- She said they are here in no time, Venla explains after quick messaging. - I haven't met Ellie's boyfriend, but he's tagging along too. It's like a double date?
Ilari hmmps and then he sees approaching couple.
- You got to be fucking kidding me! He murmurs and Venla blinks.
- Huh?
- I thought he was dead, Ilari says and is having a hard time to believe his eyes. Last time he saw man walking with Venla's friend was shot and bleeding so badly he had very little chance to survive.
- Sydänmaa, the man says. He recognized Ilari too.
– Havas, Ilari says. They stare each other for a long time before they turn to look at their women who are already happily talking about Christmas. Both men hmmps and they share so quick and unseen smiles it’s hard to spot if you don’t know when to look.
- So. You didn’t die. Captain, Ilari says finally and is surprised to see how Damon’s lips curve into something you could call a smirk.
- Mmhm, almost. He says with weird expression Ilari can’t get a hold on. – Liutenant.
- It’s captain now. Ilari straightens and wonders what is going on. Like the man was amused being nearly killed. – Libya was a long time ago.
Ilari travels years back to his first UN mission where they were on operation together. Not in same unit but in same base. That was a wild ride. Havas’s team were caught into fire and several of them got injured. But that sure was a long time ago.
The four of them spend evening together at riverside boats. Venla and Ellie have visibly fun whereas Ilari and Damon are more quieter.
- Havas sure has his hands full with her, Ilari states as they are alone once more, walking besides Aura-river. Venla chuckles.
- Ellie is so funny! Did you see when she accidentally dropped her fork and all those peas in her portion just flew all over the place! All that fuss!
- I'm so glad you are more composed, Ilari smiles. Eating at the restaurant turned out to be quite a show. - Did you have fun?
- Yes! You?
- Not what I had in mind, but I like to see you smiling. And seeing Havas alive and looking like he's met someone important felt good. Like he's becoming more human, Ilari thinks aloud.
- So what did you have in mind? Venla stops him and draws him close. She's so close Ilari can feel her warm breath on her neck.
- Let's get back to our room to find out, he smiles. - Really Venla, I enjoy just to spend time with you.
(Damon DID die, but not at that time). You can read more about it from @elliefromfinland)
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