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“Well some are almost ten…but, they go to sleep way faster than the ones that are five. Can I have a copy of that, please?”
“Of course,” Melody smiled, taking the book off of its shelf from the exact place she remembered it was. “Did you want anything else?”
“Did you doubt me there for a second?” Antonin asked, raising an eyebrow, “You look great. How’ve you been?”
“Perhaps,” Mel chuckled. “Oh? Thank you. I’ve been pretty great. Things are slow at the library and all. How about you? You look great yourself.”
“You know what I mean, Mel.”
“Do I?” she teased, “Do I really?”
“ Thanks. Meanwhile, do you have something quiet like it? I need to make my children go to bed tonight.”
“How old are your kids? Because if they’re very, very young, ‘Read to Your Bunny’ is quite a favorite.”
Gideon looked at her for two solid minutes with a grin plastered on his face. He couldn’t believe she didn’t even considered the possibility that someone was hitting on her. “I haven’t been more serious in my whole life.”
“Your whole life?” Melody echoed. Now that was certainly intimidating. “Well um hah, I’m very flattered if you’re indeed serious. But I’m sure you’ve got more interesting girls knocking at your door.”
“Do you not know who I am? I’m sure if you find the person and tell them EXACTLY who I am, you’ll find the book back in your possession before the end of the day.”
“That’s not really in my job description, ma’am. Anything outside this building isn’t really any of my business. This one is out of my hands.”
“Oh fuck me sideways.”
“No offense-- but I’d rather not.”
“If you are asking then I’m sure the answer is yes, you did.”
“Are... are you sure? I doubt you’re actually interested in me,” she stammered, unable to believe someone like he would show any interest in someone like her. “You must have me mixed up with someone else.”
“Cover looks interesting.” She pointed, for a moment forgetting why she had snapped to begin with.
“Have you never read it?” Melody mused aloud.
“Great.” He said in a monotone as he was not exactly sure that was what he really wanted to read. He followed her, looking around as they walked. “So… How are you?”
“I’m good, thanks for asking,” Melody smiled. It was nice to be asked that every now and then. Usually there wasn’t much socializing in her job. People would come in to study or take out books and occasionally ask her for a second opinion or two. Small talk was often put to a minimum. “How about you?” she asked as they turned down another row of bookshelves.
Antonin grinned, “I’m only kidding, Mel. Like I could ever forget you,” He teased, “The haircut looks nice though.”
“That’s a relief,” she chuckled softly. “Thanks. I wasn’t sure about it at first, but it’s sort of growing on me.”
“I don’t have a face.”
“Oh well then what have I been looking at all these years?” she teased.
“ No, could you probably reserve that book for me? It’s the only one that helps my children fall asleep at night apparently.”
“Sure thing, dear,” she smiled, enjoying the woman’s small anecdote.
“But my professor said she put in an order last week, and that today would be the day you got it in. I really need it.”
“Well you’re welcome to hunt the person down if you need it so badly,” Melody shrugged, “If you’d want to do that, I can pull up their name for you.”
“You.” He said with a grin.
“I-I...” Melody stammered, unable to believe what she had heard. Nobody ever really showed interest in her-- not like that at least. Unsure of what to do, she began to laugh awkwardly, “Oh, I see-- you were kidding, right? Hah, hilarious. I mean it’s obvious-- you saying you had your eye on me either means you’re out of your mind or you were just messing with me. Good one.”
“Not quite, is there no way you can get it back in today?”
“Not really-- but they have to have the book in before next week, so who knows? They might hand in back in early? Then I could send you an owl or something?”
“Oh shit, are you triple sure?”
“Quadruple sure. Sorry.”
