Hiding

For some reason the diner was full tonight. Qing Zihao had to sit on one of the tables outside. The night breeze was cold and made him shiver inside his jacket. He cupped his pockets and got himself a cigarette.

It did not take long before he saw "Christina" walking out of the front door to take his order. "Where's the rest of the gang?"

He shook his head. "I had to come alone tonight."

"Why is that?"

He smiled, blowing out smoke. "I didn't take you for someone who would be interested in my life."'

"Oh, I'm not interested in your life. It's just surprising that you did not come with your puppies."

"Puppies?!" They were far more terrifying than an animal with lots of teeth.

"Aren't they like your dogs of some sort? They look like they would do anything for you."

"They would," he nodded. "But they're not dogs." He laughed, although they could be. "They're very loyal. They are more like family. Like distant cousins."