Lady Of The Island

Prologue II

26th May 2024

Gray bowed his head and grumbled something as he picked at his breakfast. Being in a different country, he already felt out of his depth, but the lack of a certain brown haired boyfriend made him feel so much worse.
Lavender, his daughter, wasn't even with him, it was just him, his sister and his parents. Usually he would have been happy, but Azure couldn't make it this time, so he just felt rather alone. He couldn't even bring himself to wear his heart sunglasses.

"Excuse me?" A light voice came from beside him.

Gray's head turned to see a cheery black haired girl waving.

"Hello?"

"Are you done with your meal? I can take it back-"

"No." Gray replied and turned away.

"But-"

"I'm not DONE!" He snapped, causing the waitress to roll her eyes and walk away.

"Jeez, Gray..." Molly sighed. "She was just doing her job...

"I don't care. Why should I? The person I care about most is AGES away and I'm supposed to just go on like normal?"

"You really miss him, don't you?"

"Of course I do! I miss his embraces, his kisses, his cuddles! I miss him!"
Gray slammed his fork onto his full plate.
"It's been days! Calls aren't the same! I just..."
He let out a loud sigh.
"I just want him to be here..."

"But he was busy with a job interview. Don't be selfish, Gray."

"I know...Sorry..."
He picked his plate up.
"I'm not hungry."

As he walked away, he paused and turned.
"Do you know what makes this worse?'

"Hmm?"

"He took one of my rings...." He rubbed his eyes. "He mentioned about getting me a gift...I think he's going to propose, Molly."

Molly looked rather surprised.
"I shouldn't very shocked, but you seem a little down about it. Arent you happy?"

"Of course I am! I want him to propose so bad! I want to live the rest of my life with him - but every moment we're away is another potential proposal moment away...."
He threw his food in the bin.
"I want him so much...'

Molly stood up and grinned.
"Remember to not pressure him about it. He's obviously trying to keep it a secret...hah, maybe he'll finally grow and dye his hair after this "

"Maybe." Gray shrugged. "I won't tell him that I know. He's probably thinking that he's sneaky, or stressing out."

"Wait, how did you know he took it?"

"I was looking for one of his." He smiled and walked out of the door.

"Good thing my dress has been reserved..." Molly sipped her drink, before sighing.
"I wish I could help him..."

Gray slammed the hotel's bedroom door shut and collapsed onto the bed. His phone began to light up and he eagerly picked it up.

"Azzy!" He shouted, settling the phone on the bedside table.

"Sugar!" Azure's grin was as bright as the foreign sun. "I-" He looked at his boyfriend. "Are you okay?"