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This chapter is kinda small; I'm sorry.
How is everyone?

I'm super excited because I just put in an application for a teaching position at a private school! I really hope I get it 'cause it would be ten times better than the job I have now.

Also, I can't believe I'm saying this, but my brother has gotten me addicted to anime!
I was wondering if anyone has some suggestions.
Right now I'm watched Wolf Girl and Black Prince, My Little Monster, and Attack on Titan.
I've watched Fate/Zero and Fate/Stay Night: Unlimited Blade Works.
There's a few others that I've watched but not completely, like an episode here or there.

I own nothing, as always!

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~ Rachel

Andy stepped into the cold night air and made her way toward home. Her apartment was only a few blocks away and there was a nice little diner on the way. She tucked her hands into her pockets and hurried down the street. The diner came into view and she quickly ducked inside.

The diner was mostly empty with the exception of about half a dozen people. Andy sat down at the counter and waved to the cook. A pretty waitress named Linda skipped over to her and smiled. "What can I get you tonight, Andy?" she asked. "You want the usual?"

Andy smiled and said, "I'll just have a coffee, Linda. It's a little slow tonight."

"Yeah," Linda said with a shrug, "we usually have a few more customers, but with the war and everything, we don't see as many. I'm not complaining though, I get some more quiet now. By the way, there's a hunk looking your way."

Andy turned her head just enough to see who Linda was talking about. The man was sitting at a booth on the far side of the diner. His blonde hair was combed back and he sent Andy a wink. With a scoff, Andy turned her attention back to Linda. The two talked for a minute until Linda had to leave to take care of another customer. Andy took a sip of her coffee and grimaced. It must have been the bottom of the pot because it was entirely too strong for her.

Just as she was about to take another sip, Andy felt someone settle on the stool next to her. She glanced up to find the man from the booth grinning at her. "What's a cute dame like you doing all by herself tonight?" he asked as he leaned closer.

"Is é sin aon cheann de do ghnó, (That is none of your business)" she said softly.

The man laughed and said, "Oh, so you're foreign. Perhaps you need someone to show around. My name's Jake, by the way. You got a name?"

Andy could feel the muscles along her jaw twitch. She was about to turn on the man and let out a slew of Irish when she felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned quickly to see a familiar dark-haired man give her a grin.

"Sorry I'm late, doll," Bucky said as he placed an arm around Andy's shoulder. "Is this guy bothering you, Andy?"

The blonde man, Jake, immediately began to back off. "I was just making conversation," he said as he slid off the stool. Andy watched as he glanced from her to the arm around her shoulder and then retreated to his booth. Bucky moved to take the stool the man had just vacated and blocked the blonde from view.

"Contrary to what you might think," Andy said as she pushed Bucky's hand off her shoulder, "I can take care of myself. I don't need your help."

Bucky held up both hands and let his eyes widen. "Just trying to help," he said quickly. "Steve and I came in just when that goon sat next to you. It's lucky we did, I didn't get a chance to thank you for what you did for Steve this morning."

"It's nothing," Andy said as she rubbed her upper arm. "I only did what anyone would do in that situation." She turned to see Steve take the seat beside Bucky and she offered him a soft smile.

Steve nodded to her and ducked his head. Andy was sure she saw his cheeks turn pink. This caused her smile to form into a grin just as Linda came over to take the men's order.

"What can I get for you guys tonight?" she asked as she pulled her sweetest smile on Bucky. Both Bucky and Steve ordered a coffee and Linda was back in a second with two steaming cups of coffee. As she placed Bucky's in front of him, she shot him a wink before skipping off to another customer. Bucky chuckled as he sipped his coffee.

Andy looked between Linda and Bucky and studied them. Linda was certainly pretty with blue eyes, heart-shaped face, full lips, and blonde hair pulled up in a high pony-tail. She was probably around eighteen. Andy then looked at Bucky and noted his strong, clean-shaved jaw, his dark hair, and blue eyes. As she studied the two, she couldn't help but think how plain she must look.

Andy looked back up at Bucky and caught him winking at Linda. She rolled her eyes and looked at Steve who was also rolling his eyes. This caused Andy to laugh. She leaned forward and said, "It was great to see you again, Steve, but I have to go. Will you be going to the exposition this weekend?"

Steve nodded and ducked his face again. "Yeah, I'll be there. Thanks again for your help earlier." Steve paused and looked around nervously. "Would you mind if I walk you home?"

Andy caught the surprised look that flashed across Bucky's face and chuckled. "I wouldn't mind at all," she said as she laid down some money to cover her coffee. Steve stood and did the same. He offered Andy his arm and she took it with a smile. She noticed that Steve was just slightly taller than her. At five feet and two inches, she was used to being the short one.

"I live just down the street in that apartment building there," Andy said as she pointed to the red brick building. The two exited the diner and Andy heard Bucky fall into step behind them.

"So," Steve said as he cleared his throat, "where, uh, where are you from?"

Andy smiled and answered, "I'm originally from Dublin. My father was a history professor who speciallized in ancient Greece, hence the name Andromeda. I moved to New York at the invite of my uncle about five years ago. What about you?"

"I'm from Brooklyn," Steve said with a shrug. "There's not much to tell. My parents were immigrants from Ireland though."

Andy smiled brightly and said, "That's neat! Well, this is me. Thanks for walking me home, Steve. Maybe I'll see you at the expo." She waved to the two men before slipping inside the building and gently closing the door.

The men watched as Andy stepped inside and closed the door. Bucky threw an arm around Steve's shoulder and ruffled his hair as he said, "I'm proud of you, punk. She seems like a sweet dame."

Steve pushed Bucky away and mumbled, "Jerk."

Andy stood at the window of her second story apartment and watched the two move down the street. She smiled as she moved from the window and quickly changed into a cotton nightgown. After brushing her hair out, she slid between the cool sheets and drifted off to sleep.