Hey, guys! Eris back with another My Candy Love story, though this time it will be a short multi-chapter fic. This is my take on what will happen in the upcoming chapter. Once it comes out I'll be sure to compare notes!
This contains spoilers if you haven't played up until chapter 20.
DISCLAIMER: I do not own My Candy Love or any characters that are from the game present in this story. I'm simply playing around with them.
Raysia was in shock to say the least. Once the roles had all been called, it took Castiel squeezing her hand a little bit too hard to wake her from the daze.
"You alright?"
"I'm the— I'm the princess."
"Yes you are." Castiel said slowly, not sure why she was so shocked. Raysia was a talented actress, though he'd never admit that out loud to her.
"I'm Sleeping Beauty in Sleeping Beauty."
"They just called the cast list, Ray. And it looks like I was right. Everyone else was just worse at their auditions than you were." He said with a smirk. Raysia gave him a sour look.
"Thanks, Castiel. It's good to know you're on my side…" she said sarcastically.
"I'm always on your side!" he insisted. Raysia opened her mouth to retort with a "Not always", but she bit her tongue to hold it back. There was no need to open old wounds. Especially when they happened to be Deborah shaped.
"It sucks that I have to play such a stupid role." Castiel said with a sigh.
"What do you mean? You're the main character!"
"I never said I wanted to get a role in this stupid play."
Raysia stared at him incredulously. "You're the prince, for pete's sake! Stop complaining and just go with it."
After the two of them grabbed their scripts from Mr. Boris, Castiel tugged her out of the gymnasium, still holding her hand. Raysia made no sounds of protest; everyone else was leaving as well. A sharp, manicured hand grabbed Raysia by the collar of her shirt and yanked her back. Hard. Raysia spun around to see Amber glowering at her.
"You think you're so great, getting the lead role, huh?" she demanded angrily.
"Look, I got the role and if you have a problem with it you're welcome to take it up with administration." Raysia said as calmly as she could. Castiel leaned up against the lockers, crossing his arms over his chest while he waited. Amber laughed.
"Oh, whatever. I happen to be your understudy. It would be a shame if something… happened to you to keep you from doing the show." Amber said slyly. She gave Raysia a feral grin before waving at her. "Ta."
Raysia gritted her teeth but kept her cool. She didn't feel like getting angry with the dumb blonde today. Castiel came up beside her and slipped his hand in her hand once again.
"Hey, chill. That stupid broad won't do anything to keep you from doing the play, I promise." He told her. Raysia smirked and looked at him out of the corner of her eye.
"And what makes you so sure?" she asked. "Are you saying you'll protect me from the big-bad-Amber?"
Castiel snorted. " Nah, I'm just gonna sit back and watch you struggle through all the harmless pranks she puts you through."
"But I thought you said—"
"Look," Castiel interrupted, "Amber will try a lot of stupid things, but she isn't that much of an idiot to actually try to hurt you. You'll be fine."
"Ray-Ray!" Alexy called from down the hall. Raysia waved at him and allowed him to tackle her into a hug. Castiel got jerked down due to his and Raysia's connected hands. She released him with an apologetic smile.
"Sorry, Cas."
"I heard you got the lead in the play! Good for you. I'm so proud! My little Raysia is all grown up and moving on to bigger and better things!" Alexy gushed, rubbing his face against hers. Raysia laughed and playfully pushed him away.
"Stop it, Alexy! You're embarrassing me!"
"Never! You're too cute!"
The corners of Castiel's mouth curled up into a smile as he watched the two friends interact. Raysia eventually managed to break free from Alexy's iron grip while he pouted slightly.
"No, Alexy. So, when are you and Rosa going to start on the costumes?"
Alexy grimaced. "She's going to have me working so hard! She's making us start today, fifteen minutes ago actually which means I'm probably going to get scolded. I should go. Bye, Raysia! Good luck with learning your lines!" Alexy said before rushing off to the classroom Rosalya was preparing as the costume room.
"Don't make my costume too ugly!" Raysia called after him as he sprinted down the hallway. He laughed.
"You know me! Nothing I could make would ever be ugly!"
"I wouldn't be too sure." Castiel said. "I mean, seeing you in a poofy pink dress will make my stomach churn."
Raysia glared at him. "I wouldn't look that bad!"
"It would definitely make your chest look flatter than usual."
"Stop making fun of my chest all the time, you meanie!"
Castiel laughed and Raysia puffed up her cheeks in anger.
"Dummy. I'm going home and you can either come with me or follow behind me. Your choice." Raysia said, turning away from him and stomping down the hallway toward the exit. Castiel chuckled again and took his place beside her, shoving his hands in his pockets.
"Whatever. I'll walk with you. Maybe Demon won't hop the fence and tackle you this time."
"He hasn't done that in a long time!"
"I've been teaching him attack commands. All I have to say is 'kill' and he'll do it."
Raysia rolled her eyes at him. "I sincerely doubt that. Demon is just a big sweetheart." She said. Demon and she were on pleasant terms. The Beauce Shepard made sure she said hello to him every time she passed his yard.
"I don't get what he's sees in you."
"Well, I'm nice to him for one thing."
"I'm nice to him too!"
Raysia giggled.
"Of everyone, I'm Demon's favorite." Castiel continued. Raysia noticed he was somewhat put off.
"I think that's debatable. Demon gets more excited when he sees me."
"That's because you always have a treat for him!"
"Not all the time!"
The two bickered back and forth the entire walk home. Regardless of their position on the matter, Demon woofed happily at the sight of Raysia and after getting his usual petting, he went to lie on the steps of the porch without offering Castiel a second glance. Raysia smirked in triumph at the redhead. He rolled his eyes.
"Whatever. This doesn't prove anything."
"It proves everything!" Raysia insisted, still grinning. "Hey, we should get together sometime this week to work on our lines."
It was Castiel's turn to smirk. "You just want to practice kissing me, which I don't blame you. I am the best looking guy in school so it's natural you're so attracted to me."
"I-idiot!" Raysia stammered out, turning bright red. "That has nothing to do with it! I just want to practice lines!"
"Whatever you have to tell yourself."
Raysia childishly stuck her tongue out at him and nearly ran inside her apartment. Castiel chuckled.
"Hey, I'll meet you at the café tomorrow afternoon so we can practice lines. I'll buy you a drink!" Castiel called after her. Raysia stopped in the threshold.
"Are you actually going to buy me a drink this time or just water like last time?"
"An actual coke and everything equipped with two straws."
Raysia blushed again.
"I'm not sharing anything with you! I want my own coke."
"We'll see."
Raysia closed the door behind her and took a deep breath as she leaned against the door.
"Honey? Are you home?" Her mother called from the kitchen. Raysia smiled.
"Yes I am! Hey, Mom, I got the lead in the school play!"
Her mother clapped her hands together and pulled the blonde in for a hug. "Oh, darling, that is wonderful! I knew you would be able to do it. I'm so proud of you!"
"Thanks, Mom."
Raysia's mom kissed her daughter's cheek. "Would you like me to help you with your lines?"
"Maybe later. I've had a long day and I'd really like to just sit down and relax for a bit." Raysia said. She moved to sit on the couch and turned on the TV.
"Of course! Would you like a glass of juice?"
"Yes please."
Raysia was soon absorbed into the episode of Supernatural. She thanked her mom for the glace of orange juice, but other than that she had no interruptions. Almost as soon as the episode was over, Raysia's phone rang. She looked down to see the caller I.D.: Rosalya. She accepted the call and hesitantly put the phone to her ear. Rosalya was known for talking a bit too loudly over the phone.
"Hello?"
"Raysia, I heard you got the lead in the play. Good job, sweetie! I can't wait to start designing your gown."
"What color are you going to make it?"
"Well," Rosalya started and Raysia was prepared for a long-winded response, "I've been talking with Alexy and we've agreed that the dress would have to be either a bright pink or a light blue like the character in the Disney movie. However, purple and green look really good on you so we're taking those into consideration as well because who cares if the dress matched the movie? I'm leaning more toward the dark green to make your eyes really pop but Alexy thinks either the traditional pink/blue or purple would be better. I'm not sold on a particular color, but I will get back to you on that."
"I'm excited to see what you will do with the costumes."
Rosalya giggled. "Yeah, plus Leigh has volunteered to help me. He's really good at fashion just like me and he makes a good majority of his own clothing."
"That's cool!"
"Speaking of male partners, I hear a certain redhead has the part of your dashing prince?"
Raysia could practically hear Rosalya wiggling her eyebrows. She resisted groaning at her best friend.
"Yes, he has the part of the prince. And we will be going to practice lines at the café tomorrow." She said, feeling another blush begin to dust her cheeks.
"Ooh, a date!" Rosalya exclaimed. "Tell me everything when you get back and be sure to wear that sexy red lingerie you bought from the store last weekend!"
"Why do I have to wear sexy lingerie?" Raysia asked incredulously and a little embarrassed.
"You never know~" Rosalya replied in a singsong voice. Raysia's blush increased in intensity.
"Rosa…" she whined. Rosalya giggled.
"Well, Alexy and I need to get working on creating more costume designs. I'm gonna have to let you go now."
"It's so unfair…" Raysia pouted. "Both of my best friends aren't going to be in the show with me!"
"You've got Lysbaby!" Rosalya reminded her. "He gets to play the part of your father. And Violette's you're mother, right?"
"Yeah. Armin is Castiel's father as well." Raysia said.
"I've got the cast list somewhere around here… Anyway, I really have to go now. Bye, babe! Good luck with your date tomorrow~"
And with that, Rosalya hung up. Raysia always felt better after talking to the white-haired girl. Rosalya was never afraid to speak her mind and it was refreshing. Plus, she was a great friend who truly cared about Raysia.
"Raysia, dinner is almost ready. Could you help me set the table?"
"Yes, Mom!"
Raysia had nearly forgotten about Amber's threats the day before when she walked into school that morning. She was happy and excited about the (well, date was the only word that she could think of to describe what she and Castiel were going to do that afternoon. That or "practice", but date sounded better in her head) that would take place later that day and nothing could ruin her mood.
That is, until she opened her locker and ended up splashed with red paint.
Raysia yelped in surprise as the cold paint splattered her face, ruined her clothes, and damaged her notebooks and textbooks for class. She sighed miserably, wiping the paint from her eyes so she could open them.
Amber chose that moment to walk by with her lackeys Charlotte and Li. The three girls were laughing.
"Oh dear, what could have possibly happened here?" Amber asked sweetly. Raysia ignored her and the three girls walked by once Amber got a good shove in. Raysia hit the floor and just sat there for a moment. She really didn't want to have to deal with this right now.
"I have three guesses as to who is responsible for this." A snarky, masculine voice said from above her. She looked up to see Castiel smirking down at her. "Amber already started her pranking I assume."
Raysia nodded. "Could you cover for me while I go take a shower in the locker room?"
"Maybe."
"Please, Castiel."
"Fine. Go wash yourself off before the paint stains. I'll take care of your locker."
Raysia stared at him questioningly. "You will?"
Castiel simply shrugged before taking off his leather jacket and beginning to pick through the things in her locker. Raysia smiled.
"So you really do care about me."
A faint pink blush darkened his cheeks. "Whatever. Maybe a little. Now go before I change my mind." He said.
"Thank you."
Castiel grunted but said nothing. Raysia hurried to the girls' locker room. Luckily she had her gym clothes she could change into.