Chapter 1
Todd woke up about 3 months after being shot. Viola put him on instant rehabilitation, as she couldn't stand seeing him in bed any longer. Her excuse was that they needed help preparing for the New Settlers who would arrive very soon, but anyone who looked at the pair would know differently. Todd was soon back, almost as good as new with Viola's help. There were still some days when he was winded by just getting up. But life went on and Todd was preparing for the settlers and Viola was working at the house of healing.
One day as Todd was working a little girl approached him, saying "Hi, my name's Margaret. What's your name?" The girl could not have be more than the age of 7. Todd had never meet someone younger than him, besides Viola, and she wasn't that much younger than him. This girl is ain't nothin like Vithought Tood.
He looked at the young girl and noticed long blonde hair done up in pigtails tied with ribbons. She was wearing denim overalls with a bright pink shirt underneath, and a small healer shoes on her feet.
"I'm Todd," He said uncertainly, "Todd Hewitt."
"Oh!" she exclaimed as little girls do. "You're Viola's boyfriend!" Todd looked at her with a surprised open mouth. Of course he and Viola were together. But they weren't officially dating or anything. The girl kept going on saying, "My mommy works with her! Viola talks about you all the time! She really likes you."
Todd couldn't help turning a little pink and smiling at the thought of Viola talking about him all the time. Especially what Margaret said said about Viola really liking him. His thoughts wandered back to what he was supposed to say to this little girl standing in front of him. He suddenly remembered riding Ben's back as a child. He wasn't sure if little girls enjoyed this type of thing, but it was worth a go.
"Would you like a piggy-back ride?" Todd asked Margaret.
"Yes! Thank you, Todd!" she said as she climbed onto his back.
She rode his back for a few minutes until they heard Viola's unmistakable shriek.
"Margaret Roberts! What in the world are you doing? I turn my back for one minute- Your mother is going to have a fit! What are you doing?" She said, focusing on Margaret, not yet realizing that Todd was right there.
"Sorry Ms. Eade I was just playing with your boyfriend," explained Margret. At that moment Viola whipped her head up and turned about three shades of red. She saw a blushing, waving Todd standing but a foot away.
"H-Hey Todd," Viola stammered. "Come on, Margaret. Let's go before your mother throws a fit." She turned back to a smirking Todd. "I-I'll see you later, Todd."she said as they headed back to the House of Healing.
"Bye Todd! I had fun playing with you!" Margaret said while waving at Todd. He waved back and then returned to gathering herbs.
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Later, as Viola was helping Todd with his reading, he suddenly stopped and turned to Viola smiling his lopsided smile
"I guess I'm your boyfriend now, Vi?" She adored when he called her Vi. No one on her ship had any nicknames. This felt as a secret between her and Todd."I guess," she said as he pulled her into a kiss.
This is my first story...so I hoped you like it. If anyone actually reviews and lets me know they read it then ill continue.