This is my very first Howl's Moving Castle fanfiction. I read one and I thought maybe, just maybe, I could do almost as good as that author. This will be my 9th fanfic (in general).
Sophie was in the kitchen scrubbing the floors with a brush. When the spell was broken, Sophie decided on a new image so when she did get old, she didn't get so fat and ugly. Her hair was dyed black and she wore dresses that fit her body well instead of those granny dresses, Calcifer implied. She wore a light blue summer dress with skinny straps and her hair grew back to the length she had before. Markl walked in the kitchen and gasped. "Wow, Sophie. You always have the house looking so clean. Where's Master Howl?" Sophie stopped scrubbing and said, "You know, I'm not sure. I didn't see him when I woke up. Well, are you hungry?" Markl said, "Yes, please." Sophie started taking out pots and pans and Calcifer came in the door. "Why, hello, Calcifer," Sophie said cheerfully. Calcifer said, "Yeah, yeah, hi." He floated to the stove and the fire blazed. Sophie said, "Thank you for helping when you could be doing more important things."
Calcifer was about to respond when Howl came in the door and the door shut. Howl swept Sophie off the ground who squealed in surprise. Howl said, "You look extremely beautiful, Sophie and the house is so clean. That's great." He kissed her lightly on her lips and Sophie said, "Thank you, Howl. You look great, too." Howl beamed and said, "Really? Thanks."
Calcifer said, "So how was your meeting with Lady Caroline? I heard she's the most elegant and beautiful woman around." Sophie flinched a little when Calcifer said that. Howl said, "She certainly lives up to her reputation. The meeting was spectacular." Sophie frowned and squirmed out of Howl's arms. It took a minute for Howl to realize what he just said. "But you are a million times more beautiful than her, Sophie," he said. Sophie just snorted and started cooking bacon and eggs the way Howl taught her. Calcifer smirked and said, "Wrong move, Howl." Sophie said, "I don't really care who you find attractive, Howl. You're a man and you can do whatever it is you want to do. I'm not telling you otherwise." Howl put his arms around her from behind and he said, "I'm sorry, I didn't mean it that way. I love you and only you and you don't have to be jealous. It's unappealing." Sophie snatched his hands off and huffed. "I am NOT jealous," she said angrily. She hurried out of the kitchen and went to her room.
Howl frowned and tried to follow her and Sophie said loudly, "And don't you dare try to follow me." Calcifer said, "Nice move, genius. Now she's mad. How do you manage to get yourself into this type of things?" Howl sighed and said, "Quiet, Calcifer." He finished cooking the food and served it to Markl and gave some leftovers to Calcifer after he made a plate for Sophie.
Calcifer said, "Good luck," as Howl walked up the stairs to give Sophie her plate. He walked in the room to see Sophie laying on her bed with her feet up, reading a book. He cleared his throat and said, "Sophie, love, are you hungry?" Sophie turned to look at him with tears brimming in her eyes and slammed the book shut and mumbled, "Leave me alone." Howl walked in the room and sat on the side of the bed setting the tray down. "I apologize, Sophie, I didn't mean to hurt your feelings," he said gently, rubbing her back soothingly. Sophie said, her voice shaking, "Why are you still talking to me? I'm so unattractive and stupid. Go back to Lady Caroline." Sophie was very self concious about how she looked to Howl. Howl said, "You're gorgeous, Sophie and you know you're smart. I don't have any type of feelings for Lady Caroline."
Sophie sniffed and said, "Really? Or are you just saying that?" Howl kissed her deeply for a long time. "I swear it. Here's your food if you're hungry. I'll be right back, alright? I have to run an errand."
Howl left out of the house and went to a flower shop. "A dozen roses, please?" Howl said. The shopkeeper handed him a bouqet of red roses and Howl paid and left. On his way, he saw Lady Caroline. She smiled seductively and said, "Why, hello, Howl." Howl stopped and said, "Hello, Lady Caroline." Lettie happened to walk by and saw Howl holding flowers and decided to see what he was doing talking to such a beautiful woman, who was obviously flirting, when he had Sophie. Caroline said, "So who are those roses for?" Howl said, "My lover, Sophie." Caroline said, "You mean Lady Sophia?" Howl said, "No, my Sophie is a regular citizen. Not royalty or anything." Lady Caroline wrinkled her nose in distaste and then smiled. "Why don't you come over to my place? I'm sure Sophie won't mind that much." Howl was about to respond when Lettie pushed Lady Caroline to the ground. Howl's eyes widened in shock and Lettie said, "What is your problem, Howl? What would Sophie think? She's trying to get you to leave Sophie." Howl said, "I know she's flirting, but I'm not flirting back. I was just on my way to bring Sophie these roses for an apology." Lady Caroline got off of the ground and said, "You filthy peasant. How dare you! I could have you killed." Howl said, "Now, now, Lady Caroline. Me and her were just leaving. Goodbye." He grabbed Lettie's hand and walked off.
Lettie left as soon as Howl got home and Howl brought Sophie the flowers, who was sitting on her bed knitting a hat. Sophie gave him a kiss and said, "Thank you, Howl. I love you." Howl said, "I love you too, Sophie." Sophie said, "Dinner is about ready so let's go eat." Howl looked at her smile and said softly, "Sure."
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