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Walking through the hallway, with a box full of my stuff that used to be in my locker, I had the feeling I was going to miss this place. The drama, the fake drama, the weirdos, the homecoming kings, Eren and Levi, the theater club with Armin and of course, the legendary hockey player, Mikasa ackerman. I'm going to miss them all, although Eren and his sister are probably going to the same college as I'm going to. Yes, I'm finally going to college, starting a new life. New friends, dorm mates and of course, parties. Never forget the parties.
3 months of vacation, well, not for me. I got a summer job at a bakery. College is expensive, and I don't want to be a pain in the ass for my parents. Not that it's going to be enough money for college, but at least I did something god would like me to do. I am not really religious, my dad's a priest and my mom has a bible store, I don't like to talk about religion either. I have a terrible secret that I don't even want to admit to myself. It's hard to deal with it as it is.
Dropping the box in the car and sitting on the passenger seat, I closed the door and put my belt on. My dad looked happy today, his little girl already became a 19 yr old future college student. I could see him looking emotional. It felt good seeing my parents like this, because I hate dealing with disappointed people, they either act like they don't care or make you feel guilty by not doing anything at all. My dad started the car and drove out of the parking lot.
''so, Krista, are you excited or nervous?'' He said while taking a turn.''Well dad, I'm actually both of that right now, excited for my summer job, but nervous for college. Biology is tough, but it's also worth it.'' I grabbed my phone while sliding it to unlock.''i love seeing things from 2 perspectives.''i said afterwards. My dad stopped because of the red lights, but, it was extra hard. His face turned to me.''Krista I allow you to learn about evolution but don't talk to me about that nonsense, we had discussed this already, it's not true, god created the world. That's it, end of discussion.''The lights turned green and it was silent. I nodded and opened the game ''temple run'' on my phone. It was the only thing that kept me from losing my temper and actually talking back. I hated this feeling, it was like I had so much chances to win this argument and prove a legit point, but they were just too stupid to understand.
X
It was Saturday morning 6 am, I woke up 6 seconds before my alarm on my phone went off, god I love that feeling so much. As I deactivated the alarm and sat up, I realized I god a missed text message from Sasha.
''dont forget 2 wear white skinny jeans! It's a dress code, it will be explained l8er''
Dress code for a place where we serve people cupcakes and other baked stuff? Sounds weird. Well, it's some kind of a maid bar, so it's not THAT far away from normal. I kinda lied to my parents about the bakery, it's a cosplay bar, where you serve people in a cosplay outfit. But it's in a neighborhood where my parents never come anyways. And it pays good, on top of that; I really wanted an outlet, a place without rules and pressure.
''Good morning angel.'' Mom said, while baking eggs. She has to go to work at 7:30 am, but she's a morning person, so it's no surprise to see her fresh and up at 6:30 am. I walked in the kitchen and sat on the chair, everything was already set for me, my mom is always in a good mood and so energetic because it's what 'god' told her to. I love these kind of religious people, not controlling others and forcing them to do something in their lives that they don't want to. By the way, my dad doesn't like bread and my mom has something that makes it hard for her to function as soon as glucose and some other stuff enter her system. I don't know how it's called, I was an allnighter and used to study everything the night before, the only reason I chose biology is to become a nurse, and to actually pay attention in class this time. Long story short, I like biology and my parents will never visit the bakery. My mom sat in front of me and ate an egg. I noticed she was dressed extra nice today.
''Still excited for that summer job, Krista?'' She said after spreading some salt on the backed egg.
''Yes, the money, Sasha's help and the cupcake receipts are really motivating.''I said while putting my hands together. We both prayed before eating, I don't like it with dad, but with mom, I totally feel relieved.
After breakfast, I took a shower and did my morning cycle, grabbed my phone, my jacket and went downstairs again. I went to the garage via the hallway next the living room. After grabbing my bicycle I pushed down the button for the garage door. It opened. I sat down on the bicycle seat and went forward, I left the garage open on purpose, my dad is going to wake up in 15 minutes.
X
''This is...really weird for a cosplay, Sasha.'' I said with a nervous chuckle, the reason I had to wear white skinny jeans was because today's cosplay theme is attack on giants, a popular show everyone watches. The costume we were wearing were exactly the same as the uniforms of the soldiers who fight against the giants, except..
''Krista stop complaining, your breasts are petite, so even wearing this bra surrounded by leather belts, doesn't look sexual on you, actually, it looks really cute since you're a natural blond. Now go ask table 4 what they want to eat.'' Sasha said while pinching my cheek. I hated it but I still smiled. 100 dollar per day + tips is nothing to complain about. And a whole day without my parents discussing gay marriage was heavenly good.
Walking towards table 4 I saw a tall, tanned girl walk in, she had a band shirt on from ACDC and and bun in her hair, her breasts were perfect, like, not too big nor too petite. She was wearing a necklace with a cross upside down, and another one with a pentagram. She was probably really into metal rock. Her skinny jeans white, which didn't really match her outfit, her shoes were just Adidas gym shoes, white ones with black stripes. As she passed me I glanced back to sneak a look at her butt, I don't know why I do that, I just find it interesting, I guess.
I turned and walked towards table 4 again, I for somehow, recognized those two guys, my heart beat went really fast and I had no clue what to do if those two guys were from my old high school, this would totally ruin their image of me, or even worse, they would tell their friends, and their friends will tell their parents and soon my parents will know about this secret of mine.
I tightened my ponytail, did what I have to do, and tapped on the blond guy his shoulder. I realized that the guy sitting in front of him was Bertholdt, he looked surprised. I cleared my voice as soon as the blond guy, probably Reiner, turned. ''Welcome to bake and take, what's your order?'' I said with a genuine smile and a higher voice than usual. ''Krista?!'' Reiner said surprised. ''I never expected you to..eh...'' Reiner said, I interrupted him with a nervous chuckle.''College is expensive, I can't be a pain for my parents.'' I said with a smile, trying to look as innocent as possible.''But aren't your parents like..sort, rich?'' Reiner asked. ''I don't care, I just don't want to be a pain for them. They think I work at a bakery but they'll never come here anyways. Can you do me a favor and not tell anyone I'm doing this?'' I glanced at Bertholdt to see if he was also listening.
''of course, it's your life, I shouldn't be talking about it in the first place. But god, you're such a saint, marry me already.'' Reiner laughed, I could see he was serious about the part where he said he wasn't going to tell anyone. ''Trust us Krista, it's going to be fine with us.'' Bertholdt said.
I felt a hand tapping the back of my head. ''You forgot your note block you little shit. By the way, don't forget to serve table 8 their muffins.'' A female voice said while standing next to me. I looked up and saw it was the girl from 10 minutes ago. She looked surprisingly sexy in that cosplay outfit we had to wear. I nodded and grabbed the note block out of her right hand. ''Thanks, I'll take care of it.'' The girl walked towards the counter where Sasha already laid two menus ready for three other tabled. She was a fast baker, which surprised me a lot.
''so, what's your order?'' I asked. '' I'd like to have a cherry pie and 2 choco muffins.'' Reiner said. ''For me the same without the muffins.'' Bertholdt said right afterwards. I wrote their orders down and walked towards the counter. I pasted the note on the counter and grabbed the the plates for table 8.
''Oi! Krista! Be fast, table 8 has been waiting 10 minutes already, the muffins are almost cold. And there's another order for table 12 waiting for you in 2 minutes!'' Levi said loudly. I almost forgot he was one of the main bakers here. I actually don't know 90% of all the bakers here. I walked faster towards table 8 and gave them their order. One of the men gave me a tip by putting it in my back pocket, of my pants. It felt intimidating for somehow, but I asked for it myself. I shouldn't complain.
X
''dressing myself up again in the locker room I saw the tanned girl walk in. her shift has also ended, I saw. ''Your first time?'' She said while putting off her fake belts of the outfit. ''Yeah.'' I said while putting on my shoes. ''I see.'' she responded. ''Those guys, were those your friends? I mean, they knew your name, Krista, right?'' She said. I looked at her while zipping my vest. ''Not really, just old classmates from high school. My name is Krista, yes, I have a second name but I'm really ashamed of that one.'' I chuckled. The girl put off her other bra to wear her normal one. I turned, I didn't want her to see me blush. The girl laughed. ''You don't have to turn, we're all women you dumbass.'' I heard her putting on her bra. ''By the way, my name is Ymir. I'm going to study science next year, at Recon university.''
I turned. ''Ymir, nice name. I'm going to study Biology there.'' Ymir's head popped out of the hole of her T-shirt. ''Your face is all red, is this your first time seeing a girl dressing up.'' She showed he tongue and winked. ''No I just feel r-really uncomfortable being alone with one, it's kind of awkward.'' I said, god I hate it when I stutter. It's so annoying. ''Ah how cute, you're really innocent for someone who works here. It will get you a lot of tips though.'' She said while putting on her shoes. ''I'm going home now, euhm, where is the exit? I took the front door so I don't really know where the back one is.'' I asked. ''Oh i'll go with you, wait, let me put my necklaces on.''
I wondered if she was a satanist or something. ''Hey, are you a satanist? I'm really curious.'' I asked.
''Not really, I just love these things. Satanism is cool but I don't like sacrificing virgins and children to a goat.'' She said, really sarcastic. I laughed. ''However, I love the philosophies. I love the fact that it says that everyone is a sinner and should live their life the fullest. Don't tone down and give up dreams just because some people don't agree with you. I love that. Although I act like I don't care all the time, this is something I really adore.'' She said after closing her locker.''Lets go.''
We both left the building and Ymir closed the door behind her.