Most of Matt’s life was spent in his bakery, and today was no different. There was a lull in customers between lunch and the rush of people going home from work, so Matt was leaning up against the counter, texting. Usually, he wasn’t one to do so, but one of his best friends, Derek, was so many time zones away from him that he had to take advantage of when they could talk. With a grin of his face and fully immersed in his phone, Matt didn’t notice somebody standing in front of him until there was somebody waiting for him at the counter. Immediately, his cheeks flushed and he hastily pushed his phone into his pocket. “I’m so sorry, what can I get you?”














