The two sat on Lazarus's bed. Eve was uncomfortably close to him. He didn't even care anymore.
"I need to discuss something with you. But... I don't think you'd react to it in a good way..." she said, blushing a bit.
"Don't worry. I'm not one for judgement." Lazarus assured, forcing a small smile on to his face.
"Well... I think I have a curse."
"What? A curse? Did you pick up one of those stupid Bob items? If you did, I swear I'll-"
"No no! It's not that. It's worse. You see, if I get hurt enough, I transform into an... alternate form..." She stuttered out. "And it makes me look hideous!" She sobbed out. Lazarus put his arm around the girl, hoping for something to change quick or else she would wake up everyone in the room.
"There, there... There's nothing to worry about. It can't be that bad, right?" He stated.
"You'd never want to look at me again if you saw it..." She said in sorrow. Usually, Eve was just a thorn in his side. But right now, he had multiple thoughts running in his head. Was this a scheme to get closer to him? What if this form is dangerous? Why did she come to him for help, of all people?
"Well, you're going to have to demonstrate if you want me to start studying it." He stated. "Take a Health Down pill. It'll help." He said.
Reluctantly, she took the pill. She clutched her stomach in pain, and then the transformation started. Two devilish horns grew from the sides of her head. Her skin turned charcoal black, and her mouth grew huge with two huge canine teeth on each side. Her eyes grew to a humongous size, with a red upside down cross on her forehead. Needless to say, Lazarus was horrified. He was trembling in fear, fearing for the worst.
Eve started sobbing. Distorted, low pitched sobbing. This experience was too much for Lazarus, he was heavily mortified. His heart rate was at an unusual high, and he felt his anxiety reaching his peak. Quickly, he offered Eve a Health Up pill. She took it without hesitation. She transformed back into her human form.
"W-w-w-what the h-h-hell?" Lazarus managed to stammer out. This caused Eve to grow more sad, and she proceeded to cry more. "No, I didn't m-mean that I hate you!" He got up and put his arm around him again. She softened up a little.
"Look... it's not your fault. I'm sorry, but there's nothing I can really do. You can avoid getting hurt as much as possible, but other than that, I cannot really diagnose anything-"
He was interrupted by a kiss on the cheek by Eve.
"...Thanks for understanding." She told him
Lazarus was too dumbfounded to speak. He just stood there with a gaping jaw and a furious blush.
"W-well, uh... Thanks for l-leting me know about your issue." He stuttered.
"Say, maybe I could bring my matress here to stay?"
He thought about that for a second. Having some company wouldn't hurt, right?
"Sure, I wouldn't mind." He stated.
And after about 5 minutes, she was back with her matress and a blanket, and she slept on the floor beside him.
"Goodnight, Lazzie..." she murmured sleepily.
For the first time in a while, Lazarus smiled. A real smile.