Okay, so, while writing this chapter, I just kept looking at what I typed, saying to myself "If this character even gives off a slip of Mary-Sue'ness, I swear, I'm throwing my computer out the window." Hopefully, she doesn't. Anyways, here's chapter two!
Disclaimer: pitch doesn't belong to me. Everyone else does. Even Crackers. (Spoiler! Oh no!)
Aidan was a young woman, very easy on the eyes. Since her youth, she had cut her hair to shoulder length, and highlighted it a midnight blue. She had gotten somewhat taller, probably about 5'8" now. She had a few piercings, which included nose, cartilage, and belly button. And the same mark was stil on her wrist, though she passed it off as a tattoo as not to sound crazy to anyone. She barely even remembers what happened that night after she blacked out.
She wore a gray tank top with a print of a skull design that had angel wings and roses on it, a pair of skinny jeans with rips in different places, a black belt, some silver necklaces, one with and owl charm, and a pare of black flats.
Aidan walked into her building, fumbling with all the bags that she had in her hands. She had just gotten back from grocery shopping, and was irked from this argument she had with a fellow customer."Hey Gene!" she said to an elderly old man, sitting behind the desk situated in the lobby.
Gene had a full head of gray hair, with flecks of white in it. His face showed lines of aging, his blue eyes somber in appearance. He wore a security uniform and held a flashlight in his hand. He smiled to the young woman.
"Aidan! Happy birthday!" He said in a tired, but cheerful, manner."Thanks, Gene! When do you get off the clock?" She asked, returning his smile."Ah, who knows. Doing anything special to celebrate your 24th?"
Aidan shook her head, scrunching up her face. "Nah. I'm just gonna sit on the couch and eat some ice cream and cake."
Gene laughed at the girl, standing from his place. "Well, kiddo, make sure to enjoy your youth while it last."
"And miss out on an early retirement and owning hundreds of cats as a lonely, senile old woman?" She ask in a sarcastic tone, earning a chuckle from the old man.
"Ah. The youth of today." He said, throwing his hands into the air.
Aidan smirked at him, waving his little retort off. "Later, Gene. Stay gray."
She walked over to the elevator, pressing the button. After a minute or two, she pressed the button again and again.
"Ugh. Stupid elevator." She muttered before walking to the stairs and starting her trek to the fifth floor.
Once she got to her floor, she was just about ready to collapse from all the stairs she had to climb.
"C'mon Aidan. Once you get inside, you can cuddle with Crackers on the couch, and fall asleep watching cheesy movies." She said to herself as she walked down the hall to her door.
Putting her bags down, she opened up her cluttered purse, searching for her keys.
"Where are they... Must be here somewhere... Aha!" She shouted in triumph, taking out her keys and unlocking the door.
Picking up her groceries from the floor, she opened the door to her little apartment. It was pretty dark, so, she couldn't see anything.
"Crackers!" She called out, feeling around for the counter so she could put her grocery bags down. "I'm home! And I got you a fishy treat."
Feeling on the walls, she found the light switch and flicked it on.
"Surprise!"Aidan jumped back in shock as she seen about fifteen people in the living room of her apartment, holding her hand to her chest. There was a sign behind them all that read "Happy Birthday, Aidan", a small table with cake, snacks, and drinks, and a few gifts next to it.
"You guys!" She said, grinning from ear to ear.
"All my idea!" One of the people, Trixie, told her, walking forward with her arms out stretched, waiting for a hug.
Trixie had hot pink hair with a few streaks of black in it. She had blue eyes, and cream colored skin. She had a brow, septum, and snake bite piercings. Her outfit consisted of a black tank top, with the band, Guns N' Roses, insignia on it, a dark blue jean skirt, a pairing ripped stockings, and thigh high combat boots.
Aidan and Trixie have been friends for a while, knowing a lot about each other. If you were to ask for a life story, they could give you an entire biography. Well, almost an entire biography.
She ran up to her, hugging her as tight as she could, and kissing her on the cheek as some music started playing. "I'm so in love with you right now!"
"Yeah, well, I am in a happy relationship, at the moment. Try again in... A few years." She said, earning a laugh and a pinch from her friend.
"Do I get some of that love?" Someone asked from behind them.
They both turned around, Aidan's smile getting wider. "Josh!" She said, as she threw her arms around his neck, kissing him fully in the lips.
Josh had sandy blonde hair that was styled in a crop cut. His eyes are gray, with some flecks of brown in the middle. His features were pretty chiseled, some stubble in his chin, and he had tanned skin. He was wearing a gray v neck t-shirt, a pair if jeans, and some sneaks.
"Thanks for making out in front of me." Trixie comment, faking a gag as the two pulled apart. "If you don't mind, I think I'm gonna go eat and mingle. Lates."
The couple laughed as Trixie walked away, then looking at each other again. Josh then pulled a black box from out of his pocket with a gold bow wrapped around it.
"Happy birthday, sweetness." He said, holding out the box to her.
"Josh, you shouldn't have." Aidan replied, taking the box from his hand.
Opening the lid of the box, she pulled out a gold charm bracelet, that had a little dove on it."It's perfect." She told him, slipping it onto her wrist.
"Glad you like it." He replied, slipping his arms around her waist.
"I love it." She said, leaning in to give him another kiss.
She then felt something rubbing on her leg, followed by a tiny meow. Breaking the kiss, she looked down at the black kitten who was at her feet.
"Hey, Crackers." She cooed to the kitten as she picked it up. "How's my second favorite guy doing?"The kitten meowed in reply, rubbing up against Aidan's face as it began to purr.
"Alright, people! How about we get this birthday girl to blow out the candles so we can eat this cake?" Trixie yelled to everyone, a lighter in one hand, and knife in the other. Everyone hooted and howled in response, clapping and cheering. "Then, Aidan, put the furball down and get your ass over here!"
She laughed at her friend's obscenities, putting Crackers down, and walking over to the table with the cake on it, Josh in tow.
The night seemed to last forever as she danced and mingled with friends, opened gifts, and had some fun and laughs. Soon, it was about two in the morning, and the last few guests were leaving.
"Get home safe. And thanks for the new headphones." She told them before closing the door. Her eyes scanned her apartment, looking at the mess she had to clean up. "Should of had them all clean before they left."
Crackers came up to her, rubbing against her legs. She looked down at him, then kneeling to scratch him behind the ear.
"I don't suppose you would want to help me clean up, would you?" She asked. The kitten ran off, going down the hall into one of the doors. Aidan sighed to herself, shaking her head. "Thought so."
Going into the kitchen, she grabbed a giant trash bag and started picking up the plates and cups people left around the floor. Little did she know there was a dark figure watching her from outside her window.
"Soon."
Well, i hope you guys liked this chapter. Sorry of its shortness, but, I got lazy. Anyways ta ta for now!