And I'm back with this story! Sorry that you guys had to wait so long... Anyways, I'm back, so let's get this party started, shall we?...
ok then...
Chapter 3
Summer Job
The whole ride to the restaurant had been fine. All we did was sit in his hot, stuffy car. Well, that's what I did at least. Igneel managed to somehow play air guitar while driving...
That man really likes his rock music...
But at least I got to see part of town. It was normal for the most part. Houses, kids playing on the street, stores, gas stations, pine trees, more pine trees, and even more pine trees.
Hey, look at that pine tree over there.
How interesting.
Igneel pulled up to the restaurant. It was... odd.
Don't get me wrong. It's not bad, it's just something I haven't seen before.
At first glance I immediately knew it was a Japanese restaurant. It was a simple one story building, with a curved roof, and widows that glowed like lanterns.
"Come on in." Igneel said. He twisted a key into the door lock, and we entered the building. I looked around. It was cool, I have to admit. There was a sushi bar, with granite counters, and the tables were made of dark wood. In the corners of the room, were small flower plants.
"Max must have left the lights on again." Igneel said, as he walked into the back room. I followed him.
"Sorry Natsu, but your going to have to start off as a waiter." He said, as he fiddled with some pots in the kitchen.
"Okay." I said, leaning on the wall. At least I'll have a job to help me after I get out of the house.
"We have to clean up the place, since I haven't had the time to hire anyone new. Until now." He looked back at me, and flashed me a wide grin.
"Who else works here?" I asked.
"You, Max, Gajeel, Sting, Rogue, Laki, Erza... I think that's about it..." He started to drift off, as he picked through a supply closet.
"Here, help me with this mop." Igneel said. I walked over to him, picking up the mop, as he went to the sink to fill it with soap and water.
"I gotta set up the kitchen for Gajeel. You go ahead and mop the floor." He said. I walked off saying, "Got it boss." I heard him chuckle.
We spent that morning cleaning up. It wasn't that bad, except about every five minutes I would start to think of that blonde haired beauty I saw yesterday. Man, I wish I knew her name. Or maybe get to see her face. Perhaps I could hear her laugh, and learn all her secrets; insecurities. Maybe, just maybe... I could get to know her. I just hope the rest of her is as pretty her behind... Wait! That came out wrong! I meant the back side of her, not her ass. Yeah...
"Oi, I'm here!" Came a gruff voice, as the door was quickly opened and slammed shut.
"Gajeel, how many times do I have to tell you not to slam the door? You're gonna get scuff marks on it!"
I could tell that was Igneel replying to the so-called 'Gajeel'.
I came out of my day dream, and walked into the back room, where they were now. Apparently, Gajeel just didn't notice me as he walked in.
"Gajeel, this is Natsu. Natsu, this is Gajeel." Igneel gestured to the both of us, as I walked into the room.
"Gajeel will be a senior at Fiore High. You'll be attending school with him in the fall." Igneel said.
Me and Gajeel looked at each other, eyes narrowed. Almost like we were silently judging each other.
Well, that's what we were practically doing...
"Whatever, just make sure he stays out of my way, or we're gonna have some problems." Gajeel said, turning away from me with his arms crossed.
"Natsu will be working as a waiter. Hopefully you and Erza can handle the kitchen?" Igneel pried.
"Yeah, yeah." Gajeel walked to the back of the kitchen, waving off Igneel's question.
Once he was gone, Igneel turned back to me.
"You have a long day ahead of you, son." He said, grabbing my shoulder.
'Don't you think I know that already?' I thought, but kept the rude comment to myself.
Igneel walked away from me, and into the front room. A moment later, I heard the door open again.
"Boys, you're finally here. What took you so long, I thought you said you'd be here at eight?" I heard Igneel's voice through the door.
"Sorry, Sting overslept."
"I did not! You just forgot to wake me up."
"Blaming me? How childish of you."
"Boys, that's enough! Get to work!" Igneel said to the bickering 'boys'.
The kitchen door opened, and two guys entered.
"Who are you?" The one with blonde hair asked.
As I opened my mouth to scold the dude for talking to me in such a rude tone, Igneel's voice came booming through the door.
"Be nice to Natsu!"
"Whatever!" The blonde yelled back.
The two of them turned backed towards me.
"I"m Sting, and he's Rogue." The one with blonde hair explained.
"Nice to meet you, Natsu." Rogue said.
"First day, right?" Sting asked.
"Yeah."
"Follow us, I think there's some extra work clothes in the back." Sting said, as the two of them started to walk to the back of the kitchen.
"Thanks." I said, and followed him.
The work clothes were simple. Black shirt and pants, with a white waiter's apron.
The three of us got changed in a room connected to the kitchen, which looked like a break room of some sort. We walked out into the main room, where Igneel was standing at the cash register.
"I hope you're ready for your first day." Igneel said to me.
I heard Sting and Rogue snicker behind me.
Oh, what a day it'll be...
"I'm so sorry for being late!" All of our heads turned towards the door, to see where the rushed voice had come from.
A redheaded girl was rushing into the kitchen, speeding her way past us.
"Erza, you're not one to be late." Igneel said.
Erza rushed out of the kitchen, in work clothes. "I know, and I'm very sorry. I had some... Things to take care of." Erza said, her eyes wondering as she found words to mask her excuse.
"Alright, but let's make sure it doesn't happen again. Who knows what Gajeel would do if you didn't show up." Igneel gave a deep chuckle at his statement.
"Um, sir, Gajeel would actually be fine. He's actually a great cook." Erza said.
"That's not what I meant." Igneel replied.
"Oh" Erza said, and rushed back into the kitchen.
"Why am I always being ignored?" I said.
"I can't wait to see Erza's reaction, when she stumbles into you." Sting said over his laughter.
"Why?"
"Because she'll either apologize, or, Think you're some random creep." Rogue joined in.
Like I said...
What a day it'll be...
Minnnnaaaaa! I am back!
Gray: Took ya long enough.
Me: Shut it!
Gray: Shit, Natsu's behavior is rubbing off on you.
Me and Natsu: What behavior, ice-freak!?
Gray: Like I said... Anyways, are you gonna get back to your author's note?
Me: Oh, right. Thanks Gray!
Juvia: Love Rival!
Me: Um, so yeah... I'm back. This story will be starting back up, along with 'The Phoenix', and 'The Angel that took pity'.
Lucy: Loco, what about that other story? Ya know, where we all go to the beach?
Me: Ooohhhhh! Right, um, ya see, I'm uh... Sortadeletingthestory!
Everyone: Nanniiiiii!?
Lucy: You can't just delete a story.
Me: I know, but it's going nowhere and... I just don't think I should keep it up.
Everyone: *Frowns*
Me: Anyways, I am also going to do three other stories!
Everyone: Three!?
Me: Yeah, but not now. I'll be doing two one-shots, and maybe a Fairy Tail truth or dare. And Gajeel...
Gajeel: What?
Me: You'll still be the first to go in the box. *Starts to demonically laugh*
Gajeel: Shit.
Me: Tell me what ya'll think of... Everything I just said. I might wait a day or so to see what you guys say on deleting one of my stories. I would really appreciate it. Feel free to PM me, comment, follow and favorite!
XOXO
~locoanime