Sniffs Sniff

Strangely enough, even after smelling the ground like an addict, the strange guy hugged the asphalt ground with a big child smile on his face before screaming on top of his lungs like an idiot once again.

“I’M REALLY HOME NOWW!! I SURE AM HOMEEEEEE NOWW!!”

Hayla stared at him with weird eyes before scanning the strange guy’s clothes.

‘Those clothes..? Is he a cosplayer or a beggar..?’

The guy was wearing a long dark cloak, like those you’ll see in some kind of dark organizations villains would wear in film. He’s also wearing some strange clothes, something Hayla had never seen before. It made her a bit suspicious but she soon discarded the thought of it.

Hayla watched the strange guy jump like a child in all happiness. The guy was muttering something to himself about this and that random thing. Since she figured there's no other problem except his head, she finally decided that maybe its time to go.

“Well since u seem fine, I’ll be going now. Be careful next time.”

And thats when—

GROOOOOWWLLLLLLLLL

Hayla’s brows narrowed into a slit.

‘What in the hell is that sound??’

The strange guy approached her slowly and acted cutely for no reason before asking her, “Ummmmm… Young and strange lady… Do you ummm…. You know…”

Hayla let a long sigh escape once more. She’s never been this stressed even back at her job.

“Spare money?”

The guy nodded his head.

“I can afford a meal or two. Come with me.”

Gulp!

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The guy scratched his head and speaks in a nervous tone, “...In truth— I actually have no money right now.”

‘Yes, I already figured…’ Hayla gave him a cold stare as she said that in her head.

“But I promise I’ll payy you backk!!”

“You don’t have to pay me.”

Hayla started taking out something out of her pocket, and just as she was about to reach out for her wallet… The strange guy stopped her halfway.

“Ummmm… Actually… I don’t know where to buy food or eat..? Is that a problem…?”

‘IT IS A PROBLEM!!’

Hayla was so angry to the point she wished she could smack out the living of the guy in front of her right now..

‘GRRRRRR IF ONLY HE WASN’T A NORMAL CITIZEN! I WOULD HAVE ROASTED HIM OUT OF HIS BONES BY NOW’

Hayla bit her lips and wore a fake smile. There were few visible drops of blood seeping out of her lips. She’s biting her lips harder than she everbites a Mcdo-Chicken Joy in her whole life.

“It’s not a problem, I would accompany you.”

The strange guy jumped in happiness andd hugged her all of the sudden.

“SWEET! Thanks, strange lady! I’ll never forget this debt!!”\

They look like two young couple cuddling in the road. It looks so sweet and adorable. Though it was a different story for Hayla.

‘UGGGHHHHHEH HE STINKSSSSSSSS SO MUCH….’

Hayla suppressed her anger to smack out the living of the suicidal guy currently hugging her. Her eyes were bloodshot wide open. It was like she’s ready to pounce on him and skin him alive any moment by now.

The strange guy soon moved away from Hayla and smiled like an innocent child once more. Somehow that smile triggers Hayla even more. Her urge to punch him out of nowhere is getting stronger by every minute.

“Shall we go eat now? Hehee~!”

Hayla let out a long sigh once more before nodding her head. Seriously, her day doesn’t seem to get any better. Even on her day’s off.

*****

Hayla and the strange guy soon arrived in the ramen shop. Usually, whenever she’s out from work, she always goes to the same place, and that’s… Here.

Her comfy place. Where she could eat comfortably without a distraction.

Hayla and the strange guy soon entered the place. The guy seems so amused over everything. It was as if looking at a child who went for the first time at Amusement park. His eyes were glittering with passion, while his lips were full of smiles. Even Hayla finds it strange and weird. It makes her question whether…

‘Does this guy have low happiness at all??’

Hayla stared at him with strange eyes. Her eyes seem to be somewhat looking down at him.

Inside the ramen shop was somewhat the normal view for Hayla. Every seat was empty. Since it was an area full of strange things. There were only a few people around the area.

And that’s also why it was Hayla’s favorite place. Nothing out of unordinary. Just her, the owner, and peace.

Soon enough, Hayla and the strange guy were greeted by the owner.

“I thought it's your day off today Lil miss.”

Hayla shrugged her head.

“Well, I never get a proper break do I?”

The owner laughed it off a little bit and asked, “What brings you here today, Lil miss?

“Two ramen please… Sigh, my day never gets any better.”

“It will be better soon, Lil miss~ I mean, I hope so.” The owner said teasingly.

“For now. Why don’t you two couples sit first while I cook? Huhuhu, if your fans sees you two right now, they’ll be crying on their mommas right now~”

Hayla and the strange guy soon sat at the empty seats. Hayla shook her head in annoyance.

“...Please don’t misunderstand, I’m on a job right now.”

“Oh, so he isn’t your boyfriend? That’s too bad, you too seem like a perfect match.”

“Nah he’s not my type.” Hayla said in annoyance.

‘NO WAY HE WOULD BE MY TYPE!! HE DOESN’T EVEN BATH! WHAT KIND OF JOKE IS THAT???’ Hayla ranted on her thoughts.