A/N: Hi, folks! I'm sorry for not updating before Christmas, but there's been a mixture of things happening—being busy, having nights I'm unwilling to write, or nights I'm writing something different. Though, since it's shortly after New Year's Day, I thought I'd finally post Marv's part of the story. :) By the way, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Year! Christmas was pretty good, and New Year's was kind of boring for me… Other than that, things were good. Well, while I still have some time, I'd best start this chapter! Let's go! :)

Chapter 29: The Drive Home

Marv's PoV:

The three of us never bothered to go to the coffee shop. Kate was so anxious to come over, we decided to skip out on coffee, and leave pretty much immediately. I was, and still am, surprised about Kate's enthusiasm. It's not too often, you have a grown woman wanting to hang around two men—get in their vehicle and go to their house.

As much as I love Kate, in my opinion, I agree with Harry that this isn't her best move. Though, I know Harry and I wouldn't do anything to her. Harry's iffy in a lot of ways, but I know he wouldn't hurt her.

Lately, Harry's been talking about getting into burglarizing, since we don't make enough money. I'm not entirely sure if he's serious about that, though… That's one reason why Harry's been kind of pissed about me going for coffee with Kate all the time—we simply can't afford it. Though, he likes smoking his cigars and buying booze, which I believe is a heck of a lot more money.

I'm against the idea of burglary, but we don't have enough background and knowledge in any industry to get a decent job anywhere. We have welfare, and we're lucky my Mother has a good pension, so she's able to help us. Though, I wish she could help us more… She helps us enough to get us by, but she believes in doing things for ourselves.

Kate and I are yacking up a storm. Harry's sitting on the passenger side, unimpressively staring out his window. Even though I can't hear him, I know he's making comments under his breath about Kate and I. Kate's in the middle, so she can sit beside me, while I'm driving.

Kate and I usually talk about our lives, but, this time, we're talking about how excited she is about coming over. She must be trusting her instincts! I know I'd be nervous to be in a stranger's car, and I'm a grown man.

Kate stops talking to me for a minute and turns to Harry, asking, "Harry, you haven't said anything, since we got in the van. Is anything the matter?"

"Oh, nothing… Just thinking to myself,"

"That's what most people do, when they think—is to themselves. Do you mind sharing what's happening in your mind?" You can tell Kate's a Mother of four children, because of the way she's speaking to Harry.

"You know I'm still concerned about you two…"

"I kinda figured that," Kate says, interrupting Harry. "But, Harry, have you ever felt the need for change in your life?"

Harry looks at Kate, with his lip hanging out, "You're married, and a Mother… You've committed yourself to that, Mrs. McCallister,"

"I know, but I've become bored…" Kate looks down at her lap. "I need something to spice up my life, even if it's just temporary,"

"That's what travelling is for, my dear," Harry continues looking at Kate the same way. "Something I wish Marv and I could do."

"You guys stick by each other, don't you?" Kate asks, looking to each of us. She already knows the answer to this, since I've talked about my partnership with Harry throughout our coffee conversations.

Harry replies, now facing forward, "Oh, I'm sure Marv told you why we're sticking together. We go everywhere and do everything together. To be honest, it's easier living together than it is on our own. We get more income that way,"

"Do people question why you guys are always together?"

"People probably think we're gay, but that's OK," Harry still faces the front. "People can think what they wanna think. I just end up judging them, myself."

"Harry, no!" I interject.

"I'm just joking, Marv… But, seriously, I don't care what people think, as long as Marv and I are happy,"

"Aww. You guys are so cute!" Kate becomes all excited. Harry and I roll our eyes, because it's almost like she's acting as if we're a gay couple.

"Well, Kate… We're almost there!" I announce, trying to be excited. "Are you excited to see our house?"

"It's nothing exciting…" Harry mutters. I just roll my eyes at him.

"It may not be to us, but, to her, it is, so don't spoil that for her,"

"I'm not spoiling anything, I'm just saying…"

"Do you guys always bicker like this?" Kate looks at the two of us, asking.

"All the time…" Harry rolls his eyes.

"And, guess who the more level-headed one is, Kate?" Smiling, I point to myself.

"Oh, you are not!" Harry gets agitated easily. "You're the idiot in this relationship!"

"Harry, no, that's not very nice," Kate calmly defends me.

"Oh, he's right, Kate," I reply. "I may be dumb, but at least I'm not hotheaded. We're kinda like Pinky and the Brain that way."

"Oh my god. That would be such cute names for you two!"

"No, we're not doing that!" Harry replies, irritated.

"OK, then… We're here!" We arrive at home, just in time, it seems, because that stops us from continuing to bicker about something so silly. We quietly pull into the driveway. Harry and I don't do anything, but I can see Kate becoming a bit jittery. She was excited to come to our house, but now, she seems to be having second thoughts. It's no wonder… After all, she did choose to catch a ride with two men. "Hey, Katie, are you OK?" I ask, as soon as I park the vehicle.

"Yeah, I'm fine. I just realized I'm here… I'm here with two men—one I know more than the other, but still… I guess my excitement got in the way of my logical thinking. What the hell am I doing here?!" Kate looks at me, with fear in her eyes.

I'm not sure if it's just Harry she's mostly afraid of suddenly or if she's equally afraid of me, too. By the look in her eyes, it's hard to tell if she's afraid of me or is looking at me for help. Either way, I know Harry and I won't harm her. Though, how is she to know that? She's a vulnerable woman, after all. Anything could happen…

To be Continued…

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A/N: Wow. I didn't expect this chapter to be this long! There was only supposed to be minor bickering, but I didn't think it'd go this far. Well, it seems to be that Kate's having second thoughts… I mean, why wouldn't she? It was quite silly to travel with two men she barely knows… What could that mean for the next Marv's PoV chapter? I'm not entirely sure yet, but I'm sure we'll find out at some point soon! ;) For now, thanks for reading, and take care!

PS: I'm hoping we're all starting 2020 strong. After all, I haven't posted this, since last decade! :o

PPS: I wrote this twenty days ago, and I'm just now getting to posting it… *Facepalm*

- Majora's Mask Freak184