Author's Note:
I had originally intended to write a story between these two characters with a DD/lg or DD/kitten dynamic but also wanted to include how they came to be together. That then spun out of control and became a story of strictly their union. There are light DD/lg elements but not enough to warrant putting it in that category. I hope you enjoy!
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A bright blue Subaru Impreza STi pulled into the mall's parking lot and into a spot off to the side. The rumble of the exhaust suddenly ceased, bringing with it a stillness to the parking lot once again. The door opened and a man who stood two inches over six feet got out, his tall lean and muscular build dressed in a well fit collared blue shirt that was tucked into a pair of faded blue jeans. A pair of well worn steel toed boots covered the feet that struck the ground beneath him as he walked his way into the building through an employee entrance. His dark brown eyes scanned the corridor as he ran his fingers through his short black styled hair that was spiked. His other hand held a travel mug that was filled with hot coffee that after every few steps he took a sip from.
Lucas Sheldon stopped in front of a lift gate at a sports apparel and accessories store and knelt in front of it as he inserted his key into the lock, lifting it as he stood up. He ducked beneath it and lowered it back down, leaving it about a foot above the floor. He went about preparing the store for the days business and making sure everything was in place. He smiled at his fellow opening employees and greeted them as they came in. As he checked his watch he realized it was time to open the store and lifted the gate all the way up. The weekdays never had much of a rush in the morning and he was thankful to catch up on some things before the weekend started.
It wasn't until his closing lead came walking in that he realized what time it was and the ache in his belly suddenly confirmed how late it was. He let his employees know that he was going to lunch and headed to the food court. As he walked down the corridor that opened up the expansive space, he could hear the throngs of people who were already there. He walked in and stopped about half way down so he could see what his options were. As his eyes spotted a plate of chicken teriyaki and followed it, his gaze fell upon a petite young blonde whose eyes were fixed on the same plate of chicken teriyaki. Lucas watched her suddenly grab her phone and answer it.
The look on her face told him that it wasn't good news. Lucas saw her hand rub her belly and he studied her. She was dressed in a pair of tight fitting black jeans and a nearly equally tight black shirt with a logo on it of a band. The lanyard that hung around her neck told him she worked at "Hot Topic" and her hair fell to her shoulders. Her slim yet curvy body drew his attention but the fact that she rubbed her belly in hunger made him move towards her. "Chicken teriyaki, one of my favorites."
The blonde looked up at the man who stood a foot taller than she did, "Excuse me?"
"That tray of food that went by, saw you staring at it only because I was," Lucas said softly. He looked down at her as he stood about a foot away from her and looked at the name badge that hung from her lanyard. "I don't mean to prod, but you look hungry and I just happen to be buying, if you want that is. Your choice Aubrey."
Aubrey looked up at him, wondering how he knew her name when she suddenly remembered her name badge. She looked at him and saw his own name tag on his shirt and saw the words of the store he worked at. She recognized him from seeing him in the corridors but had never spoken to him and was relieved that it wasn't some guy off the street talking to her. Still, she remained cautious. "And what is it you're looking for?"
Lucas smiled at her warmly, "Nothing, just don't like to see you go hungry is all. My treat, you don't even have to eat with me."
Aubrey kept looking at him, his deep voice was soothing and gentle. She slowly smiled as she nodded, "Alright, deal. My friend flaked on me anyways and my dumb ass forgot my lunch at home and I don't get paid until tomorrow anyways."
Lucas laughed, "Fridays are great for that aren't that?"
Aubrey laughed, "Yes they are."
"I forgot my lunch as well. Woke up late and kind of rushed. At least I remembered to grab my coffee."
A smile crossed her lips, "Well at least you remembered that." She walked with him as they headed towards the place where the smells of Japanese cuisine came wafting from. They stood there in front of the counter and grabbed a tray. "Oh they have California rolls too!"
Lucas smiled, "Alright, chicken teriyaki
and
California rolls, for the both of us."
"Huh? Oh I didn't mean for you to order those as well," Aubrey said, realizing Lucas had told the cashier.
"Sorry, too late," Lucas said as he smiled at her. "What about a drink?"
Aubrey was taken aback by his easy going nature and without thinking blurted, "Water, please."
Lucas pulled out his wallet and paid for their meals before he took his tray and waited for Aubrey to take hers. He followed her for a few steps before he spoke, "Well Aubrey, I suppose this is where we say goodbye huh?"
"Wait, I was ... I mean, if you want to, you can sit with me. I mean you did buy my lunch after all."
"Are you sure?"
"I am," Aubrey said as she smiled at Lucas. She could tell he was older than she was but felt at ease in his presence. She couldn't describe why but she felt she could trust him. She started to walk towards the back of the food court where the tables were less occupied and took a seat at a table, setting her tray down. She noticed how Lucas took a seat on the opposite corner so as to keep his distance. She pulled the chopsticks out of the wrapper and dug into her food, stopping before taking her first bite. "Thank you."
Lucas looked at her as he was unwrapping his own chopsticks, "You're very welcome." He smiled at her warmly and after she took her first bite, dug into his own food. After several minutes he looked at her, "Hot Topic huh? You like it?"
"I do, and I like who I work with," Aubrey said.
"That's always a plus."
Aubrey looked at her phone and realized most of her lunch time had gone and began to shovel the food into her mouth quickly. Between bites she looked at Lucas sheepishly, "Sorry, don't mean to pig out, just realized I'm gonna be late."
"Oh, well I won't keep you," Lucas said solemnly. He watched Aubrey eat quickly as he took his time and smiled at her as she got up and emptied her tray.
She took a gulp of water from her bottle and smiled at Lucas, "Thank you again. Maybe I'll see you some time?"
"Sure, you know where I work," he said with a chuckle.
Aubrey put her hand on his shoulder and smiled at him before walking away, her fingers lingering before he was out of reach. She walked away and after several steps turned back and saw Lucas still looking at her with a smile.
Lucas noticed how her steps took on more of a skip after Aubrey looked back and he smiled, wondering what she was thinking. He reached up and touched his shoulder, still feeling her slender fingers on him. He didn't know much about her other than the fact that she caused him to smile easier than he had before.
The rest of the day went by quickly for Lucas and he eventually went home to his small house. He pulled his Subaru up the driveway and parked inside the garage. He walked into the house and was greeted to the sound of silence. He sighed as he set his keys on the kitchen counter and walked into the living room, sitting on the couch as he grabbed the remote for the television. Just before he turned the television on he tossed the remote back on the couch and got up, stepping outside and standing on his porch. His mind was suddenly filled with thoughts of Aubrey and the sweet smell of her body spray.
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Lucas stood there in the middle of the sales floor helping an employee with a customer when he suddenly smelled a familiar sweet smelling vanilla body spray and smiled. Once the customer was happy he turned around and saw Aubrey standing there, looking rather demure as she held her hands together and slightly to the side, a smile on her lips. "Aubrey, hi, what brings you here?"
"I was wondering if maybe, if you like, we can have lunch again? It would be my treat this time! Remember, I got paid today," Aubrey said with a smile.
"I'd like that," Lucas said, smiling warmly. Even though he had remembered his lunch, he knew it would keep in the small refrigerator the store had in the small back room.
"Great! Is now alright?"
Lucas looked at his watch, "Sure." He signaled to the sales lead and motioned that he was going to lunch before following her out. "So what's on the menu today?"
"I have a hankering for Philly cheesesteaks."
