The door opened crashing into the wall as Jay entered the shop. He was late again for his shift and he knew he was going to be in trouble this time. This was the third time this week and the boss would not be too happy with him. It wasn't his fault the buses were late but it was his fault he had over slept meaning he had to catch the later bus. Hoping tonight was going to be a quieter shift than the others he made his way into the back of the shop to get changed.
Damn, someone was in the staff room getting changed, more than likely it was Nikki the new team leader. Jay contemplated changing in the toilets but that meant going back round the front and he didn't fancy doing that. Instead he stood waiting tapping his foot with impatience.
Nikki got changed into her uniform before putting her long hair under her hat. Checking her makeup was fine she opened the door nearly falling over Jay as he pushed past her to get in the staff room.
"Hey watch what you're doing Jay."
"Soz."
"And hurry up you're late again." She called to him as he slammed the door shut.
Through the door she heard him mumble as she went round to start her shift. She hated Monday nights they were always quiet. But, at least, she had Jay to keep her amused. He was the same age as she was but seemed younger with his attitude. Tall blonde and with dimples in his smile she found it hard to stay annoyed with him even when he was annoying the hell out of her.
Out on the front the tea time rush had started. Rush it was more like a trickle, she thought as she served them. It was only a small shop but it could get busy, but not tonight. For some reason she knew it wasn't going to get very busy. Even driving to work the roads had been quiet and it normally followed that the shop would be quiet as well. Time to get some cleaning done she thought.
Deep in thought she did not hear Jay walk up behind her.
"Hey gorgeous." He shouted down her ear making her jump.
"Bloody hell you almost killed me doing that." She said turning to face him. Jay was holding his stomach as he laughed. "My heart works at least."
"It had to be done, you were miles away."
"Yeah Yeah, somewhere hot and sunny drinking cocktails and sunbathing." She laughed back.
"Mmm and very sexy you would look in a bikini." Jay replied, his blue eyes twinkling with mischief.
"Don't be daft. Me in a bikini that's not going to happen anytime soon. I don't own one for starters." She knew he was only joking with her but it made her feel good to think he liked her enough to say something like that. The scars from her eczema could not be hidden by her tattoos and she had always been self-conscience of them. Even in summer she wore long trousers and tops that covered her.
"Excuse me, is anyone serving here?"
Distracted by the customer she went to serve them. Behind her Jay watched her walk away and he felt his cock twitch in his trousers. Sighing heavily he knew he didn't stand a chance with her she was way out of his league. Her long hair fell to her waist when it wasn't hidden under her hat and her almond shaped brown eyes stole his soul every time she looked at him. On more than one occasion he had stopped himself from kissing her. They had a good friendship and he didn't want to spoil it with a something as simple as a kiss. Her slender body was unlike any he normally found attractive but her slight curves fitted well on her frame. Willowy was the word he thought of to describe her.
His cock twitched once more and he shifted uncomfortably as it grew. Standing behind the counter he could hide it but if he moved he knew he would be in trouble.
Over the next few hours they worked well as a team serving and cleaning. Before he knew it he was starting his close down. Cleaning the front counter he saw that the stock was low and as it was quiet decided that he would stock it up for the next shift in. Kneeling on the floor he looked to see what he needed, not hearing as Nikki walked round to speak to him.
"How's it going round here?" her voice made him jump and he looked up startled. His eyes met her legs as she stood in front of him. Groaning slightly he stopped himself from making that small move to kiss the junction between her legs where they met. Her trousers fitted like a second skin and glancing quickly he realised he couldn't see a panty line making his hands itch to touch and find out.
"Earth to Jay, come in Jay."
"What?"
"How's it going round here?" she said her voice low. Jay on his knees was a sight to see. From behind he looked delicious with his rounded ass in the air. Her fingers wanted nothing more than to dig deep into each cheek as he took her but she knew it could not happen. The guy was hot on every level. In some ways he reminded her of the surfer gods she had seen on her holidays to Australia with her parents. Normally she preferred her men big bad and bald but there was something special about Jay, something she wanted to explore but was too scared to think about.
"Earth to Nikki, come in Nikki."
"What?"
"What do you want me for?"
"How's it looking round here?"
"Just the stocking up to do and then we are all done."
"Cool."
Looking at him she found herself blushing his blue eyes were pale with hints of grey flecked through them. Why did he have to be such a good friend, she thought, why not a stranger then things would not be so complicated? It was never a good thing to date a work mate, even if she did stand a chance with him, which she didn't.
His eyes held hers and gulping deeply she finally turned away. Returning to her paperwork Nikki couldn't get Jay out of her head.
