A Tori/Hunter fic
Chapter 3: Downtown Lunch
Tori stormed out of the house and past a few secret service men chatting. They all glanced at her as she stuck out her tongue at them. They laughed as she ran down the long drive way and towards the gates. An officer stepped out and looked at her, she made her way to him and crossed her arms.
"Open the gate." She demanded.
He shook his head, "I'm sorry. You can't go alone."
"OPEN THE GATE!" Her voice grew louder..
The phone in the booth began to ring and he took a few steps back before turning to go and answer it. She waited there, tapping her foot as he spoke on the phone. She stared as he glanced at her and nodded his head. When he hung up, he pressed a button and the gates begin to open. Tori rolled her eyes and walked out and into the city, the officer watched as she crossed the street. He then closed the gate door and sat down for his daily nap.
Dustin was exploring the whole entire white house. He past a bunch of people and walked down the hall, peaking in every room he could. Never had he been in such a huge house. It was fascinating for him. He walked down the red carpet hallway and into a very large kitchen. Some cooks were preparing the president's lunch as Dustin walked past them and watched. The steam rose high, and the smell of the food was making him hungry. He turned and saw Shane standing at the door, talking to someone. Dustin scurried over and greeted him.
"Hey man! This place rocks."
Shane laughed, "Yeah, I know what you mean. Make yourself at home. You can ask the cook to make something for you."
"Anything?" Dustin had to ask.
He nodded, "Anything and everything."
"Want to join then? I'm sure we can whip up some of the good old food we use to make."
Shane sighed and rubbed his head before looking at him. Dustin could tell that it was a bad time, and he knew that Shane had to bail. Dustin looked down at the floor as Shane put his hand on his shoulder.
"Maybe next time buddy. I got some work to do."
The brunette scratched his hair and nodded before sticking his hands in his pocket. Shane walked past him and through the kitchen to the next room. Dustin turned and sighed, he missed hanging out with his best friend and seeing how Tori was no where to be found, he was getting a bit bored. Checking his watch to see what time it is, he walked back into the kitchen and towards the cook.
The cook looked up at him and stroked his long moustache, "What can zee do for you?"
He reluctantly smiled at the cook, feeling a bit weirded out by his accent and his moustache. The cook looked at him as Dustin forced the words out.
"Do you know any good places to eat?"
"What!? My food zee not good enough for the American!?" He felt a bit offended.
Dustin shook his head, leaning on the counter to reason with him. He tried to hold back his laughter as he looked for the right words.
"I'm just not in the mood for french food."
"There's a nice café in the city. It's called New Port Café. Now leave me, you ashamed me."
Dustin turned and, giving him a weird look, "Whatever dude." He mumbled before walking out.
Hunter was out in the city enjoying the good day. He had suited up in the weird black and white suite and got all the necessary things he needed for the job. He walked out of a small coffee shop, holding a drink in his hands. He scanned the area through his black and crimson sunglasses before taking a seat in one of the outside tables. His phone begin to ring and he pulled it out of his pocket and answered it.
"Hello?"
"Hunter my good man." Mr. Hanson's voice echoed on the other side.
The crimson blonde smiled as he adjusted the phone and leaned back in the chair.
"Hey Mr Hanson. What can I do for you?"
"Here's your first assignment Mr. Bradly. My daughter is walking towards wherever you are, at least that's what Im being told by one of the secret service. Take over and escort her to wherever she wants to go."
Hunter took a sip of his drink and looked over to see the familiar blonde girl walk down the streets. This was the first time he had ever seen her, and she had taken his breath away. He completely forgot that Mr. Hanson was still on the phone. He snapped back into reality and heard Mr. Hanson calling his name.
"Sorry Mr. President. I see her right now. I'll get on it."
He hung up the phone and stuffed it in his jacket pocket before standing up. He took a sip of his drink and tossed it into the garbage and started to walk towards her. She turned and stared at him, stopping and crossing her arms. Hunter smiled and stopped in front of her.
"Ms. Hanson I presume."
She looked over Hunter, giving him a dirty look. She had never seen him in her life and assumed that it was one of her dad's new workers. She shook her head and walked past him and down the sidewalk. Hunter pulled down his shades and sighed before sticking them back on. He turned and began to follow her as she glanced into all the store windows. She stopped for a few seconds and noticed he was still behind her from the reflection. She continued walking, picking up the pace. If she walked, he walked. If she ran, he ran. She couldn't seam to get away from him. Finally she ended up in the park. She got pretty annoyed and spun around.
"STOP FOLLOWING ME!" She screamed.
Hunter blinked a few seconds, stopping in his tracks. He chuckled a bit as she brushed past her bangs and glared at him. The kind of glare that could scare off anyone. But not Hunter. He stood there and took off his shades.
"Look, Princess, instead of running a marathon. Why don't you just accept the fact that as long as your out in the city. I'm going to be here."
Tori took a step forward, the wind blew in her through her hair. She walked around him as he stood there. He held still, looking forward, as she inspected him. Finally she walked in front of him and looked into his eyes.
"You people are all the same. Don't you have something better to do then stalk me?"
He chuckled, "Not really. It pays well."
"Got a name?"
"Your talking as if I'm some sort of dog." He responded.
She rolled her eyes, "Well you certainly follow orders like one."
"Why don't you stop being a little brat."
Tori gasped, "Excuse me? Whatever."
He sighed, his patients were drawing thin, "Names Hunter."
"Well Hunter. I don't like you so if you don't mind, I'm going."
She began to walk away and Hunter laughed, putting on his shades. He began to follow her again as she got back into the city and down the side walk. She entered a clothing store and began to look around. Hunter entered and waited patiently at the door. She sighed, searching through some shirts.
"Why can't I find anything good." She mumbled.
She walked through all the racks, not finding anything she wanted. As she turned a corner, she bumped into Hunter who shoved a baby blue tang top into her hands. She inspected it and raised an eyebrow at him.
"I don't need you to help me with my shopping."
Hunter shrugged, "Whatever you say Princess." He said and began walking back to the door.
"Don't call me princess!" She shouted back.
She bit her lips and looked at the shirt again. Checking to see if he wasn't looking, she slipped into the back changing room and tried to out. After changing into it, she looked at the mirror, turning her body and feeling the fabric.
"Well, I do like it.." She admitted honestly to herself.
She walked back out and towards the register, with the shirt. Hunter watched as she paid for it. He held back a smile as she began walking towards him.
"What?" She asked.
"Nothing. I'm hungry." He responded.
She nodded, "Me too."
They began walking side by side down the sidewalk, which was a nice change of pace for Hunter. He was getting tired of chasing after her, she had finally given up running away. They walked over to and noticed the New Port Café across the street. Heading over there, they entered inside and ordered their food. They stood there, silently in till the food was ready. Tori's tray came out first and she grabbed it. Turning to find a seat somewhere. She sat down and munched on her fries, occasionally glancing at Hunter. She didn't want to admit, but Hunter wasn't an all too bad of a guy. And she thought he was pretty handsome also. He grabbed his tray and turned and sat across from her. He took off his jacket and placed it on the back of the chair before digging into his food.
"So." Tori spoke up, eating another fry, "Tell me about yourself Hunter."
Hunter put his elbow on the table and continued eating, looking at Tori. She was patiently waiting for an answer. He wasn't sure if he really wanted to tell her anything.
"Well. I'm 20. I use to do Motocrossing."
"Motocrossing? You and Dustin would get along great!"
He chuckled, "Well, I haven't rode since last year. Been busy and stuff."
"That's cool."
He sighed, "Yeah. I don't know what to really tell. Guess I don't have much of a past."
"Some girls like a mysterious man." She grinned.
He raised an eyebrow, "You one of those girls?"
Shrugging, she bit into her hamburger and grabbed her napkin. She wiped her mouth and looked at him.
"Not sure yet. I haven't decided yet."
They both began to laugh as they finished up their food. After a half hour past, they both stood up and began walking to the door. Tori bumped into Dustin, complete realizing that she had dragged him back with her.
"Dustin!" She exclaimed.
"Do you have any idea how hard it was to get here. I think I got on boat...."
"Dustin. There are no boats.." Tori pointed out.
He nodded, "That was the problem."
Hunter put on his shades and glanced at Dustin. The comic book geek looked at him and then at Tori. She chuckled.
"Oh meet the annoying Body Guard my father hired."
Hunter shook his head and waved to him. Dustin nodded back at him.
"Well. I'm hungry. Did you guys eat?" He asked.
Tori nodded, "Yeah. I better get going. I'll see you back at the house."
Dustin waved and Hunter and Tori left. They chatted and talked about pretty everything as they got closer to the white house. Entering through the gate and walking down drive way, they made it to the steps of the white house. Tori held her shopping bag and turned to him.
"Well. I'm going in so."
"Yeah.." Hunter trailed off.
"Your not too bad. For a body guard I suppose."
"Whatever. See ya Princess."
"I said don't!"
Hunter turned, "Yeah, yeah, yeah." He interuptted and started to walk away.
Tori sighed, watching him, bitting her lips. She shook her head and went inside. Hunter turned back around to steal one last glance as she closed the door.
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