currently taking up space on one of the couches near the back of the establishment. There was a book in her lap and two empty cups on the table to her left. The plate that accompanied the cups was sprinkled with crumbs from a blueberry scone. Even though she couldn't really taste food anymore, she liked the play-acting that eating involved.

The bell above the shop's door jingled, and Theresa glanced up from Lucky's adventures in the mob to see if she knew who had just stepped inside.

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Re: Damn Good Coffee

[tiny_dancer81]

"No, she doesn't. I think Brian might, though. He's never said anything, but he acts weird around me sometimes."

Should she give Melody the green light to tell Maddy? She'd like to avoid the conversation about 'Oh, by the way, I thought about eating you' now that the urge had passed. It would put a kink in things at work, if nothing else.

"I know you guys are tight. You and Maddy, I mean. You think she's the type to freak?"

Re: Damn Good Coffee

[melodymagic]

Shaking her head quickly Melody assured Theresa that Maddy was far from the type to freak. And it was clear to her that Theresa had no idea about Maddy.

"I think she's a lot more aware of that sort of thing than she lets on," she said nonchalantly, looking down into her empty cup again before glancing at the vampire.

"She won't freak, but I won't tell her if you don't want me to." It would be almost impossible to keep that promise, so Melody really hoped that Theresa wouldn't insist on it.

Re: Damn Good Coffee

[tiny_dancer81]

It didn't have to be a disaster. Melody hadn't panicked, and she knew Maddy better than Theresa did. The vampire squared her small shoulders and took an unnecessary breath.

"Okay, you can tell her," she said, trying to overcome her reluctance. "Just...not in front of Brian. He's already acting weird. If he knows for sure, he'll probably start hauling out a cross every time I get near him."

Re: Damn Good Coffee

[melodymagic]

Melody giggled a little at the image that conjured up, and then blushed slightly, both at the giggle and the fact she'd imagined Brian in any way.

"I won't. I don't really see him that much anyway," she added, "as I said, I don't really go to their gigs, because ... well, I just don't." She had to sigh silently, wondering if the potion she had in her bag would make much of a difference to her once she had taken it. She hoped so, but she had no idea just how the change might work.

Re: Damn Good Coffee

[tiny_dancer81]

"Thanks, Melody. Look, I gotta scoot. It was nice to see you again. If you ever do get back to the Dive, come over and say hey."

Theresa started cleaning up her stuff, stacking both empty cups on the plate. There was a plastic tub near the counter, and dishes rattled as she added her contribution. She returned to the couch long enough to retrieve her book, then offered Melody a smile and a wave as she made her way to the door. The bell jingled as she let herself out.