Burning Passions

Black and White

After another round with Home we're both called back to Vought, duty calls. We haven't really had a chance to talk about what happened, there hasn't been much talking since if you know but I mean, but he makes me safe. He knows that, and I know he feels the same. Once we both fly back to the tower we go our separate ways. 

"Elaine!" I hear from behind me. 

I turn around and I'm greeted by Annie, who's smiling, and in a much different, and more skimpy uniform. She embraces me in a hug, which I return with a smile. Annie is nice, she's cute, and normal unlike everyone else around here. It's a pleasant change. 

"Hey An, whats up? " I ask. 

"Well, I met this guy the other day. He's... he's amazing, he seems to really get me. We went on a small date the other day, we really hit it off," she explains. 

"That's awesome Annie! Just be careful, he's still got a dick," I joke. 

She understands and laugh. We chat a little, she talks more about this guy names Hugie, he sounds nice, cute, and I hope he's genuine, but I know she can handle herself. Once we're done talking we go our separate ways and I run into Noir. Noir is well hes Noir, I'm incredibly grateful for what he did last mission, and I'm determined to show it.

"Hey Noir," I say. 

He looks at me and nods his head. 

"So i had an idea, I want to thank you for the other day. I know its not much of a thank you, but there's an ice- cream place not far from here. I know I'm a bit of a child but who doesn't love ice cream, can I buy you a cone, or maybe a milkshake that you can drink later if you're not comfortable taking the mask off?" I ask. 

He looks at me for a moment before shaking his head yes.

"Well we've got an hour before we have to see Stillwell, lets go," I say. 

He nods and we begin making our walk. He's quite, which is fine, its a comfortable silence and I can understand him for the most part. 

"Sooo what's your favorite ice cream? Lemme guess, mint chocolate chip?" he shakes his head no quickly, as if disgusted.

"Hmm, chocolate?" no again. 

"Vanilla" No.

"Cookie dough," Nope.

"Rocky Road," nope. 

"Pistachio?"  Hard No. 

"Why a hard no?" I chuckle. "Are you allergic to nuts?" 

He lifts his hand and does a half and half motion and points at a tree. 

"Ohh a true nut allergy, well you're not missing much. Pistachio is super gross," I say with a light chuckle. He nods. 

"Hmmmm cookies and cream?" Yes.

I look at him surprised and put my hand on his shoulder as we walk. 

"No way, cookies and cream is mine too. It's just the Oreo goodness, it can't be resisted, " He nods and I think he's even smiling. 

We arrive at the stand, and the older man at the ice cream place shoots me a familiar smile. 

"El, its so good to see you, its been too long sweetheart. Are you doing good? Lemme guess, the usual," He says. 

Hes older, I've known his for a long long time, and I've been his long time ice cream fan for a long time. 

"Hey Paul, I'm doing great actually. The usual would be fantastic, and can I get an Oreo shake for me handsome friend here," I say, nudging Noir, teasing him.