Chapter Nine

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Latula Pyrope / Mituna Captor

Rated: E

"It's alright, Mituna, try again."

"Ugh, gog thisstupidfuckingskateboardi sapieceofshitGOGDAMNITWHY-" Latula winced as Mituna slammed face-first into the ground once more, skidding a bit before coming to a stop, groaning.

"Are you okay?" she asked, rushing to his side. He grumbled something into the ground. "What?" He rolled over, the front of his helmet broken.

"YeahmyheadisfinebutIbrokemys tupidfuckinghelmetugh-"

"Shh." Latula smiled, removing the helmet. He blinked in the harsh light, but smiled back.

"I'm sorry," he muttered.

"Oh, no, Mituna, don't be sorry. You did nothing wrong." He perked up a bit.

"Really?" She smiled lovingly, pulling her arm around his neck and kissing his forehead.

"Of course not." He smiled and flushed a dull yellow color, scratching his neck awkwardly. "Now want to try that rail grind again?"

"No," he replied, downtrodden. "Illprobablyjustbreakthestuip dgogdamnboardagainifItrystup idboard..."

"Hey, now, don't get mad at the board. Never get mad at the board. You just need more practice. But we can go back and fix this helmet, maybe grab a bite to eat before trying again. Alright?" He nodded sullenly and she helped him up, taking his arm as they headed across the Derse/Prospit dream bubble bridge to their hive.

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Latula hummed softly as she prepared lunch for her and Mituna. Er. Dinner. Breakfast? She sighed. Dream bubbles were hard enough when you DIDN'T think about time. In fact, the only one who could stand time at all was Damara, and Latula hadn't heard much from her in a while.

"HolyshitIamsohungryLatulaist hefooddoneyet?" Mituna demanded. Latula sighed. After the incident, Mituna had become demanding and prone to accidents. But that didn't stop her from thinking he was the raddest troll in the dream bubble. Accidents or not, Latula knew she couldn't help her red feelings for him.

"In a second, Mituna," she replied. He nodded, smiling contently. She sighed. If only Kurloz would speak of the incident. Tell them what happened. Latula would have found peace in that, at least. But he refused. "Here we go," she smiled, handing him his plate. He beamed. The plate would have, on Beforus, been an expensive delicacy - and a delicious one, at that - that the two would've never been able to afford.

"Macaroni and cheese, topped with cotton candy," she smiled.

"Latulathislooksdeliciousshit thankyou!" he exclaimed, beginning to eat wildly. She chuckled, watching him, and ate hers as well. He finished before she did, holding his helmet. "Latula," he said, speaking slowly, "do you get mad at me?" She started.

"What? What do you mean, Mituna?"

"Im not like normal people after the accident. I fall down alot and I have trouble thinking straight and sometimes I say things I shouldnt. Do you get mad at me?"

"Mituna, come here." She gestured for him to sit across from her. He set the cracked helmet on the table and sat.

"Whoever told you that is wrong. Was it Cronus? Ooh, if it was Cronus I'm gonna have a talk with him." She grimaced.

"NoLatulaitwasntCronusitsokay reallyIpromiseImsorry..."

"Hey. Hey." She cupped his cheeks and pulled his gaze to her. "Don't apologize to me. You don't ever have to apologize to me. I'll always forgive you." He blushed lightly.

"Really?"

"Really." She leaned in, kissing him softly and he returned the kiss. She smiled lightly. He had issues, she knew that, and she accepted it. But sometimes, she could feel the old Mituna still there. He nipped down her neck and she smiled, sighing gently, feeling the old Mituna. He always knew exactly what to do.

His lips moved down her neck to her collarbone, nipping lightly as she sighed softly. Finally, she pulled him to another kiss and smiled.

"You want to go 'lay down'?" He grinned and nodded. "Come on."

AN: This story didn't feel like I needed much more, but if you all would like the next part, of course, I'd be willing to oblige.