The sun was setting in the beautiful city of Bodhum and I was beginning my two hour shift at the bar, being 16 i couldn't work there for long.
" Can I help you- oh!" I exclaimed as i turn around to find my sisters fiancee, Snow behind me, he came through the back door of the bar. Snow towered over me by about 6 inches, he wore a long beige trench coat, black boots,a light blue vest, a scarf hanging from his black pants and he wore black gloves. His hair was a light blondish color and blue eyes and he wore a beanie.
" Are there any hoovercycles left?" he asked, " Serah wants a ride."
" Um, ya someone just returned one" I said, digging in a safe beneath the bar. " Here are the keys lover boy, they're out back." He laughed and went out the door. I returned to help the customer Lebeau left at the end of her shift. The woman wore the oddest clothes. A blue Sari with a short black tank under it, she also wore tan sandals.
" Can I help you Ma'm?" i asked politely.
" No, i'm good thanks," she replied in a strong accent.
" Alright call if you need anything," and I went to help the next person at the bar.
"I'm here to relieve you of your shift," Maqui said coming the back door. "thanks but how come you get to work at this time" I asked, washing my hands, " you are 17 you know."
" Ya, but I don't have the over protective family."
" touche" I grumbled, " well bye!" I walked out the door into the now dark beach, the fireworks were just starting. Legend has it that if you wish on these fireworks, your wish will come true. I never really tried, until now. Serah, my sister is a L'Cie not just a L'Cie but a Pulse L'Cie. The forbidden world below us with frightening monsters and a terrifying past. The pulse Fal'Cie, Anima was brought to the hanging edge a while ago. Serah was studying there and wandered to the Fal'Cie only to be caught and changed into a L'Cie, Servants of those 'Gods'. According to books, the brand of a L'Cie will change adding more arrows as time progresses, this will only happen if you Don't complete your focus, but over time if you get an eye, you will Turn into a Cieth, A monster created by a person who didn't complete their focus. Completing it isn't much of a prize either, a Crystal for eternity. but at least, you aren't wallowing in guilt all the time. I will do anything to make sure my sister completes her focus. Even if its just a wish, or a prayer.
I watch the colorful display from the pier. I climb on the rock wall and sit, praying for my sisters safety. A lone tear slips from my face and on the hands that lay on my lap.
" Are you alright miss?" a warm male voice asks. I dry my eyes and turn to look at the voice. He's looks about my age, maybe a year older. He has silver hair, and wears a Black t-shirt, dark grey cargo pants and black gloves. His eyes are a greenish blueish color.
" Um, yes i'm fine." I said getting off my seat.
" I'm sorry to bother you, you looked a little down."
" Oh," I said awkwardly. Smooth move, me. I decided to end the awkward silence by introducing myself.
" I'm Amy Farron," I said holding out my hand.
" Hope Esthiem," he said and took my hand to shake it, I could feel my cheeks turn pink.
" Nice to meet you," I smiled, reluctantly taking my hand away.
" Do you live here?" he asked.
" Yep, good old Bodhum. I see the fireworks every year. how'd ya guess?"
" The way you look completely comfortable here, and that you work at the bar."
" Oh, well ya. I'm guessing you aren't."
" Nope, Palumpolum. I came with my mom."
" Wow, thats a beautiful city. I've been there once, your lucky to live there Hope."
" Ya sure." He said looking a little disgruntled. I was about to ask what could possibly be wrong with that city but he changed the subject.
" So, do you like wishing on fireworks?"
" I never really believed in it until now." I said silently cursing myself for letting that slip, he was easy to talk to.
" Why now?"
" Well, my sisters getting married and the other one is working all day and night." I gave him a white lie not a full one.
" Your worried you'll be left alone, but what about your parents?"
" I haven't got any, they died 5 years ago."
" I'm sorry I-"
" No, no its fine." I was begging my emotions not to let me cry. Something i've been trying to accomplish for the past five years. I was already failing, I sniffled.
" Please don't cry, i didn't mean to say anything." he put his hands on my shoulders. I hugged him, I felt him stiffen at my unexpected move, but to my surprise he got over it. " I know how it feels to miss something to." He said patting my back. His presence was oddly comforting for someone I just met, I felt like I knew him for a long time. I pulled back, cheeks red from embarrassment at my brash move.
" Er, sorry."
" It's fine, do you um- mind if I see you again before I leave, tomorrow night?"
" Are you asking me out on a date?" I said feigning shock, he looked embarrassed.
" Uh- yes?" he said, I laughed.
" I was teasing, yes sure i'll meet you here at..." Umm when did Serah's tiny party end. " 6."
" Ok seeya then."
" Bye Hope." I walked off smiling, but what I didn't know is that I'd be meeting him under completely different circumstances.