Eli White

Eli gazed at her, he had missed her witty and charming ways. “I don’t need to tell her that, she already knows. I’m almost sure she’d rather you than her own son,” he chucked, taking a sip of his drink. He looked at his cup as she spoke, before looking back at her. “Honestly, a getaway would be ideal at this point,” he chuckled as she used his full name, one of the few he didn’t mind hearing it from. Plus he knew if he had told her how much he didn’t like it, she would almost definitely use it more, at least that’s what he thought. He propped his chin on his hands. “A nice castle in a faraway land. A private beach somewhere.” Great, now she had gotten him started and there was no way this conversation was going to end anytime soon. “Private beach is where I am settled. Many photos must be taken, along with a pretend engagement photo for everyone to go nuts,” he mused, a smile on his face as he looked at Eva, though his eyes glazed over as he imagined a relaxing week off of work. He was well aware he had ignored her last comment, but those details were far less exciting than planning a fake trip.  

A hand covered his eyes for a moment as he realised he had seen her face around, though he didn’t know her personally. A small chuckle came from his lips, though it was a laugh at himself for being so stupid. “I really am sorry ma’am,” he said, with a bow of his head. He knew she wasn’t the royalty they were used to, but she was a pretty girl who changed her future from evil to good, and he thought she deserved the respect she had earned. He straightened back up when she introduced herself. Nodding, he let the smile take over his face, “I know very well who you are Ms Evie.” he said, extending his free hand. “Elijah White, but, call me Eli,” he said, a charming smile appearing on his face. His father had always taught him that a nice smile when introducing one’s self was important. 

Eli’s eyes followed Eva’s hand on his shoulder before looking at her. “Come on my sweet Eva, you should know that if I make a mess, there is no way my servants are gonna clean it up. I caused it, I’ll clean it,” he chimed, before placing a hand over hers for a moment, looking into her eyes before taking the napkin from her hand and cleaning up the last wet part of his shirt. He watched her walk back to the table, unable to hid the grin on his face. Boy had he missed her flirtations. He turned back to the barista and said his thank you’s, before throwing away the napkins and sitting next to Eva. Well sitting next to was an understatement, he was practically pressed up against her, grinning down at her in a playful tone. “Well damn, I seemed to have bumped into a pretty girl for the second time today,” He chuckled, before moving to the seat opposite her, laughs still escaping his lips as he tried to calm himself. “So, why I am in Auradon,” he said, placing his chin in her hands, elbows propped on the table. “The chief gave me a week off. I’ve come back to see mum and dad.” He took a quick sip of his drink, unable to show the pain of the scolding temperature. 

Eli grimaced slightly, expecting the worst, but was surprised at his response. “Look, I’m really sorry Man. I think that is the least I could do for you,” he said, flagging down the barista. “Whatever he orders, make it a size larger and throw in a muffin, it’s on me,” he said before turning back to the other. “I hope you like muffins,” he chuckled, sticking his free hand in his back pocket. “Order whatever you like, honestly.”

Eli’s eyes lit up when he saw it was Eva, though it also made him feel even worse when he realised he had split his coffee on his friend. He blushed a hot pink when she called him cute before giving himself a once over. “I’m just glad I wasn’t in my uniform. Getting coffee out of that is a right pain, believe me, I’ve tried,” he chuckled, picking up some napkins for himself and Eva. He passed her two and patted down his shirt. “I am sorry though,” he said, giving her his classic apology smile. “How can I make this up to you,” he asked. 

Hips popping, shoulders shaking, Eli was in his own little world as he moved to the music coming through the speakers. Humming to the music, he closed his eyes and started swinging his head from side to side. It was in that moment that he heard his order being called, with a small jump of joy, he collected his coffee and thanked the barista, before turning around and bumping into someone, coffee flying everywhere. “Holy shhh,” he started, looking at his coffee cup, before looking at the other. “I am so sorry, I was a bit distracted,” he chuckled lightly.