8 8. Close acquaintance.

A few days passed. All these days, Augustus spent in the mansion doing business in the mansion. He cleaned the dust, repaired the pipes, tended the garden and also the poultry house. Oh, yes, Miss Peregrine has her own poultry house. There are many different types of birds in it, but every time he goes there, there are always others sitting there.

All these days were very difficult for August. He had never done this kind of work, he had everything for the first time, and had to do it all over again because he made a lot of mistakes.

These days were stressful for him. August has never worked like this before, but even the dark days are coming to an end. August finally had a day off. After spending almost a week in this house, he was ready to go crazy. But Miss Peregrine decided to give him the day off.

--- An old friend of mine is coming to see me today, so I don't want you here until nightfall ! Do you understand ?

She told him and handed him $ 50. Now there is only one thing to solve.

" What should I do ? "

He had no idea what to do on his day off. So he decided to just walk along the beach.

" I'll just look around, and then I'll decide. It's still my day, I've got a lot of time ahead of me. "

And just like that, his day off suddenly began.

A pleasant breeze blew in August's face as he walked calmly along the beach. August walked without shoes, he liked the way the sand touched his feet, it calmed him down.

As they walked along the shore, the waves washed over his feet and returned back to the ocean. He walked calmly, his face calm, but there was a discussion in his mind.

" I've been in Beach City for almost a week now. I've met a few people, found a job, and seen some gems, but there are still no answers. "

...

" So far, I've only got one lead, and that's the Pearl gem. She knows something, that's for sure, but how do I get that information from her ? It would be very suspicious if I went straight out and asked:

--- Hey ! Can you tell me what you know about my eyes, by any chance ?

--- Oh, yes, of course ! It's not suspicious at all. "

After a little more walking on the beach he decided to sit down in the shade

" Maybe I should try to get to her through Stephen . Although no, I can't do this to a child, I need some way. But here's what.... "

He was distracted from his thoughts by the sound of his old acquaintance. The belly. It was breakfast time, and August hadn't eaten yet.

" I want to eat. I need to find something to eat. "

The smell of fresh baked goods suddenly attracted him. It was so tempting that August decided not to resist and go straight for it. Which brought him to a place where he hadn't been yet

Big Donut

" This is something new. "

Augustus decided to wait on the doorstep and quickly went inside. The atmosphere in the doughnut shop was quite calm, smelling of freshly baked doughnuts. A girl was standing behind the counter. She was slightly taller than Stephen, wearing a purple uniform and long blonde hair. She quickly noticed him as he approached the counter, and as always, his gaze was directed at her eyes.

--- Welcome, what will you have ?

--- Wrap 5 chocolate ones.

--- Okey ! Lars ! 5 chocolate ones !

--- Ok

A voice came from the back room, and its owner quickly caught August's eye. He was a tall teenager, with little to show for it except that he had strange holes in his ears.

While she started to pack the order, the girl started a conversation.

--- Let me guess, are you August ?

--- How did you know ?

--- You see, Stephen comes in here a lot. And lately, he's been talking about you all the time. Mostly that I haven't seen you in 3 days.

--- Yeah, I had all sorts of things to do around the house.

--- Oh, right ! I forgot to introduce myself. My name is Sadie, and this surly one is Lars.

--- Nice to meet you.

--- I'm not sulky ! I just didn't get enough sleep.

--- Yes, yes. I believe.

--- Speaking of Stephen, if he asks, tell him not to worry.

--- I think you can tell him that very soon.

--- ???

--- Look back.

Turning around, he noticed that their old friend was approaching the doughnut shop with quick steps. And he seems to have seen them too, from the way he quickly ran inside.

--- August ! Where have you been? I thought you were gone ?

--- Ha ha. Don't worry, I'm still here for a long time. What did you want ?

--- I wanted to hang out some more, but you disappeared. But now that you're here.....

--- Steven !

He was interrupted by a very familiar female voice. It was Pearl.

--- Don't boogie so fast ! You might fall ! How many times have I told you....

Now they have already noticed August himself.

--- Pearl, I'm not little anymore !

--- Small for me.

--- Well of course. You're 6,000 years old.

--- It's not polite. Who taught you to speak like that ?

--- Amethyst.

--- Oh, I think I'll have to talk to her.

--- Here's your order.

--- Thanks

Augustus quickly took his order and sat down at the table, along with his two new companions. And when he began to eat, a question was asked.

--- So still, August. Why haven't I seen you for 3 days ?!

--- Oh, Stephen. I had a little trouble moving. But now they are resolved and I am free all day.

--- Cool ! Then let's hang out !

--- You, me, and Connie.

--- Connie can't, she's gone somewhere with her parents. Hmmm.

Stephen's eyes grew thoughtful. He looked from August to Pearl several times, and in an instant the stars were shining in his eyes.

--- Let's take Pearl with us !

--- Wait, Stephen ! I don't think I need it.

--- Still as it is necessary ! You're my friend, and so is August, but you don't really know each other. This will allow my two friends to get to know each other better. Well !?

--- Well...if it makes you happy.

--- Yes ! What do you say, August ?

It was a gift from fate itself ! Augustus couldn't have imagined a better set of circumstances. This was a chance and he would definitely not miss it.

--- Yes. Why not ?

--- Great ! Start now !

--- But my donut.

--- Now !

--- Okay. Sadie, save them for me, okay ?

--- Don't worry, I'll save them.

--- Thanks

--- That's it ! We don't have time ! We need to start now !

Stephen quickly took August and Pearl's hands and began to lead them somewhere. Augustus had a calm expression on his face, and Pearl's expression was one of obvious reluctance. But that didn't stop a thought from forming in August's mind.

" It's going to be a fun day "

And so it will be, but happiness and sadness are the side of the same coin. So that...will see.