Trying to get an early jump, as I keep posting later than I oughta. I want to post early again. So wish me luck s'il vous plaît! :D

Thatch smiled as he held Leah's hand, blushing very softly as he did so. He couldn't help it'll. He was just... so happy to hold her hand. And to be with her as they walked down the streets... it felt almost like magic to him.

Though despite the positive day around him and the positive look he wore, in truth... he was completely lost in mind. For the last few weeks he and Leah had been dating, he'd realized... neither of them had told Richard they were together. And Richard was his best friend! He didn't want to hide this from him, yet... he also didn't know exactly how to tell him he was dating his sister. He hoped Richard wasn't really one of those overly protective brothers... yet he truly didn't want to hide this from him...

The grip on his hand suddenly tightened greatly, causing the vamp to turn to the angel, finding her giving him a questionable look. Yet since she had his hand intertwined with hers, she couldn't write. Luckily... she didn't need to. Thatch knew she was worried about him. He could see it in her sapphire eyes. The boy smiled gently, kissing her lightly on the forehead.

" I'm alright Leah. "

Thatch reassured her.

" Just thinking a bit... "

Upon getting a confused look from the angel, Thatch chuckled, realizing she wanted to know what he was thinking about. The look of confusion she gave always made him smile. It was so adorable...

" Well ah... you see, Richard still doesn't know we're dating, and... I don't really want to leave him in the dark. Yet I also don't know how to tell him I'm dating his sister... he's my best friend, and I don't want him mad at me... "

Leah soon stopped walking, Thatch stopping as well due to confusion. The angel soon took her hand away and took her notebook out from beneath her arm, beginning to write. Thatch sincerely hoped he didn't upset or offend her with what he said. He was stating his mind, and Leah had told him that she wanted that but... at the same time, he DID worry about if he ever said the wrong thing. He didn't want to upset her. Ever.

Finally Leah showed him what she wrote, Thatch reading it quickly.

' Thatch, Richard is my brother. He would never disapprove of anyone I dated. Especially if that person is his best friend. I believe... he'd be so very happy for us. '

Thatch blushed brightly, twirling his foot around in the ground, realizing Leah was probably right. He meant, he was still nervous as heck to tell Richard about it but... at the same time... Richard would most likely be happy for them. And he really WASNT the type of guy to get... mad about something as this. Very rarely did Thatch even see the psychic SHOW anger.

... What was he worried about? This was Richard he was thinking about. His best friend. His very FIRST friend. He could NEVER hate him, even IF the creature was dating his sister.

Looking up, he found a new message on Leah's notebook now.

' Let's tell him now, Thatchy. He IS my brother, and your best friend. He deserves to know. Besides, it may be a great relief for you in the long run. '

She was right... Richard deserved to know. And... they couldn't hide forever. Perhaps they SHOULD tell him now. Besides, what would Richard even do if he DIDNT approve...?

" Wow Richard, are you ok?! "

Thatch asked with clear panic in his voice, looking over his human friend. While Richard really didn't have many injuries- just thick bandages around his head- the story behind the actual wounds was... devastating. So harsh... so scary to a mortal, and so unreal... and so... bitter-sweet. This really happened when he and Jimmy were in Twilight Town...?

Richard nodded softly, hugging a stuffed bear closer to him. It was a light brown bear with glittery green eyes, white chest fluff, a white muzzle, and a red heart sewn to it's chest. A truly beautifully hand-made bear.

" I'm fine Thatch. Really. "

The human said softly, smiling much brighter and stronger than his voice sounded.

" I'm better than alright... now that I know how she felt... "

Richard nuzzled against the bears head, closing his now watering eyes. Thatch smiled brightly to this, truly happy that, despite the crazy difficulty of that time for Richard, that it ended happily.

" Now... you two wanted to tell me something? "

" Oh right! "

The creature yelped, soon blushing a violent red, having almost forgotten about what he had even come over to the Bradley's house for. In the excitement of Richards story he'd nearly forgotten... Flash he was nervous again. But... he needed to be straight about this. It would be a lie if he didn't. And... having Leah by his side as he told him helped a little. Taking a deep breath, he began trying to tell the human the truth.

" Well... you see Richard... "

He began, swallowing thickly.

" Leah and I here are... ah... dating... "

Richard stared blankly, worrying the vampire to the core as he remained silent. Did Richard not approve? Did he find it strange, or want them to break up? Why wasn't he SAYING anything?!

Suddenly the human let out a soft chuckle, confusing Thatch greatly.

" Oh my... "

Richard breathed, sounding rather calm... but this could be because he'd been incredibly calm since Thatch got here, and since he got back from that incident in Twilight Town.

" Thatch, Leah, that is truly great. I'm very happy for you two. I... always thought you two would go good together. "

" You're... not mad? "

Thatch questioned lightly, getting a look of confusion from Richard. He'd never noticed Richard's confused look resembled Leah's in a way.

" Why would I be mad? My best friend and my big sister found love. There's nothing wrong with that. Truly, I'm happy for you two. "

Leah's wings suddenly began flapping behind her in pure glee before she tackled Thatch down on the couch in a TIGHT hug, seemingly bursting with glee. And Thatch simply blushed and smiled, truly relieved everything went well. That Richard wasn't mad. That he was understanding. And that he was happy for them. Truly... this was a great day.

Don't worry. I'll explain the Twilight Town incident soon. ;)

Hope you all enjoyed!