•Peace•

•Chapter Nine•

Forcing myself to update to celebrate 1K reads lol
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=Chapter nine=
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Liz and her glitter
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Tuesday, 6th of August

"You forgot to eat, didn't you." May asked that evening while we were closing together.

"It's not that I forgot, I was just busy and didn't have time..." I fiddled my fingers while May counted money in the drawer, i was still embarrassed about my encounter with that guy Jason, but I was also intrigued.

I wondered when he'd come back. Probably in like a month or two...

I drummed my fingers on the counter absentmindedly.

"Percy?" May asked.

"Hmm?" I looked up, she had finished counting money and had put it into the floor safe, and she was leaning on a stool sipping coffee, watching me.

"You drifted off again. Doing okay?" She asked in concern.

I nodded with a small smile, waving my hand at her as if to wave her worries away. "Oh yeah. Just got distracted.. you know me."

May nodded slightly. I havent told her a thing about gods or my abilities yet, and certainly not about the wars or friends I've lost before, but I could see she seems to be catching on to something, although I wasn't sure what it was I was accidentally revealing.

"Alright dear. But you know I am happy to listen if you ever need an ear." She gets up from the stool and walks into the partial kitchen/back room, and I follow her in. She sets her cup in the sink.

"I know May, and I appreciate it. There are things I'm not ready to talk about.. so I hope you understand." I replied gently, as I didn't want to hurt her feelings.

May nodded, closing the distance and giving me a warm hug, to which I melted into. It's been a hot second since I ever hugged someone.. and May reminded me of my mom. "I understand. Don't worry Percy, I'm happy to be here for you, even if all you want is a hug."

"Thank you.." I mumbled as she held me. I appreciated it. And it made me miss my mom so much more.

After a moment, I sighed and pulled away. "So.. how was Jessica? You never told me." I held my breath, trying to change subjects while my tears were contained. I never really was one for crying around other people, I needed to be strong, and this wasn't the time to let down my walls and overwhelm May.

"Ah, Jessica. She's doing great. She came to tell me she's expecting!" May smiled excitedly.

"Really? That's awesome. When was she due?" I leaned against the counter behind me.

"Oh in two months.. She's got such a motherly glow about her.. I'm surprised she made it all the way out here so late in her pregnancy..." May rambled about her daughter, which made me smile. May was always cheerful, but she was passionate about her family, which was admirable.

May paused, gathering her thoughts. "Oh and Percy? I'd like to go and stay with Jessica to help her with the birth and the first week, do you think you'd be able to handle the shop alone..?"