Hi everyone, this is a short chapter to see how many that may be interested in this story, please review you opinions, the next chapter is going to be uploaded before the end of the week.
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I walked along the river trying not to think, I had had a rough day and needed to get myself together before going home to my brothers.
I currently worked as a "Housekeeper" as they called it, I cocked, cleaned, repaired things, took care of the animals and so on.
It wasn't a nice job but I still worked in one of the bigger houses and the salary was a good one for this kind of work.
The reason for me being so upset was something one of the people living in the house had said, his name had been Enel, and he had caught me looking up to the castle on the highest hill in the country.
"You know, people like you should be happy they are even allowed to live with us good people, rats like you belong with the dumpsters and trash OUTSIDE the city, the rest of us will always be above you, so stop dreaming will you". That wasn't all he said, or you might even say, that was a NICE way to say it.
I didn't mind him talking about me like that, I know I'm nothing good really, but when he said it, he also talked about my brothers, my family. And that is what hurt most. He had no right to say things like that, but still there was NOTHING I could do about it if I wanted to keep my job, or get any job at all in the future.
My thoughts where interrupted by a voice beside me, I looked at my right, surprised someone actually talked to me.
"Excuse me sir, But are you alright"? The man asked.
"oh.. yes, I'm sorry I was just thinking about something, I answered looking away.
"Oh, well would you mind me walking with you for a bit then? It's such a beautiful night, and I have been earning for some company" he said, he, just like myself, had his hood up, shadowing the face but I could swear that he was smiling.
"Yes, that should be alright, I'm on my way home though" I answered, smirking myself, I didn't know why, but I liked this well-mannered stranger. A lot.
We walked for a while in silence, enjoying the night.
"So.. what are you doing outside at this time of night? It's dangerous outside at nights you know" I finally asked. Most people would be at home with their families, or you know… asleep.
"Just enjoying the silence of the night, also I can take care of myself. And you"? he asked calmly
"Same, I'm on my way home from work to my brothers, they are probably worried…" I answered thoughtfully.
That was true, Sabo was a worrier, and there had been a streak of brutal murders in the city the last few months, no one was stupid enough to be outside by themselves now a days, well. Except me, that is.
"Oh, I see" he said and stayed quiet for a while before continuing.
"Well, mind if I walk you home then? It would feel wrong to leave you alone this time of night".
I thought for a moment and accepted.
The rest of the way we talked about everything and nothing, asked each other questions and I laughed at his answers.
We didn't give names, wanting to keep the mystic of the night alive.
I couldn't help but smile at the flutter in my chest every time he laughed at my jokes and as we said good bye he leaned forward and kissed my hand.
I didn't even care when my brother yelled frenetically about how worried he had been as I stepped in to the house.
All I could think of was the stranger I had met by the river, a cold November night, and smile.
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Hope you enjoyed it!
Ages:
Ace-17
Sabo-17
Marco-19
Luffy-8