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"And... done!"
Lucy put the flower clip on, delicately, making sure that it stayed put.
"Is it set?" she asked, withdrawing her hands carefully, however they still hovered near the hair as if to save the hair-do if it falls apart.
"It's perfect!" Vera exclaimed, twirling around in happiness. "Thank you! Thank you so much!"
Lucy watched her excitedly walk around, a sigh escaping her.
'Cancer would've done a better job though.' she thought. 'I wish he wouldn't have had to miss out on such an opportunity. He would've loved to do Vera's hair.'
"Alright!" Lucy hollered. "Stop and sit down now. You're going to ruin all of my hard work."
"I'm just so excited. It's the first time you'll be celebrating it with us!"
Lucy crossed her arms, looking out the window.
"Ah." she began. "About that-"
"Vera! They're here!"
Mari's voice echoed from below, efficiently cutting Lucy off.
"Coming Ma!" Vera shouted back, getting up and collecting her things. "What were you saying Lucy?"
"Nothing..I-" she sighed, a soft smile playing on her lips. "Have a great time okay?"
"Yes ma'am!" Vera replied cheerfully, doing a two finger salute. "We'll see each other during the fireworks!"
A chuckle escaped Lucy when she saw Vera run out, or try to run out, for the yukata restricted her movements and she was reduced to walking awkwardly like a penguin.
"Don't laugh!" she whined, holding onto the stair railing for dear life. When Lucy didn't stop, she turned around, pouting. "Just you wait." she said. "I'd like to see you wear one and run."
The smile instantly disappeared from her face, however, Vera already had her back facing her so she didn't notice. Lucy leaned against the window, looking out at the darkening sky.
She felt sad, and guilty, for she was about to ruin everything on this perfect day.
She wasn't going to be there.
She was going to escape.
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"Thank you so much for staying and helping me out."
"It's no biggie." Lucy smiled and resumed mopping the floor clean.
"There were just so many customers today. I feel bad for keeping you."
"It's no problem Mari." Lucy said nonchalantly, continuing on with her work.
"Well, I'm done here!" Mari exclaimed. "How long will it take for you?"
"I'll be done with it soon enough. You go on ahead. I'll lock up the café and everything and leave the keys in their usual place."
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Fanfiction"So.." he began, shifting to look at her now instead. "Why'd you leave?" There it was, the question she had dreaded from the start. Lucy closed her eyes, taking in a deep breath. Her hand shifted just a little, pulling away from his warm one. 'Becau...
