With him currently hiding behind a wall, Allen's heart was beating faster than ever. Why the hell was the sheriff at the hospital? Hopefully he hadn't been to careless and managed not to be seen. He didn't want the sheriff to see him because if one day he saw him as the Crimson Fox, he'd immediately recognize his eyes. Silver eyes were quite rare no matter where you go.
He took a deep breath and listened carefully to what he and the nurse were saying. From what he could hear, it seemed the sheriff was questioning the young woman. He wanted to know what she had been doing the previous night.
So the sheriff was on the case right now...
He closed his eyes.
He probably suspected the nurses because they were young, fit and in need of money to keep their jobs. It was an interesting way of thinking. That sheriff wasn't stupid. But why was he carrying a sword instead of a gun?
He slowly walked towards the door, not making any sound.
XXX
Kanda was feeling uncomfortable while the nurse was speaking, as if someone was watching them. He slid a glance behind him, only to see empty white space. That hospital was gloomy and not very well kept, everything was kind of worn off, even the staff... It sure wasn't the best place to work in.
He thanked the nurse and walked out. No one here could be held responsible for the crimes committed by Crimson Fox.
He suddenly stopped.
Yes, that was it... To find the Crimson Fox...
He started laughing loudly.
Of course!
All he had to do was look for roses! Them growing in that climate wasn't natural at all. So that Crimson Fox had to have a garden where to grow those roses!
-Hah ha ha!
Link appeared by his side.
-You okay sheriff?...
-Hah, Link, tonight, we'll be celebrating!
XXX
What. The. Hell.
Wasn't that the sheriff getting drunk at the bar? He was loudly arguing with Lavi about stupid matters but... it definitely was him.
And Allen couldn't walk out now, he had to work for the night... It was already around midnight, and he still had to work three hours... He just hoped the sheriff wasn't the type of guy to play card games for money...
Lenalee stopped by his side.
-My, my, they sure are loud, aren't they...
Allen smiled uncomfortably.
-They are... They'll make the other clients flee...
Lenalee laughed lightly.
-I didn't know the sheriff was that good looking.
Allen raised an eyebrow.
-Interested aren't you?
As soon as he had pronounced those words, Komui, the cook's assistant, burst out of the kitchen.
-WHAAAAAAAAT?
Both Lenalee and Allen jumped.
Komui grabbed Allen's shoulders and started shaking him energetically.
-You're not serious are you, eh, Alleeeeeeen? My Lenalee, my precious little baby sister, why would you do this to meeeeeee...
Allen patted Komui's shoulder.
-I-I was joking...
This wasn't good. They had drawn the sheriff's attention towards them. He had to shake off Komui and get back to work...
The cook's assistant looked at him with teary eyes.
-True?
Lenalee nodded.
-Yes, yes, it was only a joke!
Komui let go of Allen and threw an angry stare at Kanda before walking back into the kitchen.
Allen sighed. Hopefully they had managed not to...
-Hey, what's this guy's problem?
Allen felt like the world was stumbling upon him.
That was the sheriff's voice. Well, screw it.
He smiled at him.
-That was the cook's assistant, I'm sorry for the trouble but everything'll be fine now so don't bother...
He couldn't say a word more because the sheriff was now holding up his chin to look deep into his eyes.
The young thief could feel his face reddening. Did he guess something?...
-Your eyes... What a colour.
Allen was speechless for a minute.
What? Did that sheriff just compliment his eyes?...
-Er... thanks, I guess...
The sheriff sat in front of him, his dark blue eyes seemed to be analysing his very soul.
Man, that sucked.
