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This chap, well...I sorta pushed the rating I think, but the two ppl involved didn't do anything really, it was just the terms they used and the innuendos. But it'll definitely leave you thinking "This is going to happen! I can FEEL it!" lol if you're squeamish about these things just look out for the warning message that I put in the story. You'll know it when you see it!
Anyways, on with the story!
~~~~*Julius' POV*~~~~
I yawned as I woke up from my night of sleep and smiled happily at the new day. I stretched and stepped out of bed, walking to the curtains an drawing them back to let in the light of the dawning sun.
"Ah! Another wonderful, sunny-" I paused at the pounding of thunder above my house and frowned irritably.
"Great...a Summer storm. That means a typhoon is just around the corner." I sighed and closed the curtains. It's not that I don't like rain, I'm actually quite fond of storms. The sound of the rain hitting the ground and anything else is actually really soothing, the crack of thunder is thrilling and the light show that the lighting displays through a dark house is picturesque.
The only problem is that I have work today, which means I have to walk in the rain.
I sighed once more and headed to the bathroom to take a shower. When I was done I made sure to dry myself off rather well. I wrapped the towel around my waist and headed to the kitchen to get a drink of some mineral water. It always tasted great after a hot shower.
After that, I walked over to my chest-of-drawers to pick out weather appropriate clothes. I pulled out a black, long-sleeved shirt and a purple pleather jacket followed by a dark red pair of pants. My choice of shoes were dark gray, almost black squared at the top, shoes. To pull it off I pulled a very light, designer scarf from a hanger in my closet. Its color resembling that of my attire and had a design that gave it the effect of a magnificently colored peacock. I tied the long piece of material loosely through the loops adorning my pants and it created a sash. I put on a pair of earring that looked like red stars and a garnet necklace to complete the outfit.
I glanced at the wall clock that read 6:52, I usually left a little early just because but I could spare a few minutes."I should probably go check the wash while I'm here." I murmured and headed to the clothes washing room of my house. The things that needed to be dry cleaned were always done right away after my nightly shower, but the other things were thrown in the washer/dryer (because I have one of the newly combined ones) like normal or when I was tired they would be thrown in the laundry basket.
That's right, I may be a fashionista but I get tired too and sometimes do not do things as efficiently as I should. So sue me.
I looked down in the laundry hamper and saw that I could do another load. I took the newly washed and dried clothes out of the machine and hung them up or folded them accordingly before starting to load the machine back up. As I was about to put the last article of clothing in, I felt something heavy in the pocket of the pants I had worn yesterday.
"That's strange...I know I was tired last night but why didn't I empty out the pockets?" I reached in and took out a jewelry case and immediately remembered what was inside.
"Oh, I must have forgotten to give this to her." I mumbled and this time put the case in the breast pocket in my coat so I wouldn't forget it was there. Grabbing an umbrella, I left the comfort of my warm home to get to work through the down pour of the morning. I trudged carefully through the damp dirt and walked on across the bridge toward the farmland district.
Usually when I climbed the hill, I wouldn't take too much notice into the prospering farm to the right but something compelled me to stop and stare at her farm today. It was probably luck on Molly's part that I noticed the barn door was open so I went to knock on her door and alert her.
*knock knock* No answer.
I knocked again and still no one came to the door. When I was about to knock again I heard a muffled shriek come from her barn and decided to check it out.
"Molly?" I called inside of the barn before my eyes settled on Molly with two young animals running wildly around her.
"M-Malon! Cauli! Stop please!" She said to the calf and the lamb. Molly was wearing a dark purple military coat with black buttons, her shorts were black and red plaid and she wore black leggings underneath it along with black mountain boots. She didn't seem to have much jewelry to really wear with her outfits.
As soon as I got done inspecting her, Molly suddenly tripped from twirling around after the two mischievous little animals. Without thinking I reached out to catch her from falling and successfully did so. Lucky for her, my reflexes were pretty sharp. She looked at me surprised and blew a piece of hair out of her face before giving me a wry smile.
"Hello." She said.
"Hi there." I then proceeded in lifting her up and steadying her. She gave me a thankful smile before huffing at her two animals. The lamb seemed to be a new edition.
"Malon! You are supposed to set a good example for your new family member NOT corrupt her into behaving like you. See what you've done? You have embarrassed me in front of my co-worker! Now what do you have to say for yourself missy?" Molly scolded the calf.
The calf blinked at her and seemed to smile. "Mooooo~" Molly rolled her eyes at the response.
"And you!" She then moved on to the lamb.
"Being new and all you would think you would like to get in good with the boss around here! Didn't your mother ever teach you how to behave?"
The lamb also blinked and smiled at her. "Baaaaaa~" Molly threw her hands up in the air and then dropped them in resignation and sighed.
"Great...I get the loony animals...I suppose I deserve it since I'm me but I guess it means things won't be so dull around here."
"Loony?" I questioned her choice of words.
"Yes loony. You must know? As in, round the bend, off their trolley, nutty, stark raving mad, nuttier than a-"
I broke out into complete laughter at Molly's accent and the phrases she was blurting out. When she realized she gasped in horror and covered her mouth.
"Oh dear! I mean oh bother! I mean oh my! I mean...gosh darn it? Wait that's a country accent! WAH! Stop tongue!" She wailed which caused me to double over.
"Oh shut up! WAAAAH! Now look! I cannot even recompose myself and it's because you have me all flustered and what not!"
"Well excuse me m'lady! I didn't know that my amusement would affect you like this!" I said as I tried to calm down. She cleared her throat roughly and started murmuring under her breath then took a deep inhale and exhaled long.
"What's up Julius?" She said, her accent was much more hidden but now I was able to detect it better than I was able to before.
"I came to tell you that your barn door was open but I guess you knew that already."
"Yeah...well since you're here we should walk to work together."
"Why?"
"It's just convenient since now I don't have to go get my umbrella."
"Who said I would share mine with you?"
"No one. But unless you want me to shake my excess water off on you at the store you would be nice enough to let me walk under it with you."
"Typical..." I murmured and held the umbrella over mine and Molly's heads as we walked out the barn so she could close it shut. We began walking to the shop and when we were going up the mountain I noticed Molly inspecting me.
"See something you like?" I asked her and she gave me a 'hmph'.
"Hardly! Why, that is the most batty thing I have ever heard." She covered her mouth and gasped slightly.
"Or, actually. It's crazy that you'd think I'd look at you like that." She corrected herself.
"Why do you do that?" I stopped and looked at her. She didn't dare leave the shelter of the umbrella.
"D-do what?"
"You know what I mean."
"Do not assume I know *gasp* uh...I-"
"There you go again. Trying to cover your own voice. What's wrong with you?"
"It's a long story...I'd rather...I don't want to talk about it." She sighed as she yet again caught herself. I began to walk on but I didn't want the conversation to end where it had.
"I have time for a long story."
"I don't have the time to tell it."
"We work together and business should be slow seeing how the weather is so bad today anyways."
"It's not that exciting."
"I don't mind." I said as we finally reached the store front.
"Julius!" Molly said in an irritable voice as she unlocked the store with her keys which she amazingly had on her today.
"Yes?" I asked. She sighed and slipped her coat off revealing a dark red, long sleeved shirt. I will admit that her outfit was really nice today. I also slipped my coat off and we hung them by the door.
"Why do you want to know?" She asked.
"Because you act weird about it. It's not like it's bad to have an accent."
"That just depends on what it reminds you of!" She snapped and I was a little surprised at her sudden temper. She gave me an apologetic look and slightly hugged herself.
"I'm sorry...I didn't mean to...I-"
"Do you ever confide in anyone, Molly?" She looked up at me with her lightless eyes. It was more mystifying than anything else.
"How can I confide in anyone without burdening them with my troubles? That only drives them away, or gets them hurt!" She said in almost a whisper.
"I don't understand what you mean by that."
"Look, I just really don't want to talk about it okay? It's my problem and I'm going to try my best to face it alone, I don't need anyone getting involved with it." And with that, Molly turned to go to the counter.
I grimaced at her secretiveness but decided to ask her when she calmed down a little. I'm a very curious person if you haven't guessed. I was going to find out her secret one way or another, even if it kills me!
I remembered the list of jewelry Molly had taken down for me while I was with Candace and decided to hop to it; hopefully it would make the time pass by a little faster.
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I was starting on the third of five orders when the machine I was working with went out.
"What the-damn..." I sighed and looked up to see that the light had also gone off.
"Molly!" I called out to my co-worker but I didn't get a response in return.
"Hey, are you even there?" I got up to go to the front of the store. It was completely dark which is common with a huge storm...but the fact that there wasn't any rustling coming from anywhere indicating Molly's presence, really disturbed me.
"Stop messing with me Molly. It's not funny." I said plainly when lightening suddenly struck, illuminating the room enough for me to see her sitting on the couch, staring blankly at nothing.
I decided to go get a candle or else it was going to feel like a horror movie so I headed back towards the back and a candle and a lighter; I lit the candle to bring it to the front so the room could be illuminated.
Molly was still staring off into space.
"Molly?" I tried calling out to her as I put the candle on the stand by the couch. I sat down next to her.
"Are you sleeping again?" I put a hand on her shoulder and I felt her tense up. She turned to me for a second and blinked, her eyes were still dim but this time in a fearful way that it could almost be described as beautiful.
"Julius..." She said in a wavering voice and tightened her eyes shut before opening them again.
"Julius...I'm so scared right now..." She started to shiver with tears running down her eyes.
"Of what? The dark, the lightening?"
She shook her head then stopped and nodded a little.
"Kind of."
"The thing you didn't want to talk about?"
She gave a nod.
"Do you want to talk about it."
"No..." She squeaked in a heart wrenching voice.
There was nothing that I could really do for her if she didn't want to talk about it so I awkwardly patted her back. I wasn't exactly good at comforting people, especially ones that you can't exactly hug but you know them enough to be able to comfort them, I think that's the most awkward moment above anything else.
And I was now in that type of awkward moment...great.
She suddenly jolted up and started to wipe at her eyes which she must have assumed were wet with tears. She turned to face me.
"I' m sorry. I hope I didn't annoy you with that little sob scene I just created. Just forget it, okay?"
"Stop." I told her seriously and she looked at me.
"Look, you're getting on my nerves with this whole thing."
"I know, I'm really sorr-" I gripped her arm and stood up.
"No, not because of that. You aren't telling me why you're like this!"
"My accent just reminds me of things..."
I gritted my teeth.
"No, Molly. Your whole personality! You down yourself about your body, you keep things hidden, you cry at the most weirdest times, you zone out and it seems like you start remembering things in an in depth way by the way you look out into the distance like that! You keep wearing a shell that I'm not even sure is the real you!"
"It's the real me! It has to be the real me because I'm outgoing and can put my mind to anything I do and I'm the sunshine in a painting and my smile brightens the room and I can remember anything because I'm special and have a designers mind and I..." She just stopped and stared at me like she said too much.
"You might've been at one time...but your eyes don't even have a light in them like a great designer does." She put a hand to her chin in worry.
"You...it's actually like that?"
"You didn't think it was real when you looked in the mirror and your eyes were dim?"
"I did but...No one ever said anything...I thought...you actually noticed? You noticed? But I tried so hard and everything! I tried to smile Julius, I DID!" She said in a sad voice and then shook her head.
"After that...after all of that...I tried to design the way I liked to. The right colors weren't there anymore, the patterns were all disarray, I couldn't put my heart into it. But I had to keep going I had to Julius! And when I first got here, the new people, the new atmosphere. I would occasionally feel something stir inside me like it did before!"
"Inspiration..."
"Yes! Exactly that! And I would feel so happy, but then...then I would start to remember things again that I can't forget and the inspiration would be gone. I got to finish some designs before that happened and...I just...I lost my way, that's why I didn't want to believe you when you told me my outfits weren't good. It broke my heart that someone could see that my flair went down because of what happened...I didn't want to believe it."
"This might be a little off subject...but your outfit was good today." She smiled, it was small but it was genuine.
"I picked it out last night before I ordered Cauli via the phone. As soon as you left I felt...really invigorated and I chose my outfit. I just picked it out from what I packed, regardless of what the weather would be like so I guess it was just coincidence I dressed somewhat sensible. But it was so strange because after you came to the door last night I felt...better."
I remembered our conversation during the previous night and smiled at the thought myself.
"I did notice that after you told me I could never figure you out...you laughed and I could see a little bit of that light in your eyes. Even if just a little."
"You did? Really...? I can't believe it! I haven't even been able to see my eyes light up since what happened." She started to look off in the distance in awe. The look was completely...enchanting. Her eyes were alight with thought and wonder, the most light I've ever seen come from them and it took my breath away. She had a big, incredibly dreamy smile playing on her lips and her cheeks were a slight pink color as she began to laugh a little.
"Molly..."
"Hahaha...what is it?"
"Make sure that you always smile like that, okay? It makes you look much brighter." I admitted to her. She looked at me a little caught off guard and nodded a little before giving me a devious grin.
"As long as you promise to do this with me when I need it." She said.
"Do what?"
"Sit with me and raise my spirits...I'd ask Luna but for some odd reason you just seem to be able to help a little more...did that make much sense?"
"Other than the fact that your accent sometimes leaves me confused...I guess it does." She began to cover her mouth again but stopped and just sighed a little to herself before smiling.
"Geez, what's the use..." She decided.
"Aren't you just growing up today?"
"Whatever."
The lightening crashed and the thunder boomed, making her jump a little.
"Scared of the storm I presume?"
"Shut up."
I thought back to her previous position on the couch.
"What were you thinking about anyway?" She got a distant look in her eyes immediately after I said that.
"Oh, I guess it doesn't matter right now huh?" I said casually and she brightened back up.
Note to self: Do not ask her anymore questions like that.
She seemed to listen intently to the rain outside.
"It's really pouring down." She shared.
I nodded and suddenly remembered something. I walked away from her to the coat rack and fished into my breast pocket to find the jewelry case still tucked away inside. Pleased with my find, I came back and gestured her over to the couch.
"You may want to sit down, I don't want you to faint because of my genius." She raised a questionable eyebrow but shrugged and did as I asked. I sat down beside her and showed her the jewelry case. Her eyes widened for a second and I rolled mine.
"Don't get so hyped up. I'm not proposing to you."
"Aw. What a shame."
"For you, yes."
"Mhm...and to think I might've said yes."
"What!"
"Just kidding!" She giggled and then gestured for me to open the box. I did so and showed her the Amber Jewelry that was held inside of it. An Amber Necklace with matching earrings, a ring, and a headband with tiny amber jewels in it as well.
"It's a whole set!"
"For that outfit that you made Anissa. You said you needed some accessories for her, right?" She nodded her head zealously, not taking her widened eyes off of the jewelry.
"Julius...these are...exquisite! You even worked the pattern of the design into the engraving on the gold!"
"I guess I did huh?"
"Don't be so pompous! You know you did!"
"Turn it over."
Molly didn't hesitate and turned the jewelry so she could face the engraving I carved into the gold backing of the jewel on the necklace. She gasped and started breathing as if she couldn't get enough air out.
"You...you put the logo on the back! You actually put the logo on the back!" She screamed happily and began to dance around like no one was watching.
'I'm not done yet." She stopped and stared at me as I uncovered the bottom of the jewelry case revealing medium sized sapphire blue dangle earrings, and a star shaped sapphire pendant. Her eyes widened like a child who just got what they wanted for Christmas. I chuckled and she continued to stare at them.
"Who are these for?"
"You. I noticed that you didn't have much jewelry that you would wear so I decided to make you a little something." I said and gave her a wink. She suddenly stared at me blankly.
"You're suddenly so quiet." I told her and she tilted her head and got a brilliant shine in her eyes.
"What?"
"Hmm...I wonder..." She started.
"So do I."
"About what?"
"About what it was you were thinking about."
"I wasn't thinking about anything." She said nonchalantly.
"You're a damn lie." I snickered and she sent me a devious look.
"I guess you just won't know my dear Julius."
I chuckled at our situation.
"What is so funny!"
"I'm just thinking of how amazing it is that the atmosphere in here changed so rapidly." I relayed to her, half-laughing. She gave a thoughtful look before giggling a little herself.
"I guess you're right. It's like all the worries were just thrown out the window. How outstanding!" She said.
The lightening flashed once more and the thunder sounded like it was right above us. She shivered slightly and glanced towards me. The flame of the candle flickered mysteriously over her features.
"I thought the forecast said it would just be a drizzle." She said and I shrugged, I didn't watch the forecast yesterday so that was something I really couldn't talk to her about.
"I'm a little afraid for my crops...I guess the farmer instinct is starting to kick in, huh?"
"There's a radio that Mira keeps in the back that is battery operated. We could change it to the weather station on the mainland if you want."
Another flash and the sound of rolling thunder filled the store. She nodded her head quickly and I took the candle towards the backroom. She followed close behind me, obviously aware of the darkness of the room.
"Hold this." I said as I rummaged through the many boxes of things in the shop, searching for the radio. I could feel her fidgeting restlessly behind me and I knew for certain that she was more than less a little afraid. The thunder grew louder and she hopped, making the candle flicker for a moment.
"Hold still Molly." I said to her.
"Sorry!"
I rummaged around for a few more seconds until I finally found the designated object.
"Here we are~" I sing-songed.
"It doesn't look old old." Molly pointed out.
"Mira bought it last year for..." I stopped and turned to her with the radio in hand, dusting it off carefully.
"Julius?"
I shook my head in dismissal."It's nothing. Don't think about it too much." I said as I carried the radio back to the front so I could turn it on. When I sat it on the counter I felt a hand touch my shoulder lightly and turned to meet Molly's gaze. She seemed a little hesitant and took her hand from my shoulder.
"You okay?" I asked her.
"Uh...yes...I just...never mind." She said and took a seat back on the couch.
I looked at her strangely but dismissed any suspicions I had towards her. It's been a bit of an emotional day for her so I guess her brain is just fried.
I messed with the radio settings and twisted the dial, watching the digital numbers pass by until I stopped on one station that was talking about the weather. Satisfied with the reception, I took a seat on the couch on the opposite side of Molly. It was quiet between the two of us as we listened to the weather forecast.
"And the humidity mixing with the storm brings out typhoon season again this year. Vezorona District will get the worse of it on the mainland but not too serious in damage. The typhoon will pass them safely. It will then head West towards the Island of Castanet in full force in a day or so. Thankfully, by this time it will be reduced to a harsh thunderstorm. It is suggested for residents of this island to get ready for the power outage and to take precautions for the storm is still strong. That's all for today. I'm Benia Callister and this has been the weather report on statio-"
The radio went to static and I sighed. Molly looked a little tense, probably thinking about the storm that the weather girl said was on the way. I walked over to the radio to turn it to a different station.
As I flipped through the radio stations I glanced at Molly who had a worried look on her face.
"Don't put too much thought into it. You'll put wrinkles in your skin you know." I informed her and I saw her smirk.
"Yes, almighty one with the beauty tips." She teased me. We laughed quietly to the joke and I stopped on a random station that was able to find reception in this storm. It sounded like the DJ had just gotten done with someone's request and he was currently talking to someone who had called in. He mentioned the time was 6:54 PM.
"It's getting really late." Molly said and glanced towards the candle that was now nearly diminished from the lit flame. Unfortunately, that was the only candle I could find at the moment.
"Once that candle goes out we won't be able to see in here." I muttered. Molly grabbed her art case and started to rummage through it. I could hear the clink of her materials in there and she suddenly stuck her tongue out in concentration. She reached in further and got this "AHA!" face before pulling out her desired object...
A flashlight.
"You had that all this time...and you didn't tell me?" I asked, feeling my eyebrow twitch irritably.
"Well, it's my emergency flashlight." She explained.
"You don't think this is an emergency!"
"I meant emergency like if it's too dark for me to design." She stated.
She was actually serious.
"Sooooo...what would you call this?" I asked her. She gave a thoughtful look and seemed to ponder on her answer. Then she looked to me.
"An inconvenience."
Silence...
"Give me the flashlight." I said plainly and although Molly seemed rather hesitant, she handed it to me.
"What do you need it for?" She asked.
"I'm going to go set up Mira's old bedroom for us to sleep in tonight. There are separate beds in her room I'm sure."
"Alright."
"Don't do anything weird while I'm gone." I said and went into the backroom once again. I heard her give an irritated sigh but she didn't make any comments.
I looked around in the back room where Mira had some boxes stacked. I moved the boxes to reveal the door to the bedroom that Lyle and Mira once stayed in together. Mira hadn't meant to block it with the boxes but she didn't do anything about it since she decided not to live in the shop anymore after Lyle died. Instead, she decided to go live in the Church (or more like Perry wouldn't let her live alone).
My thoughts were that if Molly and I were to be stuck in here due to the storm that it would be smarter for us to sleep in the back, just in case someone looked in through the store window and got the wrong idea if we were to sleep on the couch.
I pushed the door open and it revealed the old room of Lyle and Mira's which I never set foot in before. I supposed that Mira would have something left here for Molly to wear for bed.
"Why am I so concerned with her sleepwear of all things?" I questioned myself a little quietly.
I flashed the light around the room and nearly rejoiced when I spotted some candles adorning the room. Taking the lighter I had previously attained, I lit two of the candles so the room would be lit fairly well. I knew that there was a bathroom that was next beside the backroom door but I didn't know they also had a master bathroom which I realized it was a bathroom after I peeked into one of the doors. The other door I assumed was the closet. I took in the room and my eyes widened as they landed on one little problem.
In this village, it was more like a tradition for older couples to get separate beds to sleep in, as not to draw questions from younger generations. I guess if you actually have a separate room from the children though it was okay. Either way, there were not two separate beds like I had recently thought Mira would have, seeing as how she was very dedicated to tradition. Instead it was one, giant, silky bed with a plush comforter. The only thing I could describe it as was a "lover's bed". I merely gawked at it. Maybe sleeping on the couch was a good idea on my part and Molly could take the bed.
I shook the thought away as I remembered what I slept in...or lack there of you could say. I was the type to sleep in my boxers. (A/N: Bet you didn't take him for that kinda guy huh ladies? ;D)
"This will prove to be troublesome." I muttered while putting a hand to my chin. I closed my eyes in thought. I wasn't about to change my sleeping habits just for Molly. I know I should be a little more wary of the fact that we're of the opposite gender. But did it really matter anymore? I basically saw her naked already and I would only be in my boxers. Plus I'm pretty sure nothing would pop up and-
"Oof!" I heard Molly exclaim slightly as the sound of some empty boxes being tipped over sounded through the other room. I took the flashlight and peeked out to see Molly had her (for lack of a better word) ass stuck in one of the boxes and a couple boxes laying on her abdomen. How she managed to do that...I don't know.
I fought back my laughter as I helped her out of the box and she rubbed her backside, more in a disbelieving way than in pain.
"Gee Mr. Box...it's not that big..." She muttered as she pouted at her butt. I couldn't hold it in any longer as I started to laugh.
"Shut your trap Julius! It's not funny!" She whined which only made me laugh louder.
"It's not my fault the candle went out and I couldn't see! I tripped into the boxes trying to find my way to you!" She huffed as she marched toward the light that was pouring out of the open bedroom doorway. I followed her as I continued to snicker.
"Oh yeah, and just look in the drawers for something of Mira's to wear." I called to her while still laughing.
When I entered the room she was already going through the clothes and she picked something out.
"I guess I'll be fine on underwear for the night..." She said.
"That's your business, not mine."
"Oh shush. I'm going to take this candle and take a quick shower now in the bathroom. You can use the other bathroom." She said as she neared the bathroom door.
"That's probably a good idea. I'm going to have to warn you though. I sleep in my boxers."
"Alright, it's irrelevant to me as to what you wear. It's not like it concerns me." She said before disappearing behind the door. I shrugged and headed toward the other bathroom with the other candle to take my shower.
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"That was slightly refreshing." I sighed as I finished my shower. I towel dried my hair gently before drying the rest of myself off. I normally would have gone out to the bedroom but Molly might be in there already so I would have to put on my one article of clothing in the bathroom. Not like it would really make a difference.
I slipped on the red boxers and brought the towel with me to the room since my hair was still dripping. Before I walked to the room I made sure to lock the store door. It wouldn't have been pretty if someone walked in randomly, now would it?
I made my way through the dark towards the room and came in just as Molly had finished pulling a dark purple and highly seductive gown on over her head. It only reached her mid-thigh. I was going to make a snappy comment before I realized where she had gotten the piece of clothing...or lingerie to be more exact.
"Was that really in Mira's drawer?" I asked, gaping at the gown. Molly looked over her shoulder as she began to lace up the black lace front.
"Yes. It's a little erotic don't you think?" She asked.
"A little? I think you mean very erotic." I corrected her.
"What? See something you like?" She said with a smirk, obviously mimicking my words from earlier.
"Sure, now let me go back to the mirror so I can see it again."
She waved a hand at me dismissively as she went to go turn down the bed...which made me think of a very serious problem.
"This isn't good...we have to share a bed." I said. Molly gave me a confused look.
"So? It's big enough to fit both of us and then some. We'll just sleep under different blanket covers or something." She pointed out.
(For squeamish/innocent ppl, stop here.)
"That's not it."
"Then what seems to be the bother?" She asked.
"I've been told that I...what's a good way to put this?..." I stopped and thought deeply before snapping my fingers. "That my libido is very much still active even in my sleep. Though not many have complained about it; they just point it out to me." I said and watched her facial expression...which surprisingly remained passive.
"What does that mean?" She asked.
"Well...you know...a more intimate way of snuggling with them in my sleep is a good way to put it."
"No, I meant what does libido mean." And when she asked this I went slack-jawed.
"You're...too...innocent! I refuse to corrupt your mind!"
"I'll have you know that I know a lot about various subjects!" She countered me.
"Then explain to me what sex is." I demanded her. She looked shocked by my request and started to blush profusely.
"I'm not going to discuss with you about such things!"
"See! You're too innocent to even talk about it! Oh dear Harvest King, I shouldn't say such dirty things to a sweet, innocent girl!" I started and she was obviously angered by my taunting of her.
"Come off it! I'm very mature so would you stop talking like a sissy and just tell me what libido means already!" My eyes glinted at the word "sissy". I'm very disturbed when anyone even hints to the fact that I may be too feminine with my word choice. My voice doesn't sound like a purse dropped out of it so I don't even understand how she could think I was talking like a sissy. I turned to her seriously and started to walk towards her.
"Oh, did I happen to strike a nerve?" She said haughtily, probably out of frustration as well but I didn't particularly care why she said it or how she said it, just that she said it. When she saw I wasn't slowing in my advances she began to back up a little, her bottom falling onto the bed.
"Julius? Hey what's wro-oof!" I pushed her back on the bed by her shoulder and I stood over her. Her legs were trapped by me so she couldn't force herself up with the use of her hands which she seemed too shocked to use. I just towered over her.
"H-hey! That was quite rude you know!" She said, gathering her attitude back up. I leaned forward towards her, just a little so our faces were about 6 inches apart.
"Did you really want to know what a libido was that badly?" I asked her in a low voice. Trying my best to keep the seductive purr out of the words since I was saving that for the grand finale.
"Yes I did! I still do! Instead of acting weird could you just tell me what it means." I leaned even closer in and pinned her down to the bed by lifting one of my legs to rest the knee on the edge of the bed to block her body in and pressing my torso to hers.
"Juli-" She stopped as I lowered my head so that it just barely touched the skin of her neck. I could feel the goosebumps rise from the skin and I purposely let a heated breath out. She squirmed furiously underneath me but she couldn't shrug me off.
"Do you want me to tell you?" I asked her in a husky voice.
"You cannot be serious!" She said in mock fury, a hint of amusement in her voice.
Her mistake.
I pressed closer and continued to talk.
"It's the sexual desire of someone." I purred seductively. She gave me a blank stare.
"E-eh?" She sounded confused.
"The drive someone has to have sex. The want to touch bodies together". I said, trying to keep a straight face. I felt her hands finally move to my skin as she tried with much effort to push me off. Her hands were delicate and felt rather cold that I slightly flinched at their feel. I placed my right hand over hers that were on my bare chest and leaned into her and nearly touched my lips to hers. The soft skin of our lips were only a few centimeters apart and I could feel her slightly breathing.
"Julius..." She breathed in a hushed tone.
"Yes..." I said to try and pull off the act.
"I think I know what a libido is now." She whispered and I felt her begin to smirk and giggle uncontrollably. I was surprised by her sudden reaction and couldn't keep my composure anymore as I began to laugh as well. We couldn't calm down and I had to slide down to the floor so I wouldn't crush her with my weight. When we finally started to calm down, I looked up at her to find her looking down at me.
"You wily molester. What was that all about?" She asked with a smirk.
I'll admit...my mind was blown.
If I had pinned any other girl down like that, they would have either started to cry, or begged for something else.
But not Molly apparently.
"It's something I do when someone suggests I'm in any way feminine. My style might be a little outrageous and my speech may seem much more elegant than other men, but I'm a full-fledged man with-"
"A libido!" She blurted out and fell back on the bed laughing and I joined in with her. She stopped laughing again and wiped a tear from her eye then looked at me.
"Julius, I wasn't suggesting you were being feminine. I was suggesting that you were being too careful with your words and choosing them too wisely. In other words, I wanted you to get to the point!"
"I just get a little aggressive when my sexuality seems to be in question."
"I can tell! Don't worry, you're definitely straight. I never thought that you were anything other than heterosexual." She said genuinely with a wave of her hand.
"Oh, and get in the bed before you catch a cold with your half-naked self." She said and scooted to the left side of the bed.
"Oh, and you should talk?" I said gesturing to her sleepwear.
"Do you want to sleep in the bed or not?" She said and without a second thought, I climbed in and she showed me which layer she was going to sleep under.
"You'd be the first. Even Gill thought that I was fruity." I laid down on the sheets and there was at least enough room between Molly and I to put a small person...like Luna.
"Really? Just because you have a different sense of style? You don't even sound gay." Molly pointed out and I smiled at the ceiling.
"Thanks." Then a thought floated to my head and I turned onto my elbow to look at her situating the pillows behind her.
"Why were you so calm when I made a "move" on you?"
She turned to me with an amused smirk.
"One, your "move" was way too sudden so I knew it was fake. Two, we're friends, not lovers and there is nothing different between us than there was when we first started to respect each other. Three...I kept seeing your lips twitch into a smirk. It was a dead give away really." She explained.
"Damn...thought I had you too."
"Oh yeah, I was seriously about to jump your bones." She rolled her eyes.
"You jump my bones? I was on top of you! There would not be a chance for you to!" I argued.
"I have my ways."
"Yes, the girl who didn't know what a libido was definitely has her ways."
"Whatever!" She stuck her tongue out childishly as she laid down on her pillows. Her puffy brown hair spread out around her head and neck in an elegant way. I stared at her and she raised an eyebrow.
"Don't grope me in your or my sleep." She said and I looked at her shocked.
"You knew what groping was but not a libido?" I exclaimed.
"Hey, it's an easier term that's used more often! So sue me!"
"I just might." I yawned and she did the same.
"Well you won't have to worry about me groping you unless my mind is on something...explicit tonight."
"What in Goddess's name do you think about in the bed?"
I opened my mouth to answer when we heard music in the next room.
"Go, go, go ,go...go, go, go, go...Whoa lover, don't you dare slow down. Go longer, you can last more rounds. Push harder! You're almost there now! So go lover. Make mama proud."
Molly and I looked at each other for a moment before she looked at the ceiling, covered her eyes with her hands and mock shrieked.
"EEEEEK! I'm afraid I shall be molested tonight!" She laughed and I almost fell out the bed. I noticed her accent had been showing through during our conversation, but I wouldn't say anything. I seemed to be getting used to it.
"You wish." I said tiredly.
"Already tired? I thought the song said you could last more rounds?" She said, her accent heavier now which meant her drowsiness was sinking in.
(For squeamish/innocent ppl. You can continue to read from here.)
"Go to sleep." I whispered groggily and I could barely hear her last words which sounded very close to "Goodnight, pervert." before I fell asleep.
Well this was a very interesting chapter. I enjoyed writing it and for you fans that were waiting for an improvement in their relationship...well...let's just say that thunderstorms lead to a lot of bonding between people (saying this from experience). You find out things about them you wouldn't know otherwise! I made this chapter extra long so you guys could enjoy some MollyXJulius stuff. This chap was strictly one POV and it was Julius's. Did you like it?
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OH! And the song they heard on the radio was Motivation by: Kelly Rowland (feat. Lil' Wayne) XD I listened to it while I wrote this!