9 Chapter 7: Agreemen (1/2)
She sat down beside him but there was just silence between them.
Her heart had been longing for a conversation for what felt like an eternity already. It's now or never she told herself, as she put up the courage to voice out that desire.
”We haven't talked for a long time” looking at the bonfire flames licking at her pot. Trying not to think of the worst possible scenarios.
”I didn't— noticed. I... ” He paused as if there were no reason at all. That hurt her, for some reason it did. Her eyes started to well up; it is taking all her strength not to let it flow.
”Oh, ah see... sorry... Ah just thought.” She stood up and tried to leave but he held her hand firmly.
He looked at the stars then said. ”I am probably thinking too much, what to do, how to do, when to do...” Took a deep breath then let it out. ”Our future — probably.”
She sat back down and look up those far away lights.
”Carpe Diem,” she said.
”Huh!?” He looks at her in surprises. ”Carp — the fish you mean?”
She giggled like a child. ”Nah, silly, Carpe Diem its Latin, literally means pluck the day” as she looks back at him.
”Pluck the day?”
She held his hand. ”Means, enjoy the moment without concern for the future.”
He gave a soft chuckle. ”That's kind of irresponsible — but, thanks.”
She leaned on him and made herself comfortable.
Stargazers
Firehouse rooftop, Central 1821Y 01M29D
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Proving Grounds: Forgotten City, Central
1821Y 02M25D 1600H
Mat's group decided to make camp before nightfall. They use one of their safe houses just outside the complex, an abandoned firehouse that they reinforce beforehand to work as a bunker. Smirf started cooking for their dinner; the sweet aroma of stewed beef and vegetables fills the air, blowing over the bonfire just outside.
”Baby, there's a pain in my stomach, I can't bear...” Menan writhing as he breathes in. Acki looking at the light emitting from the firehouse. ”Why don't we...”
”No,” Baby stopping Acki short. ”We cant... were not...” The two guys understood what Baby was trying to say, they stood still and just endured.
”Hey y'all, come inside...” Someone called from the firehouse. ”...dinners ready!”
The two guys look at Baby. She stood still unable to decide. A tap at her shoulder came as a surprise, she looked and a familiar smile greeted her. ”Hermana?” Smirf held her hand and gave a small tug. ” Come now, everyone's waitin'. Why we can't start without ya.” She felt helpless and gave in. Smirf did not let go of her hand till they reach the campfire.
”Here,” Smirf gave each of them a bowl, piece of bread, and was about to serve them some stew. ”No, Hermana — I...” Baby stopped her. ”Let them serve themselves,” Mat called Smirf. ”Okay, here ya go Baby.” She gave her the ladle. ”Gracias.” She called the two to get some, then Smirf got some for her and Mat. Silence, as they were eating none, gave a peep.
Smirf collected the wares afterwards.