Emergency love

Chapter 2 Apartments

After 25 hours of just driving I finally reached my destination. It was so busy in New York and I was so scared that my first encounter with the Ambulance here was going to be on the stretcher based on how people around me were driving. However thankfully I did finally make it to my apartments. I decided I'm going to unload the truck in the morning. I walk into my new apartment with Zelda by my side. She starts to sniff around and eventually finds a corner she likes and curls up to sleep. I eventually get a blanket and a pillow and crash on the floor.

The next morning I wake up and hear a knocking on my door. I grab my gun and put it in the back of my pants just in case I need to draw it. I open my front door to see a darker skinned girl standing there.

"Hi, can I help you?" I ask skeptically

"It is true!! A New Neighbor!" She exclaims

I poke my head in the hallway to see if shes talking to anyone and she isn't its just her. She pushes her way into my apartment.

"Do you need help unpacking?" She asks "More like unloading you don't have anything! Except a doggy OMG!" She exclaims as she runs towards Zelda. Zelda simply shows some teeth until realizing this lady is the farthest from a threat we'll get in NY.

"Actually if you don't mind I could use some help unloading. Thank you. I'm Cybil by the way and That's Zelda." I stick my hands in my pockets. 

The girl stands up from scratching Zelda "I'm Piper! I live across the hall alone. I might spend a lot of time here now!" She exclaims extending her hand I take it and shake it. "Wow you have a lot of muscle Cybil you some sort of body builder?" She asks

"No I just lift a lot. Its also part of my job." I respond 

"What do you do?" She asks tilting her head

"I'm a EMT." I state

"Were you a transfer?" She asks

"Yes. I actually don't know where anything is in New York if you show me around I can buy you some coffee I just really need to figure some things out." I spill out

"Girl Yes!" She exclaims "Lets unload first!" She runs to the elevator and I follow her. 

We finish unloading the last box and tow it to the floor I live on.

"So about that tour?" I smirk nudging her

"Absolutely! I'm still In my PJ's I'll go change and meet you on the roof!" She smirks taking my hand

"Why the roof?" I ask

"There's a dog park on top I figured you could take Zelda there for awhile before we leave." She says

"That's actually perfect thank you!" I respond

"Absolutely! Meet you there." She waves walking out of my apartment. 

I get Zeldas leash and walk her out to the elevator. As we approach the roof I realize there is already a figure standing there I grit my teeth hoping his Husky and Newfoundland are friendly and don't try to kill mine. The figure turns around as I walk into the dog park and take Zelda off the leash. I realize its a young male with bright blue eyes and brown hair and a deadly smile. Zelda immediately runs to him and gives him a couple sniffs.

"Is she okay to have treats?" He asks

"Absolutely. Thank you." I respond watching him as he takes a square out of his pocket and gives it to Zelda and scratches her ears.

"Are you new here?" He asks

"That obvious?" I ask kicking at the ground

"Nah just thought I would've seen you around if you weren't." He sticks his hands back into the pockets of his coat and when he breathes I see a slight cloud of smoke leave his mouth.

"Yeah I'm new." I look up oddly fascinated by this man "I was transferred."

He turns towards me and starts to walk. "Transferred?"

"EMT." I reply

"Impressive." He raises his eyebrows and nods then extends his hand "Mikhail, Varshavski."

I reach out and take his hand "Cybil Lytel."

"Cybil. fun name." He smirks

"Mikhail also fun." I smirk back

I hear the gate swing open. I turn to see Piper in a yellow crop .top and black leggings.

"Girl! I'm so sorry I took so long! What did I miss?" She asks out of breath

"Well I met someone and so did my dog." I smile looking at Mikhail

"Oh right! That's Bear and Roxie by the way." He points at his dogs

"That's Zelda." I respond also gesturing despite her being the only dog left

"Well glad to see you're making friends! Ready for that tour?" Piper squeaks a little

"Sure. Nice meeting you." I say patting my leg to get Zelda over. I put her on the leash and we went back to the apartment to drop her off and I grabbed one of my thicker jackets before heading out the door.

She showed me the streets, the ambulance base that I'll be at as well as the hospital I'll most likely be working at. Then, As I promised I took her for Coffee.

"So Whats your story?" I asked Taking a sip of the ice rage I had ordered

"I live in New York, I'm a fashion designer." She starts giggling

"Really? That's actually pretty cool." I respond

She laughs a little. "Thanks I actually admire you way more though! Being a EMT thats pretty intense isn't it?" 

"It can be. Some days are better than others." I respond tracing the cup with my index finger

"I bet. Same with everything I guess." She said taking a big gulp of coffee. "So the guy you were talking to on the roof, Hes pretty cute huh?" She asks nudging me

"Seems nice enough." I respond smiling

"uh huhhhh." She laughs "When do you start work?"

"Tomorrow night but I have to check in early to meet the staff and my new partner." I respond 

"Well lets get you home to unpack and decorate! Girl Tomorrows gonna be BIG for you!!!"

I nodded and tipped the waiter as we left and walked home talking about our life paths and what made us get to where we are.

As we unpacked the last of the boxes I looked around the apartment which looked a lot more like home.

"Hey I know your thing is Fashion but ever think about interior design?" I asked Piper laughing

"Its crossed my mind." She smirks "However I should head home! Good luck tomorrow." She says giving me a hug which I respond with a one arm hug.

"Thank you for everything." I say to her before she leaves.

"Anytime!" She says waving and shutting my door.

Tomorrows a big day. Am I ready for It?