Translations:
Konnichiwa = Hello
Edamame = soy beans
Warui warui = Sorry (informal)
"Konnichiwa! My name is Ayame! How many?" Wow, this was a hyped up hostess. Ed held up two fingers.
"And can you give us a private booth? It's our anniversary." The hostess lit up even more, if that was even possible.
"Of course! You two are such a cute couple." She grabbed two menus and led us to a small booth tucked back in a corner. "Your waiter will be here shortly. I hope you two have a good evening!" She started to walk away, but leaned towards me instead, and started whispering in my ear. "You know, you really are lucky. I wish my boyfriend was as hot as yours!" She giggled, and walked away. Ed smiled. Oops, I guess he overheard.
"So....." He turned his attention to the menu in his hands. "What looks good?" You.
"Uhh... I guess I'll get the tuna tataki." Another person walked up to our booth.
"Good evening, my name is Kaito and I will be your waiter this evening. Can I get you guys something to drink, or are you ready to order?" Man, do all of the people who work here have japanese names? Well, I guess it is a sushi restaurant. Ed ordered for us.
"I'll have the dragon roll, with a coke, and she'll have the tuna tataki with a coke as well."
"Coming right up. I'll be right back with your drinks and some edamame." Kaito took our menus and walked towards the kitchen.
"Melia...." Ed scooted closer to me and put his arm around my shoulder. "Are you happy?" Happy? Why wouldn't I be happy?! I have a hot boyfriend, I'm out for sushi with him, and I have the coolest mom ever. I an the definition of a happy 17 year old. But that's not what came out of my mouth.
"Ed, it's not that I don't love you, I really do, but I just don't think it's fair for you to treat the mutants that way. They're people, just like you and me." He sighed.
"Is that what this is all about? Tell you what, let me make it up to you." He reached into his jacket pocket, and pulled out a small box. "Happy anniversary." Now he had really piqued my curiosity. I reached for the box, but was interrupted by Kaito's noisy arrival.
"Warui warui! I'm sorry it took so long. A crab escaped in the kitchen and I had to help catch it. But I'm here now!" He had a sheepish look on his face as he set down the drinks and edamame. "Anyways, don't hesitate to ask if you need anything else!" He walked away. I reached for the small box again, and picked it up.
"Ed, what is this?"
"Open it up and you'll find out." But the box was so pretty! I just wanted to stare at the box, and never open it. It was mesmerising. But I let my curiosity get the best of me, and I pulled on the silver ribbon holding the top of the box to the bottom. The ribbon fell to the table. I slowly pulled the lid off, not wanting to spoil the surprise too quickly for myself. I finally got the lid off, but instead of looking inside, I looked into Ed's eyes. "Go ahead. Look inside." I tore my eyes from his piercing gaze, and looked inside. Resting on top of blue tissue paper was a delicate silver chain. A little pendant was hanging from it, in the shape of a capital M.
"For Melia!" I exclaimed. Now he was looking sheepish.
"Well, yes, but also for mine." I smiled at that. Some girls might have taken the gesture to be a little strange, but I knew his intentions were pure at heart. He picked the necklace up, and proceeded to fasten it around my neck. "Perfect. It makes you look even more amazing." What is it about this guy that lets him get straight to my heart? I leaned in to kiss him, but there was a loud crash in the distance, and we both looked up. What was disturbing this perfect moment? Our questions were soon answered when Kaito appeared with our order.
"Sorry about that, that darn crab got out again. I wish someone would order crab so we could cook him already!" He chuckled. "Well, I have your food here. I'm always around if you need anything!" He set the plates down, and walked away, presumably to deal with the rogue crab. Mmmm... The sushi smelled good. My heart wanted Ed, but my stomach was screaming for food. Never one to deny my stomach, I grabbed a pair of chopsticks and started to dig in.
Author's Note:
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