The morning sunlight shined through the blinds of the old camper-van. The bed was cosy and warm which made Sniper feel at peace. The grass hoppers were heard even inside. It was the middle of the summer, which was Sniper's favourite time of the year. In the winter it was darker and colder, and it drained almost all of his energy away. In the summer, on the other hand, the sun was comforting and more familiar to him. He absolutely hated the cold weather. Winter seemed... dead. Summer was full of life and warmth. Just like today. After another few minutes of him enjoying the comfort of the bed he finally decided to open his eyes and come back to reality which was also probably the time to wake up.
He stretched his hand to grab his watch on the bedside table. Rubbing his sleepy eyes he glanced at the small leather watch.
Half past eight. It was definitely time to wake up.
Sniper immediately jumped out of the bed and started putting on his shirt. He was late. How embarrassing. After the long night yesterday everyone is going to be working as usual in the morning except him. Just this one time he decides to go out and he fails to arrive early in the morning. Was everything yesterday really worth it? Him having to explain himself to Engineer will be rather awkward, especially after the other incident where he wandered off too far and Spy had to... save him as if he was a hopeless little bunny. Thinking about it just made him feel worse.
Finally, he clutched his rifle and quickly sat in the driver's seat. Living in a camper van is not so bad after all. At least he doesn't need to move far to go somewhere.
He rushed through the road, and he couldn't help but think about how much Spy will be teasing him after he arrives at the base. He could just imagine in is head that little sniggering bastard when he will walk past. The administrator will not be pleased either.
Sniper ran hurriedly up the stairs to the resupply room. The doors opened which showed no sign of his team. He breathed heavily from running all the way upstairs, and looked around confused.
Did he get the time wrong? It can't be. It was unusually quiet which made him feel uncomfortable.
"What are you doing here?" Spy's voice suddenly echoed in the room.
Sniper quickly turned around to see Spy's puzzled face. He wasn't wearing his suit but a white shirt and brown vest that was very much alike to the suit he usually wears.
"Where in the bloody hell is everyone?" Sniper's suddenly raised his voice.
Spy smirked which has quickly turned into laughter.
"What do you think is so funny?"
"Oh Sniper..." Spy responded still laughing.
"What?"
"It's Saturday."
Awkwardness filled the room. But of course, how could he forget? He has worked for BLU for over three years and he knows exactly that they have every Saturday off unless it's an emergency or if RED has decided to attack.
"Your face. It's priceless." Spy pointed out.
Sniper sat down on the bench next to the resupply locker and put his hands over his face in embarrassment.
"Oh come on, it happens to everyone, no?" he added as he sat down next to him.
"But not to professionals." Sniper muttered.
"Not everyone is perfect my friend."
After a little silence Sniper turned to Spy.
"But what are you doing here?"
"I always come in the morning on Saturdays to just sort some documents that's all. Then I just go back home" Spy explained himself calmly.
"Oi see..." Sniper stood up and grabbed his rifle heading for the door.
"And since you're already here, why don't we go out to eat? I haven't eaten a thing this morning which isn't good for me-"
"Oi don't have the money to eat at your fancy restaurants. Sorry mate." Sniper interrupted coldly without stopping.
"I don't only eat at expensive restaurants you know? Also, I'll pay." Spy suggested.
Sniper stopped and turned around.
"You'll pay?"
"But of course. I'm a gentleman. Also I would like to try some of the food you eat. It can't be that bad. Also I bet you're hungry too?" Spy went on.
Sniper sighed as he placed his hand on his rumbling belly and took out his keys from his pocket.
"Fine."
Spy sat quietly in the passenger's seat while looking out of the window on the dry desert. For some reason it made Sniper quite uncomfortable. He was about to speak but Spy was first.
"So what place are we going to?" he asked calmly without eye contact.
"To a diner oi eat at every once in a while." Sniper informed.
"I see. Well, I'm really hungry so I'm not going to be too picky with the food."
"Are you trying to say that what I eat is cheap?" Sniper grumbled.
"Everyone have their own taste. It doesn't bother me."
Sniper glanced at Spy bitterly. Spy was still staring out of the window with his head resting on his hand and with his legs crossed. Why would a fancy, arrogant frog like him would want to go out and eat with him? The contrast between them was unbelievable.
Spy looked back at Sniper.
"What is it?" he muttered.
Sniper sighed and looked back at the road.
"Nothing."
When they arrived at the diner they sat at the small wooden table on the side. The place was bright and clean. The walls were white and decorated with red and black tiles. The floor was shining and wooden. There weren't much people in there.
"This place isn't that bad." Spy stated as he looked around the place curiously.
"Of course it isn't. Did you expect me to eat at a bloody stable?" Sniper hissed.
"I wouldn't be surprised." Spy smirked.
Sniper was about to throw another stingy insult at the Frenchman but he noticed the waitress coming over to them. She had light blonde hair tied in a tight bun, red pointy heels, big blue eyes and round pink cheeks.
"Here's the menu. Call me over when you have chosen your order." She smiled at Spy and went back. Sniper rolled his eyes.
"So choose whatever you want and I'll pay." Spy said while scanning the menu.
"I'll just take a cheeseburger with apple cider as usual. You choose what you want." Sniper replied almost immediately.
"Hmmm..." Spy stroked his chin.
"I'll take the Californian burger with iced tea then."
Spy raised his hand which has caught the attention of the waitress. She skittered to their table with a small notebook and a pen.
"So have you decided then?" she asked cheerfully.
"Um yes, I would like-"
"We would like a cheeseburger, the Californian burger, apple cider and iced tea please." Spy interrupted, smiling at the waitress.
"Ah yes, it will be ready in a few minutes." She blushed and rushed back.
Sniper frowned at Spy without saying anything. Spy noticed that and smirked.
"Is there something wrong, mon cher?"
"Nevermind." Sniper looked away.
"You don't smile a lot, do you?"
"Not really, unless I have a reason to smile." Sniper replied harshly.
Spy was gazing at Sniper curiously while they were waiting. Sniper knew he was and was trying to ignore it.
The silence was broken by the waitress when she entered with trays.
"So, here you go mister." She said as she placed the food and drinks on their table gently.
"Enjoy your meal sir."
"Thank you, jolie dame." Spy responded as he picked up his burger.
The lady's cheeks turned a bright colour of pink as she nodded and quickly walked back.
"You always try to seduce women with your Frenchness whenever you get the chance, don't you?" Sniper grumbled as he took bite of his cheeseburger.
"I was just being polite, you know? Was I being seductive in your opinion?" Spy replied before taking a bite of his food.
Sniper thought for a bit before replying and swallowing his food.
"Oi don't know. You're just being weird."
Spy snickered.
"Do you need advice about how to flirt?" Spy suggested
Sniper nearly choked on his cheeseburger and replied while coughing. "As if oi needed that."
"I guess you're not the type to flirt, did I guess?"
"I'm just not interested in these type of stuff." Sniper explained with his mouth full.
"I should've figured..."
Suddenly a man entered the diner with goggles and a helmet in his hand. He was short and looked familiar. He noticed them and exclaimed in surprise "Sniper, Spy!"
Sniper smiled as he saw his friend and waved.
"Hey! What are you doing here?" Sniper asked cheerfully.
"I decided to eat out today and I had no idea I would find you two here." Engineer replied as he approached the two.
"Well yeah, I haven't eaten here in ages. Come sit down." Sniper laughed.
"Oh, looks like the usual, huh?" Engineer stated as he sat down next to Sniper.
Spy's smile dropped. Engineer and Sniper were chatting away excitedly as if they haven't seen each other for a month. He reached for his purse and placed 12 dollars on the table.
"Spy? What is it?" Engineer asked as he noticed this.
"Apologies but it seems like I have forgotten to take care of something. I must leave. Like I promised, I pay." Spy replied unemotionally and stood up calmly.
"Wait, what?" Sniper asked confused. He was certain that Spy has done all his work today.
Spy paid no attention and headed for the door.
Engineer looked back at Sniper with a puzzled look when Spy left.
"Oi, listen. I think I also remembered I have something to do. Oi'm sorry but I think I have to go too." Sniper explained.
"Alright, take it easy buddy." The Texan replied calmly with a smile.
Sniper rushed to his camper van but there was no sign of Spy.
The next day Sniper saw no sign of Spy. He concentrated on the moving figures in the distance, trying to shoot them. His aim today wasn't as good for some reason. His mind kept wondering off somewhere and he missed easy shots. The day was also hot but tiring. He couldn't stop thinking about yesterday and how Spy just decided to disappear. Not in his fancy watch kind of way. He was trying to think of a reason why he just decided to leave without a proper reason. It looked like he was enjoying his food after all. The whole idea just irritated him.
"Are you enjoying yourself?" he heard a whisper behind him.
Sniper flinched and turned around to see the RED Spy pointing a gun to his face.
"You should be more-" the Spy tried to say but was cut off. Literally.
The RED Spy's body fell on the ground with a thump with a butterfly deeply inserted into his back. The BLU Spy was standing unamused behind him. Sniper blinked at the sudden realization of what just happened.
"To think I had to save you yet again..." Spy murmured as he retreated.
"WAIT." Sniper demanded as he gripped Spy's suit.
"What is it?" Spy replied flatly.
"Why did you leave so suddenly yesterday? Is it something oi said?"
"No."
"Then why?"
"I said I had work to do."
"You're LYING." Sniper snapped.
Spy sighed and crossed his arms.
"Ok, listen. Oi know I may be grumpy but I'm sorry. If I seemed rude yesterday, forgive me." Sniper apologized.
Spy sniggered and Sniper removed his grip from Spy's suit.
"What is so funny?"
"Haha, I'm sorry, but I didn't expect you to apologize." Spy replied.
This irritated Sniper a little but he did not want to shout right after apologizing.
"Can I just ask you a question?" Spy asked at last.
"What?"
"You and Engineer. What is your relationship with him?"
Spy's face looked serious which has made feel Sniper feel uneasy.
"He's my friend. I hang out with him sometimes."
"I see. So nothing more than that?" Spy whispered.
"What do you mean? Oi'm not that very, very close with anyone. He's just a friend that's all there is Spy."
"I see..." Spy repeated with a little smile appearing on his face.
Spy leaned down to removed the knife from the dead Spy's back and cloaked invisible.
"I was just wondering."
The footsteps were quieter and quieter until the Spy was gone. Sniper stood there in silence. He wasn't quite sure how to react to that and why the Spy would ask that. He tried to get his mind off Spy for the rest of the afternoon, but it was hard.
