It gets pretty boring at the Brotherhood house, especially for Todd. You can only catch flies or watch TV with Blob so much before getting antsy.
On this particular day, not only is Todd bored, but Wanda is too. So bored that she's watching TV with Blob. "Is there anything else on besides this?" she asked as Jerry Springer played on the television.
"This is my favorite show!" Blob retorted, munching on a hamburger.
Wanda rolled her eyes and sighed dramatically. She glanced around the room, her gaze falling on Todd squatting by the couch. She wouldn't usually coincide with Todd (since he bugs her enough for the both of them), but the idea in her head is too good to pass up.
"Hey Toad," she said and Todd turned to face her. "Want to have a staring contest?"
Todd's surprised look suddenly changed into a mischievous grin. "Like I'd miss staring into those beautiful dark eyes of yours."
Wanda stood and headed toward the kitchen with Todd hopping behind her. "How about we make this interesting?" she asked as they sat down on opposite sides of the kitchen table.
"What do you have in mind, cuddlebumps?"
"Whoever loses has to do the winners bidding."
Todd quirked an eyebrow. "I know exactly what I want."
"We'll see who the loser is here," Wanda replied, knowingly.
"Bring it on, baby cakes!"
Wanda counted to 3. Immediately, they began the staring contest. At first Wanda had a very intense look on her face like she wanted to blast Todd across the kitchen. Todd, however, only smirked at her. It was weird having Wanda willingly let him stare into her eyes, but Todd was loving it and so far he was winning!
After a minute though, Wanda's intense look started to melt. Her eyes grew softer and more playful as her lips curled into a lop-sided smile. She raised a hand to her mouth, and began sucking seductively on her finger.
Todd noticed what she was doing. It was throwing off his concentration so much, he almost blinked and looked down. It didn't help when she started to moan. "Is it getting hot in here?" he asked, tugging at his collar.
"Is it?" Wanda asked in a deep, alluring voice.
Todd literally jumped out the chair when he felt Wanda's foot touch his. Immediately, Wanda popped up. "I win!"
Todd froze, realizing what just happened. "Oh man, you played dirty!"
"I know it would work," Wanda replied in triumph. "Now for my request."
Todd frowned then replied dejectedly, "What do you want?"
"I'd like to see this place cleaned up and the holes covered."
"As you wish." Todd started to slink away, shoulders hunched. He couldn't believe Wanda would play dirty like that!
The sight of Todd walking away so crestfallen finally caught Wanda's attention, and she felt sorry for him. It was sort of mean to cheat like that. They were 'bad guys', but not that bad, really. At least, not to each other.
"Toad, wait." He turned at Wanda's voice. A small smile crossed her lips. "What would you have asked for?"
Todd shrugged a shoulder. "Taking you out on a date crossed my mind, but I was going to just ask if you'd start calling me 'Todd' instead of 'Toad'."
If Wanda felt sorry for him before, she felt down right bad now. She couldn't ever remember calling Todd by his given name, and never really thought calling him 'Toad' was a big deal. Everyone did it. But it must be a big deal with him, at least for her to call him by his given name.
"How about I give you a consolation prize?"
"Like what?" Todd asked, curiously.
She couldn't believe she was about to do this willingly, but seeing him so sad moved her. "Close you eyes."
Todd did so. He waited anxiously for whatever Wanda had, even if it was a hex into the wall. What he didn't expect was a hand on one of his cheeks and soft lips on another. He almost got too excited to enjoy the feel of her lips on his skin. In a moment, it was over. He opened his eyes to see Wanda smiling at him.
"How about we clean this place together, Todd?"
