Chapter 1
I walk towards a couple, the guy wearing his army uniform and his girl, maybe girlfriend maybe wife, making the most of their last moments together. From what Is what it sounded like anyway. Being a waitress never lacks drama; especially during war periods. Since the Vietnam War started IHi there, is there anything else I can get you two?s horrid today, so most people have been coming in for a warm drink and some shelter before going about the rest of their day.
I guess I hadns, d been crying. I smile and nod when they said they didnHello?Ah, I I asked, slightly embarrassed by my lack of attentiveness. I take her order and soon as she looked satisfied I turn my view right back to where I saw the soldier. To see an empty space. I sigh and turn around to make the lady her drink.
My friends always laugh at me when I let my imagination go, thinking about all the wonderful young men who come in without girls. I just find them so interesting and even when I dons family has only a little money and who are relying on what he earns for food. A tall tanned soldier whove probably made a similar story to match at least one of the men who came in here. But still, that young man outside is sticking in my mind. I wish I could have at least talked to him...
I jump as the super hot metal I was heating the milk in touches my hand. I sigh again. This daydreaming will really have to stop during work hours. I clean up the little mess Id look like?
my workmate laughs, re daydreaming again aren. My workmate, and close friend, Tifa has long black hair and has a boyfriend in service right this very minute. The week after hed been really good about watching out for us all, me in particular cause I guess my daydreaming just calls for it. Tifa and her boyfriend Cloud are engaged. I like Cloud, heUh... how could you tell?You were heading the wrong way sillylost propertys just not me.
I catch Tifa on her way back, I ask, in my best pleading voice.
she grins, she gives me a wink and turns around, giving me a chance to rush out the door before anyone else notices.
Once I get outside I see, well, feel rather; why so many people have been coming in for hot drinks. The wind coming straight off the water is freezing and the slight dampness of the spray from the ocean doesns red head as I bob through the crowd and eventually catch sight of her red hair under a street lamp. As I catch up to her I see shes bus must have left from.
I tap her on the shoulder and catch her tear streaked face and near haunted expression. Without a word I pull her in to a hug. Her tears mingling with the sea-spray on my shoulder and we stand there together like that till she is ready to move.
I walk her to an empty bench on the sidewalk and sit down with her. She pulls a handkerchief from her pocket and dries her eyes. m so sorry. I just... thanks.OhI didnm Aerith Gainsboroughyou, er, left this at the cafeOh thankyouI havens name is Ash. He only recently enlisted. I... I didn I pull her into a hug again, letting her cry.
Misty slowly calms down, dabbing her eyes again. t know many people yet. I haven she grinned sadly, a small laugh escaped t leave time for a lot of socialising.Well that I say brightly m sure they
Misty glanced up, a small smile forming, brushing away a stray tear.
m told I I tell her, m normally at work so drop by whenever you want and if I. Misty nods her reply, looking happier. Well, at least not in tears. I smile to think IWell... I wanted to show my support to... Ashand joining the marching band seamed like a good idea... at the timed been away for nearly 15 minuets already, ve got to get back to work... Please, I I say, I add.
m sorry I kept you. Sure, I
I grab some paper from my pocket. When Misty realises what I was doing she pulls a pen out of her bag and I write down my home phone number for her, and she writes hers down for me.
I wave as I rush back to the cafe, keeping my eyes open for my mystery soldier from earlier, in case he had decided to come back. No such luck.
I hurry in, checking by Tifa. Apparently It that big a pile, really.
Lili looked up towards the door and sent me a look. Something interesting? I turn to see what she was looking at and let out a huge smile. The soldier with the short black hair, and now that Id suddenly seamed to become shy. I was never shy? ve been watching you pine over him for the last hour, go introduce yourself!Hi, I I return his smile, I realise that my cheeks are turning red themselves as I take in his soft but strong features of his face, his eyes, the way his bangs hung just so... I look down at the notepad in my hands to try and get my cheeks back under control when my long hair decides to fall straight in-front of my face. I blush harder.
could I get some regular coffee, a cappuccino?SureDo you want anything else?d want to talk some more.
his bright blue eyes looking downwards, m just visiting the area and I don. He looked, actually looked, at me and for a moment I was in shock. For that one moment I saw so much more in his eyes then I had before in anyone else before. There was fear, hope, bravado, tenderness...I blink for a moment as my mind came back from those sapphire depths.
His eyes dart back down quickly, embarrassed by his question. he adds quietly.
I stop trying to hide my blush and smile as he looks back up timidly. I point to the clock hanging near the register m off in an hour, and I know where we can go.s following me.
I watch as he stands up, a good while later, and leaves the cafe. I act as casually as I can, which basically comes just short of running, to his table where a note lay written in a scratchy font, looking rushed. As if he couldnTo the beautiful waitress with long brown hair,
Ire off work, please wait for me.
Zack Faird written each individual letter. I would wait, even if it took him years to return. That much I already knew.
Author notes:
Hello, this is an oldie that I haven't really cleaned up properly so there'll be a few spelling and grammar errors in there (so sorry) but this was mostly just for fun. So yes, I hope those who read it enjoy it. And feel free to leave comments :)