Sea Breeze 02 - Because of Low

crowd was just beginning to pick up. On nights when the bar side of Live Bay has a relatively known band the restaurant suffers some. Families looking for a nice seafood restaurant are put off by the packed out parking lot. They don’t realize it’s for the bar side. Tonight however crowds were low at the bar so the restaurant was hopping with tourists.
    “Low, can you take a four top in section C for Macy? She said she can’t handle any more in her section. That twelve top party is consuming her.”
    I nodded my head at Kim, the hostess for the evening and went to grab some waters and a bowl of lemons before heading to their table.
    “Hey you still looking for someone to close for you?” she asked me as I turned to walk away. I glanced back at her, “Yep.”
    She pointed to Seth, a waiter who I knew she’d been seeing lately. She must want him to work late with her tonight.
    Giving her a knowing smile I headed over to intercept Seth on his way to the kitchen.
    “Hey, you want to close tonight? I’ve got to keep my niece and I need someone to close for me.”
    Seth glanced back over his shoulder toward Kim. Apparently he was looking for her approval before answering. His gaze shifted back to me and he grinned.
    “Sure. No problem.” His obvious enthusiasm had me biting back a laugh. No doubt he was already planning his evening alone with Kim in a big empty restaurant.
    “Hey, isn’t that the lead singer of Jackdown?” Seth asked
    I looked over and sure enough sitting at my four top in section C was Krit, Trisha, Rock and Green.
    “Yep and the bassist too.”
    “Switch with me please,” Seth begged.
    I glanced back at the table and Trisha waved. I couldn’t do that to her.
    “I would Seth but Trisha and Rock are my friends. I can’t.”
    Seth’s eyes widened, “You know Krit then?”
    “Yep.”
    “Well then can you at least introduce me. I’ve been wanting to audition for Jackdown for forever but they’re never looking for anyone new.”
    He was helping me out tonight so I really owed it to him. Even though he would no doubt be getting lucky back in the stock room tonight with Kim.
    “Sure, stop by after I’ve got their orders and I’ll introduce you.”

    Carrying a tray full of waters, I headed back to my newest table.
    “Hey girl, hate you left early last night. You missed the last song. Krit wrote it and it was amazing,” Trisha said smiling up at me.
    “I’m sorry. It was just once I got outside in the clean air I couldn’t bring myself to go back inside into that crowd.” Not to mention I didn’t want to see Marcus dancing with Jess.
    “You broke my heart. I was looking forward to the end of my set so I could come find you. The boots and mini skirt were hot Low, you were killing me.”
    “She had on a mini skirt and boots? How, exactly, did I miss this?” Green asked looking from me to Krit.
    I laughed and pulled out my order pad.
    “What can I get y’all to drink?” I asked changing the subject.
    “Bud on tap,” Rock replied
    “Diet Coke.”
    “Miller Light long neck.”
    “Sweet Tea.”
    I wasn’t twenty-one so I couldn’t serve alcohol. This would be the perfect reason to get Seth to the table.
    “I’ll have Seth bring y’all your beers since I’m not old enough to serve you. But be prepared he’s a huge Jackdown fan and really wants to meet y’all.”
    Krit leaned forward and bit his bottom lip while staring me down. He really did think his sex appeal worked on everyone.
    “What time do you get off Low?” he asked in a husky voice.
    “Ah shit he’s already using his fuck me voice on her. Run Low before he starts the winking and dimple flashing.” Green warned, then gave Krit a playful punch in the arm when everyone at the table burst into laughter.
    “I’ll go get the other drinks,” I said smiling as I turned back toward the kitchen.
    Seth was at the soda fountain filling up two glasses.
    “Alright I need a Bud on tap and a Miller long neck delivered to the table. The Miller is Krit’s. Enjoy.”
    “Awesome Low thanks,” Seth rushed off leaving the sodas behind.

    Krit’s flirting proceeded throughout the meal but I was use to flirtatious customers so it didn’t bother me. When I knew they were getting to the end of their meal I printed out their check and started to make my way over to them. But before I could take another step the front door opened and I halted. The small audible gasp that escaped me luckily went unnoticed since no one