"Aw, you sure you don't want to come?" Preston asked, pouting playfully. The college students were in the parking lot after classes. Preston had invited them for some Starbucks.

   Neil rolled his eyes. "Thanks for the offer, but I've got a job to get to." Before anyone could say another word, the brunet walked off towards his car. Preston sighed and turned to Harrison. "At least you're tagging along. Did you know Nerris and Dolph work there now?"

   The two had started trekking towards their cars. He glanced up at his dramatic friend. "I knew Nerris worked there, but Dolph? Wow..."

   "I know, right? He's growing up so fast." The taller male faked a sniffle and fanned himself. Harrison snickered, pulling open the driver side door of his SUV. "See you in about fifteen."

   "Don't you mean thirty?" Preston questioned, unlocking his Saturn. The strawberry blond smirked. "I know a shortcut."

   His peer's eyes lit up. "Really? Where?"

   "Take the second exit on the overpass."

   He blinked. "Oh. Wow."

   Harrison just laughed and got in the car. "See you then."

•~•

   "Dammit! You still got here before me..." Preston complained. His magical friend rolled his eyes and continued towards the door. He held it opened for the other. The little bell above it chimed.

    "Harrison! Preston!" Nerris called out. The girl looked like she'd just walked out of Hot Topic, even though she was in uniform.

   "Hey, Nerris!" the auburn haired male chirped, pushing past his friend. "I'm here for-"

   "I know. Hold on." She disappeared around the corner and raised her voice. "Max! Your boyfriend's here!"

   Not even five seconds later did the short teen come flying around the corner, skidding a bit. He quickly straightened up when he saw Harrison. "Oh, um... Hey, Harrison."

   The strawberry blond rolled his eyes. "PDA is accepted around me, y'know."

   Max didn't have to be told twice. He strutted over to Preston and pulled the taller boy into a kiss. He couldn't help but smile at the couple's reunion.

   "So, what'll it be?" Nerris asked, slipping back into her work persona. The illusionist snapped out of his trance. "Right, um... I'll take a regular. With lots of creamer.

   She smiled at him before shooting the couple a look. "Cut it out, you two. We have children around."

   Max groaned, glaring at his co-worker. "So what?"

   "So please don't do anything unholy," someone sighed. Their gazes travelled to the speaker. Harrison's eyes widened. "Dolph?"

   The boy looked a lot different since camp. His hair was longer and parted to the side, revealing a small tattoo on his neck. He looked less like Hitler, but was more adorable than ever. The strawberry blond blinked a few times. "... Wow. Puberty did a lot to you."

   "I get that a lot," he murmured, pulling out some black sharpies. "My German accent has even faded a bit."

   Harrison nodded, trying really hard not to be attracted to the sophomore. Preston's voice helped distract him.

   "Well, we'll be off. Talk to you guys tomorrow!" the actor purred, letting Max drag him out the door. His friend couldn't help but chuckle as he watched them go. He took his coffee and sat down at a table, daydreaming the rest of the time.