Black and Blue
A RavenxReese fic.
Three
A week had passed and the rain still hadn't stopped. It seemed as if the sky was ridding itself of all moisture. Raven stood in the midst of it, soaking up all the dirty droplets of water.
"What are you staying out there for?" Reese's whisper of a voice called from the doorstep.
"Enjoying the rain, what else?" Raven spat, turning around to look at her.
Was it his imagination or did she seem to be getting thinner? A trip to the doctor the other day had told them that Reese was in her third month. Surely she should have started to look healthier and fuller. It must be stress, Raven thought.
Shadow made a noise of welcome as Raven went inside. He patted the Organoid's head, acknowledging its affection. Reese momentarily went upstairs and came back holding a small towel. She started to dry Raven's hair, much to his discomfort.
"Let me do it," she said, sensing his reluctance.
"I never really liked having you this close," Raven said, his mouth twitching. A quick probe into his head informed Reese that this was a lie. A sly smile stretched her face.
"Oh really?" she teased.
"S…stop doing that!" Raven yelled. He threw her off of him and went across the room to his usual spot. There he crossed his arms and buried his face in them.
Paint was peeling from the wall Raven leaned on. They had done their best to repair the damage done to Raven's old house, but their progress had been cut short by the start of the rainy season. They had decided to stay put in one place rather than wander around like they did before. Reese liked to play house, so it seemed.
"I should probably go to town and buy rations," Raven suggested, looking up from his special place.
"Yes. I agree."
"I'll go out when the rain stops."
"You're leaving me?"
"Yeah, Shadow and Specula will be here with you," Raven explained as he stood up. He brushed off the dust from his pants and tightened his gloves.
"I'll buy you something special."
"I want ice cream," Reese said.
"Sure."
Reese smiled. Raven seemed easier to talk to nowadays. He didn't frown as much either. Something had changed them both, and Raven hadn't noticed it.
It was already seven p.m. when Raven got back from town. The rain had stopped completely, leaving the air around them chilly and the ground smelling of wet soil.
He found Reese inside the kitchen, cooking dinner. The warmth of the kitchen was comforting and Raven started to feel drowsy. He placed the stuff he bought on the table and began sorting them.
"I bought you a dress," he said, showing it to Reese.
The periwinkle dress had caught his attention immediately upon entering a small shop. It was light and the fabric soft—perfect for Reese's slight figure. He instantly decided to buy it, seeing as Reese only had her piloting suit and a slip to wear.
"Thank you," she said. She knew that he couldn't afford a lot of clothes—and that, if he could, he would've bought her a few more. She felt truly grateful for his effort.
"No ice cream, I guess?" she teased.
"It...it started to melt, so I ate it," Raven shrugged.
Reese chuckled. Raven blinked at her.
"You dummy!" Reese giggled.
End
Note: I'm enjoying writing this fic. I hope you like reading it as much as I like writing it. I'm not exactly sure where the story is going…but hopefully I find a good plot somewhere in the middle.
I've been making a lot of RavenxReese drawings lately…I hope this fic and those drawings would contribute to their small fan base.
