[center][color=Khaki][h2][b]Mateo[/b][/h2][/color][/center]
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The kiss on the cheek made him smile even more and he failed to notice whatever was going on with the tracer Kassy was barely able to swat out of Zach's hand. 

He waited until his "[i]swimming student[/i]" left before making eye contact with Zach. He smiled and held out a chair for him. Ever since he met that girl became obsessed with pleasing her. The feelings and emotions connected to her faded over time, but then before the obsessions subsided she would always pull him back in, creating a fatal loop. Mateo didn't know how or why she did it. One thing was for sure, it was nearly impossible to break free of her grip. 

It was like she turned him into some other guy he didn't recognize. His own thoughts were fighting with thoughts of her. He knew it was happening but he couldn't stop his own mind. Zach was a great distraction. Mateo loved his loud personality, he demanded all the attention and he did not mind one bit to give his to him. It helped him stay sane. 

[color=Khaki]"Of course I know my stuff"[/color] He said confidently. Mateo waved over the waitress, ready to order for both Zach and him. 
[color=Khaki]"Wanna share a chocolate milkshake? Plus whipped cream, so I can lick it off your nose"[/color]