"How did you get from think to know in the span of a few seconds? That's absurd, you know that?"
"Not as absurd as you flirting with a stran-"
"FLIRTING?!"
Before the two can continue the petty argument, a laugh cut them off. Both turn to see the oldest of the group trying hes best to stay up right.
"You good there Tony?" Ann asks with a small laugh of her own. What can she say, Tony's laugh was infectious. The man raised a tan hand in confirmation that he was okay before trying to clam down.
"It was just funny seeing the littlest thing setting you two off."
"I wouldn't say little…" Peter began before realizing he had no defense.
The two new people where named jack and Jill or at least that’s the name they gave Cat. They sat down and started telling her a plan for a robbery.
Tony just shakes his head and puts his hand up for silence. "Why are you so riled up about the little lady talking the stranger. By the looks of things she is Ann's type."
"M-my type?!" She asked alarmed and her cheeks were turning red. "I don't think I have a type."
Tony just ignored her and gave a pointed look to Peter for him to answer. "I-I don't know. I just pretty sure I have seen her arou-"
"She said she sometimes works in the garden for the neighbor." Ann said.
"No! I mean like in the market, maybe stealing or at least people she seemed to be friendly with. I don't know."
Cat declined their offer to team up.
“I work alone. Means less people to split with,” she reminded them. The only person she’d ever work or more like for is her brother.
“Your loss kitty. We got to get going but it was nice seeing ya,” Jill said standing up. Cat scrunched up her nose at the nickname.
Ann raise a single eyebrow not knowing if to believe him. Of course she knew Peter wouldn't lie to her but that doesn't mean he could get confused. It happened a lot and had caused conflict once before, but she was willing to give him the benefit of the doubt. "Fine. Say your right, there isn't any guarantee I will see her again. So maybe we should just drop it."
"Sorry lass, but we both know you were going to look for her."
"Maybe but if it makes you feel better I will just let it be. If we meet again then we meet again and if we don't then that's a lost." Once Ann finished, Peter looked like he was going to argue but didn't open his mouth to do so. Ann took this as a truce and changes the subject. "Now, do either of you want tea?"
Her friends left her shortly after their discussion. She laid on the bench slightly bored. He legs crossed. She took out a small book in a different language and started reading. Her mind kept going back to the rich girl Ann. She wondered if she should try talking to her again. if she could get her to hire her she could probably snatch a few things.
Tony nods and jumps up from her porch swing with a grin. "Finally a good idea from either of you. Now I'm going to leave for the tea and hop you follow without argument." Before either Peter or Ann could argue, he disappeared into the house.
"Do you have liquor?" Asks Peter as he and Ann walk after the middle age man. All she could do was roll her eyes and shake her head.
"No. But I have wine and scotch."
"Prefect."
(Definitely. I’m running out of dialogue.)
(Nice same)
Two days later Cat is walking in Ann’s neighborhood again. This time not running from the cops. She sees Ann’s house up ahead and hoped to see her outside. She got closer finally making it to the fence. She looked over it.
Ann was sitting on her porch swing again just rocking back and forth. This time she had a book and tea with her instead of waiting to get ready for work. It was her day off and it was always bittersweet to her. On one hand she didn’t have to work or do any real physical activity. On the other no animals. And boy does she love animals. She was the neighborhood sitter after all and everyone knows she will take real good care of their pets while they’re off doing whatever pleases them that day.
After a few more pages, she got the weird feeling of being stared at. Thinking maybe it was just her imagination, Ann looks around to calm her mind. But she was right. In front of her fence was the pretty stranger of two days before. A small smile made its way to her face. “Hello stranger.” She calls.
Cat smiled leaning on the fence like she did the other day. “Hello Ann,” she called back. “What are you doing today?” She was smiling wide glancing around at the yard and then looking back at Ann.
Ann scrunches up her nose at the sound of her name. Of course she remembered the pretty stranger knew her name but that didn't stop her from hating the fact that she doesn't know the girl's name. "Not much. Its my day off actually. Why? Is there something you need me for?" She asks with a half smile. Even if she didn't know the strangers name it doesn't mean she can't have fun. Although she did catch the sweeping look the stranger gave to her yard and stored that nugget of info in the back of her mind for later.
"Not really. Just in the neighboorhood and decided to stop by," She said tilting her head. "Told you I'd see you around." She tapped her hand on the fence lightly. She crossed her legs where she stood.
Ann smiles kindly at her. She was secretly hoping to see the pretty stranger again soon even thought she promised to not seek her out. Ann takes a moment for the silence to linger before breaking it. "Well it is very nice to see you again. I may or may not have been anticipating this moment. Would you like to come in and have something to drink?" It was a simple offer but it is not one she would make to strangers often. But she had a feeling she could trust this stranger and if she was wrong then there will be hell to pay.
“I’d love too,” Cat said smiling. She walked along the fence to the gate. ”I guess I should at least tell you my name?” her smile widened and she tilted her head. ”that way you're not inviting a complete stranger in your house.” she smirked slightly.
Ann smiles widely feeling way more excited then she expected. This was a step closer to learning more about the pretty stranger. All she could hope for is that she doesn't put her foot in her mouth. Once the stranger mentioned giving her name, Ann's smile widen. But then she gave a small shake of her head while telling herself to get a grip. "Yeah, I wouldn't mind getting the answer to the mystery that plauge me for the last two days; what is the name of the pretty stranger." She says back trying to sound smooth but probably failing.
Cat tried to stop her smirk from growing at the name. “Aww how am I supposed to tell you my name when you already came up with such a cute nickname,” she said walking to the gate. She was debating on telling her real name or not. “My names Cat.”
