Finally! I'm back! I know you've all been waiting so patiently for my return; it's true I haven't posted anything in quite a while now, but I'm back with a new and exciting, and dare I say, interesting, to say the least, story! I hope you all like it, and I hope it's not too cheesy. Enjoy!
By the way, Cowboy Bebop, along with Disney characters and Square Enix, do not belong to me, unfortunately.
The deep, dark corridors of the Bebop echoed the hollow sound of footsteps as they steadily made their way through the blackness, lit by the glowing red cherry of a cigarette. As the steps approached light at the end of the tunnel, the echoes subsided. The steps ceased, and a shiny dome and raven tresses could be seen. Spike leaned on the doorframe that lead into the common room, lifting a hand to remove the cigarette that dangled from his lips. Where the cigarette was, a smirk formed. He ran a set of long fingers through his mossy curls as he watched Faye grin at an annoyed Jet. An upturned mug was placed on the little grey coffee table with Faye's dainty hand pressed firmly on top. Jet sat leaned into the back of the sofa, his burly arms crossed.
"It's even," Jet said assertively.
"You sure?" came Faye's sultry voice. Jet stared hard at the mug before tapping his fingers on the metal shell of his left arm.
"Yeah. I'm sure this time!" he replied. Faye gave a smile. Spike watched as her leg shifted. She lifted the mug rapidly and placed it aside.
"Five and two make seven," she said, reading her dice. Jet grumbled, rubbing a flesh hand over his bare head. A heavy sigh escaped his lips as his head rested on the back of the mustard yellow couch.
Spike, who had been watching in amusement, descended into the room and reclined next to Jet. "Didn't I tell you not to play with her, Jet?" he asked, propping his boots on the table next to Faye's rigged dice.
"Yeah," Jet replied wearily. "I'm beginning to think she cheats." His voice had gained a hint of sarcasm. Faye looked genuinely offended.
"Cheat? Me?" she asked indignantly.
"Why not?" Jet asked, raising a bushy eyebrow at her. Faye tossed a look at Spike, who said nothing and crossed his hands behind his fluffy mane, the cigarette between his lips again.
"It's a good thing you stopped before she took all your clothes again," Spike said matter-of-factly, muffled by the cigarette.
"You know I'm right here," Faye huffed. "Why do you talk about me like I'm not in the room?"
Spike gave another smirk in response, his eyes sliding shut, intent on relaxation.
"Fine then," she replied. "I guess I'll call it quits… Unless you'd like to play?" she grinned.
"I think I'll pass, Faye. But I appreciate the offer," Spike sighed with a stretch. Faye rolled her eyes, cursing the very quickness that had lead Spike to the discovery of her methods.
With a sigh, she returned her attention to Jet. "You know you still owe me, Jet," she said with a sultry smile. She placed her hand out expectantly as Jet released a groan of exaggerated anguish.
A bark echoed around the room as Ein waddled through on his short, fluffy legs. The girlish giggle of a redheaded hacker could be heard echoing through the empty corridors.
And that's chapter one! Yay! I hope you all enjoyed it! Keep an eye out for chapter two, which should be coming out very shortly, given the brevity of this one. It's already written and in my hard drive somewhere. And it's quite a turn, if you ask me! nn
You know that warm, fuzzy, excited feeling that you get on Christmas morning when you open that big present? Well, that's what I feel like every time I get a review from you guys! Show me that you care and it'll be greatly appreciated. :3
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