"Listen, I've got a proposition for you," Azure's firm voice flew across the soft wind of the graveyard, "something mutually beneficial."
Elliot stepped back slightly, "I doubt that."
Azure stepped closer and the street light flickered; he the...
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Sunday, October 4, 2020
Standing outside the faded brown brick facade, with his leg against the wall, Elliot checked his phone again. 12:30. What was Azure even doing?
He said to meet up at noon.
Annoyance bubbled up again as he recalled last night. Checking his phone once again, he confirmed Azure read his text but didn't respond.
Why ask to meet up if you're going to be late anyway?
He sighed and began typing a message, "Hey, I've arrived at the library and I'm waiting for you outside."
His finger hovered over the send button as he furrowed his eyebrows. Am I being too formal?
Compared to last night it was definitely a shift in tone; he had a habit of being overly polite when he wasn't close to someone. Even annoying people like Azure.
Shaking his head, he hit send. If Azure doesn't get here by 12:45 then I'm leaving.
But it's probably important if he texted me right? He groaned.
While he didn't like Azure, he was also the kind of person to give people a second chance.
Time dragged on, 12:45 came and went. 1:00. (13:00) Azure was still nowhere in sight.
This asshole.
He began typing, his fingers on fire: "Hey asshole I waited here for a whole hour even when I decided to meet up with you last minute but you still had the nerve to stand me up. How about you go fuck yourself?"
His phone read:
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Elliot: I left because I have some other things going on. We'll discuss this at school tomorrow.
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He sighed, "I should've known better."
At least I have a shift at Timeless after this so I didn't go out for nothing.
Just as he was leaving, he remembered his old afternoon runs. Maybe I should exercise more...
***
Monday, October 5, 2020
The high, arched windows flooded Central Haven's cafeteria with natural light, offering stunning views of the city's skyline. Meanwhile the remaining walls were paneled with light mahogany, adding warmth and a touch of old-world charm to the modern architecture.
