chapter 1: first meetings
(old times masterlist) (fanfic masterlist) (ao3)
It was a beautiful day outside, birds are singing, flowers are blooming. On days like this Elliot liked to go on a walk after his shift at his dad’s pizza place. He wasn’t in need of money or something, far from it. His father was rich because of said pizza place, it was the most popular in town. The place often got at least 60 if not more customers a day, and even more holidays and weekends as more people are free during that time.
Despite the place being popular it was pretty understaffed which caused Elliot to have to work multiple shifts at once, he was even the manager whenever his dad had something more important to do that day or was sick. But, despite all this, Elliot still loved working there. There was something about the atmosphere and making pizza that gave him a sense of calm. He always made sure to give a genuine smile at everyone as it usually made them feel better aswell.
Today however, even though the weather was perfect, something in Elliot’s gut told him it wouldn’t be so perfect. He pushed the thought away, not wanting to ruin his day. He check the time on his phone, 6:37AM, good, at least he won’t be late to work or breakfast. He made his way to kitchen after getting changed. “morning, dad. Anything special for breakfast?” Elliot looked around, noticing a certain girl with hair as white as snow was missing “mia still asleep?”
Elliot’s dad, mr.builder, continued stirring something in the pan as he spoke “nothing too special, just some bacon and eggs. And yes, mia is unfortunately still In bed. If you could get her so she doesn’t to school starving, I’d highly appreciate it.” Mr.builder look at Elliot to get his response as he placed two eggs and bacon on a plate to make a smiley face.
Elliot started going up the stairs to mia’s room but not before teasing his dear father “try not to burn them like last time, dad” as he was about the reach the last step he heard his father yell back saying that it was only one time. Elliot chuckled and knocked on mia’s door waiting for a answer. After hearing nothing for a few seconds he opned the door to see mia still laying in bed.
Elliot walk over to her bed and sat on the floor before patting her awake “mia, wake up. You’re gonna be late for school AND breakfast” he heard a mumble that was probably a ‘five more minutes’ he sighed and walk towards the door “well, I guess I have to ask dad to find me a new sister” at his words, mia jumped up and ran to Elliot “noooo, don’t replace me. I’ll get up” Elliot ruffled the girl’s hair “chill, mia. I was only joking. Why would me and dad replace you, huh? How about you get ready and I’ll ask dad to make you some… chicken nuggets” mia’s face lit up as she ran to get her school uniform.
Elliot went back downstairs and saw his dad had already finished setting the table and placed the food on it. “hey, could you make mia some chicken nuggets.i kinda promised her you’d make it if she got ready” he said as he went to sit a a chair and eat.
Minutes pass by and mr.builder drops mia off at her school before driving himself and Elliot to the pizzaria. Sure, it was a bit too early to start working but they liked being early to make sure they weren’t short on ingredients. Everything was in check so they went and opened up the doors to the place.
Hours pass as more customers come and go, some new, some old. Elliot however couldn’t help but notice how often each customer visits and one person came almost everyday. It was starting to concern Elliot about if the poor guy was doing alright. But before he could think about it any longer someone came up to the desk to order. “oh, n7? Haven’t seen you since high school. Anyways. Welcome to builder brothers pizza, how may I help you?” 007n7 had came with his best friend n0Li. They looked at each other as if they could read the others mind. It kinda freaked Elliot out but maybe that was because he himself didn’t have any friends to understand it
7n7 and Nol1 nod at each ither before n7 speaks “just a small cheese” Elliot nods and heads over to the kitchen to cook it himself. As much as he loved his job, multi tasking because of being short staffed was annoying. As he was placing the cheese on the dough he heard screaming and running from the main area. He went to go see what happened but his dad quickly came in “Elliot, get out as fast as you can” Elliot was confused on what happened but knew it’s better to save the questions for later so he ran out from the back door.
Elliot knew there was a park nearby where he could stay while waiting for his dad. It was around 2pm so even if whatever happened was dealt with he had to go pick mia before checking on Elliot. He decided that since it was gonna while to get picked up, why not walk around and maybe find a ice cream stand.
Elliot passed by stray dogs and cats, often stopping to pet them, until he found a ice cream stand. He saw there was a person sitting on a bench wearing a black suit, fedora, and sunglasses eating a ice cream sandwhich. ‘probably from the ice cream stand next to them’ Elliot thought to himself. He went ahead and got himself a strawberry ice cream cone. Elliot looked for a place to sit and didn’t see any benchs nearby besides the one with the person in a suit.
Elliot walk up to them and they looked up to look at Elliot in the eye “um.. sorry, sir but could I sit beside you? There isn’t any benches nearby and I’ve been walking for a bit.” The person smiled at Elliot “sure, I don’t mind. I’m chance, you?” chance as they introduced themselves said, trying to make small talk to make the blonde feel less awkward about it “I’m Elliot” he smiled back at chance
