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The next Cadbury fic has begun!

Of Gardens and Prayers

Ship: Sam/OMC

Words: 3310

Rating: G

Summary: Sam meets someone in town.

Sam slowed his run to a walk, panting and wiping sweat off his forehead. He took a long drink from his water bottle and looked around absentmindedly, trying to pinpoint where exactly he was. He was trying a new running route this morning. He wasn’t often in this part of town. Across the street, he spotted a little building with a sign declaring Godfrey Books: Used Books Store.

Sam checked his watch; he still had a few minutes before he had to get back to the bunker. He waited for a few cars to pass and crossed the street, pulling a hairband off his wrist and tying his sweaty hair up in a ponytail.

A bell jingled as he opened the door. The interior of the shop was cozy, with a few tables and beanbags in one corner and bookshelves in neat rows. Near the front of the shop was a counter and a cash register, behind which sat a man reading a book.

The man at the counter looked up when Sam walked in. He had a bit of scruff and a kind face. When he saw Sam, his mouth dropped open like a guppy, although he quickly closed it and sat up straight. “Welcome to Godfrey’s Books, is there anything I can help you with?”