under the moonlight || andrew graves

4

under the moonlight

4

it's been a few weeks since they stayed at their apartment, the siblings didn't interact since the two fought, they haven't chat or communicate for a while. their savings about running low and andrew decides to find a job that made him more easier, he was at the park looking at the community board.

"......"

it was unfortunate for him to find a simple job for him, he sighs loudly but then he felt a light tapping on his shoulder. he raise an eyebrow then turn around, it was none other than (y/n) herself.

".. oh it's you again, isn't it weekend and you have class...?" he calmly asked (y/n).

she blinks, "i do not have classes but i have a part time job... hm?" she then looks at the community board with a curiosity, ".. are you, perhaps, looking for a job, andrew?"

her words progress slowly, they always see each other but it's been a while since they talk to each other.

"yeah, i do. we're running out of money soon but these job isn't for me, unfortunately.."

(y/n) couldn't help but hear his sad tone, she immediately grab his hand then pulls him somewhere. andrew got startled and he wouldn't dare to scoffed her hand away, so he ask..

"where are you taking me..?"

"shop.. i always work, the shopkeeper is looking a person who can work. please trust (y/n)." he just kept quiet and decides to follow her while she's still holding his hand, he notice that she's carrying her case which is a violin case but he ignored it.

she eventually stop and reach their destination, andrew look at the sign and it was a simple flower shop, then she insist him to walk inside of the flower shop.

"..miss linda? i have brought someone, my friend wanted to pick this job—"

"hey wait, i haven't decided yet, (y/n)..."

"do not be worry, andrew. i am sure that this job is fits for you, i can help and teach you ways. trust me." she squeezes his hand, he didn't even notice that she's still holding his hand. it was soft and gentle, although her hand is so small.. according to her small height. "are you.. gonna keep holding my hand in a situation like this..?" he spoke firmly.

"is there a problem of holding a hand with my friend?" she tilts her head, assuming that she looks curious yet confuse, he squeezes her hand back then she intertwined their hand which it made andrew a little bit flustered. "does this work for you?" she innocently ask.

"...... you made it worst.." he looks away slowly.

then a cough can be heard, not realizing that the tall woman was standing in front of them. "what the hell am i seeing right now..?" this woman was linda that (y/n) mentioned earlier, "you're an airhead and you already got a boyfriend, since when did you started dating?"

"yes, a boy and a friend.. what is dating mean, miss linda?" she asked while andrew slowly and carefully removing their hand, it wasn't because he's not comfortable but he doesn't like someone touching him.

linda has seen it all and understands everything very well, "nevermind, you two are not thing and.. you said that guy wanted to work here?" with linda's eyebrow raise, (y/n) nods.

"he is indeed looking for a job so i wanted to bring him here, is that right andrew?" she looks at him directly.

"why are you asking me? you literally brought me here but... thanks i guess?" he said then turn to the shop owner, "i want the job."

"okay, are you a student like her?" linda crossed her arm.

"not anymore, a college dropout to say the least. i can't afford to pay a fees and needed the money to survive." he replied.

linda fell silent for moment then smile, "well then, you're hired. there's no need to give me your documents about yourself, all i need was to sign here for the agreement but i rather you to read contract before sign your name." then pull out the contract paper from her file cabinet.

andrew blinks and was confuse, "that's... it?" he questioned as he stares at the contract.

linda chuckles, "that's the same quote what (y/n) said when i interview her." and waited for him to sign. he finishes reading all of the terms and conditions, pretty much everything was understandable and clear to him and nothing suspicious about the shop, he signs the paper then she carefully put it on the file cabinet. "(y/n), you'll be in charge training him, okay? will you give this guy a guide or a pamphlet too?"

"understood, miss linda." she nods.

"hmm.. i'll be sending you a message about you daily schedule, i need your phone number and your address, graves."

andrew went silent as linda said about his phone number, he doesn't have a phone in the first place since he can't afford. "..i don't have a phone number or a phone whatsoever....." he replied.

"it's okay, just give us your address instead for the letterings and for your schedule, of course." then she pull out the address book in the counter with a pen in it, he wrote the address down and it's finally all over. (y/n) gave him a pamphlet about the flower shop and that includes the guide, linda leave them both and they proceed to take a small tour inside of the flower shop, it was pretty neat and easy to do the task and everything is all eco-friendly.

~ 🌕 ~

an hour or so, andrew and (y/n) are both dismissed at the shop and ready to leave, however, he starts to notice something missing. while he was wondering, (y/n) pulls him close.. he didn't even know that he almost got hit by a truck, his heart is beating so fast badly.

"...are you alright, andrew? you look very afraid but i am glad that i save you from any danger.." (y/n) softly said, she was caressing his hand gently to make him feel comfortable and safe. "be careful where you were going and your surroundings."

andrew take a deep breath then exhales, he squeezes her hand and look at her. "..i'm fine, thank you for saving me...." he smiles a little.

"your smile looks unique, human emotions are full of surprises and i am very amazed."

"is that so.... i don't know how can i repay you and it could be different from because i still don't have barely money and i just started taking that you're working."

everything went silent except the wind that blew their hair so flowingly, "repay..?"

"... uh yes..?"

"very well... i needed a lip contact again, like our very first met at the park..?"