Hi guys, I'm currently re-reading my pre-teen written fanfics and almost died in humor (laced with disgust) so why not rewrite it? I'm bored and inspired so yeah.
Because of Tickling Me (( Revised ))
Italicized Words - Arme's Thoughts
I don't usually believe in fairytales but when I saw Lass for the first time, some spark ignited within me. He was possessed at that time, though, and I tried all I can to save him and end his suffering. We rescued him in the end. We said what happened and his face only shows guilt. We said he's not to blame himself but he didn't listen. You can see the hatred his eyes have upon himself. As me, who does things without thinking, I ran into him and hugged him, saying that there's nothing to worry about and asked if he would come with us. He said yes because he wanted to atone for his sins. Everyone approves of that. He's not that sociable type of guy, so I ended up doing most of the approach whenever I'm with him. Sometimes the others do it, but I mostly do the job. I don't mind it. In fact, I love every passing minute I spend with him. He was open to me. I am open to him. Soon, we became close. He will be playful with me, or in some occasion, smiles. But what I was truly yearning to hear was his soothing laugh. I loved it. But when we weren't together, he's back to the usual stoic man. Unfortunately, time changes and everything felt like it's not like before. He became close to others, and will hang out with them, forgetting that he will have something to do with me for the day. He noticed some women too, something that gives a hurtful pang in my heart. In all the moments we had shared, I knew am clearly in love. He wasn't, though. I want to clear that in my mind. Even so, one greedy part of my heart says that he liked me back. Today, we are supposed to hang out on my room. Do something like reading or play some game (Childish, I know). But if you were to ask me, chatting with each other is just enough. We did that once, and we both found ourselves on the side of each other in his bed, tired of wasting our salivas. Nothing interesting happened but I fell asleep. He slept on the couch because he said maybe it's awkward for me. That was a fun day. I just hope that he'll come today, and not break his promise like he did many times this year.
I stood up from my balcony-like window and put my diary back to the shelf. He won't come. I sighed. Why do I keep on believing that he'll arrive? I sighed again. I kept on doing that many times this day.
No mission was send by the Knight master so everybody should've taken a break today. Well, maybe except Ronan. He always has a mission everyday. I wonder who Lass is with today? I smacked my head as a photo of a very pretty girl who l had seen with Lass several times appeared in my head. My fist returned to my side and my lips curved into a forced smile. I hope he enjoys her company.
After minutes of trying to get Lass out of my mind this day, my brain thought of food. I immediately craved for sweets. My mind pictures an image of a cake topped with a layer of vanilla ice cream, chocolate overflowing from the top, fresh strawberries forming circles for design and a cherry in the middle. My stomach calls out to me and I got up and prepared for my baking attire. Maybe I can get Amy to be with me and together be on a sugar rush.
I reached for the knob but didn't know that someone outside is already opening it. To my surprise, the door opened and revealed the person I am trying to see. It's Amy!
"Hey, Amy! I was about to go to the kitchen, do you like to ba-"I cut off what I was going to say when I saw the look on the dancer's face. One of excitement. "Is it something dessert-y because I'm in!" Oddly, as fast as she stopped me from saying what she's about to say, her facial expression became panicky. "I-I mean, uh, I just passed by to say If something will happen today? Yeah?" She spoke.
Weird.
"Are you alright, Amy?" The violet-haired mage said as she put her palm on the other's forehead. She responded that she is and managed to calm down a bit. She repeated her question. Arme looked convinced enough so she decided to answer.
"I think there's nothing important happening today, if you really want to know. Lass and I planned to hang out today but as usual he didn't come. That's why I'm trying to be productive and about to do an ice cream cake-ish deli. You wanna come?"
She returned to being energetic. "I'd love to but I need to go. Bye!"
Maybe she's to bug another person.
I was on the stairs when I remembered the cook book I left on my desk so I went up to get it.
Strange. I swear I closed my bedroom door before I went down.
Dismissing the thought, I continued to get my book. I stopped dead on my way to the door when I saw the door closing by itself.
What sorcery is this?
I'm not scared, but I just can't think of any magical way to get my door close. The window isn't open so It's not the wind. Or is it really ghosts? Knowing that the Serdin Castle is built many eons ago. I started to panic when a thought popped in my head.
Unless there's a person closing it on purpose, a person who has the ability to be invisible. Of all if the people living in this home, only one person can do that and it would be...
"Lass..."
And there he is, leaning at the wall with a smirk, his piercing azure eyes on my amethyst ones.
"Took you long enough."
The fact that he finally visited me after all those weeks of us being always separated made my heart jump with joy and I found myself hugging him tight. He did the same, after I loosened my hold.
"I missed you." I whispered.
He faced me, but his hands remained on my body. "We see each other everyday, Arme."
"Yeah, but you always hang out with your friends, instead of being with me. I-I don't object it though, because it's nice to hear that you're interacting. But you could've spared some time with me." I just realized my words and immediately jolted backwards.
"I-I'm sorry. I sounded too greedy." I said while waving my hand and blushing horribly.
I felt him around me once again and my body grew limp. "Well, it's my fault you sounded one so I'm going to keep up with you today. How's that?"
"Really?" Facing up, I realized how close his face is to my face. Although I ignored it since I have this adrenaline running through me hearing him say that. He answered me with that attractive grin.
I shouted in joy.
We chatted for almost an hour, and seriously, I had fun. (But it still irritates me when he's always teasing me for being "a child." Excuse me? I've grown an inch since last month! Believe me or I'll firebolt you.)
I learned that he was supposed to be there earlier but he accepted Ronan's request to do his mission for the day because he and Elesis are going to flirt for the day. He also said that he saw Sieghart passed out on a tree outside with Ryan and Jin trying to shoot an arrow on the Apple placed above his head. And it seems like they didn't got permission from the owner for Lire came and shot their butts with her personal bow.
"Geez, there's so much going on. I'm tired of laughing." I said as I lied down on the bed.
"That fast? Really now, Arme?" He sat beside me. I closed my eyes and sighed. Sooooo tired.
I immediately opened my eyes when I felt his hands on my tummy. Oh no.
"Lass you won't da-"
Too late. He already started.
"HAHAHAHAHA LASS SERIOUSLY STOP HAHAHA LASSSS CMON HAHAHA"
Too bad. He won't.
"Nope. Say the magic word, first."
"THE HOLY LIGHT WILL LEAD US!"
"Not that magic word, the other one."
"AREN'T I CUTE? HAHAHA NOW STOOOOP"
"That's a taunt."
"WELL (HAHAHA STOP THAT) ITS BECAUSE OF YOU IM NOT THINKING STRAIGHT."
"One Word."
"PLEASE??? IS THAT IT???"
He let me go after that. "Isn't that easy to guess?"
I'm still recovering from that torture so I didn't replied. I hope I didn't though. Well, I'm still glad I did.
"Speaking of guesses, let's play a guessing game next."
I looked at him, flushed because of the laughs I let out, and responded. "What?"
"C'mon, it'll be fun." He, once again, attracted me with that irresistable smile.
"It better be."
"Okay, I'll go first. Guess my height."
"Why are we on the subject of heights again? But I think you're 160 cm maybe?"
"Nah, I'm 174. Your turn."
"Hmm..guess my weakness?" I asked cheekily. Honestly, I dont know what to ask.
"Oh, obviously tickling."
I was about to react to that when he added something.
"And of course, me." I swear this guy infront of me has a smug smile plastered in his face that kinda irritates me because what he said was true.
"And how can you justify what you just said?"
"Simple, It's because you love me that's why."
"And how can you prove that I— wait what?"
What did he just said? Did I heard that correctly?!
My whole face got red after processing what he just said.
"WHAT?!"
He answered me with a calm "What?" in return. My feelings are pretty mixed up tha I turned mute and just stared at his still punchable smug face.
What do I do?! How does he know?! Why does he know?! How long does he know?! Wait, if he knew already, then is he playing with my feelings because he knew?!
Doesn't he like me the way I like him?
My thoughts came to a halt when he lifted my chin and I realized that there's already tears forming in my eyes.
"Hey, I think it's normal to fall for your bestfriend."
I let the tears fall down my face after he said that.
"After all, I fell in love with her too."
As fast as my heartbeat, he kissed me and that was a moment we both treasured.
The kiss ended and I am afraid to open my eyes and find out that this is all just a dream. Well, all the doubts vanisheshed when he kissed me the second time.
The first question that popped in my mind while staring at his mesmerizing eyes was, "How? How did you know?"
"Oh, Amy told me. She's the one who noticed I've taken an interest to you and she's been pestering me to just confess already since we're the only one not together."
"Well, you must be confident to do this."
His face got a dash of red and looked away. "
"Actually, I'm pretty nervous for doing this because I'm not really this type of person."
I can feel my happiness overflowing.
"It's okay, you're still handsome whatever happens. Atleast to me." I can't stop smiling.
His face became more shades of red. That's cute.
"Hey Lass?"
"Hm?"
"I love you."
He smiled. I smiled.
"I love you too, Arme."