Two years after I had landed in New York, I found myself with a spiffy apartment and some great best friends. Life was great for me at this point. I had a good job at the local bookstore and my weekends were fun.
I still felt a hole in my heart where Heero was concerned. He had burned me bad and in a real good way. I love old country songs; they're good for heartache, ne? Anyway, after I had left my old life behind, I found myself lost and confused.
So, to get rid of all that I changed my appearance. I cut off my braid. I had enacted my revenge and I could no longer let my past rule my future. So now my chestnut locks fell a past my chin. I can't say that I miss the long mass of hair. It was a bitch to wash in the shower. This shorter hair is way better. I dyed it an auburn color. I must admit that I look good.
I saw my friends on television a lot since they were Preventers and all. They all looked good. I noticed that Quat had a ring on his finger. I wondered if they had gotten married yet or if it was just an engagement ring. I couldn't really tell, of course if they had gotten married, then it would be all television. Quat was a billionaire after all.
"Hey Davis! Earth to Davis, are you there?" I found myself blinking at a hand waving in front of me.
"Yea, Alexia I'm awake. What's up?" I studied my best friend. Alexia had shoulder length brown hair and dark brown eyes. She was about my height, 5' 5". Alexia was a great girl, but she hadn't found the right guy. She seriously sucked in the dating department. She had been hurt one too many times like me.
"I need to talk to you. It's kinda important." There was worry plastered all over Alexia's face. I wondered what was going on in that mind of hers.
"Fine." I muttered and drug her back behind one of the shelves. I gave her the famous Yuy death glare. Alexia didn't even budge. This girl was good.
"There's a new club in town tonight and I was wondering if you would please accompany me tonight since we don't have to work tomorrow. I don't want to go alone cause I heard that were some strange disappearances." Alexia looked at her feet. She loved to club as much as I did. It was a favorite pastime of ours and we went every time we had an opportunity.
"Sure. That would be great. It can be a best friend's night out." I gave her my biggest grin and she hugged me. I wrapped my arms around her. Alexia was like a sister to me. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if anything had happened to her.
"Thanks so much Davis. This means a lot to me." Alexia pulled back and went on her merry way. I shared my apartment with her now. She was another person on the streets until I took her in and got her a job with me. I pulled out of memory lane and went back to the sales desk. The boss would have my hide if he knew that I was making plans during work.
I sat at the desk leafing through a teen magazine. It was a Thursday, so it was a slow day. Then someone entered the store. I didn't bother to look up. Most people came here for the café that was joined to the store. They did make great cappuccinos.
A few minutes later a body was in front of me. I looked at and was staring into the eyes of the one and only Zechs Marquise a.k.a Milliardo Peacecraft, brother to Relena. Great, this was all I needed. Why were Preventers in town? I stared into the icy depths of his and noticed an amusement there. Great, I leave for two years and I'm swooning over an ex-enemy. Wonderful Maxwell, this does confirm that you are pathetic.
I noticed that he had a book in his hand. "I would like to pay for this please." He said gentleman like.
I took the book and scanned it. "That'll be 14.95 sir."
Zechs handed me twenty credits and I gave him his change back. Zechs eyed me with curiosity. Of course he would know the kid that had pranked him so many times during the war. I mentally slapped myself.
"Do I know you?" He asked. I could hear the curiosity in his voice. I shook my head no.
"Well then, I guess I will change that won't I? My name is Zechs Marquise." Zechs asked with a drop sexy grin. Gee I know who are ya are. If I could have melted I would have.
He snatched his receipt out of his bag and wrote a number on it. And then tore the paper in half. I took the pen that was in my pocket and wrote my number down as well. I felt funny exchanging numbers with the ex-prince. I mean here I was a former street rat exchanging phone numbers with a prince. It almost could count as a fairy tale.
"My name is Davis Peterson. Hey, are you free tonight?" I found my asking. Damn, I must have been desperate. A year of lousy dates has finally warped my brain. Zechs raised an eyebrow at me.
"Yes."
"Me and a friend are checking out a club tonight, Vice Versa. I was wondering if you would like to join us." Wow, I did have guts after all, bully for me.
"Of course. I shall give you a call later and get the details then." Zechs waved goodbye and was gone. I heard a catcall from behind me. I turned around and Alexia was grinning like the Cheshire cat.
"He's hot. Hopefully he has brains though." Alexia commented.
"That was the former Lightning Count." I informed her. Out of all my friends, Alexia was the only one who knew about who I really was. She kept the information well.
She raised an eyebrow. "Wow. That's as interesting as another fact."
I caught her drift. It was interesting that Zechs had switched numbers and accepted a date from a former gundam pilot. Yea, this was turning out like a fairy tale and my brain was warped.
Author's Note: Vice Versa is an actual alternative club in Morgantown, WV.
