The Broken Smile

Ch. 7

Seduce…? I thought. I stared at Ren as he walked downstairs, his skinny pink tail lagging behind him. I walked downstairs with him, and then walked in the kitchen.

"Umm… are you hungry?" I asked, trying to make some sort of conversation with him.

Ren looked over at me. "Yeah. Be a good moron and make me something." He said as he took his seat at the table.

I smiled and nodded. "Ok!" I went on making his breakfast. Simple bacon and eggs, nothing special. I made a plate for myself and for him, then made my way over to the table. I set his plate on the table and sat across from him. "I hope you like it, Ren!"

Ren smiled slightly as he stared at his breakfast, then started eating. "This is so good, Stimpy!"

I smiled and waved my hand playfully at him. "Why thanks, Ren!" I started eating as well.

There was a long, dwelling, and deep silence. I looked at Ren, and then looked down. I wanted to talk to him about something, but I didn't want to bring up what happened in the shower…

Ren glanced at me; noticing that I was no longer eating and just lost in thought. "Stimpy? You ok?"

"Huh? Oh yeah, I-I'm ok, Ren…" I said softly and still staring straight down.

Ren rolled his eyes then finished eating. He took his plate and put it in the sink.

Once I was finished, I did the same and walked in the living room. "There anything you wanna do today, Ren?" I asked glancing back at him.

Ren shrugged. "I don't care. Anything really."

"We could take a walk."

"Ok."

I smiled and ran over to him. I took his hand and we walked out the door together.

Ren looked down at our hands and looked away. We made our way down the street.

The sun was shining brightly, its warm welcoming glow filling the sky.

I smiled and sighed. "It's such a beautiful day today, Ren!" I said happy. Honestly, my thoughts have been killing my happiness, but I guess some time outside is helping me.

Ren rolled his eyes and groaned, "Yeah yeah."

We made our way to a stone bridge overlooking a dark blue lake. I ran over to it and looked out at the water.

"Wow…!" I said amazed at the beauty. "Ren! Come look! Isn't this beautiful?" I asked him happily.

Ren walked over to me and gazed at the water. He nodded slowly. "Yep."

I looked over at him and blushed brightly as I took his hand.

Ren made a disgusted face, and then continued looking at the lake.

The same long silence surrounded us. I was so unsure of how to feel, happy, or depressed. Tightly holding on to Ren's hand, I looked over at him. He looked over at me, his bright, psychotic eyes shining in the sunlight. I smiled and stuck my tongue out.

"I have a question," Ren started, sounding annoyed. "Why the hell are you so happy all the time?"

I stared back out at the lake and mentally sighed. Honestly, I wasn't happy all the time. I mean, sometimes I like it when Ren hurts me… and sometimes it's just painful as hell, but I really don't know the reason why I'm so happy.

"Just the fact that I have someone to share these moments with!" I said as I looked back at him.

Ren stared at me, then looked away. "Right…"

I bit my lip, unsure of what else to say. Finally, I decided to make the move. I turned to Ren, and got close to his face. He turned to me; startled that I was so close.

"Uhh… S-Stimpy…what're you doing?" He stuttered.

I didn't say anything and got a little closer.

"Y-you can back off at any moment…" Ren said a little softer.

I smiled at the nervousness in his voice. Slowly, I stroked his cheek. "I know…"

"Why…a-are you doing t-this…?" He nervously asked.

"Why are you so nervous?" I asked as my eyes went half lidded.

Ren was at a loss of what to say. I got closer, our lips almost touching. I closed my eyes and kissed him.

Ren's eyes went wide. He tried to push me away, but slowly resisted the urge and kissed me back.

I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him in closer. After a couple minutes of nothing but sheer pleasure, I stopped the kiss and released him. I blushed darkly and looked away.

That was better than I expected… I hope he feels the same way…

Ren stared at me, then looked away. "…Uhhmm…." He said nervously.

I released him from my grip and looked at him.

"Uhh… Why'd you kiss me?" He asked as he stared at me.

I shrugged, unsure of what to tell him. I guess I couldn't resist the urge.

After that agonizingly romantic moment, we started walking home. Ren crossed his arms and looked down at the sidewalk.

"Are you ok, Ren?" I asked with little concern in my voice.

"I'm fine. Now shut up and leave me alone!" He growled at me.

I quickly looked away and my ears went down. I looked over at Ren, and then continued looking away.

The sun was now gone, completely engulfed in dark clouds. The warm air changed to a sharp cold. I shuddered as I felt it.

"We should hurry home, Ren…"

"There's no rush, Stimpy. Just calm the hell down!" He snapped.

I looked over at him. This verbal and mental abuse is driving me insane. Most of the times I hate it! He needs to change his attitude towards me…

12 AM…

Ren and me were lying on the couch, staring at each other.

"So uhh…" I started.

"…I'm going out…" Ren finally said.

I looked over at him as he stood up and made his way to the door.

"Where're you going?" I asked as I watched him.

Ren glared back at me, then walked out the door. He slammed it as he walked out.

I looked down. I knew kissing him earlier was a bad idea… I thought. I got up and sat on the couch. I need to go to bed soon… but I can't sleep if Ren is still out there…I hope he's ok…

3 AM…

I had bags under my eyes from staying up. I just couldn't sleep knowing Ren's out there! It's driving me insane! These little games he's playing with me! I growled to myself.

Suddenly, I heard the door open. I looked over at the door and saw Ren.

He looked tired and dazed. I rushed over to him and wrapped him in my arms.

"Oh Ren! Where were you?" I asked as I stared at him.

Ren growled at me, then punched my nose. I quickly held it and tears filled my eyes.

Jesus, that's a nice comeback. I thought as I stared at him.

"Leave me alone, Stimpy…" He said. His voice slurred a little as if he was drinking.

"H-Have you been drinking?" I asked, kinda of regretful I even asked.

Ren glared at me again and punched me hard in the stomach. I threw my hands around my stomach and bent over in pain.

"W-what was that f-for?" I asked, my voice cracking as if I was about to cry, which I was.

Ren smiled at me in pain, then walked over to the couch and hopped on it.

I looked over at him and tried to hide the obvious tears in my eyes. "Uhmm… Ren?" I asked as I got close to him.

"WHAT?" He snapped.

I cowered back a little. "C-can you t-tell me why you were drinking?"

"To stop thinking about you! God. Can you leave me alone now?" He growled.

I felt more tears sting my eyes at his answer. "Why do you wanna stop thinking about me?"

Ren glared at me, then hopped off the couch. He raised his hand and slapped me hard across my face. I held back the urge to scream out and I rubbed my cheek.

"That's all you do is abuse me…" I finally said.

Ren glared at me. "And what the hell is THAT supposed to mean!"

I stared at him and cowered back. "Uhh…n-nothing…"

Ren grabbed me by my shoulders roughly and pulled me in close. "NO! I WANNA FUCKING KNOW!" He snarled.

His breath reeked of alcohol, which made my stomach churn. I made no attempt to get out of his grip, knowing it'll just make things worse.

"WELL?"

I didn't say a word. I was too scared to tell him what I was…no… what I have been thinking all this time.