forum "In a sea full of people, how did I find you?" (Private O/O)

Started April 19, 2020 by @Rainy_day_artist_classic group

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Jackson would wake up and do his morning routine. Right after he'd dress up and go to his job. He worked at a pizza place on 123st on 23rd. He'd try to smile at everyone that came in. His manager liked him. He got his work done in hours, no stopping. He would wait for the next costimer patiently, thinking of Joanna.

Monday's were typically Joanna's favorite days. She didn't have to worry too much about work, considering it was quite empty from Monday to Thursday. So she was off doing little errands, a leather bound notebook with a black inked pen clipped to the front of it. She was alone again, so she was rather silent as she continued down the sidewalk.
With earbuds in her ears, she hummed along to the relaxed music. As it was little after the afternoon lunch rush, she decided now was the best time to go and get something to eat. Wherever she went would be emptying out once she got there.

"JACK STOP DAYDREAMING YOU'VE GOT CUSTOMERS!!" He'd lift his head and there would be a whole line of people. "Hello! What would you like?" He'd smile at the customer. This happened with all the people until he saw someone he knew.

Joanna pushed the door open to one of the nearest pizza parlor, pulling out her earbuds after pausing her music. Silently, she wrapped them around her phone before slipping it into her pocket.
While she waited in line, she pulled her wallet out of her other pocket to pull out her credit card. Her mind was rather elsewhere, still rather foggy from the little sleep she had gotten. Mentally, she planned a conversation to order her food so she wouldn't look like a fool.

IT is Joanna! He'd think. "Sir? Are you going to take my order?" a costimer asked. "Huh? Oh ya what would you like?" It went on for a few people until it got to Joanna."Hey Joanna! What would you like. Maybe the special? Or anything you want? It's up to you!" He'd smile akwordly

Joanna lifted her head up, going to order but stopped at the sudden chatter from the one taking her order. "Wait- Jackson? You work here?" She asked rather confused, her whole train of thought screeching to a halt at the sight of his face. "I-" She wasn't sure what to say, tapping the edge of her credit card along her fingers. "Well, hi."

"Huh? Oh ya..!" He let out an awkword laugh. "What brings you to this pizza place? You poped in here unnoticed!" He heared everyone talking behind her, "Hey speed it up! " The line would get shorter and shorter by the minute. " Oh Anyways!-" Trying not to lose costimers here.. He'd mumble to her. "What would you like to Get?"

(Sorry for the Late responce! I lost this rp and found it heh

(WOAH, why was it so big?? And it's all good!)

"Oh- uh sorry. I'll have a slice of cheese, if that's alright." Joanna hummed, knowing that wasn't the best choice. Though she just wanted to get out of line, so she wouldn't get yelled at by anyone. "And a water to go with it, please and thank you." Smiling weakly, she handed over her credit card to pay with. Joanna didn't want to get anyone fired… especially him.

He'd turn to the miny window. "One regular With water!" He'd turn around and look at someone in the back. He'd relize he knew that person but ignore him continuing the orders, one by one. The guy by the mini window would ring the bell "Jack! One Regular with a water ready!" The guy would say. "Got it Jay!" He'd turn around get the tray with the water and the pizza and yell " One Regular with water! Ready!"

Joanna walked up to Jackson with a confident posture. "That would be me." She hummed, holding her hands out to take the tray from him. "The shortie with red hair. Probably the most out of place person in your store." She joked about herself, taking the tray with a light sigh. Her smile never ceased though, as she started to walk away with her food and go sit down at an open table alone. Placing her ear buds in, she started her music while she ate.

There was now no line, yet there was a person still at the front of the pizzaria. He called over " Hey! Urm..Sir! Would you like somthing..?!" The man would walk up to him and say, "Hello Jacky…Hows your dayy been going..?" The man asked. Now Jackson understood who it was. " Viper..After work…Not now.." Viper would laugh. "Alright…And can i have a Extra cheasy on the go..?" Viper Joked, walking away. Jackson would mumble to himself Why dont you go to hell, Viper..

Joanna had watched the interaction with interest, worried what was going on. When the other man walked away, she gathered her tray and walked back up to the counter. “What was that about?” She asked under her breath. “And where can I put the tray? I don’t come here too often.” She hummed softly, keeping a soft smile on her lips. She had long since put her head earbuds and phone away, so she could hear Jackson perfectly when he answered.

Jackson would look up. "No one of your concern, Joanna. And the trays go there." Jackson said pointing thi the edge of the desk where all the trays were piled up. "Anyways, what are you doing after? Going to work? Taking a walk? If you want I can go With you! I got brake in five minutes!" He'd smile.

'So much for trying to figure it out.' Sighing softly, she kept up her smile before checking her watch. "I finished my errands, so I was gonna go for a walk. You can come if you want, it's up to you." Joanna chirped, finishing off her water before leading her tray over to where he pointed out. Dumping her trash, she held on to the tray and water setting it on top of the stack. "Could I get a refill on my water first?"

"Coming right up! Hey Jay! Refill on water!" He'd put the cup by the mini window and jay said "Comin' right up!" Jay would refill the water and give it to Jackson. Jackson would hand it to Joanna, turn around and tell Jay " Jay Ima Take brake time! Your on your own for now!" Jackson would turn around and say "You ready to go, Joanna?" He'd smile.

(I wont be on tomarrow! sorry!)

(It's all good. I probably won't be on in the evening, I think since it was suppose to be prom week, me, my mom, and sister, are hanging out together and doing stuff.)

"Yeah, whenever you are." Joanna hummed, sipping the cool water with a light smile. "How long is your break? I don't wanna get you in trouble with your boss." She insisted as she headed for the door. Adjusting the bag over her shoulders, she glanced back at him to make sure he was following.

"My brake? Um im not sure. Oi! Jax! when's my brake over!" Jax would turn around and say , " Oh, Boss said the whole day! youve been working hard all week!" Jackson Would smile " Yes another free day!" He'd turn around to Joanna and say "You heared him! I got the whole day off!" He'd take off his cap and sweater and hang them in the hangers. "Anyways, would you want to go on that walk now? " He'd smile.

"Works with me. Though I've got to be at work no later then 6:50. My shift starts at 7:15, and the longer I'm there the better I get paid." Joanna hummed, shrugging just a bit as she walked out the front door. It was a lovely day, though rather cloudy. But despite the gloom, it was still warm and comforting. "And I need to head home so I can get ready for the evening. So I have until around 5:30."

"Oh, thats a bummer! Eh, ive still got things to take care of.." Oviusly hinting to Viper. "Anyways, Once you go to your shift ill leave, than ill come back.." I hope.. He'd mumble. He'd stop talking for a good minute thinking about Viper, and what he wanted. He spaced out, forgeting she was there.

"That works. Just make sure to stay safe." Joanna hummed, noting the rather awkward silence between them. "I don't need you getting hurt, too bad at least." She noted, standing on her toes as they walked. She was just feeling fidgety.