Calvin and Molly
Still Flustered
Chapter One
~Made specially for chickensangwhich!~
"Where did you get that?" An astonished Owen gaped. He ran his large hands through his fiery red hair repeatedly, his eyes never leaving my treasure. Okay..Our treasure.
"We found it buried under those boulders on the...what was it, 52nd floor?" Calvin looked down at me, grinning non-stop.
"54th to be exact," I winked, cradling the fat diamond. He chuckled and continued chatting with the young blacksmith.
So, it was my first real adventure and I couldn't have been any happier! Even if I would have gotten to keep this thing.. my life would not be anymore perfect. Ever since this crazy guy came here, it seems my life has shifted dramatically. Because of him? I don't know maybe.. I never thought I'd end up with the true Indiana Jones, but I was.. attracted to him. More than I've ever been to anyone else. And I met Ignis the King, and isn't he a sight for sore eyes!
Suddenly, the bright adventurer pulled me into a side-hug and a blush crept into my face. Was it the wavy blond hair? Maybe the sparkling ocean blue eyes? No, I think it was his thirst for excitement, his way of finding happiness and adventure in every little thing, the thought that he'd been every where and done everything! I wanted to be like him. I never left the town for goodness sakes! I longed for it, or maybe, for him now.
"Can I walk you home?" He tipped his leather hat casually, and smiled gently, sending the butterflies back to my tummy. I hadn't even noticed Owen's disappearance, until I glanced around and found that we were the only two left in the dimly lit mine shaft.
"I-if you want too," I smiled nervously and handed him the gem. He took it, and my hand along with it.
"Walk a pretty girl home and see the romantic sunset together? Or go home all lonely and without a warm hand to hold..? Hmm..." He pretended to think deeply, rubbing his chin slowly with his free hand," Of course I'd pick you, Molly. I always want to be with you, if you haven't figured that out yet."
My blushed deepened so much that I could feel the heat coming from it,"..Ah, come on, its getting dark.."
He laughed as I pulled him along into the outside light.
Warm, spring-time air greeted us from the cave's mouth, as did the strong smell of wood-fire.
"So, what will you be up to tomorrow, Miss Molly?" He strolled silently next to me, his hand soft and warm and still with mine.
"Probably the usual.." I frowned, tousling my short, curly, auburn hair.
"Would you like something out of the norm to do?" he grinned, but looked away unsure.
I smiled to myself," Of course, but only if I get to pick what we do next time."
"I think I can make a deal with that," he squeezed my hand as we reached the white, woody porch.
"Dress comfortably and meet me at the Brass Bar around noon, please," he winked, smiling joyfully once more.
"I will be there at 12 sharp," I leaned on the railing and smiled back. I was glad to get to spend another day with him. The only sad part was that time passed so quickly when we were together; I hated the goodbyes and endings.
"And don't worry, I won't tell anyone about our hot date tomorrow, your secret is safe with me," with the dip of his hat and a wave, I watched him disappear over the hills.
"Why would I care if he told," I mumbled aloud,bending down and petting Rex, my puppy,"I would feel pretty special to be seen anywhere with him.." The golden dog barked and wagged his tail in agreement.
A shadow loomed over us. Chase, walking home from work," Hey."
He rose one orange eyebrow, squinted his purple eyes and crossed his arms.
"What?" I asked, standing.
"What?" He mocked," That's all you have to say?"
I looked up at him confused,"..I think there has been some misunderstanding or something..?"
"Apparently," he scoffed.
I stared blankly a moment,"..So..?"
"So you and Calvin, huh?"
"..Yeah.." I drew out, still confused.
"That's just.." He scrunched up his nose and shivered," Disgusting."
"Hey," I frowned and put my hands on my hips defensively," He doesn't always take his shirt off. I told him he has to keep it on in town at least."
Now it was he that looked confused," What?"
"And he only got drunk once, and he didn't mean to ask Luke out then. I thought he was a girl once, and I was sober! So don't start with me on that either."
"So you don't care about the other..issue then?" He looked worried.
"What..issue?" I asked exhausted.
His frown morphed into a classic "Chase smirk"," Oh..So you don't know.. This will be great." He chuckled, shaking his curly, orange head and continuing home.
"What are you talking about!" I yelled after him.
All I heard was another burst of laughter.
"Argg.." I growled, going inside. Who knew what it was, quite frankly, I didn't want to know. Nothing could change the way I thought about Calvin. Definitely not anything Chase could say anyway.