Maya trembled when Blondie's shadow stretched in from the doorway, shrinking behind the counter. Everyone present fell silent at the obvious irritation of the man in shining armor, while Mitsuki's body tensed in fear. Nausea crept up on him, along with the whispers of the people around him that grew deafening.
'Couldn't this guy have shown up at another time?' He simply closed his eyes, disappointed. He didn't move, hoping that, like a small animal, the predator wouldn't notice him.
Big mistake.
"Tiny!" Blondie barked, stepping up to the counter and slamming his palm against it. The wood shook, creaking and trembling, making his strength clear.
Maya flinched violently, and the impact scared Mitsuki badly. With a knot in his throat, he thought: 'Shit… shit… what do I do? Has he already seen me? What if I do something that pisses him off…?'
