a/n: ayeeeee chapter 69

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Jan 24
6:30pm

The others were starting to get impatient, and you had to admit you were as well.

You kept telling the others that your mystery guest would arrive soon but you weren't sure yourself whether she'd really come or not.

But your worries were soon washed away by the special someone's appearance. And Tomo was the first one to notice.

"Y/n. I think she's here," Tomo notified while tugging your shoulder. "Huh?" You looked to where he was looking and saw a feminine figure approaching you guys.

Indeed, it was the very person you were all waiting so impatiently for. The woman's sharp gray eyes were looking directly at you as she continued walking towards the group.

And everyone awkwardly stared as she did. Though, to break the tension, you decided to greet her first.

"Tsaritsa you made it!!" You exclaimed as you rushed to her.

"The Tsaritsa was released from the hospital??" Thoma asked the very question everyone else had been wondering.

You nodded. "Yeah, she was awhile ago."

"Y/n. Greetings. I'm sorry for my late arrival but I was still uncertain whether I should've come or not," the Tsaritsa explained. "No need for apologies, Tsaritsa. I'm just glad you made it," you smiled to which she smiled back.

"Holy shit, the Tsaritsa is here. Bye," Childe turned around to leave before La Signora grabbed his arm. "You're staying here, you mutt."

"Mannnn," the ginger whined. Scaramouche rolled his eyes. "Ok, is that everyone? Can we get this dumb meet up thing over with?" He scoffed.

"Don't be such a party pooper Scara," Yoimiya pouted.

"Exactly. Though, I agree. LET'S GET ICE CREAM NOW," Itto suggested, shouting in excitement.

"Pfft okay okay, we can get ice cream now," you started walking as everyone else followed.

The group walked inside the parlor, where you'd soon give your orders.

Itto ordered chocolate chip ice cream, Childe ordered chocolate fudge ice cream, Tomo ordered a basic vanilla ice cream (only because Kazuha did too), Thoma ordered a plain chocolate ice cream, Ayaka ordered a vanilla ice cream, Yoimiya ordered chocolate fudge, the Tsaritsa ordered strawberry, La Signora ordered vanilla and chocolate mixed, Scaramouche ordered chocolate fudge, and lastly, you ordered cookies n cream.

And Childe paid for all of it, insisting on doing so. The group then walked out the parlor to eat the ice cream outside since Yoimiya worried Itto and Tomo may start another fight. Those two always managed to start a fight anywhere they went.

You guys sat down on the benches outside.

"Where should we go now?" Yoimiya asked as she licked her ice cream.

"Dunno," you replied.

"Let's eat the ice cream first," Itto suggested as he took a huge bite from his ice cream while the others stared at him in concern.

"What?" He asked, genuinely confused.

"Dude... who bites their ice cream...?" Tomo asked with a tone of concern.

"Me. So what, hm?" Itto eyed Tomo, as if he was already ready to throw hands if Tomo said one wrong thing.

"I dunno, that's kinda weird man," Tomo didn't hold back.

"Guys... don't start anything," Yoimiya warned.

Yae Miko just watched in amusement as Kazuha looked at Tomo in worry.

You glanced at Scaramouche and he didn't look like he cared about the two so you decided this was probably normal.

"Are you calling me weird?" Itto got up from the bench.

"Maybe I am homie, maybe I am." Tomo also got up from the bench.

"Guys. Seriously. Sit. Back. Down." Yoimiya warned again.

"Uhh Scara, is this normal?" You asked the short male who still looked unbothered. "If the cops get called over, we'll tell them we have no idea who they are," he said as he took a bite from his ice cream. "WHAT?" You were officially concerned.

"Hey Tomo homie. Why don't you say it to my face this time, huh? Call me weird to my face," Itto threatened.

"Ok." Tomo leaned towards Itto, tiptoeing a bit to reach his eye level. "Itto homie. You are weird," he did exactly as Itto said which made Itto furrow his eyebrows.

"That's kinda gay if you ask me," Childe commented, enjoying the show to the fullest.

Itto narrowed his eyes. "Tomo homie, how would you like it if I were to yeet you inside that garbage can," Itto pointed to a nearby garbage can.

"Tomo, I think you should take it easy now," Kazuha finally decided to interfere.

"No no, it's ok. I think Itto here wants to pick a fight," Tomo crossed his arms.

"Yes, you're right, Tomo. I do." Itto crossed his arms too, imitating the brown haired male.

"Ok then homie, let's fight."

"Ok broski. Come at me."

"Idiots. Sit back down. That old lady is staring at you two," La Signora interfered as well, hoping her words would stop the ridiculous fight.

"Oh shit. Elderly respect man," Tomo instantly sat back down. "Gotta respect the seniors Itto broski."

"Shit you're right. Elderly respect." Itto sat down as well.

"Does this happen often Yoimiya?" You asked the cheerful blonde haired female who now seemed more focused on her ice cream than everyone else. "Yep," she replied.

"Ugh. They're so dumb," Scaramouche complained. "Atleast it's funny," Thoma proudly smiled like he said something that made their case any better.

"Ok, I'm done my ice cream. Let's go now," Tomo got up again. "We still need to finish!!" Yoimiya then tried rushing to finish hers.

"I'm done as well," you responded. Scaramouche and La Signora were also done but didn't say anything.

"Itto, hurry up, sheesh." Tomo walked over to Itto and patted his head. "Why are you so slow?"

"Shut up and let me enjoy my ice cream. I only get it 11 times a week, bitch."

"Only 11 times a week, I see." You got up from the bench as well and approached the two.

"Well enjoy it faster." Tomo normally doesn't care about him eating it slow, but he enjoyed teasing Itto regardless.

"Tomo homie, I swear to the archons I will throw you across the field if you don't shut up."

"Tomo, I really think you shouldn't tease Itto too much right now," Kazuha tugged Tomo's sweater, trying to gain his attention.

"Hmm ok fine. But only because you said so Kazuha," Tomo backed off and Kazuha smiled as a response.

You stood there confused. "Gay people things I guess."

You then walked over and sat down beside the Tsaritsa.

"Y/n, thank you for inviting me to this gathering. Even despite the fact that my presence would possibly make it awkward," she thanked you with a soft smile.

"Ah of course Tsaritsa. It's the least I could do after you saved me. Besides, I don't think you're making it awkward."

"Yes, she isn't. I totally agree!!" Thoma approved.

"I don't agr—" Childe said before getting interfered by La Signora's smack on his head. "Don't you dare finish that, you damn ginger."

"Ow. I wasn't going to say anything bad!!??"

"Guys I think everyone's finished now. So let's go!!" Yoimiya jumped off the bench in excitement.

"Where to?" You asked.

"Hmmm I was thinking, let's go hang out at a park or something. Or we can go to the movies. Basically anywhere is fine," the blonde replied.

Everyone nodded in approval. "Alright then, let's go."

And so the group followed behind Yoimiya, with their newly made friend, you, they're newly united friend, the Tsaritsa, and they're old friends that they'd never expect to walk with ever again, Childe, La Signora, and lastly, Scaramouche.

Though, Scaramouche held your hand the whole way since he didn't want the others to take you from him again.

But regardless, you all had the time of your lives.

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a/n: this is supposed to be the finale !! and what's a better chapter to end the book at than chapter 69

jokes aside though, I just want to thank you guys for all the support, it's been amazing writing for you all and truly a great journey

so thank you so so much, I love u all to bits <3333

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July 21
3:32pm

A tall masculine figure entered a restaurant and took a seat.

"Hello, would you like the usual?" A waiter asked, walking by.

"Yes, of course the usual. You don't even need to ask me at this point, Sara," the strange man replied cheerfully.

"Haha alright then," Sara took out her notepad and starting writing his usual order as the man kept his cheerful smile, seeming zoned out about something.

"You seem awfully happy today, mister. Did something good happen?" Sara asked as she continued writing.

"Yes ma'am, something good did indeed happen. Hahaha!" He leaned backwards on his chair, bringing his hands to support the back of his head.

"I think ima visit my wonderful daughter sometime soon."