100 Theme Challenge #2

Theme 1 – Intro

I stared in my bathroom mirror. My black, wavy hair dripped to my lower back and it made my light blue eyes pop. A towel that I had grabbed for the silver-haired boy was lying lazily on my shoulder. I fixed my hair a bit and exited the bathroom. Quickly, I walked down the hall, thoughts rushing through my mind.  ‘Where’s his family? How did he become a Misfortuned? When did he eat last? Should I let him stay here? Will he hurt me?’

My mind was buzzing so much that I wasn’t paying attention and ran smack-dab into the television, falling on my butt. “Ow! Ow! Ow!” I grumbled, rubbing my head.

“Is this for me?” I heard the boy ask. I looked up and saw him holding the towel. His black eyes… why black? That’s not normal. Even so, I kept a smile on.

“Yes. Umm… My father has some clothes if you’d like to change.” I offered, seeing his wet clothes stick to him. All I got back was silence. “I-I’ve already set them out in the guest bedroom.” I continued, hoping he’d take up my offer.

“Alright.” He finally, responded, patting my head and walking to the only room with and open door.

I sighed and watched the door shut. Why did I trust him when I didn’t even know him? Was it the way he looked at me? Why was it that every time his eyes met mine, my stomach churned? I roughed up my hair and shook my head. ‘Stop psyching yourself out!’

I stood up and slowly made my way to the guest bedroom door. “Umm… sir, I’m not sure if you told me your name. Mine is Hashiri Toyazumi. I’m a sixteen-year-old student.”

No response.

I began to hesitate. Was he irritated by me? Was I being annoying? I leaned against the door, putting my ear up against it. I’m not sure what I was listening for… any kind of response… “S-Sir?” I questioned.

I was about to go back into the living room when the door opened. Since I as leaning against it, I fell right onto him. He didn’t budge and inch when I crash-landed. He just stayed standing with me leaning on him. I blushed and got up on my feet. “I-I’m sorry. Please forgi--”

“My name is Noishe. I’m seventeen. Thank you for your hospitality. When would you like me to leave?” He let the towel hang lazily off his head, his silver hair still slightly dripping. My fathers clothing fit nicely on him. A white tee and black sweatpants. They were slightly baggy, but still looked nice.

I smiled up at him. “Not quite yet. When’s the last time you ate?” The question just seemed to come out. Before he could give me an answer, I grabbed his hand and dragged him to the kitchen. As soon as we got to the kitchen, I let go of his hand. “It’s getting late, so you’re going to eat dinner me.”

Are you sure you’re human?” Noishe asked, his abnormal eyes looking me over. He took a step towards me.

I backed up. “W-What kind of a question is that?! Of course I’m human…” My heart began to throb. Why was he getting so close? “What else would I be? An angel? A demon?” I asked him sarcastically.

He lowered his voice to a whisper, his eyes sheened. “It’s possible…” He mumbled under his breath. Out of nowhere he shot out his hand and set it right on top of my left breast.

Immediately, almost out of reflex, I shoved him away. “Pervert! You pervert!” I screamed. He fell onto his back and looked at me in shock. “What the hell?! I offer you dinner, and you’re trying to get something that’s obviously not food!” I shot my hands to my head in frustration and glared at him. “Why?!”

He sat up, groaning as he did so, and looked at me. “Your heart beat.” He said. I must have made a look of confusion because he reached forward and grabbed my arm.

“What are you--” I stopped when he put my hand on his chest where his heart is. I waited a few seconds…

…I felt nothing.

Theme 1 - Intro

100 Theme Challenge #1

Theme 27 – Lost and Found

I had no choice but to go through the alley. It was going to rain soon and it was the shortcut home. I didn’t think I’d run into “him.” At the time, I was too worried about getting rained on rather than the monsters and demons who called themselves humans hiding in the shadows of the alley. I hesitantly ran a hand through my black hair and began my journey between the buildings. Sure enough, as soon as I got halfway through, men and women in rags and covered in mud came into view. “Money!” “Food!” “Money!” “Food!” They all mumbled the same thing.

I could feel my heart pound with nervousness. I had nothing to offer these Misfortuned. I kept my eyes forward and continued walking, in fear of some pervert creeping up from behind. I felt bad for the Misfortuned, a community of people that have to give an arm and leg to get what I could obtain with only a smile. I jumped as I heard a harsh growl come from behind one of the very many littered corners of the alleyway.

“Don’t be scared.” I heard a voice say softly. I couldn’t help but gasp and frantically turn to my left only to see a boy sitting against the alley wall. He had long, silver hair, down to his earlobes. He looked around the age of seventeen. I couldn’t seem to make out his eyes through the silver strands that hung in front of his face. His posture was lazy and his clothes were dirty and baggy. I felt pity for him. “We, the Misfortuned, won’t… excuse me… CAN’T hurt you. You’re a Lunar, right?” He asked. I didn’t know what to say. Lunars and Misfortuneds aren’t usually ones to communicate with each other. Such a difference in social classes, that it almost seems sinful.

He finally managed to make eye contact with me, his pitch black eyes connecting with my light blue ones. “You have money, friends…” He stood up, hovering several inches over me. “…And power. What do you want from us?” He walked towards me and put his hand on my head, as if to see if I were real.

I didn’t push him away, though. His movement was gentle. His silver hair was matted and very unkempt, not uncommon for his class. “You’re only a boy, my age. Why are you here with these people?” I asked quietly, ignoring his question. I gazed up at him, trying to make eye contact once more, but he denied my request.

“I fell.” He responded. “I strayed away and got lost. Fell and ended up here.” He looked down at me and gave me an obviously fake smile.

I made a pouty face. “Talking in metaphors is so confusing.” I huffed. I let out a small giggle, attempting to let him know that I was joking. He didn’t seem to find the humor. He removed his hand from my head and sighed. “It’s going to rain, isn’t it?” He mumbled. My eyes widened. THE RAIN! I hated the rain!

“I-I’m sorry, but I need to get home. The rain is--” One drop fell right onto my nose. “KYAAA!!!” I screamed. The liquid was cold and sudden, it shocked me. Slightly embarrassed by my outburst, I looked around to see if anyone was staring at me. The only one who was staring was the silver-haired boy. He had his head in his hand and he was smiling. My face heated up and I stomped my foot. “I-It’s not funny!” I growled.

He chuckled. “You Lunars are so dramatic.” He sighed and took off his jacket to drape it over my head so I wouldn’t get rained on. “Let me walk you home. It’s not safe for a young girl like you to be in the Misfortuned area on your own.” He wrapped a gentle, protective arm around me. “I’ll make sure you’re safe.”

It began to rain a decent amount as he walked me through the alleyway, keeping me by his side. He was getting drenched because I was terrified of the ice-cold liquid. “I’ll make it up to you.” I sighed.

He looked at me. “What?”

“I’ll make it up to you for helping me.” I smiled at the ground, wrapping the jacket tightly around myself. “After all, you did say you were lost.”

I looked up just in time to see him smile. “Well, I’m glad you found me.”

Theme 27 – Lost and Found

Cookie x Cream 2 (Fanfiction)

“IDIOT!” WHACK! One parasol swing to the head.

“Cream, stop it!”

“STUPID! STUPID! IDIOT COOKIE!” A punch in the gut.

“Cream, I’m sorry! Now stop.”

“YOU DUMBASS!” She raised her parasol for another hit. But as she brought it down, I reached up and grabbed it with one hand. She gasped loudly and gripped the parasol with both of hers. She began to frantically attempt to pull it away from me.

I made a stern look and aggressively pulled the parasol towards myself, bringing her dangerously close to my face. “I said I was sorry. Now stop hitting me!” I kept my voice low.

Cream let a small blush creep onto her face. She let go of the parasol. “Fine!” She huffed, trying to sound mad. But I knew. I knew she was embarrassed. I let the parasol fall to the ground as a shivering pain surged through my body. ‘That tambourine really messed me up…’

I looked at her. I reached out and held the rabbit girl’s hand, looking into her light blue eyes. I wanted to say something that would make her heart flutter. Make her face glow red. But I didn’t dare. I let go of her hand and looked at her door. “Cream, as soon as I get better, I promise we’ll go home.” I smiled at her and hopped out of the bed. My wounds throbbed and burned. But I kept a smile on and gave the girl a thumbs up.

Cream gave me a pleading look and placed her hand on my shoulder, causing my face to heat up. Her soft and tiny fingers felt cool against my feverish body. “Cookie…” She clenched my sleeve and looked down at her shoes, her bangs covering her face. “You’re an idiot…” She mumbled. I saw tears drop from her hidden eyes.

I wrapped an aching arm around her. “Geez, c’mere…” I gently pulled her trembling body into mine, allowing her to cry into my chest. I looked at her and snaked a hand under one of her bunny ears and lifted it to my mouth. Kissing, the soft pink of her fur, I felt my heart flutter. She was so close. So innocent. So… so mine!

I let my gaze drop to the floor as she sniffled and sobbed. Slowly, I lowered my head so my mouth was right next to her ear. “For you… I will get us home.” I whispered, entwining my fingers through her hair.

I could feel her warm tears soak through my shirt and I couldn’t help but sigh softly in her ear, raising my head to its natural height. My heart pounded as I slipped a hand under her chin and lifted her face so she had no choice but to look into my green eyes. My throat had a lump of nervousness in it, but I forcefully swallowed it down. ‘Do it!’

I connected her lips with mine, assuming that I planned to attend my own funeral. My stomach began to burn with pain and my legs shook from aching so badly. But I ignored it! I didn’t care! Cream gripped the front of my shirt tightly. After a few seconds she quickly pulled away. I chuckled as she raised her hands to cover her face.

“Aaawww, Cream~! Let me see your cute face.” I teased, gripping her wrists and moving them. She whined in protest, but how could I resist? The color of her cheeks almost matched her hair, considering how pink it was. ‘So cute! I just… Damn!’ “I just want to devour you~!” I didn’t mean to say it out loud, or have it sound as creepishly as it did. She stopped struggling to fight me off and shot daggers at me with her eyes. ‘Oh shit!’ She managed to knee me where no man ever wants to be kneed. I had no choice but to let go of her in order to clutch my aching manhood. Groveling in pain, I didn’t notice her pick up her parasol.

WHACK!

“Ow!”

“Stupid Cookie!”

~X~

Walking out of the hospital, I wrapped an arm around the bunny girl’s shoulders. “Ya know, Cream, since we’re going out now--”

“We are NOT going out!” Cream practically yelled, taking up her parasol.

I quickly jumped back, holding up my hands defensively. “Alright! Alright!” I put a goofy smile on my face and gave her a wink. “Besides, you obviously like me back. No point in denying it~!” I teased. “Your face goes red every time I say stuff like that.” I began to walk again, beside her.

Ignoring Cream’s rants, I stretched out my arms and ears. The warm feelings of the sun’s rays made my skin tingle and the fur of my ears poof. I couldn’t help but jump onto her in a hug.

“Cookie! What the hell?!”

“C’mon now, Cream! Hug me back!”

“Get off!”

“It’s a beautiful day! I want a hug!”

“No!”

“Yes!”

“No!”

“Come on!”

“F…Fine!”

I released my death grip on her and backed up so she could properly position herself to give me a hug. She began to pat down her dress and fix her hair. To be honest, I was expecting a half-assed, no-good hug. But she crashed into me like no tomorrow, digging her head into my chest. I was in such a shock that I wasn’t sure how to react. My rabbit ears shot up in surprise. Slowly, but surely they relaxed. And so, I wrapped my arms around Cream. I could feel her heart pounding against me. I wanted to kiss her again, make her mine!

Just as soon as she hugged me, she pushed me away. “There, happy?” She grabbed one of the light brown bunny ears hanging in front of my face and lightly tugged on it. “Let’s go.” She walked on ahead, leaving me speechless and wanting more.

~X~

“Alright! LET’S DO THIS!” I yelled, punching the air. Cream and I were in front of the Music World gate. I could hear the blaring trumpets and pounding drums. The noises pissed me off. Clenching my fists, I looked over at Cream, who was on the other side of a weed-filled path. ‘I’m not giving up so easily this time!’ I growled to myself. “Cream!” I barked, causing her to snap her head towards me. Her eyes were filled with fear and doubts. I could see her legs trembling. “We got this!” I gave her a big smile and a thumbs up. Sadly, I didn’t get one back.

“Line up!” The woman’s voice overhead demanded. So we did as we were told. I stared into the gate, determination boiling inside of me. “Ready in three…”

I suddenly felt a kiss on my cheek.

“…Two…”

I looked to my right and saw Cream hopping back over to her side of the weeded path and getting into readied position.

“…One…”

She gave me a big smile and a thumbs up back.

“Begin!”

~FIN~