Milkshake girl

Chapter nine - Making milkshakes with my crush

Olivia's POV: 

I have never planned to tell Nate anything about school, but I did. He reacted better than I expected. I thought that he will leave and won't come anymore, but no. He is coming every day and his friends too. I pleased him to not tell anyone about this because I don't want more people to know about what has happened. Sometimes I feel like soon I will spill everything out and tell him that I know who he is and that we have studied together, but luckily, I didn't do. We understand each other very well and I like to keep the things like that. Not like we are friends or something, but I won't lie that I enjoy his company. Apart from looking good, Nate is nice, funny, and knows how to make one person feel better. What I fall for was his smile. I am secretly watching it when he is in the shop, no matter alone or with his friends. It's just addictive. This is one of the things, which no matter how many times he will do, I will never get tired of it. If I have to be honest whatever he does, I will love to watch it. Maybe I can go to one of his games one day. Well, if they let people from outside. I can do this when my new school will play against his one. 

Only one week left and the new school year will start. I am not happy about this. Mostly I am worried because I don't want the same things to happen again. I had enough the last four years and I would love to have peace in my last one. Let's hope that people in the university are more mature. Not like I know where I will go, but this is one of my conditions. Maybe I can try to change myself so that way people will accept me normally. Now, I want to focus on my senior year in high school. If I have luck, this year might bring me the change, which I need. I don't know will it be good or bad, but it's better than nothing. Well, now I have Nate. Ok, he is not mine, but he said that he would continue coming here so it's still something. 

I got out of bed and started getting ready. Later, I walked downstairs for breakfast. Emma and James were at the table. I guess that mom and dad went to work. I opened the fridge, but there was nothing, which I can eat for breakfast. Most of the food was for lunch or dinner. I don't understand. Yesterday the fridge was full. My parents went shopping. I looked at the table and saw all the food there. Why did they take it out? I'm sure that they won't eat it. I made my way to the table and sat next to Emma. I was about to grab some bacon when she took the plate and put it in front of James. I tried the same with the eggs, but she didn't let me. Whatever food I tried to reach, she was taking it away from me. 

- What the hell? I want to eat breakfast. 

- No breakfast for you. - Emma said

- Why? 

- Because you told mom and dad about the money. This is your punishment. 

- I told them because I was tired of you two. 

- Yes, but because of that we don't have money for the whole week so now you won't eat breakfast this week. 

- You know that I can buy food, right?

- Yes, but you have to pay for it. With your money. 

I get it. They want me to spend some money. Maybe I should start sneaking food into my room, but I am sure that it will spoil. I don't know what else to do. I don't want to give money every single morning for a week just because these two won't let me eat. I can wait for them until they go out or just get away from the kitchen, but this means that I will be late for work and they know this perfectly. I hate them so much right now. They will see. I won't leave the things like that. I didn't say anything and walked out. 

On the way to the shop, I pulled out my phone and saw that I have a message from Nate. I blushed when I read what he sent me. It was something simple, but it was enough to make my day better. 

Good morning. How are you? :)

I decide to reply to him. 

To you too and I am good. What about you? :)

In that moment, I bumped into someone. I don't know who was the person, but he was strong. Yes, this definitely is a man. 

- I'm sorry. 

- Watch out next time. You can hurt yourself.

That voice. I looked up and saw Nate. He was looking at me with a smile on his face. I managed to return it and both of us continued walking. I wanted to go straight to the shop, but my stomach was against this. In that case, I will buy food and then go to work. 

- Can I come with you to work?

- Sure, but first I will buy food. I didn't have breakfast this morning. 

- Why? You woke up late. 

- No, Emma and James didn't let me eat anything, which is for breakfast. 

- Why they would do that?

- Because I have told my parents about the money, which they have stolen from me and now they are cut off for a week. This is my punishment. They won't let me eat so I have to use my own money if I want to eat. I hate them so much right now. 

- This is unfair. It's not your fault that they steal money from you. 

- Maybe, but they don't want my parents to know. 

- Ok, then. Let's go and buy your stomach some food. - he said chuckling

- I would love that. 

Both of us went to the closest fast-food restaurant. I didn't need much food. Just enough so I can survive until lunch. I was about to take out my wallet and pay when Nate pulled out his hand and gave the man some money. I gave him a look, but he didn't say anything. The only thing that I received was a smile. I don't want to argue with him for that. I took my food from him and started eating. I understand that he wants to be nice and I appreciate it, but this is too much. I own a lot of money to him and his friends as well. I don't know why they are doing this. I mean that for them I am a stranger. I won't think about this.

Soon we arrived at the shop. One customer was just going out of it. I smiled at Barry and he returned it. It's visible that he is happy. I left my things on the counter and started getting ready for my work. I told Barry that I would check the fridges and clean the blender again. I did it yesterday, but it's already dirty. He said that he has to go home to do some work there as well. I guess that it will be Nate and me again. I won't lie that I like that. Barry left and I went to do my work. Well, not before I made Nate a milkshake. 

- There you go. Your first milkshake of the day. 

- Thank you. Is there anything with which I can help you?

- Not really. I will restock the fridges and clean them. 

- Will you teach me how to make milkshakes?

What now? Does he really want to learn this? I small smile grew on my face when he asked me. I don't know why he would want me to teach him this, but I won't deny it. Mostly because that way, I can be close to him and watch him not mess up. 

- If you really want this, no problem. I will teach you. 

- Can it be like now?

- First, I want to finish with my work. After that, I will do it.

- In that case, I want to help you so you can finish faster. 

- You really want this, don't you?

- Isn't it obvious? - he asked and I chuckled

- Ok, then. You can give me the products and I will put them in the fridges. 

- No problem boss. 

- Very funny. 

We went into the backroom and I took out what has left of the products. I cleaned the fridge and told Nate to give me bananas. Usually, they don't belong in the fridge, but if I leave them outside, for a day or two they will go brown and I have to throw them away. Next to them, I put the strawberries. I was thinking to make a blueberry milkshake, but I wasn't sure will someone drink it. That's why I didn't buy blueberries. I put the mint next to the fruits and then the ice cream. Nate was surprised when he passed me the box with chocolate. It's not Nutella, but it's still good, or at least for me. 

- Why are you so surprised?

- I thought that you are using chocolate milk for the milkshake.

- No, we don't. We use normal white milk and put some of the chocolate. Usually, it's about one tablespoon. Everything here is made with natural products, not remakes. 

- That's why it's so delicious. 

- Yes, it is. 

Soon we finished with the fridges and I started cleaning the blender. This takes me like five minutes so I finished fast. Nate went to drink his milkshake and brought me the cup to clean it as well. Not it's time for his lesson. To make a milkshake it's not something hard, but it's not easy when you don't know how to do it correctly. After all, we want only one cup. 

- Are you ready for your lesson?

- More than ever. 

- Ok, then. What milkshake do you want to make?

- Something simple, like vanilla. 

- Good choice. Go get some milk and ice cream. I will bring the vanilla.

- Ok, the milk and ice cream are here. Now, what do I have to do?

- Put milk in the blender. All the ingredients need to be mixed. 

He started putting milk when I realize that he will put the whole box. 

- Stop!

- What?

- We need only one cup, not ten thousand. 

- So? I don't understand. 

- If we want to make only one cup, we need to put that much milk. Otherwise, you will make a one-liter milkshake and no one can drink that much. 

- How I am supposed to know how much is one cup?

- You can use this measuring cup like me or put milk in the milkshake cup and then in the blender. 

- I understand. 

He put the milk and I helped him with the vanilla. Usually, I put five to ten drops of vanilla. There is in packages as well, but prefer it in liquid. I told him to put only one tablespoon of vanilla ice cream. While the drink was mixing in the blender, I took the decorations and put them in front of him. Soon he was done. Now, it's the taste test. I have to say that he did a good job. 

- I won't lie to you. This is delicious. Try it. 

- It's not bad as a first try. 

In that moment, his friends came here. They gave us a look, but I returned a smile. I know for what was the look, but I won't say anything. 

- Boys, what do you want today?

- I want mint. 

- For me, you can make banana. 

- Go sit and when they are done, I will bring them to you. 

The boys went to their table and I looked at Nate. 

- Do you want to make them?

- Can I?

- Sure. I will bring you the ingredients. 

I brought everything that he will need and Nate started making them. I have to say that he is a fast learner. This time he put the right amount of milk. First, he started with the banana one. One banana is enough for the milkshake. I'm glad that he peeled it off. For a second I thought that he would put it the way it is. When everything was mixed, he put the drink in the cup and started decorating it. I have to admit that I love how he tries to make everything perfect. It's just a drink, but he puts a lot of effort into it. Nate made the second drink and I brought them to the boys. 

- It tastes good. 

- You have to thank your friend for that. He made them.

- What? - both of them said in sync

- Yes. This time, I didn't do anything. 

- This one is for you. I decide to make you my favorite.

- Thank you so much. This is very nice. 

Did I just see Nate Rogers blushing? I thought that I will be the one doing it, but this time it was he. I won't lie that he looks cute. When he didn't? No matter what he does, Nate always looks good. Like he is made of gold. Don't tell him that I said that. 

- Can we know why are you making milkshakes? Don't tell me that you want to work here. - one of his friends said

- No, I don't. I just wanted to know how to make them. 

- If you say so. 

After a couple of hours, the boys walked home. I stayed until 9 pm and later closed the shop. Probably I need to start getting ready for school, but I don't want to. I walked home to eat dinner. I found some leftovers and ate them. Later I went to bed. 

I have to say that today was a good day. I spent a lot of time with Nate and I am very happy about this. Now, since he knows how to make milkshakes, I hope that he won't stop coming here. I enjoy his company a lot and I don't want this to end. Moreover, now is the time. When I start school, I won't have that much free time. I hope that we can still be able to see each other. I am not ready to end this. He might not know the truth, but this doesn't mean that I won't keep him close. Finally, I managed to talk with him and I want us to continue doing it.