Airport Dates and Cupcake Fates
Characters: Jared Padalecki x Reader
Summary: You work at the airport part-time and when you’re on shift, you meet someone interesting.
Square Filled: Meeting At The Airport
Author’s Note: This is for @spnfluffbingo . This is unbeta’d and any and all mistakes are mine.
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Pastries were your passion. You loved baking and you often found comfort in it. You could control everything to what you used and how much of it you wanted. That’s not what you did, though. You worked in the advertising business but on the side, you worked at Vancouver International Airport in your own pastry shop. This was a side business and you didn’t get a lot of customers but the ones you did, always left with a smile on their faces.
This job was something you could do to earn extra money, though you didn’t need it. You made pretty good money doing what you normally did but that’s not what made you happy. Cooking was. Your mom taught you to cook and after she died, it all you did. This is how you felt closer to her and the fact that people loved your cooking meant a lot to you. You felt you were doing right by her. You felt you made her proud, wherever she is.
Business was always slow except around the holidays where people come and go for a cupcake or some cookies while they waited. Right now, it was the end of summer which meant people were back in school and business was slow again. You only did this side job on the weekends although some of your friends worked during the week here as long as you paid them. It all worked out in the end, you suppose.
It was Sunday, which meant you were at the airport. It was early in the morning which wasn’t a busy time but as soon as the afternoon hit, is when it picked up. You sat behind the counter, a book in hand to read while you waited. You didn’t actively seek out customers because this was only a side business and you’ve been at this airport for a few years and people knew to come to you.
Over the next handful of hours, regulars came and go, paying you a bit too much and even though you tried to hand the extra money back, they insisted. What you didn’t tell anyone was that you were saving to buy a car and the extra money really helped you. Your car broke down and you didn’t have money to fix it so you’ve been using the busses or Uber to get you everywhere. Uber was expensive but you could afford it with your salary. You guess you could get a car right now, based on how much you make but you had your eyes set on one car that you’ve been dreaming for a while and you just needed a few more thousand dollars to put the down payment on so you could make affordable payments on it.
As 4 o'clock rolled around, business was slowed down but you didn’t mind. You were enthralled by your book. You barely noticed the people walking by as you read.
Jared was super tired and he wanted to get back on set as quickly as possible so he could have a shower and go to sleep. He was visiting Jensen and his family over the weekend and took a flight back to Vancouver when he could. Jensen stayed behind and would be back Monday morning, ready to go.
He got off the plane when it finally landed and slung his backpack over his shoulders. He took a book to read on the flight and his laptop was in there as well. He got off the plane and walked through the terminals to get to baggage claim. He looked around to find something to eat when he saw you.
You were in your shop, reading by the counter but he couldn’t take his eyes off you. He couldn’t see your face that well since you were looking down but he knew you would be beautiful. He felt his legs carry him over to your shop and before he knew it, he was walking in the cute pastry shop. Sam Winchester may not like sweets but Jared did.
You were just finishing your chapter when you heard a throat clear in front of you. You looked up and recognized the man immediately. Jared Padalecki was standing in front of you but you had to tell yourself not to freak out. You’ve been a fan of Supernatural since the beginning and have always been a Sam girl. He looked so tired and he didn’t need some girl freaking out over him.
“Hi, are you open?” Jared asked with a smile.
“I am.” You smiled and set your book down after marking your place.
“Sorry to bother you,” Jared said, pointing to your book.
“Oh, don’t worry about it. What can I get you?” You asked and he looked at the menu board behind you before making his decision.
“A chocolate cupcake, please.” He said, getting out his wallet.
“Great, 3 dollars.” You said and Jared handed you a 5.
“Keep the change.” He said and you nodded, placing the change in a tip jar under the counter.
“Thanks,” You blushed and got him his order.
“You mind if I sit with you? I don’t want to eat this by myself.” Jared chuckled.
“Sure, have a seat.” You said and he took a seat at the counter by you.
“I’m Jared.” He introduced himself even though you knew who he was. But you didn’t let it show.
“Y/N, it’s nice to meet you.” You shook the hand he put out and oh my god, it was a large hand.
“So, Y/N, I fly a lot and I don’t normally see you here. You just open business?” He asked, eating his cupcake.
“I’ve been here a few years. I work in advertising. This is a side business to make extra money. I love to cook and it’s a shame that I can’t do this full time.”
“I make pretty good money where I am now. I would have to start over if I switched jobs and I need a new car so that’s not an option for me right now.” You explained to him.
“Understandable. You like to read?” He noticed your book.
“Oh yeah, a lot. When I’m not working or sleeping, I’m reading.”
“You know, I like to read too. I don’t have a lot of time for it but when I can, I have my nose in a book.” Jared chuckled.
“Oh yeah? What kind of things do you like to read?”
“Mostly fiction but there are the occasional non-fiction books I like.”
“Who’s your favorite author?” You thought this was your perfect opportunity to get to know more about Jared that most people don’t. It sounds awful but you can’t help yourself. You were in love with the man.
“No way, me too.” You smiled widely and he smiled right back at you.
“That’s awesome. Is there anything you like besides reading? Any good shows you’re watching? I need to find new shows to watch.” You didn’t know if he was kidding or not but you played along. Did he know you knew who he was? Was he testing you?
“Game of Thrones is really good and I just finished Stranger Things.” You said, avoiding the real question he was asking.
“I’ve heard Supernatural was a good one. You seen it?” Jared asked and you had to bite back your smile.
“Never got into it. I saw maybe one episode but that was a long time ago. Maybe I can give it another shot.” You giggled.
“Yeah, it’s really good,” Jared smiled and looked at his watch before standing up. He threw away his trash and looked at you. “I have to go. It was nice meeting you and maybe I can come back next weekend? Will you be here?”
“I’m always here every weekend.” You smiled. Jared nodded and he turned to leave but you knew you had to say something. You weren’t going to let Jared Padalecki get away from you that easily.
“Oh, say hi to Jensen for me, okay?” You grinned and Jared froze. He turned around and looked at you and knew you gave up your cover.
“You know who I am?” He asked, walking back over to you.
“Of course. I love your show, been with it since it came out. I’m a bit of a Sam girl.” You winked at the end and he laughed.
“So, no cameras? Nothing for me to sign?” Jared adjusted the backpack on his shoulders and you shook your head.
“Not this time. You looked tired, I wanted to give you a break from all that mess. It must be overwhelming to have a camera in your face all the time, to have everything you do documented.” You said truthfully.
“Yeah, actually.” He muttered and you smiled at him.
“I get it, honestly. You just want to feel normal, right? Just to have a normal conversation with someone without them freaking out. I hope I gave you that. If I were a big celebrity, I would want that.”
“You want to go on a date with me?’ He blurted out. Your eyes widened and you forced yourself to calm down.
“Sorry, I didn’t mean for it to come out like that.” He scratched the back of his neck nervously.
“You wanted to ask me out before?” You asked.
“Yeah, a cliché as this is, when I saw you for the first time, I knew I had to get to know you. You’re very beautiful.” You blushed and bit your lip to contain yourself.
“You’re not so bad yourself.” You smiled.
“Look, you don’t have to give me an answer now. I can see you next weekend and–”
“Yes, I would love to go on a date with you. And not just because you’re Jared Padalecki.”
“Great. Yeah, wait, really?” He chuckled.
“Yeah. How about this, you go to work and next weekend, come by the airport and I’ll take the day off and we can do something. On Saturday?”
“Yeah, I’d like that.” Jared smiled.
“Great. Oh, wait, my number…” Jared trailed off but you shook your head.
“Give it to me next weekend. Gives you some motivation to come back.” You smiled.
“I don’t need motivation.” Jared winked at you. You blushed and watched him walk away. You sighed dreamily and forgot all about your book. You were still processing what the hell just happened. You couldn’t wait to go out with Jared Padalecki next weekend.
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