Books & Brunch Novels & Stories

ICE AND SPICE NOELLE'S POV The brunch spot Bria chose was one of our favorites. A cozy rooftop café with string lights, fresh flowers on every table, and the best avocado toast in the city. Sunlight poured over us as we sat at a corner table overlooking the street below. It should have felt relaxing. Instead, I felt like I was carrying the weight of the last few weeks on my shoulders. Bria took one look at me as I sat down and raised an eyebrow. “You look like you got fucked good and then spent the rest of the night overthinking it.”

The chandeliers look like white umbrellas, and there’s a long, oval-shaped white table in the middle. Our brunch is already on the table. I haven’t noticed a housekeeper around, but by the aroma, it seems to have been prepared only minutes ago. There’s French toast, eggs, crêpes, slices of assorted fruits, bacon, sausages, and a pitcher of lemon and cucumber juice. Everything is attractively arranged on the dining table. “Brandon, why don’t you just live here? This place has more privacy, and it’s delightful. You won’t see a single person around. You are going to live just like Iron Man in this kind of house.”

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ENID I wake up the next morning with a knot in my stomach, but when I check my phone and see Maria’s message: “Brunch at eleven? I’m kidnapping you if needed.” the knot eases a little. I need this. I need someone who isn’t part of the madness that has swallowed my life whole. The restaurant is tucked between palm trees on a quiet street in Beverly Hills, one of those places with soft indoor lighting and an outdoor terrace filled with glass tables and citrus trees. It smells faintly of pastries and roses.

Lena woke up the morning after a little earlier than usual. The sun was just rising itself above the horizon, casting long shadows on the empty street. The bookstore in early morning light seemed to be otherworldly — serene, serene, like a cathedral. She liked it best at this hour. No customers yet, no distractions. Just her, the scent of paper and ink, and the gentle thrum of old stories ready to be read aloud again. She pushed the front door open and stepped inside, savoring the creak of wood beneath her boots.

"That sounds perfect. What did you have in mind?" Rose's mind suddenly raced. She had been thinking of a special breakfast for some time now, something that would surprise Nathan with something he hadn't enjoyed in a while. "How about we make it a brunch and include a few of your favorites? Maybe some fresh pancakes, bacon, and eggs, with a side of fruit? Nathan chuckled and his smile broadened. "You really know how to make a guy's day. I'm looking forward to it."

“I’m not the one that goes against my word. I’ll be back after.” Without saying another word, I just walked out with my head held high. “Girl!” Brett caught up to me and grabbed my hand. “Have I told you today how much I love you?” “What’s for brunch?” My stomach was rumbling. “There is a variety, but I did make sure you had an omelet, sausage, and fruit. Since that is what you seem to want recently. However, there are other salads, sandwiches and I think some pastries?” Jo pulled out her phone. “I can’t stay long here. I want to get moving on this surprise for Maddox.”

“Let’s skip breakfast like we planned and go straight to brunch.” “Where?” she asked, eyes lighting up. “There’s this cute little bistro not far from here. They have healthy meals, great coffee, and pancakes that taste like heaven.” Violet stood up quickly. “Say no more! Just give me five minutes to change into something cute. I might be injured, but I’m not stepping out looking like a sick potato.” She paused at the door. “Wait, can you help me put my hair in a bun? This hand’s basically useless.”

Scar asked, wondering where her friend was taking her. "First, we need to get some energy so we're going for breakfast at Ben n Bread." Nat excitedly let out. Ben n Bread was a brunch cafe near their place about a ten-minute walk away. Nat enthusiastically led her friend away as they walked on the neatly cleaned sidewalk. They talked and laughed throughout their whole walk, it was just like before when they were teenagers or when they were in college, they did this every morning. Finally, before them stood the mighty and famous Ben n Bread, it was mostly famous for its pancakes and waffles, which everyone mostly ordered and so were in a lot of demand.

Xavier growled in approval, their mates now carrying their name. Selene and Nahla led their mates to a long table, followed by their small group of guests. The long table was decorated simply under a canopy. Large decorative birdcages with pink roses in them lined the table. The plate settings were already set, with a buffet style of brunch foods. From bagels to muffins, breakfast tacos, steak and eggs, bacon and sausage, there was even an orange juice fountain.