Short Story: Brewing Affection
Author's note:
Here's a really short one for you folks, this story was made in response to a friend on the amino named Nion. They created a rather wonderful art piece depicting my Mayor and Ankha. Sadly I'm unable to show it here, but this short story was made to give the image more impact. Anyway, I hope you enjoy!
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Nacho's P.O.V.
It was just another day in the town of Mellow and well it has been a tiring day for me. Not too long after I return to town on one of my long-distance trips I was already swarmed with some requests from my fellow villagers. It's now noon and I was looking forward for some nice Brewster coffee as I walked into his establishment and plopped down on a nearby seat.
"Whew...mayoral work gets exhausting after a while."
"Hoo...I bet it does mayor. I take it you had a busy day so far?" Brewster asked.
"Yeah, but I suppose that is to be expected as I do take out of town trips every now and then. Not to mention Isabelle, as I tried taking a portion of her work load in the past; worst decision of my life."
"Then perhaps you should stop taking these trips mayor?"
"I would but...they're important. I'll take the usual by the way."
"As you wish, but I must ask. What makes these trips so important that you would disappear from town for so long? You know the others worry about you sometimes, especially Ankha."
My eyes widen upon hearing this, "Ankha? She has been worried about me?"
Brewster gave a scoff, "Don't be so surprised mayor. You two have been becoming close friends these days."
Brewster words rang true as I recalled the many times, we hanged out with each other. We shared many laughs and we did have some fun playing hide and seek with the others. It seemed only yesterday that I met her when I first became mayor.
I sighed at the memories before being brought out of my head at the sound of someone entering the building; it was Ankha. She noticed me and gave a friendly wave before walking over and taking a seat next to me.
"I'll take my usual Brewster," she said without delay.
"Of course,...hoo."
As the pigeon man went to work on her coffee, I shot her a smile, "Hey Ankha, didn't you would be taking a coffee break today. You usually drink your coffee in the afternoon or the morning."
"Well that's because I was looking for you, but you were all over the place so tracking you down was a challenge. When I saw you through the window, I thought it would be nice to get some coffee as well."
"Really now? You were looking for me? I'm honored your highness."
She smiled, "Oh hush you flatterer."
"Whatever, so what do you need me to do? Get a petition signed from another town? Find you some perfect fruit? Find a rare bug or fish? I'll do it right after I get my coffee."
"Oh no, after what you been doing all morning, I could never do that to you!"
I gave out a sigh of relief, "Oh thank goodness. Because if you asked for any of those things, I don't think I could have said no."
Ankha gave me a concerned look before Brewster came with both of our coffees and placed in front of us.
"Please enjoy...hoo."
After that he left us both alone so we can continue speaking in peace.
"So, if you didn't look for me for any of those things then why did you seek me out?" I asked with a small smile as I absent mindly reached for my coffee.
"Well, considering what you have already accomplished so much so early in the day I thought it would be appropriate to help you take a break."
"A break huh? How I may ask are you going to help me take a break?"
"Well...I have a nice couch with some snacks and T.V. with your name on it. That is...if you're willing take my offer?"
I took a gulp of my coffee as I though over her offer. She took a sip of her own as she waited for a response.
"Tempting...what kinds of snacks are we talking about?"
Ankha beckoned me to lean closer before whispering in my ear, "Potatoe chips, dip, and one whole pizza."
I blinked a couple of times before smiling, "Throw a movie in and consider me in."
"Already have a few planned..."
I felt a tingling sensation travel down my spine and it wasn't because of the coffee, "Alright then, you convinced me. What time?"
"4:30 p.m. don't be late."
She then booped me on the nose before placing some bells on the counter before leaving. I was going to say something about her coffee, but upon closer inspection I realized she drank it all already while I still had a third to go.
"Huh, that conversation was more invigorating than the coffee."
"Or a mix of both...hoo."
"Maybe, but I guess now I have plans today."
"Indeed, if you ask me it sounds like a date."
I nearly spit out my coffee upon hearing this, "D-Date? Nah, it's just two friends hanging out! Nothing else!"
"Hoo...sure it is."
I drank the rest of my coffee before placing my bells on the table, "Whatever, thanks for the coffee Brewster."
The pigeon man nodded, "No problem, I hope to see you again...hoo."
"Yeah, until next time."
I left the coffee shop with more energy than I had before and some mixed emotions after Brewster pointed out that Ankha's invitation as a date. I mean yeah it can sound that way, but we're just very good friends. I mean she doesn't like me that way, right? The thought would haunt my mind for a while before fading as I went back to work once again.
