Disclaimer: I don't own any of the Final Fantasy characters, locations, and references to the game are all owned by Square Enix. I have created, and only own my original character: Adriana.
WARNINGS: Swearing, violence and physical abuse, in this chapter. Very dark and may unsettle some readers. You have been warned!
Also introducing... Evan Townshend from FF7 lateral biography Turks! :)
Part 2: Chapter 12 - The Date
Angeal pulled out the chair for Adriana as she looked around the Spanish restaurant smiling.
"Thanks." She said while looking at the very blingy crystal glasses on the table and the expensive chandelier above them. "I've never been here before. This place looks very expensive."
Sitting down, Angeal said, "Apparently it's one of the best in town."
A portly, middle-aged male waiter dressed in all black with brown hair and a posh moustache that was twiddled at the ends approached the table, smiling at them.
"Good evening. Thank you for dining with us today. Can I get you something to drink?" The waiter asked, handing the couple their menus.
Adriana smiled. "I think I'll have-"
"We'll have two large glasses of red wine." Angeal interrupted.
"Very well, Sir," The waiter said as he went off to get their drinks.
Adriana looked at Angeal and smiled. "Good choice."
He smirked. "I know what's good for you, baby."
The waiter returned with two large glasses and a bottle of wine. He sat their glasses down and poured some wine and set the bottle down.
"Are you ready to order something to eat?" The waiter asked.
They nodded and handed their menus to the waiter.
"We'll both have the steak, medium rare," Angeal told the waiter. The waiter nodded and promptly wrote down the order on his pad of paper.
"And anything for dessert, Sir?"
"No," Angeal said with a mischievous smile and a twinkle in his eye. The SOLDIER stared at his partner and said, "What I want is not on the menu."
The waiter nodded and closed his notepad. "Very well, Sir. Your orders will arrive shortly." He said and walked away.
Angeal reached over and seductively touched Adriana's hand. His hand was warm. "Perhaps, we could do something a little physical after dinner."
The young woman stared at him for a moment and felt herself getting aroused by his words. She knew very well what he had meant. A short time later, the waiter came out with their meals and placed the two warm plates of food on the table. Adriana stared at the plate of food sitting in front of them. The smells from the meal was holy. Aromas of meat, seasonings and warm bread filled the air.
"Oh, this food looks so delicious," she said, her mouth nearly watering.
The waiter smiled at her. "Enjoy your meal." He said and walked away.
Adriana and Angeal took their silverware out of their napkins and started eating their food. While the couple were eating their food, they never even stopped talking and laughing. Seconds, minutes and hours flashed by as they talked about their hobbies, desires and general things in life. Talking, smiling, laughter... And love. These were once the barriers to and what was their once loving relationship.
Not anymore.
When they finished, Angeal signalled the waiter. The waiter walked over and gave him the bill. Angeal took his wallet out and placed the Gill on the table.
"My suite is next door to this place. Want to see it?" He asked, smirking.
Adriana nodded. "Yes," she said, smiling. "I'd love to see your suite."
"Okay, great," Angeal answered. "Are you-"
"Adriana! Is that you?!" The familiar male voice interrupted.
Adriana turned to look up. She gasped when she realised who it was. "Evan!" Adriana shrieked in shock and surprise. She got up and gave him a warm, welcoming hug.
Evan hugged her back with happiness. "My goodness, Adriana. You are even more beautiful than I remembered."
She blushed, "Oh, Evan, it's so good to see you again!"
The blonde young man held her close for nearly a moment then dropped a quick kiss on the top of her head as they stepped apart. Each of them remembering the deep friendship they'd shared for over the last 13+ years. Gripping the stern of the glass and that it would break any second now if he were to apply more force, Angeal menacingly glared daggers in Evan's direction. A sudden surge of anger flooded through his Mako infused veins pushing all rational thoughts from his head. Angeal took a long swig of the excellent red wine and got up from his seat.
I'll make that son of a bitch sorry he ever laid eyes on my woman! Angeal thought to himself as he quickly strode towards them. Adriana flicked a glance over her own shoulder when Angeal stood next to her and wrapped his strong arm around her waist, pulling her closer to him in a possessive embrace. At six-four he stood several inches taller than Adriana's friend. Something about "Angeal" and the protective way he held her made Evan wonder if they might be involved.
"And who's this?" Angeal asked, still glaring at Evan.
"Angeal, this is my best friend from school, Evan Townshend. Evan, this is Angeal, My fiancee." She said.
Evan eyes open really wide as he looked at the SOLDIER 1st in awe, "No way, I can't believe it!" He said, "The famous Shinra SOLDIER from Banora... An honour to meet you, Sir," Evan held out his hand for a polite handshake. Angeal looked at his open palm like he held something rancid in it. A few seconds passed and Evan got the message and so he shoved his hand into the front pocket of his jeans.
Evan looked at Adriana. "Hey, why don't we stay and have a-"
"Actually," Angeal interrupted, "We were just about to leave."
Evan paused and Adriana looked up at Angeal, locking eyes with him. Then she saw the look in his eyes. What was that? Anger? Jealousy? A concoction of Both? She didn't quite know but there was something unusual.
"Adriana?" Evan glances back at her.
She sighed slightly, "I have to go now, but how about we catch up some other time?"
Evan smiled, "Yeah, I'd really like that. I'll be staying here for some time before I go back to Midgar, again." He said.
"How long are you staying here for?" She asked.
"I'm staying here for two weeks, but we should definitely arrange to meet up again, soon. How about this weekend?" He asked.
Angeal rolled his eyes and sighed, "Adriana, come on let's go."
Adriana nervously glanced at Angeal and then back to Evan. "Oh, umm... Yes, I'll give you a ring later in the week," she said, "And um, I let you know exactly when we can meet."
Evan smiled, again. "Ok, well, see you soon and you two enjoy the rest of your evening."
Adriana smiled back and nodded "Yes, you too. Bye bye, for now."
After they said their goodbyes, Angeal watched Evan make his way to the restroom. And Angeal followed him soon after.
"Wait for me, outside. I won't be long," he said.
"Okay." She said.
Angeal headed down the short set of stairs and followed the younger man to the restroom. When he got inside, Evan entered a private stall and was just loosening his belt around his narrow waist of his jeans. It left Angeal just enough time to check for other occupants and lock the entrance door to the restroom. He then went straight in, towards the cubicle. Evan then turned to shut the cubicle door and realised somebody else was standing there.
"A-Angeal?! You gave me..."
A punch.
Angeal punched him square in the face, and Evan stumbled back, sitting on the toilet and adopting a state of unconsciousness. Evan tasted blood as his jaw throbbed. Angeal kicked the door behind him and lunged at Evan, grabbing the back of his neck and shoving his head down into the stinking water of the toilet bowl, hauling him out for Evan to suck a breath of air. The younger man struggled violently to loosen off the hold but the SOLDIER 1st had a firm hold of him.
"You piece of shit," Angeal cursed, glaring at the young scared man. "You want my woman, don't you?"
"WHAT?! N-no, n-no..." Evan spluttered before his head was shoved back down into the bowl like a toilet plunger.
Angeal pulled his head from the bowl. "I saw the way you looked at her. I saw the way you hugged and fucking kissed her!" He growled, angrily and shoved his head down. "You BASTARD! I'll make you regret ever being born."
The young boy thrashed and squirmed as his head was held under the water, struggling for breath. This time he wasn't prepared and dirty water poured into his mouth, and he swallowed it. Evan choked on it and couldn't breathe. He was too powerless to struggle against the 1st classmen strong grip. Angeal pulled the boy's head out of the toilet bowl for air.
"Plea..." Evan splattered before Angeal dunked his head in once more.
Angeal then roughly grabbed Evan by the back of his neck and forcefully pulled him up. He slapped him on the back of the wall and stared down at the poor boy in a deranged way.
"You will stay away from her or I will kill you. UNDERSTOOD?!" Angeal warned him, his Mako eyes blazing with rage.
Shaking uncontrollably with fear, Evan stared up at him with wide frightened eyes and nodded once. Dirty water dripped from his face into his opened mouth making him feel nauseous and sick.
"She is MINE and YOU will not come between us," Angeal whispered the last part dangerously.
Without warning, Angeal punched Evan, making him fall face down on the wet and slippery tiled floor, knocking him out cold. He then stepped over the unconscious body, careful not to step in the crimson blood gathering quickly on the floor on his way out of the stall. He headed for the sink area to freshen up. As Angeal washed and dried his hands, he stared at himself in the mirror admiring his nicely styled hairstyle and well-trimmed stubble with no remorse or regret for what he had just done. Satisfied with the outcome, Angeal straightened his suit and exited the bathroom and left the restaurant meeting Adriana who was waiting for him outside at the front of it. Her expression softened as he approached her and she smiled at him.
Angeal smiled. "Let's go, baby," he said, grabbing her hand.
Her smile deepened when she held his hand. The couple walked and talked incessantly as they made their way to his hotel. They walked under the starry sky down the busy streets of costa del sol.
To be continued...
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