Title; The Only Thing I'm Missing
Repertoire; 09.1 Some Promises Were Made To Be Kept.
Authoress; Chrome Hearts
Fandom; My Candy Love
Main Focus; Lysander x Candy
Rating; K
A/N: So I've come to the conclusion that sitting down and forcing myself to update this nightly has, well, actually helped me overcome my awful updating pattern. Even if it is not so good for my brain and body clock. Oh well.Disclaimer; All publicly recognizable characters, settings, etc. are the property of their respective owners. The original characters and plot are the property of the author. The author is in no way associated with the owners, creators, or producers of any media franchise. No copyright infringement is intended. ~The Only Thing I'm Missing~
I couldn't help but smile at his enthusiasm and applaud his efforts.
In response, he caressed my cheek softly and beamed happily down at me.
"Tyson?" I asked as we made our way across the grassy parkland towards a place that Tyson loved dearly; a place where he could go to think.
We sat down on the soft grass, our backs resting against the trunk of a particularly large Oak tree, a sparkling lake stretched out in front of us.
"Yes, Janiel?" he said softly, tilting his head to the side so his gaze met mine.
I looked into his deep chocolate eyes and just seemed to lose myself. Everything about them; they were just so pure. Innocent. Beautiful. The eyes, as it was said, were the gateway to one's soul; it was true. Every little thing that Tyson currently felt was reflected in those glittering chocolate orbs.
"Janey?" he repeated and I snapped out of my daze, Tyson chuckling all the while.
"You really are something special," he said, gently tucking a long strand of hair behind my ear. "Now, what was it that you wanted to ask me?"
I looked at the ground, uncomfortable, my fingertips wrapping around a particularly long blade of grass and plucked it from the earth.
I spun the blade between my fingertips, slowly bringing myself to meet Tyson's gaze once more.
"Why didn't you tell me Lysander and Chantelle broke up?"
Tyson let out a quiet sigh, his arms snaking around my waist as he gently lifted me into his lap.
He rested his chin in the crook of my neck, his warm breath against my skin made my face heat up instantly.
"It's like I said; I thought I would lose you."
I lifted a hand, running my fingers gently through his jaw-length, silky, coffee coloured hair.
"And why would you think something like that?" I asked softly.
Frowning, Tyson tightened his grip around my waist and pulled me close into his chest.
"I know you used to like him. I could tell just by the way you looked at him. I know this because I looked at you the exact same way."
I drew in a deep breath, my hand falling to my side. Instantly, Tyson entwined our fingers. I rested my head against his gently.
"Tyson, you know I would never-"
"I know," Tyson breathed as he kissed my collarbone softly. "But I just can't bear the thought of ever losing you. Of seeing you with someone else. I don't think I'd be able to cope."
I gazed out at the lake and watched as the sun glittered on the small ripples of water.
"It won't," I soothed. "I promise."
~The Only Thing I'm Missing~
I lounged across the couch in the lounge room, lazily flicking through television channels as they began to bore me. I was home alone that night as Castiel had plans that, for once, did not revolve around Band Practice or any other music-based activity for that matter.
No, tonight was different. Actual social interaction with a person who was not a part of his band.
The front door creaked on its hinges, slowly swinging open, revealing Castiel.
"So?" I cooed, muting the television. "How'd the coffee date with Jo Jo go?"
"Really good, actually," Castiel said, smiling – a notion that I long thought he had forgotten. "We talked about music."
He took a seat next to me on the couch, the smile still on his face.
"See," I grinned, "I told you that you should talk to her after class."
Castiel nodded. "She likes Classical Rock. Did you know that?"
Yes. "No, really? That's something else you have in common!"
Shooting me a proud grin, Castiel puffed out his chest importantly.
"That's one thing out of many, Janey. She's funny, too."
I smiled; I was all too familiar with my friend's sense of humor, as hysterical as it is.
"So?" I asked giving my brother a light punch on the arm. "When's your next coffee date, Happy?"
Castiel flinched slightly at the sound of his childhood nickname that our parents, and soon after I, affectionately called him. He was always smiling when he was younger; always. That changed shortly after he began his first year of primary school, and still to this day, I never forgave his teacher for the cruelty they showed him.
But now, he was smiling just as he used to when he was a bright, happy, energetic four year old. And I owed it all to Jo Jo for bringing that back to him.
"Tomorrow," he said, his lips curling upwards, his charcoal eyes sparkling. "Except it isn't a coffee date this time."
"Oh," I laughed, surprised. "Getting a little serious, are we?"
Frowning playfully at me, he shoved me softly on my arm.
"No," he said. "We're stopping past here first and picking up Demon, then, we're going to her house to get her dogs and… We're just going to go for a walk in the park."
"Yep," I giggled, "when you take your dogs for a walk together, you know it's getting serious."
"What's wrong with that?" Castiel defended. "I like dogs."
"And you yourself are one at times," I teased earning another playful glare from my brother.
"I'm kidding," I added hurriedly. "I think it's cute."
"You think so?" Castiel asked quietly.
"I know so."
Hel offered me another wide smile, the small dimples in the sides of his cheeks revealing themselves for the first time in years.
At last, Castiel had finally found someone who could make him happy. Who could make him laugh and smile, just like he used to. Everything was back to the way it used to be.
"You know Janiel. Just because I'm seeing your friend doesn't mean I have to be nice to you."
Yep. Everything was back to normal.
~The Only Thing I'm Missing~