Rated T for mild language and violence.
Inside the bodega, K.O scurried place to place, enthusiastic about helping out any customer in need. Radicles had sorted out the boxes and began stocking the last for the day.
Enid didn't feel like kicking it above the counter. She was slouched on the chair, remaining quiet as she willingly bagged every item thrown to her, as if she had now admitted defeat.
Something was terribly wrong.
"Hey Rad, why does Enid seem so different today?" the young employee had asked of Radicles.
"Dunno, squirt. But it's best to just leave her biz as it is" Rad replied.
The teen was in her usual outfit for the workplace. Despite that, it realistically felt like she was the most eye-catching of the shop. Some people were willing to ask, like Colewort, who couldn't help but feel concerned for Enid's expression and her uncomfortabe position.
Her chin extending out, her eyes unable to make contact, and her shoulders lowered down.
This left Colewort to interrogate
"Um, hey Enid, are you alright?"
No response.
"Look, if you don't wanna talk about it, that's okay. But ju-"
Enid got out of the seat she planted for herself and raised her foot to Colewort, releasing a Power Foot Fireball to his face and sent him out through the wall.
The other employees at Gar were shaken from the sudden movement, but after the assault, Enid returned to her seat, even more slouched.
K.O knew what he had to do, and though it may cost him his life, he was willing to confront his best friend. They were usually on great terms together, and Enid became more trusting of the kid after the whole Elodie incident.
He wanted to start easy.
"Enid, what's wrong?"
"Please don't. I've had enough misery as it is."
"There shouldn't be misery when speaking out to someome."
"Look brushhead, I appreciate the help and all, but there is just some things you can't help me out on. This isn't something you should know of, anyway."
Politely, K.O nodded in return and headed back to Rad.
"You're right. Enid must have something big going on."
"Do you think it could be me?"
Rad started to worry. When Enid had something to hide, they usually had their question answered right off the bat. He's never seen Enid like this before, though.
Closing time.
Mr. Gar refused to step out of his office, leaving the employees to get their stuff alone and lock the bodega for now. Rad took his backpack to the van, K.O walked towards a car and was greeted with a kiss by his mom, Carol, being driven home.
Enid sat down in the parking lot.
Rad felt this was the right time to get a final answer, considering he hasn't asked yet. He walked towards Enid and sat on the same curb but from a distance. Enid's face didn't damper any less.
"Sooo, what's up?" Rad asked, very awkwardly.
"You don't act like you have to care, y'know. I know how you are."
Rad's face looked ticked from the comment, but he still need clarification.
"What do you mean, Enid? I know I'm pretty optimistic about myself, but I still care about you, as your friend."
No response, but Enid suddenly didn't look so depressed. She almost cracked a smile.
Rad carried on with the questions.
"If you're so stressed about it, why don't you talk it over with your best friend? You know, Reeed Action?"
Something in Enid had broken out. Tears began to stream slowly from her dark-spotted eyes.
"O-oh no. Hey E, I'm very, very sorry. I didn't mean for it to come out like tha-"
"We had a fight today." Enid's voice horendously cracked in the middle of her sentence. She was gonna break down very soon.
"You and Red? But why?"
"I let her down, Rad, I-I..."
Enid was full-blown crying.
The night before, Red was patiently waiting for Enid to show up any second now.
She did, but she had a small little case held up for Rad to see as she walked to the isolated tank.
"Whatcha' got there, E?"
"Something very special. I think you'll like it.
"Nice, but we gotta open it later! We got a race to do!
Minutes later, the tank pulled up to a spot with other vehicles and a few spectators looking around.
There were sportscars, Mad Max-esque trucks, and a motorcycle for some lanky guy in a big helmet. Red didn't care. She knew her tank was FAYST enough to take first that day.
On the final lap of their organized race, it was up to the motorhead and the Hue Trooper. All the other participants had been wiped out or consumed by the surroundings of the Danger Zone.
Red was looking for a concession afterward. She turned to her trusted friend.
"Ready to crank this bitch up, E?"
"Hey Red, sorry to say this now, but for the past several mont-"
The tank jumped over a hazardous toxic lake with the help of Red's thrusters. The biker on the back utilized his craftiness by jumping up with the bike thrown across by a speed bump, and landed safely.
"Sorry Enid, what was that?"
"For the past several months, I've had some of the best times in my life with you, and I just wanted to-"
Mines near the finish.
Red was getting annoyed.
"Enid, can we finish this damn conversation later?"
"NO! It's urgent! I came all the way here so I can tell you that I l-"
Red couldn't help but turn her head.
"ENID CAN IT PLEASE-"
Before they knew it, the tank was engulfed in mines. The vehicle was launched up in the air, and had rolled over the opposite direction, numerous times. Red and Enid were each getting clobbered by the hardened interior of the tank, as the motorhead was poised for yet another win.
Later that day, Red had speeded all across town with her beaten-up tank.
Enid felt ashamed, but she was not ready for what Red was about to say, as she entered the neighborhood.
"Why the hell do you think it was a good time today? I mean, TODAY?"
"Red, you took your eyes out of the trac-"
"Gee, I wonder why? Come on Enid, answer me. WHY?"
As Red Action pulled to Enid's spooky Victorian home, she closed her eyes, pointed outward, and signaled her to get out.
"Stop piting this on me." Enid wanted to remind Red.
"Just get out. You haven't done anything out there for me anyway. I have no idea why you had to take this stupid little case for this occass-"
"Stop it."
"Or what, Enid? You're gonna go out and embarrass me again? Is that what you wanna do, right now?"
"I said, STOP IT."
Enid couldn't take it. She aimed for Red's dome, and socked her across the cheek. It was a hard punch, definitely, but Red was able to recover and shove Enid out, causing her to fall out of the tank and into the road with her box. The pink-haired teen popped back up, and before she can do any further damage, Red Action had sealed the door shut and locked it.
This left Enid having to watch her crush break down in tears through the window, as she drove away.
"Wow, that's rough. I really don't say that for just anything, but I think that just pained my soul a little." Rad was listening to Enid's story all the way through, reassuring her that she still had some solid friends.
Enid, however, couldn't help but chuckle at his remark. He was at times a nuisance, sure. But he had some pretty great humor for Enid to enjoy.
Though Radicles wasn't finished.
"Enid, you're a perfect friend. Not just for me, but Red too! She needs to pay more attention towards you, and you have to set it straight with her about it. Just be direct with her, and it will turn out justtt fine."
"Thanks Rad. I hope you realize you're a very helpful person. You can drop the macho act now."
"And stop complimenting these babies? Ha, no way!" Rad began flexing his biceps.
Enid started laughing and playfully slugged his shoulder. They were back to their casual tone. Neither hero couldn't be any more thankful.
She lied alone in her room. The walls were dark, and no window was in sight for any weirdo to just peek in. The posters of Shade'O Boyz, and anime had surrounded Enid with her purple bed in the middle. Her nightstand was complemented by piles of unused papers, notebooks, mangas, and her assignments from the community college.
Though Enid felt right at home, she couldn't help but feel strong sympathy for her redheaded friend. This whole year, Enid was confident she would be able to bag her and win her over with the box, but there was no use. She was unsure if Red even had the same feelings.
A knock on the door. Confusion had circled around Enid's mind.
As she got out of the bed and walked towards the door, she felt like there was something of more importance in store for her.
Her gut was right.
It was Red Action, with her hands behind her back and her jaw pointing to the floor. It seemed like she felt the same sympathy.
Enid was thrown off. "Red, how did you get here?"
"I asked your parents if I could see you. They were very enthusiastic seeing me, but it couldn't really take my mind off you. I just had to come see you. Look, I'm sorry about everyth-"
"It's okay!" Enid let out a smile.
"You didn't deserve all that, and if you were to punch me again, I would definitely let you punch me as many ti-"
It was adorable to see Red try to come out as chummy as she could to Enid. However, she also wanted to progress. She had muttered two words that she had never used since forever.
"Come in!"
"Wow, you got a great place here. You got a flatscreen here?"
"Kinda, but it's a little too small for my taste."
"Do you...wanna watch something?"
"Up to you."
Two movies in, both teens were on the verge of sleeping. It was only ten o' clock, but resting in a bed for most of the night didn't help keep them awake.
They had finished some high-budget action movie just now, and were scrolling to see what else was on Netflix.
As Red fondled with the Apple controller, Enid had an attack of realization.
"Crap, I'm so dumb!"
"What is it, E?" Red couldn't keep awake.
Enid dug through the papers on her nightstand and found it. The box she meant to give to Red earlier.
"Hey, I just wanted you to have this with me."
Red, feeling very lazy, had extended her torso across the bed and gripped the box. She opened the top and was suddenly bedazzled by two rings.
Enid began her reasoning.
"I wanted to be formal about it, but at this point, I just wanted to let you know directly."
"What is it?"
"I want you to be mine."
"B-but aren't we already friends?"
"Not like that."
"I'm a little confused."
Hesitantly, Enid had to give it to her all at once.
"I love you. And no, these aren't wedding rings, don't worry. I just want to let the others know I'm taken by the most badass woman in the world."
Red was shocked. Homosexuality wasn't really something that she had taken to consideration. She admired her other fellow Hue Troopers, sure, and she had a liking for Enid, but she never thought about going up a peg.
There really wasn't any guy out there that can treat her like Enid could, though.
With that thought, Red realized she really was all about her Enid.
After looking at the sheets and pondering about all this, she tilted her head and smiled at Enid. They were going to become something more. This was a dedication that she was more than happy to make.
Red putting the ring on her finger said it all to Enid.
They reached for a kiss, and were able to connect their souls together, as the dim light of the television filled the dark room.
Yet their light was apparent enough.
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