It was beginning to dawn on Minori that maybe everyone on the island has heard of the storm warning. Everyone, of course, except her. She had been banging desperately on the library doors for a couple of minutes now, the gusts of wind blowing rainwater onto her already damp clothing as thunder roared ferociously in the background.
Maybe no one came to work today. She leaned her head against the door, defeated. Go figure.
She kept her forehead pressed against the door, sadly combing through her options. No point waiting around for nothing, right? Maybe she could find shelter at one of the nearby cafĂŠs. Peeling herself from the door, she turned around to face the raging storm. Well, here goes nothin-
âWhat on earth are you doing out there?â
The sound of the doors slamming open caused the young woman to whip back around in surprise. Oh, so there was someone in there, after all! She thought gleefully despite her heart pounding rabidly against her ears.
âOh! I um- Hi!â She smiled sheepishly (still willing her heart to calm down) at the young man in front of her, slowly recognizing him as one of her co-workers (Gin? Gim? Gill? One of those, definitely.) âMy shiftâŚ?â
âYou - Youâre what???â
A cold fog built behind Gill as he stared in utter disbelief. Was she mad? Insane? âWhat do you mean your shift? Have you not seen the weather? The island essentially closes down when a typhoon hits. Besides a few safe spaces or restaurants that decide to brave the storm.âÂ
The realization that he should probably let this poor girl in out of the rain and wind hit him and he reached out to tug her by the arm. âEch, just, get inside.â With a yank she was pulled in and the door was slammed shut with all his strength.Â
He sighed, leaning against the door and fixing his hair. Icy eyes peered at the soaking girl, arms folded judgingly. At least she seemed to have good work ethic, considering she intended on coming to work through a bloody typhoon. Also perhaps a bit daft as well.
âAre you at least alright, aside from being soaked to the bone.â