- A little bit of implied Royai. NOT HUGHESXROY. This is for AnimeCookie93, at her request. Thanks for sticking with me, darlin'! ^_^ -
34. Taking Turns.
You learned it in Kindergarten. Share. Don't take what isn't yours. Help people out. Take turns. For most adults, taking turns only went as far as waiting in line at the store or taking the night shift. For others, though, it got right down to the principle of the thing.
Ring ring.
Hughes groaned and groped the nightstand for his phone.
Ring ring.
"Maes Hughes," He said groggily, leaning up on his arms.
"Hey there, Hughes. Sorry to bother you." said a familiar voice. It sounded like the bartender, Ted, from the pub on Ninth Street. Hughes looked at his watch and sighed. Three AM. He knew what was coming next. "It's your turn again." Ted said; a hint of a smile in his voice.
Hughes rubbed his eyes and sat up. "Are you sure?" He mumbled in a weak attempt to get out of it. "I could have sworn it was Riza's turn."
Ted chuckled. "No, it's your turn. And don't you dare call her and ask her to cover for you again- she's done it the last three times!"
Hughes turned and put his feet on the floor. "Alright, alright. I'll be there in a minute. And I swear I'm going to hit him when I get there."
Ted the barman laughed. "Riza says that every time, but she always takes one look at him and can't seem to bring herself to do it."
Hughes pulled a pair of slacks on. "I think you'll find I have no qualms with hitting that drunken idiot." He muttered. "Like I said, I'll be there in a minute. Keep him stationary."
Gracia turned over. "Maes?" she mumbled, blinking sleepily at him. "What's wrong?"
Hughes grabbed his glasses and put them on. "It's my turn." He said.
That was all Gracia needed. "Alright. Tell Roy I said hi if he's sober enough. Be careful, honey." She said, turning back over.
Hughes turned and kissed her on the top of her head. "I will. I always am."
Taking turns is a simple action. Even if you don't want to do it, sometimes you have to. Often times you make good friends along the way. And you'll find that taking turns can take you places… even places as random as a bar on Ninth Street.