Shattered Petals (a KazuScara FanFic)

So "Aether" Is It?

                 Aether's       P . O  . V

        Me and Paimon are on the grass after we went star gazing yesterday since I had a day off. It was pretty fun, having a job is pretty hard but having free time and doing my daily activities of wandering around. Though today I have to go back... Atleast I can see my great buddy Kazuha! "Wake up Paimon, I have to go already." Paimon only wiped the tears from tiredness and nodded along. I may be late indeed so I have to leave her, as much as I don't want to..

"Bye Bye Paimon! Take care." I said as I waved my hand, continuing walking to the coffee shop as fast as I can. Once I got there I opened the door happily and said; "Hello Kazuh-.." Though I was kind of cut off by seeing someone else in the counter side. That one person with the letter...? What's he doing here- And how did he get there?

"..." he only looked at me once then continued cleaning more tools, probably to cut the awkwardness then said "I've been waiting." in a low tune. I didn't understand how did he end up to work here as well, and my curiosity didn't hold back. "I'm sorry, but why do you work here?" I said slightly approaching the hallway to the backroom, holding the left wall with my left hand, standing there waiting for an answer. He didn't speak until he looked at me with the dead blue-purplish eyes, that I was still standing there...

"Just Kazuha told me to, and I was pretty much looking forward to it. Happy?" I slightly nodded and went to get the barista uniform. I never saw or talked with this man properly in my entire life, he does seem impatient and a bit- well.. rude? I didn't work with anyone before than with Kazuha.. This will be a new experience and yet probably a bad one.

             

                   Scaramouche's       P . O . V 

             

             Finally the blonde man appeared. I've actually been waiting to see how to get closer with him, but re thinking, I regret telling Childe I'll do it. I literally have no social communication skills... I don't know how I'll manage if I barely did it with Kazuha. And I don't know everything, without Kazuha this job may be hell... I went to swap the card sign just like yesterday while I was with him then went back waiting again. I can just imagine how I'll mess up everything today~!

That "Aether" dude came back almost at the same time a first client came. It was well- a goat looking girl? No idea we also had goats here. The blonde greets her happily; "Ganyu!! Hello, how have you been?" , and the blue haired answers smiling "I've been fine, thank you for asking, Aether. I'd love a Vanilla Latte and sweet pie!" I was just taking the notes. Well again making a latte but adding vanilla syrup and powder.. easy. I went to pour some milk and steam it while also pouring coffee. The  bitterness of only coffee feels nice, I don't understand people that doesn't like bitter stuff. Once the coffee was poured, got the cup and put it close by the steaming aparatus, so I can pour; yet again accidentally touched the hot part, but I just let it be and poured it. then put the vanilla syurp and powder. They were still talking and he didn't even atleast wrap up an apple pie... I just got one and wrapped it myself and gave both apple pie and the Vanilla Latte. 

Aether looked at me, I could sense it when I was putting up the pastry. I hate being looked at, I only gave the goat person then fastly looked in another direction "Oh my, that was fast. Thank you there new worker!" she said. I only let out an 'hmph' noise while waiting for them to be done talking. Once they did, Aether started speaking; "Pretty fast at these? Had experience with?" I never looked in forward for coffee since I've met Kazuha. It is easy, Kazuha did teach me small things; but that doesn't quite count... "No one" I finally answered. Aether just giggled then apologized for letting me do all the job.

* after most of the job being done *


Me and Aether did speak sometimes during the time, though it was getting the end of the shift already. He gave the order to the last person, and we both got out to clean the mess then change into normal clothes. "Yaay~! Another shift done." He said stretching. I couldn't bother talking to him anymore- "Oh by the way mind giving this to Kazuha?" he continued. I turned instantly to see what am I supposed to give to him. It's- well...just a zither. "Why should I?" I answer. "I was supposed to and I couldn't at all, I was busy and so he was. And since you two meet up more than me and he does, maybe you can just give it! Please? So at least I can get something off my mind."

I sigh and nod, then get it from his hands. "See you another time , Scara!" The other male said. It kind of pissed me off when other calls me "Scara". It's so cringy... But it coming from Kazuha- feels well.. different?

I didn't knew where to find Kazuha though... He could be anywhere. Why do I always look everywhere for something that won't even be there? Well, maybe I can ask that tall brunette lady from the ship. She may know something? They were at the docks as much as I remember.




I finally got to the docks and another lady than the brunette one was there.. I only stare at them two then the girl known as "Mrs. Beidou" called out for me. "Anything you need Kazuha's buddy?" I shook it off not knowing if I actually should talk or run off. But that would seem too..rude.. " Ah-.. " Was all I could get out of my mouth. "It's fine sweetheart, no need to be nervous around us. If you're Kazuha's friend; he has your trust, that leads to all of us to! Friend of his, friend of ours. Go ahead." The white haired lady speaks slightly smiling, but that smile can be trusted with happiness. 

"I was just.. wandering around to find Kazuha." I finally said out in one breathe. The two looked at each other giving the "what?" look. Seems like they don't know. "It's okay, I can keep walking around to find him." I say while turning around ready to continue going, but a random person from the ship spoken up; "Wait wait ! He's at northeland bank. He was gonna talk with someone, He didn't return these minutes so you can also just check up on him." All I did was slightly turn my head and nod. Though I surely already knew who was up to this, but the thing is that I don't know what he's up to. 'Hopefully nothing bad and just friendly talk. I need to just give him the goddamn zither.' I thought while rush walking to get there faster



AUTHORS NOTE; AGAIN TIRED AS FUCK OH MY GOD. I tried my best since I have no idea what to write anymore, at this point just sayin' out my thoughts so if something comes out weird I'm sorry? 😪😪 Ven is apparently not really into writing anymore but he's still alive happily 🤝🤝 Weird cliff hanger but I say it's fine I wanna go cry myself to sleep now 😍 Hope you enjoyed

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