Chapter 2016

Lizzie bowed her head at Tidus and turned to leave when Frank called out from the bed, "Wait!" "Huh?" Lizzie turned toward him, puzzled. "I'm Frank Lawrence, Tidus'… Ahem, boss." Frank stared at her as he asked. "What's your name?" "I'm Lizzie." The girl bowed her head respectfully. "May I have the lunchbox you made for Tidus?" Frank then asked gingerly with a wink. Then, feeling that he might be coming on too quickly, he added in embarrassment, "I just happened to be hungry." "Sure." Lizzie nodded and smiled. "I cooked enough for five people—Tidus has many friends, and they're always with him." "Oh, you're so kind." Frank sighed softly. "Tidus—" Before he could finish, he found Tidus frowning at Lizzie. "Are you going to make another attempt, bumpkin?" Lizzie said nothing, and Tidus buried his face in his palms and sighed. "You're such a brat…" He then turned toward Frank. "Can I apply for a day's leave, chief?" "Nope." Frank refused right away, leaving Tidus scowling. "