The way we are
Disclaimer: I don't own Zevo-3
Chapter 3
(4 Days Later)
"Jason where are you taking me?" Ellie asked as he led her blindfolded, "you blindfolded me in a taxi, seriously, take this off," she ordered.
"Another minute," Jason said in a sing song voice, "it's worth it, trust me."
Jason smiled as soon as he reached the entrance. The Brand had opened its newest high classed restaurant in New Eden. The company also had exclusive mini cafés across America and Europe. It was run by female tycoon Trina Matrix and she also had same level restaurants in Las Vegas, New York, Miami, and England. The restaurant opened four months ago and has been in demand by rich clientele from day one. But there were seats reserved for those of middle class. Though it was still costly.
The building spread across acres of lush land with gardens as well as infrastructure. The front had Roman architecture and everything around oozed culture and class. The line was short because everyone had to call and reserve in advance. No one was allowed to 'hang out' in front of the restaurant.
"Surprise," Jason said and removed the blindfold, "what do you think?"
Ellie stood still with her mouth open. Her boyfriend had just taken her to one of the best restaurants ever. The Brand. She was standing just outside one of the most beautiful, expensive and high classed places she'd heard of in New Eden, probably in the entire state. Now she could actually go inside. Go inside and be a customer. She thought the only way she'd get in was before that was as a lucky waitress during college.
"Jason this is wonderful," Ellie declared and hugged him, "I can't believe…how can you afford this?" she asked.
"It was a collaborative effort," Jason admitted, "your brother had his part."
"Matt helped pay for this?" Ellie asked, "I'm surprised his room has anything left in it," she said, "you're sure we can go in Jason?" she pressed.
"Does this answer your question?" Jason responded and held up a blue entrance card with his picture on it, "for me and a guest, cost extra," he teased, "couldn't get the special yellow ones for 'our class'," she explained, "for that I'd need to bring you in with me during purchasing."
"So you paid extra to surprise me?" Ellie asked, "that's so sweet," she said and kissed him on the cheek, "let's go," she slipped her arm in his, "Cotilla told me what you did for her that made me less mad."
"And this?" Jason said as they showed the guard their card and went straight in.
"It's a huge plus, I can't be mad at all," Ellie giggled.
Both awed at the elegant décor of the huge restaurant. Everything was top of the line and you could see guests floor after floor since there was no ceiling except in the basement, a separated section of the ground floor for the kitchen and certain facilities and the top floor for top supervisors and executives. Everything else was stairs and round metal plates connected to strong string thin metal sticking out the walls that went all the way up to the only ceiling above which was the top floor. A few guests would even jump to hit the metal plate above them as a joke. Those guests usually just laughed and kept socializing. The furniture was light weight but elegant. Glass tables on curved silver or gold plated fixtures. Gold on the left, silver on the right. The floor was imported tiles depicting black and beige prints of Roman Gods. Everything, even the paintings on the walls and purple velvet curtains separating the cooking and other areas just emphasized on the restaurant's exclusivity.
Ellie and Jason were led up to the top. They could see the chandeliers dotting the ceiling up close. It was still several feet away but you could almost believe you could reach out and touch them. Both were seated at a two seater. Their table was round unlike the rectangular ones at the bottom.
"Here are your menus," a waiter said, "I'm Dijon and I'll be serving you this evening. Just press on the buzzer below your chair when ready," he said and left.
Both teens turned to their menus. Ellie suddenly put hers down and took Jason's hand. He noticed and looked over.
"I really do love you Jason," Ellie said, "not just because you've taken me to…wow…look where I am," she said softly, "but I love you a lot, now and forever," she told him, "we don't need to hide all of our secrets, both of us know a few," she said and Jason blushed, "I really love you, temper or not, happy or not, I want to be with you forever Jason, me and you."
Jason smiled almost crooked as he tried not to cry.
She just had to do this in public. I love the girl but I can't go crying in front of people. I'll lose my street cred. Well…maybe not in front of these people, but still, Jason thought.
"Very sweet," Jason said with a tight throat, "I love you too," he said and kissed her lightly on the lips.
They turned to their menus and after ordering appetizers started off on a duck dish that was beautifully glazed and came with scalloped potatoes and green vegetables.
This food is fantastic, Ellie thought, the prices have been blocked out. I bet Jason had this done to keep me from worrying. But what the hell? It's going to cost us rent money eating here either way. Might as well enjoy it.
Then Ellie ordered a small lobster dish and Jason a quarter pound steak. afterwards Ellie sipped on a sparkling water as she watched Jason down four more dishes and then order a special creamy soup that 'cleansed' the palette.
"They say it speeds up your metabolism and resets your taste buds," Jason told her, "I don't want a meaty mouth when we have dessert."
Ellie raised an eyebrow. Since when did Jason care about that?
"Are you okay?" Ellie asked carefully.
Jason went red. "Um, I read up on some stuff," he confessed.
It was Ellie's turn to go red. "Okay, I'll have some too."
Soon they were both enjoying a wonderful dessert spread. From devil's food to ice-cream sorbet to cheese cake and even sweet drinks in tiny glasses. Afterwards both were filled and laughed as the empty plates and bowls were cleared away.
"Would saying this is the best date ever diminish our next date?" Ellie asked Jason.
"If you don't, I'll have to consider when that is," Jason countered, "you bet this is the best date," he said with a grin, "unless you rather a picnic on gramps barge, which might be our next date."
Ellie giggled. "Okay, okay, this is the greatest date of my life."
"I'm glad to hear it," Jason said moving a hair out of her face, "want to thank me on the way home?"
Ellie leaned forward. She wasn't sure about what Jason meant. He knew there was absolutely no sex until she said so. And it had to be discussed first. But a part of her didn't care. Why spoil a great night?
"What would you like?" Ellie flirted.
"I guess us making out would suffice," Jason suggested, "nothing too heavy," he added, "excuse me a moment," he said seeing the bill arrive, "I did the advance account, you're only supposed to call me tomorrow."
"Oh my," the female said, "I apologize sincerely," she squeaked and hurried off.
"Advance account?" Ellie asked.
"It's all taken care of," Jason said, "shall we?" he asked after their server left them a copy of the bill in an envelope, "let's continue a great night."
"Aren't you going to leave a tip?" Ellie asked as he escorted her down the stairs.
"Already set aside in the advanced account," Jason told her, "I'll even ask them to give that Amanda girl a little extra for her services, along with our main server."
"Yes she looked freaked the first time she walked up with the bill," Ellie sympathized, "but I'm glad you're giving Dijon extra as well, he really did his job," she gushed.
Jason looked at her from the corner of his eye. She was gushing over the guy a little more than he liked. He almost considered giving the waiter a swollen lip instead of an extra tip.
They left and Jason paid for a taxi to take them to his grandma's barge. When they exited, Jason led her to one of the many 'unused' room in the lowest part of the ship.
Jason kissed Ellie's lips and pushed her against the wall. Ellie wrapped her hair around his waist and pulled him closer. She didn't understand why she'd waited so long. Everyday she wanted him. At the skate park, school, his room, her room… It had been driving her nuts forever. Now she'd finally let loose all her want. And she was with someone super powered enough to take it.
Jason tore off his tie and kissed her even deeper. He could feel himself wanting her even more. Nothing was stopping them from going even further. He gripped her waist…
"Ahem," an older voice said.
Both teens immediately pulled themselves a part. A horrified Ellie looked down as if to double cheek she was still fully clothed.
"I have a motion detector on this old thing," Grams revealed, "I don't always check it, but right now I'm glad I did."
"I'm sorry Grams," Jason apologized, "I…"
Grams laughed, "Don't get scared, I understand the raging hormones of teenagers."
Ellie blushed deeply and rubbed her nose. She was on the verge of tears. She could have died from embarrassment.
"Don't be upset," Grams said and gave her a hug, "your parents will be by to pick you up soon," she reminded Ellie, "how you gonna explain having puffy eyes and a red face? Look more like Jason dumped you instead of treated you."
"You have a point," Ellie said wiping away a few stray tears, "Jason brought a few treats from the restaurant. I think we left them by the stairs," she confessed.
Grams chuckled. "I'll get them," she said, "you two be careful now," she added and left.
Jason and Ellie looked at each other. Soon they were both laughing so hard neither thought they would stop.
(Three Days Later)
Matt jumped up from his sleep. He was shaking again. From yesterday it started happening. When he asked Stankfoot, the mad scientist just told him to be ready with cash to get his 'special medicine.' But Matt knew he wouldn't have enough for at least a month. He needed time to not only save money. But to also pay back people he borrowed from. Including Bug who monitored the money Moloks made. The 'teen' mutant was green skinned with red eyes, brown hair and had yellow claws for hands.
Matt walked up to his computer. A lot of the stuff that used to be there was gone. He told his parents he was upgrading. Better technology needed less space. But really he sold himself almost dry helping Jason out. He knew the older teen couldn't pay him back in a million years.
Unless he becomes the next Tony Hawk, Matt thought.
He turned on the screen and started playing minesweeper. He soon started coughing and suddenly had to grab a waste basket to keep from vomiting on the keyboard.
(Two Days Later)
Matt dug through everything. He just needed enough money to buy some pain killers. Stankfoot wasn't happy about him getting sick.
He gaped upon seeing an envelope.
Can't believe I forgot about this, Matt thought.
(Two Weeks Later)
Kewl Breeze flew lopsided by himself. He had suddenly fallen out of the sky and into a garbage bin. Just by luck he was patrolling an area by himself.
This isn't good, Kewl Breeze thought, now I'm feeling funny as Kewl Breeze too. This is how it started in my human form.
(One Day Later)
Kewl Breeze groaned. His stomach felt like it was being attacked by a thousand knives. He'd requested hours ago for Stankfoot to give him something that would help with spasms and vomiting.
But Stankfoot wanted him to do something 'special' in return.
He wants me to try some drugs he's made to capture Zevo mutants, Kewl Breeze thought, how can I become his test subject? But I only have to skip school for one day…
"Honey?" Mrs. Martin asked, "the school called saying your math teacher was concerned that you seemed sickly and dashed out of class twice," she said, "a little green today?"
"Crap," Kewl Breeze whispered.
He turned into Matt just in time for his mother to open the door. The cheap painkillers she got at least worked on his human enough that he could fake that he was fine. But they'd be done soon. Then he was sunk.
"Hi baby, is everything okay?"Mrs. Martin asked, "I'm going to the supermarket, need anything?"
"I'm fine," Matt said planting a smile, "I could use an anti-acid and I guess some fruit," he suggested.
"Oh my poor baby," Mrs. Martin cooed, "I'll be back soon."
Matt relaxed as soon as the car drove off. Big mistake. Matt could only look over at his pet Trippy to see if he wasn't having a nightmare. He called Stankfoot as he grabbed a fresh set of clothes.
"Stankfoot, I really need some help," Matt said his voice hardly above a whisper.
"Someone need a diaper?" Stankfoot teased tired of Matt's whiny calls.
Matt dropped the cell and ran into the bathroom bawling.
"Wait! I was just kid…" Stankfoot started, "oh, something really did happen," he realized then hung up.
When Matt came out he was in a towel and had puffy red eyes. The clothes he'd put into a garbage bag and was planning to throw them into the furthest dump site he could find at night.
The cell rang.
"Hello?" Matt rasped.
"Oh come on, my joke wasn't that bad," Stankfoot said, "I didn't know anything actually happened," he said mortifying Matt, "seriously, I could've said so much worse," he added dismissively.
Matt sniffled. What was left of his pride had completely shattered. "When do you want me to do the tests?" he asked, "also, I'm going to need help with my other issue as well."
"Issue," Stankfoot scoffed, "just call it diarrhea," he said but Matt started blubbering, "okay, okay, issue," he said quickly, "I'll help you if you just stop…that don't cry."
Matt thanked him and hung up. He got dressed after hiding the bag. Then focused on anything but what had just transpired.
(One Month Later)
It had been practically two months since his last hit and Matt felt horrible, worse that the dirtiest crap. The painkillers he had gotten barely lasted over a week. He'd been lucky to find the cash in the first place and got a deal on some cheap weak painkillers. It was all he could get and it was used up fast. His parents were starting to notice he was becoming his old sick self again and he caught Ellie peeking in on him with teary eyes. He had pretended to be asleep but he saw her.
Now he finally had enough money saved for a good dose. His special work for Dr. Stankfoot earned him a medicine to prevent random spasms and diarrhea. He had to make do with the pain and other issues though. The drugs were cash only. The heavenly green powder. He went to the lair as Kewl Breeze because his human form was too beat up from illness to make the trip. He still had to ignore the pain as Kewl Breeze, but the ability of flight made it easier for him to travel.
He sat moaning in a chair as the drugs were set before him and he returned to his human form. Matt practically attacked the table and immediately started snorting. It felt like his life force was re-entering his body. He vowed to never get this sick again.
"Ran into a little money trouble?" Stankfoot noticed, "I hope it's not permanent, I don't like doing favours," he said crossly.
"Thank you," Matt responded when he was done, "your drugs do wonders I'm grateful," he said feeling so much better.
Stankfoot seemed taken a back. He'd expected the little snot to whine about him being hard and mean. Not thank him.
"Whatever," Stankfoot said, "save me the violin talk and come back only for your night job and my drugs."
Matt nodded and opened the door. Standing there was an army's worth of Brett Ronson's goons.
"Surrender or be destroyed."
Matt slammed the door. "What do we do?"
Stankfoot chuckled as Blacktop and Dark Materia moved forward. "What do you think my boy?"
Sorry for not updating since Jan 23. Today is Feb 17 at 10:01 pm. I hope you like this new chapter and thank you for all your reviews. Also please tell me what you thought of my description of my made up restaurant, I hope it sounded classy.
Also for readers who are a fan of Avatar: Last Airbender should read the fic 'Harlem' by TBei15. It's really good and shows Toph in an interesting light. Also it goes outside the traditional coupling and has the Avatar universe set in our time.