Perfectionist

Losing It

Alexis' POV.

"What else is inside?" Kane asked from the side.

"Eh...It's a bracelet? From...Aether?" Faye,"Could I look at it?"

I shrugged,"Sure."

"It's by...Alfred C. Kelloway. Holy shit."

Now that-Was a name I knew.

Hell, I was wearing one of his works right now.

"This stuff's priceless and he just gave it to you?" Faye seemed confused,"Good god, how rich is the general?"

"...Wait. What's that thing?" Brian pointed to the gift-wrapped rectangular box inside.

"If anything...This should be something good." Keegan commented.

"Go on! Open it!" Jace exclaimed,"A pure prium ingot? Wronium?"

The excitement was building as I tore it open.

It didn't shine.

It didn't look like metal.

My mind immediately flashed to the past and I knew exactly what it was,"It's my favourite chocolate brand..." I answered the confused Jace.

"..."

"...I never expected the general to be so...Sentimental?" Levi said, his statement came out as more of a question.

"Ah. Speaking of gifts-" Reishard took out a few envelopes,"Here's the paycheck you've all earned."

Everyone took one and immediately looked in without any formality,"A million crowns?" Jackson whistled,"Today's the fucking motherload."

"Why the big payday?" Faye asked.

"New life, materials and elements. If that ain't enough, you got us a big slice of cake." Reishard chuckled,"Gallium's more than happy to shell out a little bit more today."

"Alright!" Jace whooped,"We're getting fucking dead drunk tonight you two!" He clung onto Jackson and Levi who similarly celebrated.

"Men." Sapphire rolled her eyes,"Holinder's tonight?"

"I'm in." Faye called.

"Sure."

"Whatever."

"I'll bring my new girlfriend!" Kane shouted.

"Okay then-You two?"

"Uh..." I turned to Antonio.

He squeezed my hand and I got the message.

"We'll get our own. You guys enjoy." I answer casually.

"You two getting a room?" Jace hollered, Jackson catcalling at me.

"Shuddap imature shits!" Faye shouted, looking at me apologetically.

"It's fine." I laughed.

"Okay guys, you have about three hours before the jets are set. So free time."

The group cheered as we dispersed, leaving me and Antonio to ourselves.

"So, what now?"

"I...I gotta go get something. I'll see you in three hours." Antonio seemed nervous.

"Where?"

"Just...I-I gotta meet someone at the camp we went to."

"Okay..." I was a little dubious but I wasn't that clingy or insecure,"Have a good trip then."