The Waiter - a Nuzi Fanfic

Aftermath - Suspence.

The distance between N and Uzi seemed long, and slow. Snow crunched under both of their feet,  neither of them taking their eyes off of one another, not daring to blink.

N cried even more, and Uzi had never been so determined. After what felt like an eternity, they collided once again. N sent Uzi flying to the ground, wrapping around her tightly.

Breathing heavily, she looked down at the drone squeezing her as tight as he could. All she heard was N crying, putting one of her hands on his head.

"Uzi.. " he mumbled through his tears, causing Uzi to hug him tighter. He looked up at her with fear, asking her a question, catching her off guard. " are you real? " he seemed shaken.

"N.. I'm right here. ' she comforted. Laughing and crying out of relief, N layed his head on her chest. " I missed you so much! " he shouted, not wanting to tell her about his hallucinations.

N sat up in the center of the grove, looking down in Uzi. She still found the height difference embarrassing, becoming slightly flustered. "Uzi.. Do you remember anything? From that night, I mean.. " he trailed off, fidgeting with his hands nervously.

" I remember falling." She paused for a moment, searching for words. " but then I looked at you, knowing I would die with you as my promised. " she looked away, still slightly embarrassed.

N smiled, refusing to take his eyes off her. " well, now we can proceed with that promise. " he stood up, offering his hand to her like he did the first night they met. She smiled softly, accepting him with no hesitation.

Surprisingly, the walk was quiet for quite some time. The two were at a loss for words, unsure how this was finally a reality.

"How? " Uzi said quietly, not meeting N's eye. "How am I here? She.. " Uzi didn't finish her sentence, remembering the last thing she saw - J's bullet.

N, still holding her hand, froze. He looked terrified, and Uzi couldn't figure out why. He looked at his hands, and jet-black oil flickered on and off his fingers.

"I killed them. " he whispered, almost stuttering. He looked at Uzi, afraid she wouldn't see him the same. "They're gone.. They're gone! I gave their cores to-" he cut himself off when he looked at Uzi, who was shocked, but chose to stay by his side.

" I'm a monster. I'm designed to kill. " he brought his hand to his face, pulling his hair slightly. Uzi walked in front of him, holding both of her hands to his face. " my monster.. " she whispered to him.

N looked less terrified, seeming to study her for a moment. " let's go back to my room, we can unwind a little? " she offered, a mischievous look appearing in her eye.

* slightly suggestive content warning for next chapter... Coming out Sunday >:3  *