KANKRI'S POV

When Mituna left his room, my body tensed up. What if he changed his mind? Was he angry? But he didn't say a word as he walked to his kitchen in silence. He got something out of the fridge, the noise making me look at him. He raised an eyebrow, waiting to see if I was going to say anything but I simply turned away. I was too tired from the day to make any conversation. I also didn't want to ruin my chances of staying here. When he retreated to his room, he left the door open, probably to listen in on me.

Returning my attention to my television show, I eased into the couch. The show was called 'Drama in the Hospital part 2.' The plot was over two lovers who were not meant to be together. One was a human and the other was a troll, in this universe, they were forbidden to be together. They secretly met up to blossom their romance. Until one day, they were not careful and got caught by the doctor's assistant. She forced the human to agree into marrying her or she would tell everyone about his forbidden romance.

My stomach growled, making me flush. Getting the courage to look for food, I crept into his kitchen. Sneaking through his cabinets, I found some leftover donuts. I grabbed one quickly and returned to the safety of the couch. I took a bite of the dry dough, enjoying the feeling of eating. It wasn't the most delicious snack I've ever had but it was better than nothing. I haven't eaten for several days when Latula broke the news she was leaving for a year to be apart of some tournament. I threw myself into a depression, thinking my world was gonna end because she was no longer in it.

Being in depression caused me to no longer do anything around the house. I didn't clean or cook and I moaned none stop. I couldn't stop talking to my roommate, Rufioh. It was like talking was my only way to vent my frustration and sadness. It distracted me from the events that were unfolding in my life. Well, he couldn't take it anymore and told me I needed to leave. Later, I found out it was also because he wanted his boyfriend to move in to take my place.

I had nowhere else to go so I ran to the only person I knew for help, Latula. Despite her leaving soon, seeing her made me feel better. She heard everything, I told her how it was harder for me to accept the fact she was leaving for so long. She was one of the few friends I had and I didn't want her to leave. She confided in me too, explaining that her matesprite was taking it pretty hard as well. I didn't want to hear about Mituna at all, hearing his very name made the jealousy rage inside me but I listened without a word because she did the same for me. She made me an offer, that she wanted me to live with him, to help him forget that she was gone. I would get a roof over my head and Mituna would have a babysitter.

At first, I refused. The idea of living with him repulsed me. We would never get along and surely, every day would be nothing but fighting. However, she insisted. She didn't want me to be alone on the streets and if I told Mituna that this was what she wanted, he would not refuse. I eventually said yes to her because when I thought about it. I had nowhere else to go.

The sun was starting to set, making me look out the window. I didn't realize how fast the day went. With it being so late and with my stomach still growling, I wondered if Mituna too would be hungry? I shook my head, why would I be worried about him?! He would not return the favor and he would leave me to starve! But... He said I could live with him even though he hates my guts. The least I could do was ask if he was hungry. I sighed, getting off the couch, feeling less safe which each step I took. When I got to his doorway, I peeked inside, not brave enough to step in.

He was fast asleep in the middle of his bed, curled up into a ball. Next to his head was his water bottle that was opened, the liquid slowly pouring itself onto the blanket and in his hair. How could he forget his water was opened? Then it dawned on me that Latula said something once how Mituna had a bad memory. He would often forget even the smallest things. I figured since he was asleep that it was okay for me to go into his room despite his words. Besides, he should be thankful that I am saving his hair and sheets from being soaked. I grabbed the bottle, putting the lid back on tightly.

"Latula..." This made me freeze, "Come...Miss..." Mituna mumbled in his sleep, frowning.

I missed her too...

"I know how you feel…." I whispered.

Then my curiosity grew when I saw his eyes closed past his messy hair. I wonder what Mituna's eyes look like? I've never seen them before, I've never seen his hair either till now… I sat his water down on the stand and slowly bent over to move his hair.

As soon as I touched his bangs, he shot up, pushing me back.

He growled, showing his sharp twin fangs, "What are you doing!?" He yelled. I was against the wall with my hands up in a defensive matter. I managed to pull up my turtle neck so I could hide my face. "Trying to touch me in my sleep? I should kick you out right now!"

"I was not trying to touch you in your sleep and I never would! I wanted to see your ey-" I quickly changed the topic, " I was helping you by getting the water bottle off your bed! You forgot to screw the lid on. So I don't want to hear you saying that I was trying to touch you! I for one think-"

Mituna grabbed the bottle of water that was on his stand and threw it at me; hitting the wall right next to my head.

"Just get out!" He yelled.

Running out of the room for my safety, I was gone before he could chuck more stuff at me. He slammed the door shut behind me, shaking the whole house. I could hear him cussing all the way to his bathroom before slamming that door shut too. I returned to the couch, slumping down with a frown, my fangs poking my lips. All I wanted to do was see his eyes, there was no harm in that. I wasn't going to touch him inappropriately! I was simply doing him a favor and he is acting like a child!

Deciding to ignore his outburst, I turned my attention to the T.V once more. What was airing was now a kids show for humans but I was to upset to change the channel. After what seemed like forever, my stomach reminded me of what my original goal was with Mituna. Part of me wanted to leave him behind and get food on my own but there was a good chance he wouldn't let me back into the house and I had nowhere else to go if he did.

Giving it another chance, I banged on his door.

"Do you want to order out? I'm pretty famished right now and would benefit some fast food despite the disgusting things it does to our bodies. I was thinking about human food for once since it's been ages since I've tried it." I yelled. No answer, "If you won't tell me anything, then I will just order some for myself! So I recommend you tell me what you like before I grab the phone and partake in some human meals by myself." Still no answer, "Fine then, I see how you are and I will gladly watch you starve tonight!"

I walked over to his bumblebee patterned phone and dialed the number for the local Chinese diner. Right when I was about to push the last button, Mituna walked out, looking at the ground. I stood there patiently, waiting for him to say anything. He still looked rather angry and he had his fist clenched. I couldn't see past his hair but his face was scrunched with annoyance.

He spoke quietly, "Are you paying?"

"Yes, I am since you are letting me live with you. It would be rude for me not too."

"I would like…. Fried rice." He shyly looked away, starting to calm down from his burst of anger.

I sighed, "That is what I'm getting." I pressed the last number and waiting for someone to answer. I ordered two servings of chicken fried rice with sauce. Mituna went to his TV and picked out a movie. "What are you watching?" I asked, putting the phone up.

Mituna popped it in and got comfortable on the couch before answering, "I'm gonna kill your daughter before you even know what happens."

"It's a scary movie?" My eyes widened. Ignoring the long title, I approached the couch slowly. I was not the biggest fan of scary movies, especially because of the language in them; The blood and gore were already hard to handle and those pop-ups are the worst!

He raised an eyebrow, "Yes?"

"Well, I have no interest in your movie. So have fun watching it yourself, while I explore for something more fun." I grumbled, crossing my arms.

"I didn't even ask you to watch it so it's not like I care." Mituna said, pressing start.

I glanced around the room, not eyeing anything with interest. I've never spent to much time in his house unless Latula managed to have me over for dinner. There was nothing here I was familiar with so there was nothing to distract myself. The only thing to do was to watch the movie with him...I mumbled and took a seat far from Mituna.

"Watching it anyway, huh?"

Avoiding his gaze, I answered. "Only because I have nothing better to do and your home is not that large, so there are not very many entertainment items to amuse myself with. Honestly, I would enjoy a nice walk or maybe something to read, but you have no books either and the only outdoor items you have is your skateboard; which I refuse to get on, cause I might get injured. Also, a walk is impossible because it is dark outside and I might get beaten up or lost-"

"Just shut up and watch the movie." He interrupted.

I grumbled and raised my turtle neck, staring at the screen with caution. So far nothing scary was happening but these trolls were already getting on my nerves with their horrible choice of words. Scary movies always had the worst acting and the characters always end up dying off.

"Don't go in there! You never know if the killer is inside." The TV echoed through the house. I scooted back into the couch; knowing a scary part was coming up. The killer dressed up as a bloody doctor busted through the windows, almost stabbing the daughter. I jumped from my seat a little, but enough for Mituna to notice. He just snickered and continued to watch. Then the daughter and her love interest ran through the house until they hid in a closet upstairs.

"Don't breathe…." I whispered nervously, not even realizing I was talking to the movie.

The killer opened the closet fast causing me to let out an "Eep!" and jump. The killer grabbed the boy first and slit his throat before he could even fight. I covered my eyes with my turtle neck, refusing to look at the screen. After the creepy music ended, I dared to look. Mituna was right in front of my face and he yelled like he was some kind of monster.

I was startled, almost falling off the couch. "Don't do that!"

Mituna grabbed his gut, plopping back onto the couch laughing his butt off. "You're a scardy cat! Hahaha!" I blushed from embarrassment and I couldn't help but cover my face again.

We heard the doorbell ring, "Must be the food, I'll get it." Mituna managed to say past him trying to breath from laughing so hard.

"Oh wait-" I dug in my skinny jeans pockets and pulled out a 20$. Mituna took it quickly and retrieved our food. He set the food down on the table and he resumed the movie. Turns out he pause it so he could scare me! I'll make him pay… Mituna popped open his tray quickly and literally started scooping the steaming Chinese food into his mouth. I felt my stomach growl from watching him. I have a feeling he hasn't eaten in days either… I opened my tray and at least, I ate like a civilized troll. The rest of the movie wasn't really scary and I managed to get through it without choking.

"You don't watch scary movies do you?" Mituna asked, wiping rice away from his black lips.

I answered, keeping my cool like I was never frightened in the first place, "As you can tell by my reactions to this movie, yes I do not watch very many scary movies."

Mituna threw his tray away and popped in another movie, "You'll love this one then." He snickered.

I have a bad feeling… The title 'Paranormal' came on the screen.

"A human movie?" I titled my head.

"Yea, I got it from human Roxy." He shrugged, pushing play.

The movie started with four humans inside a house, wondering how they all got there and that one of their friends was missing. I finished my food halfway into the movie and I dumped it, before retreating back to the couch. However, before I went back I noticed someone outside messing around in the neighbor's yard. At first, I couldn't tell if it was someone or just the darkness but as they continued to move, I knew it was something.

"Ummm who lives next to you, Mituna?" I asked, leaning towards the window.

He didn't take his eyes off the screen, "Damara Megido, you should know her."

I actually knew Damara cause of Rufioh; they used to date but he broke up with her for Horuss not too long ago. Now I barely see her anymore and Rufioh constantly complains that she hates him and is stalking him. Damara was digging for something in her front yard in the dark. I couldn't really see what she was messing with and frankly, I didn't want to know.

I returned to the couch and had to suffer many more jump scares.

"Ummm, Mituna?" I called out from his doorway.

Peeking into his room once more, he was asleep on his bed, his mouth slightly agape. I wanted to just walk in but from what happened before, it wasn't a very smart idea. There wasn't water pouring onto his head or anything else I could use as an excuse. It was far to early in the morning for me to try and yell at him to wake up, and I wasn't a big fan of raising my voice in the first place.

I had wanted to see if he would be interested in coming with me to hang out with some other people. The people included the John human, Rose Human, Kanaya and Nepeta. They had invited me quite some time ago as a way to reach out to me but I never responded to them. With me moving in here with Mituna, I've been stuck inside for several days. I never had a reason to go out but today was nice and clear, the perfect opportunity to get some fresh air. I could just go on my own but Mituna hasn't done anything since Latula left. It would be nice to see him get out as well.

Not like I really cared.

"No…." He mumbled. Breaking me from my thoughts.

I'll count that as an excuse for me to come in. I tiptoed to the side of his bed and bent over to hear his mumbles. He looked like he was in distress, his face scrunched up and his twin fangs piercing his lips. I was slightly concerned he was going to break the skin and bleed from how hard he was frowning. He said something else under his breath but I couldn't hear him clearly. I leaned over to hear better, making sure not to touch him this time.

"Latula…" He grabbed the back of my head and kissed me hard.

I was shocked, my entire face the color of my blood. I could feel it pump in my cheeks and I pulled back as quickly as I could. All I could do was stare at him while covering my mouth. In the back of my mind, I wanted to scream, to shout that this was not right even if he was asleep! The offender simply licked his lips, rolling over to his side looking a little more comfortable. I couldn't take it anymore, running to his bathroom, grabbed his yellow soap bar and shoved it into my mouth. It was awful, the taste burning but it couldn't get the taste of mustard out of my mouth.

After what seemed like hours of me scrubbing my tongue clean, I finally left his bathroom. Going to the coach for safety and my bag, I dug around and found a brightly colored red long sleeve shirt. I put it on, believing it cleansed me in some way. Sighing with frustration, I heard the creaking of Mituna's bed. Then there was the sound of his bathroom door closing. Just hearing him move around strengthened the memory of the kiss and taste of mustard.

I decided to keep what happened to myself.

"What are you doing all dressed?" Mituna asked, leaning against his door tiredly. His hair was really messy and I could see the sweat on his cheeks. He must have had a nightmare, but who kisses someone in a nightmare?! Control yourself Kankri…

"I was thinking that maybe you would like to come and hang out with me and some others. I know you will probably say no since you would prefer to ride your skateboard all day and watch TV. However, since you are allowing me to live with you, I thought it would be nice to invite you along. It's ok if you don't want to since I would not really care if you said no and we went our separate ways since it is your choice to come along. So as of right-"

"Sure… I'll come along," He yawned.

I avoided eye contact, "Okay then."

I was thinking that he would decline and my day would have gone way simpler. I had no problem with him coming earlier but after the stunt, he just pulled, today was going to be awkward. How can I look at him? I'll just end up looking away or even worse... At his lips! I wanted to pull my hair out from frustration but I kept my cool.

Mituna got himself some toast with honey on it, gulping It down. He then went to his back to his room, coming out with a tiny yellow pill. He decided to take it with a swig of milk straight from the carton. The very scene in front of me made me gag, he was so disrespectful... Who just drinks it out of the carton? Getting a glass is more sanitary. I need to remember not to drink the milk until more are bought.

He stopped drinking, needing to cough rather harshly, making his face bright yellow.

"Are you okay?" I asked. Mituna held up his finger, still coughing. I got up and got close to him in case I needed to help him. He just pushed me away and when he finally stopped; he sat down and took deep breaths. The yellow faded from his face, he just sighed after that. "What just happened?"

"Forget about it."

I could not just let him slide the question to the side, "But you just had a coughing fit! How could I forget something that made your entire face yellow?" He didn't respond. You know what I don't care, forget it." I crossed my arms.

Mituna got up and retrieved his helmet from the shelf. He slipped it on and tucked his hair in; of course, some of the hair slipping out at the sides. He was still wearing the clothes he had on yesterday. A basic black shirt with his yellow Gemini sign on and yellow saggy pants.

"I don't care what you think; let's just go before I change my mind." He said. I grumbled under my breath. Mituna, if I could I would give you the longest lecture on how to be polite to others and answer their questions!

We went outside and I looked around, "Where's your car?" I asked.

Mituna laughed, just shaking his head. "Where are we going?" He asked, heading for his backyard.

I guess he keeps his car in the backyard? I wouldn't keep my car there…

if I had one and a backyard…

"The others are waiting for me at Jane's bakery. We're going to eat there and walk around. I don't really like sweets, but its better then Mexican human food, that stuff goes right through me and causes me to have horrible fits. I prefer ice cream more than any sweet; especially cherry ice cream and simple vanilla. I wonder if they would like to partake in some ice cream later." I said, at a fast rate. Mituna opened his back gate and I titled my head in confusion. "Where's your car?"

"Who needs a car when you have a board " He snickered, getting his skateboard. It was black on top like most skateboards, the underside was yellow with black stripes and a Gemini sign. Mituna ran past me, all most shoving me over.

I ran after him yelling, "Don't you dare think about it!?"

Mituna hopped onto his skateboard in the street and took off without me down the road. "See you there!" He called, disappearing down the hill. I stood there, clenching my fists, cheeks all red, and almost ready to burst into a fit.

"He leaves me when I'm the one who invited him to come along! I should have just left without him and continued my day, but no I had to be nice and ask him! Next time I shall not even think about such an act of kindness, you know what I will not even show him any kindness again! From now on Kankri Vantas will be the meanest troll towards Mituna in town!-" I continued to argue to myself as I walked towards Jane's bakery…

that was across town.

Mituna still cold like a popsicle... Kankri hope you liked the mustard ;D Cause I know I would! I wonder how these two enemy trolls will react with a day together out in public? Maybe murder! DUN DUN DUN! Haha no... - EEK