Sorry about the delay, but i've had a lot on my plate reecently. anywho, here's the next installment!
Takami’s eyes crept open in the harsh light of the midday sun. He couldn’t remember what had happened after he’d last seen Sapphire. He only remembered walking home in the dark, the liquor cabinet, and then… nothing. He tried to sit up so he could see the clock, but fell back as the full force of a hangover smacked him around the head. The next time he braved the pain to open his eyes, he looked again at the clock. Damn, 2 o’clock already? Wait a sec, what day was it? He strained his already aching brain for a clue, but found none. He thought he could hear a ringing in his ears. Wait… no, it wasn’t in his ears, it was the phone. Could it be her? The thought of talking to her again spurred him into forcing himself out of bed and down the stairs. He grabbed the phone from out of the kitchen.
“Hello?†he said. His face fell as he heard the voice on the other end. It was just his boss, furious at him for missing a day of work. He slammed the phone down, knowing full well that he was almost definitely out of work now. He made a cup of coffee, and then went back to bed.
Sapphire awoke from a restless sleep, still slumped down in her doorway. She sat up and glanced at her watch. Hmm… it was Monday … better call in sick. Luckily, her boss bought her poorly thought out excuse, and allowed her to have the day off. She made some strong black coffee, watched the news as she drank it, then went to get a shower.
Takami awoke, slowly, to the sound of the doorbell. He dragged himself out of bed and down the stairs again. He looked through the peephole at the face he’d come to love. Sapphire! He pulled himself together and fumbled with the keys in the lock. He flung the door open and embraced his love.
“Do people not say hello anymore?†she said jokingly, holding him close. “God, you’re a mess, go get cleaned up.†Takami blushed and said with a smile,
“ Who are you, my mother?â€ÂÂ
“No, but you sure as hell aren’t getting a kiss until you brush those teeth,†she replied, holding a finger against his lips. “And use some mouthwash too!†she shouted up at him as he rushed up to the bathroom.
there may be more soon. otherwise, it'll be a while.
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