new beginnings (1x1 w/ deco and ember1989)

[deco.]

Callum fumbled with his phone when he saw the notification pop up on his screen,
“T-Tikki! She replied! What do i do?” He asked, suddenly forgetting how to function socially. Not that he was exactly skilled in that front on his own. The ladybug kwami sighed and floated in front of his face,
“I can reply again if you’d like…” She offered realizing this would get nowhere if she didn’t at least try to help him out. Callum shook his head at her offer,
“No… I need to do this.” He said and unlocked his phone and began his message, “Oh thanks! I was just following the directions on the package, haha… I’m glad that you were there to take orders otherwise I would have been an absolute mess.” Callum had typed out.
“You think that’s good enough Tikki? Maybe I said too much…” He asked but as he went to erase his message he accidentally hit the send button. Callum groaned out of embarrassment he hoped he hadn’t just made a fool out of himself in front of his new friend.

Callum laid back and rubbed his face and let out a long winded and defeated sigh,
“I hope she doesn’t think I’m annoying and talk too much…” He complained. Tikki readjusted herself so she was in front of his face again,
“Callum… I think judging by today she probably thinks you don’t talk enough…” Tikki said. Callum let out a sigh of relief,
“Good. I would rather that than her thinking I talk too much and I am annoying.” The blue-haired boy said and sat back up and looked toward his phone. I should think of it like I’m behind the mask… She can’t see me so I can’t mess up, He thought to himself.

[Ember1989]

Brianna grinned as she read the text. “I’m happy to take orders and talk to customers. Besides the only absolute mess we had today was when the akuma attacked.” She sent. Smiling she added I’m glad everything worked out in the end. Hopefully tomorrow we aren’t anywhere near an akuma attack though. I mean I doubt we’d make money for hiding.Texting with you is really fun Callum. Your not annoying either. In fact I’m smiling right now. I’ve never had any friends text me before. We should try and get some sleep though. I heard we are supposed to have a warm night. You should keep a cold glass of water nearby just in case you get too warm. she added a smiley face and hit send.


“Aren’t you afraid your talking too much? You should let the guy sleep. Besides don’t you have to work again tomorrow. You can always get there early and talk, right?” Plagg said. “You have a point, but who can sleep in warm temperatures?” Brianna sighed. “I can.” Plagg said as the catlike Kwami landed on her head to read the next text that was bound to come.

[deco.]

Reading Brianna’s text it was like she was reading his mind when it came to his insecurities… He felt more comfortable talking with her as time went on. He said good night and felt strangely obligated to do what she said and put water beside his bed. Callum sent a picture of his water with a thumbs up emoji before plugging his phone in and setting it down beside him. He sighed and moved his hair so it wasn’t tickling his back. He stared at the ceiling for a bit and sighed. Tikki floated over to him and landed on his chest. He looked down toward her and smiled as he pet the top of her head.
“See? That wasn’t so bad!” She told him. Callum smiled at her knowing she was right and he had nothing to freak out about in the end. Brianna seemed nice enough and he definitely felt oddly comfortable with her.

“Well, good night, Tikki.” Callum said as he took off his earrings and set them on his side table. He felt a little bad for not keeping them on but he really didn’t like sleeping with them in.
“Night Callum.” Tikki said before retiring inside the earrings. The next day was much the same. He woke up, took a shower, got dressed and headed off to work. He kept his phone in his pocket as he sauntered to the cafe. He left a tad bit early so he was in no rush to get there. Callum hummed as he listened to his music, swaying his arms back and forth to the beat.

[Ember1989]

Brianna had gotten up the next morning a bit early. Plagg did not have to wake her which shocked the Kwami. “You seem in a happier mood than yesterday, if that’s even possible.” Brianna just chuckled at the statement. “Well I’m in a very good mood. Plus better to think positive thoughts, right? And since I’m positive I’ll probably eventually learn to cook, I’m considering taking off my miraculous.” The girl said. Brianna had already had her shower and gotten dress. Now she was out the door with Plagg giving her a shocked look. “But if you take it off how will I be able to tell you if an akuma attacks huh?!” Sighing Brianna took off her ring and put it in her pocket. “I’ll figure it out.” She said with a smile. Optimistic that today would be a much better day.

As Brianna walked she saw Callum. He was obviously listening to his music. If you can fight akumas you can do this. Just pretend your wearing the mask and don’t ramble on. she thought as she walked over to Callum. And smiled as she text him so as to not startle him. What kind of music do you listen to? she also added a smiley face and hit send.

[deco.]

Callum felt his phone buzz in his pocket, grabbing it out he saw that Brianna had texted him. He pulled an earbud out and looked around for her, he saw that she was behind him. He smiled,
“Oh! Just some Jazz, I like it. It’s soothing and I’ve always found it a nice way to start my mornings.” He told her with a soft smile. “Wanna listen?” He offered. Callum felt more comfortable around her now. He had a good grasp of how Brianna would react to anything he said. Callum messed with his hair as the both of them continued heading toward work. He really hoped that today would be calm. It was a bit ridiculous the amount of Akuma attacks there had been recently. Although alarming, Callum just wanted a day to relax. He knew it was selfish he had taken up the role as the ladybug miraculous holder but he hoped that maybe even bad guys needed a day off.

Once they got to work, Callum threw on his apron and stood behind the counter. He was hoping that today would be the day he would find himself comfortable enough to talk to customers. He tapped the counter with his fingers and waited for the first customer to arrive. Callum figured he could do this. No, he WOULD do it.

[Ember1989]

“I would love to listen.” Brianna smiled as she walked around with Callum. Was it strange that she actually wanted to move at a slower pace so they could spend some time together before starting work? Callum was really her only friend.


That entire day Brianna served customers, socializing with them as she took orders and even baked some muffins. She hoped they would be good as she had wanted to be one of the best employees alongside Callum of course.
Brianna greeted every customer with a friendly smile and a cheerful greeting. She thought for sure if they could be cheerful around the customers it would prevent negative emotions at the cafe.