Avery Kendall

Winter was drawing near, if not here already. There was a powerful chill in the air signaling what was to surely come-- a whole mess of snow and ice. Despite the coldness of the season, it was also a rather joyful time, not to mention the time to whip out the hot chocolate and tasty treats. What better place to do this than the nearby cafe? She was happy that Atro City had a small place like this. She remembered her old town, which she had recently left to come here. A small town it was, it had a cheery little shop where one could drop in and catch a bite to eat or just chat. It had been owned by her grandmother so one could bet that she'd spent plenty of time there as she grew up. Now she was nineteen and off on her own.

Avery strode down the sidewalk at a brisk pace, eager to keep warm and arrive at her destination in as little time as possible. Her cheeks, which were normally pale and colorless, were now flushed with red. Her baby blue eyes looked onward. Ah, there it was! She smiled as she finally came upon the cafe and reached out to open the door. She stepped inside and was immediately greeted by the warmth of a nearby heater. She breathed a sigh of relief at this and relished in the feeling.

Finding herself a small table to sit at, she took off her coat and scarf and settled them on the back of her chair before taking a seat. "I'll have a hot chocolate and a ham sandwich please," she said right away as the waiter showed up. Once the waiter strode away she got herself comfortable and patiently waited for her order. This was a delightful little place.

Jake

Jake walked to the Cafe. He was wearing a thick leather jacket a white t-shirt that was a little tight and had a v-neck. He looked forward seeing the sign. His jeans were faded and his shoes were black with green laces. He smiled and walked in as the bell rung on the door.

One of the employes that was at the cash register smiled ''hey, Jake what will you have today?'' he asked calling over to him. ''Hey, Uh I dont know yet i'll decide in a minute'' he called back.

He looked over and saw a pretty young girl he walked over to her table. ''Excuse me ma'am, is this seet tacken? If I may sit here'' he said. He smiled and waited for an answer. His shirt showed muscles, if he did take it off it would show abs and a braod chest. He looked at her. His black hair was wet from the shower he had took before he left his house. He ran his fingers through it trying to dry it.

Avery Kendall

Just to see what they had, Avery picked up a small menu and began to read through it. They seemed to have some pretty good things to eat here. Soon she found herself getting hungrier and wondering where her order was-- even though she knew she had just placed it. Rubbing her cool palms together she looked around the cafe, her eyes sweeping along the other customers.

That's when she noticed Jake walk in. He appeared a bit intimidating to her at first with his leather jacket and all, till she heard an employee call out to him. She listened quietly as he replied that he didn't know what he wanted to eat. He seemed nice enough. She brushed a strand of her bangs out of her face as she turned back to her table to wait for her food.

At first, she didn't notice him walking over to her. Once he reached her table, she looked up with a sort of confused look but then gave a small smile. She nodded, "Um, sure. You can sit here," she answered him, briefly motioning to one of the empty chairs.

She figured that she could have a little company while she ate. Finally the waiter came up with her food and placed a small plate with a sandwich and a mug of hot chocolate in front of her. The waiter then took notice of Jake. "Oh? Is there anything you would like?" the waiter asked him.

Meanwhile, Avery sat there watching Jake. He wasn't too bad looking himself.

Jake

He sat down and looked at Avery and then the waiter. ''Ill have some hot chocolate, please'' he said and looked at Avery.

''Names Jake or Ja, must of herd when me and him were talking. Whats your name?'' he asked and looked at her. He took his jacket off, the one his brother had given him when he had passed away.

He smiled at her and looked at her ''After this where are you going? If you dont mind may i come?'' he asked and looked at the employees coming in and out of the kitchen with food and drinks.

Avery Kendall

Avery sat there quietly as Jake ordered his own hot chocolate and then the waiter was off. Remembering her own food, she hungrily reached for her sandwich and took a small clean bite out of it. She felt her stomach quietly rumble and was glad to finally have something to munch on. After taking a bite, she placed her sandwich back on the small plate.

She looked back up at Jake and offered a smile. "I'm Avery," she answered, watching him curiously. As he took his jacket off she reached for her mug and took a sip. It really warmed her up if she wasn't already. She kept her palms wrapped around it and enjoyed the extra heat.

Avery thought his next questions were rather forward but thought for a moment. She wasn't even sure where she was headed. "Well, I was thinking about taking a walk around town," she said, knowing it was chilly out but also fully prepared to combat the weather. Not to mention, she just liked to be moving. Walking was one of her favorite pastimes. "I guess you can come along if you want." she then stated, taking another bite of sandwich.

Just then the waiter popped up and placed the hot chocolate in front of Jake before once again disappearing into the kitchen area. Must be a busy day... she thought to herself.

Jake

He took his hot chocolate and took a drink. ''Avery, I'll let you know that i love taking walks with people i just met even when its almost below freezing,;; he said a little sarcasm in his voice, but he did mean the taking walks part with people he just met.

He watched her and looked at the hot chocolate he had. It was almost half gone. Had he really drank that much? Maybe, ''Avery, dont worry about paying for your food, Ill pay for it.'' He said.

After he pulled out a wad full of cash. He looked at Avery ''Think this $20 bill will work?'' he said. Looking down at the wad, he counted it in his head. $900 i didnt know my parents gave me that much money he thought to himself.

He put the money back in his pocket and looked at Avery. He took another sip of his drink and set it dowm

Avery Kendall

Avery was drinking her hot chocolate relentlessly, as was evident by her mug being nearly empty. She took large gulps today, as she had come in thirsty and cold-- a bad mix for the poor drink. She took a couple more bites of sandwich as Jake began speaking. She noted what she thought was sarcasm, but she just gave a small shrug of the shoulders as she swallowed her bite of food. The sandwich was almost gone as well.

Her blue eyes flashed briefly when he said that he would pay for the food. She was a bit startled to say the least. "You really don't have to do that," she said, wiping the corners of her mouth with a napkin. It felt odd accepting such things from a stranger, but finally she gave a bit of a nod. After all, the money saved could be used towards something else she needed. "Well, I suppose so." she said in response to his question as she took her bill in hand after the waiter dropped them off. She still couldn't understand the generosity from him, but was thankful nonetheless. He seemed to have a good bit of money, judging by the wad he took out. Avery simply watched as he put it away. "Thank you." she said, pausing before she finished up her sandwich and then left a drop in her mug. She was ready to go.

Jake

He looked at her ''I want to pay for you. Its the right thing to do'' He said. He looked around and leaned on the table. ''Besides, I have $900 from my parents'' he whispered only loud enough for her to hear. He set the money on the table for the waiter to take and paid both their bills.

After he looked at her ''Where do you want to go walk?'' he asked. Getting up he put his jacket on and looked down at her. He got her jacket and helped put it on her. It was the gentleman like thing to do after all.

Avery Kendall

Having finished her meal and feeling nice and full and content, Avery thought of where she could go walking. Then Jake mentioned the money and all she could do was nod. "You must have generous parents?" she said, her sentence sounding like a mix of a normal statement and a question. Avery's own parents had given her some money to get started here, but she had yet to find herself a job. She would find one in time.

She found his gentlemanly attitude quite appealing. She stood up and was ready to get her jacket when he beat her to it. She smiled as he helped put it on her and then she adjusted her sleeves and whatnot. She took her scarf and wrapped it about her neck. "Hm, I was thinking about taking a walk out towards the corral. I heard they had one here," she said, fixing herself up before getting ready to head back out the door. She wasn't sure if he was the animal type, though, and waited to hear if he had any objections.

Jake

He looked at her ''You could say they are. But really their just getting me away from them. I still have money from last time. Its about $1000 for it all that i have.'' He said and looked at the cash register. He smiled at her.

''Yes they have one here. I go there quite often really.'' He said ''I would like to go there.'' He smiled and looked down at her. He walked over to the door and held it open for her.

Avery Kendall

Avery listened as he spoke about his parents. She gave a chuckle at what he had to say and then nodded. "Oh, I think a lot of parents feel that way," she stated as she turned and readied to leave. She headed to the door and walked out into the chill of the afternoon. Her coat and scarf provided her with plenty of warmth. She began walking in the direction of the corral, eager to see what it had to offer.

"That's great," she then said, turning to look at him once they were outside the cafe. "So, are you into horses?" she asked him, remembering back to the days of her childhood when she would spend most of her time at her friend's stables. Those were the days. Of course, she still visited well into her teen years, but their lives just sped up. She was considered an adult now and couldn't spend her life playing anymore-- much as she may want to. However, Avery had plans on owning her own horse one day. For now she was simply planning on leasing one, at least for a while. She didn't have the funds to keep a horse.

Jake

He laughed ''Seems that way doesnt it?'' he joked. Heading out the door behind her. His leather jacket gave enough warmth to him. He looked at her ''Im into all animals really. I go out riding ever so often.'' he said. ''What about you?'' he asked. He thought this would be a perfect time to get to know her better as a friend instead of a stranger.

Avery Kendall

Avery stuck her hands deep into her coat pockets as they walked along. She then looked at Jake. She enjoyed talking about horses. She had practically grown up at her friend's stable. "I enjoy riding," she said before letting her eyes gaze about her surroundings, "but I haven't for a while. I'm looking to lease a horse till I get enough to buy my own." It would take a while for her to gather the money for her own but she was well prepared for the work. Mind drifting from their chat, she felt incredibly comfortable after that snack. She could lay on the ground and probably fall asleep.

As they came upon a street corner she turned and headed down another sidewalk. "I think this is the way." she stated as she walked along.

Jake

Jake looked at her "Well i could get you a horse. If you want" He said

"Yes it is" he said following her.