Well, I'm back. I'm sad to say that I will not be continuing Our Worst Enemy. I'm sorry I deleted A Sister's Love, it's still on Deviantart if you want to read it. It's been awhile since I've written anything, so I'm rusty. I hope you enjoy this new story.
"Bjorgman?"
The blonde man looked up from his papers and saw Captain Eric Barnes hovering over him "You have a minute?"
Kristoff put his pen down and stood up from his desk. "Sure, cap."
The two walked down to Barnes' office, while the rest of the squad watched curiously as they passed. Kristoff hoped it wasn't anything bad. Eric never called him to his office before. And when others had been called down in the past, they either had a new partner, or they were fired. Both sounded horrible to Kristoff.
Eric sat down in his big office chair while Kristoff sat him the folding metal chair across from him. The blonde wiped his sweaty palms on his slacks.
"Is something wrong?" Kristoff asked hastily.
"No, no, not at all."
"Are you sure?"
Eric chuckled as he rested his elbows on his desk. "Yes, I'm sure. Kristoff, you've done such a good job around here. You're dedicated, straightforward, trustworthy, and really know what you're doing out there. I'm impressed."
Kristoff nodded, but was still quaking a bit. "Thank you, Captain."
"Since you're so reliable, I know you'd be able to easily show someone else the ropes around here. We have a newbie coming in next week."
"So...you want me to train someone?"
"No. I'm giving you a partner."
Kristoff's anxiety quickly turned to frustration. Barnes knew he preferred to work alone. He didn't need a partner, or anyone for that matter, getting in the way.
"Sir, with all due respect, I'd rather not have a partner."
"I know, but things have been getting dangerous in the county. You know how many deputies we've lost in the past year? At this point, it's really risky to be out there alone, even if you're armed. The new deputy just moved here and is unfamiliar with the area."
"Can't someone else babysit the newbie?"
"No… I'd rather have you do it since you're Master Deputy."
"But-"
"Kristoff, please… Just show her around. Give her a tour. Show her what goes on. And if you can't handle her, I'll figure something out. Just try."
Kristoff looked at the dark haired man with an irritated expression, but he knew Eric was right. The other deputies wouldn't have been able to handle a newbie and Kristoff knew all the ropes. And anyone of higher rank didn't have time to train. He didn't have a choice.
"Okay… I'll do it," he grumbled.
"Thank you."
"So, what's her name?"
"Anna. Anna Arendelle."
I hope you liked it. Please let me know what you think.