Late Again

As usual, Haley was running late. It felt like she was never able to get anywhere on time anymore. It wasn't exactly her fault. She was a good student and a responsible person, her her boyfriend, Liam, was always demanding she stay with him. It took forever to get away from his side, even when she had classes. 

She pulled her hair up into a ponytail as she ran to the café where she worked. She had two minutes to get there, but it was at least an 8 minute walk. She was going to be late, and her boss was going to kill her. She really needed this job, but she'd already begged not to get fired one too many times. She doubted it would work again. On top of that she'd barely been able to get any sleep. Liam had been up all night drinking with his friends. Their apartment had a separate common room, but the walls were anything but soundproof. 

"I'm here, I'm here," she said as she hurried behind the counter. She glanced around, but the manager wasn't anywhere to be seen. "Is Hunter out?" she asked her coworker, Maya.