Chapter 7
Oh, god guys… I'm so sorry for not getting this chapter out sooner. I've been sick and have been taking a lot of naps, and I really didn't have time to get it out until recently, please forgive me. On the good side of things, I've come up with the story line of a new adventure. I wont be posting it until I've finished this and R&F, but that wont be a long wait, at least for R&F. Look at my profile for more info about this new story.
Well, HERE WE GO!
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Zelgadis checked his watch, rather irritated. She was late. The hands on the watch read five o'clock; school ended at four. He sighed, just what was she doing? And what did she want?
"Zel! Sorry I'm late, Rezo made me help him clean the chalkboards AGAIN! How can you live him?" Lina appeared, walking around a corner, a slight smile on her face.
Zelgadis shrugged, wondering just how he DID manage to survive with that nut case. "I have no clue. So, what's up?"
"The sky," Lina said rather bluntly, with her Don't-be-so-stupid look on her face. "I was wondering if you wanted to go get some coffee?"
Zelgadis raised an eyebrow at her, but offered his arm anyway. She smiled and accepted, and then led him towards the parking lot. "I know this great place, just near here! They have great coffee!"
"Sounds good to me, the stuff in that school tastes awful. I haven't had a good cup all day," Zelgadis said, leading her to his car.
"Doesn't your grandfather have coffee?" Lina asked, not bothering to open the door, but instead just hopping over it.
"Yeah," Zel answered, slipping into the car and turning the key. "But I think he stocks up with the same manufacturer as the school," Lina giggled behind her mouth as she listened to the motor purr with satisfaction.
"So, which way?" Zelgadis asked, pulling the car out of the space it had occupied.
"He down to Main like we're going to my house," Lina instructed, pulling her sunglasses out and placing on her face. "Then turn right at the stop light and head into the shopping center."
"Got it," Zel said, nodding in confirmation. "Lina, do you know Amelia?"
Lina turned to him, a little startled. "Yeah, how do you know her?"
Zelgadis turned right and pulled into the shopping center and then began to look for a place to park. "She used to be my partner."
Lina's eyes widened at that and she nearly fainted. "SO that's why she was so upset with me! She's mad at you for dumping her!"
"Wait! I didn't dump her! I was never with her!" Zelgadis protested, getting out of the car with Lina in suit. "Though she had several fantasies telling her other wise," He added in a whisper.
"Well, it still explains why she's so mad at me. But how did she know I was your new partner?"
Zelgadis shrugged as Lina pulled him into a shop with a big neon sign that said "COFFEE, LUNCH, AND DINNER".
They took a seat and Lina flagged a waitress over. "I'll have a coffee, black, and make it strong, You Zel?"
"I'll have the same," He answered. He watched with an amused smirk as the waitress walked away with a smug expression, irritated that they hadn't ordered anything better. "So, why was having coffee so important?"
Lina gave him a cute pout. "Oh… I'm not allowed to have coffee with you just for fun?"
Zelgadis gave an amused laugh, and sighed as the waitress returned with their coffee. "Quick service, I know you Lina. You've got a reason, thanks."
Lina smiled as she took her coffee. "Yeah, it's quick and tastes good too." She paused to take a sip before continuing. "All right, I have good news!"
Zelgadis raised his eyebrows, silently asking her to elaborate, as he took a sip of his own coffee.
"I talked to Filia and she says that she's going to try and come up with a program for the next competition!" Lina exclaimed, smiling wildly.
"So soon?" Zelgadis asked, putting down his coffee.
"She says she thinks we're ready, apparently she talked with Syl and Gourry,"
"Oh,"
The two continued with their conversation. What neither of them noticed was the short brunette sitting at the next table over begin to tremble with rage.