Waffles
“One Americano!” Tandy called out.
It had been several weeks since she had met Camilla, and Tandy was growing tired of her job. Between the entitled college kids, early hours, and jerks who hit on her, she was about ready to quit. But, it was the only way to keep an eye on her friend. So she put on her best fake smile and continued calling out orders.
Camilla stood up and grabbed her order, just as she did every morning. On the bottom of her cup she saw Tandy’s writing: Lenoir Library 2:30. It was 7:00 am and would be a long day before she met Tandy and Tyrone at the rendezvous point. Before that, she had to get through two three hour lectures.
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Tyrone shifted uncomfortably as he waited for Tandy and Camilla. He was 10 minutes early and not knowing anyone made him feel uneasy. Finally, he saw Tandy’s blonde bob bouncing in the distance and felt at ease. He was hesitant to admit it out loud but he missed his partner in crime.
Back in New Orleans they were a duo, saving lives, kicking ass together. And here? They rarely got to see each other except after dark when they patrolled the city; but, even then they went their separate ways to cover more ground. He wanted to help Camilla, he did, but he also wanted to see his best friend.
“You good?” Tandy teased with a smirk.
“Yeah” he chuckled slightly “uh where’s Camilla?”
“Don’t know, but I’m sure she’ll be here soon” She assured him.
They fell into a comfortable silence waiting for their friend. Tandy looked up at him and wished she had more time off work to hang out like before.
“You wanna do something tonight?” she asked.
“Uh like what?” he said trying not to sound too excited.
“Idk...maybe waffles, or pancakes, whichever you want” she stated while watching Camilla in the distance.
“Waffles!” he answered, not caring how eager he sounded.
“Hey” Camilla greeted them.
Everyday they would meet at a different location and discuss any new or suspicious activity. Most of the time they didn’t have much, the occasional stalker that followed Camilla around or a weird look from a stranger. Today, however, Tyrone had important news.
“I’ve been patrolling the warehouse and finally got something this morning. They’re still using the same car so they shouldn’t be too hard to track down. Me and Tandy will go check it out, Camilla you need to stay in your dorm room until we come back.”
Camilla looked at him as he finished explaining the plan and debated whether or not she should ask again. She decided it was worth a try.
“Maybe I could join you guys” she asked for the 100th time.
“NO!” Tandy and Tyrone said in unison.
“You don’t have any experience” Tandy said.
“You’re safer here” he pointed out.
“Fine. I’ll stay here. Just please call me if things get messy” Camilla said with both disappointment and worry in her voice.
“Of course” Tyrone said while he and Tandy walked off into the afternoon sun.
Camilla gave him a nod. She didn’t know it then, but that was the last time she would see Tyrone and Tandy together. Maybe if she had known, she would’ve taken the time to watch as they disappeared past the horizon. Perhaps memorized the way Tandy teased him and the way his arms draped over her shoulders. Instead, Camilla walked in the other direction, feeling a little upset that she wasn’t allowed to go on the mission.