A/N: I didn't bother waiting for any reviews so I just went ahead posted this next chapter. Those who are reading, enjoy this story anyway.
Flowers Lose Their Petals
Humphrey's P.O.V.
After taking a shower and unpacking my clothes from the bag that went for washing, I sat on my bed just thinking about rowing.
'This sport is so underrated, I heard people talking about how this sport is for weaklings. Ah, fuck those little shits.' I thought.
I got up from the bed then went to the fridge for some left over Spaghetti I cooked for myself. I walked past my family pictures, thinking about my mom and dad.
'Never really knew much about my dad before the...' I decided to leave the thought behind.
Living in a big house alone everyday only gets lonelier. 'I wonder if Lilly's parents are home yet?' I thought as I looked out the window.
I took the food to my bedroom, as I was on my way up the stairs, I heard someone knocking on the door and... weeping?
I walked down the stairs and opened the door to see who was at the door. It was Kate and Lilly and they looked devastated.
"Kate, Lilly? What happened?" I asked so worried because I've never seen Kate cry and seeing Lilly cry even worse than Kate makes me feel guilty for some reason (If you've ever seen a cute, innocent girl crying before, you'll know what I'm talking about).
"I'll explain." said Kate, still weeping. This is not how I expected this night would turn out.
Moments Earlier
Kate's P.O.V.
Lilly walked in after I took a shower. I pointed out that there was some casserole left if she wanted some, but she just went to take a shower.
While I was reading some magazines, I thought why were my parents so late, they were never late before.
Lilly then finished her shower and went to put some clothes on and I asked her if she'd heard from mom and dad. She said that she got a message saying that they were going to be late.
I then tried calling mom but there was no response, I tried dad but still no response.
About 7 minutes later, we got a telephone call. We were informed that workplace where our parents work collapsed in a fire.
We were traumatized by what we just heard Lilly said that the closest wolf we could talk to was you.
Present
"Now as the older sister, I feel like Lilly should decide if she wants to stay at home or move in with you." I said.
"Why me?" Asked Humphrey. "It's because Lilly says she trusts you better than me, which means I failed her as a sister." I concluded.
Lilly looked at me with wide eyes after saying that then she frowned. I wasn't sure what I was going to do now because I know for a fact that lawyers are gonna come talk to Lilly and I about our wills and inheritance. I knew nothing about this.
It was getting late and I decided to leave because I didn't want us to waste Humphrey's time.
"Bye Humphrey, thanks for letting us come over and listening to us." I thanked him.
"No problem, is there anything else that I can help you with? He asked before I got the door.
"Well, yes actually. Sooner or later their will be legal officials who will visit us concerning inheritance, I was wondering if you knew someone who could help us with that." I said.
"I can help with that." Humphrey offered. It started to feel like we were asking to much from him.
"Since today is Wednesday, they're probably going to visit on Friday because they think the building's collapse was a bit shadey..." He said but I cut him off. "How do you know that they think the incident was shadey?" I asked.
"It's on the news." He pointed out. "Well any way they will contact probably Friday morning. When that happens, call me." He finshed.
"Thanks again Humphrey." I said as walked to the door. "Lilly, you can stay here if you want."
I said before I left the house.'Now I get why she likes that wolf.' I thought.
Lilly P.O.V.
I feel like I've just lost it all for the second time. I've lost biological parents and now my foster parents. It's now as if I'm destined to never have a happy life.
Now I've burdened Humphrey with my problems. I'm a fucking mess. What will his parents are say if they see me here, I don't want him to get into any trouble.
"Humphrey, what will you parents say if they see me here?" I finally spoke up. He then sighed before turning towards me.
"I... lost my parents too... a long time ago. I was only 6 years old." He said. "I'm sorry, it must hurt talking about your parents, Humphrey." I apologized.
"Don't be. You've just lost your parents, you've suffered quite a lot today. Get some rest, it's getting late." He said.
"They were my step-parents, actually." I corrected him. "I never knew my birth parents." I finished.
"So where can I sleep?" I asked, trying to move on from what I was talking about.
"Oh, sorry Lilly, I'm not used to having othe wolves come over." Humphrey said in embarrassment. "You can sleep in the guest room which is the second door on the right from my room." He told me.
"I honestly can't thank you enough Humphrey." I said to him. He truly has helped me enough today, more than enough actually.
"No problem. "He said as he took my bags to the room. This house was big enough to get lost in.
I made the bed and got ready to sleep. Humphrey wished a goodnight and I to him.
I closed my eyes and started thinking of mom and dad.
I was standing in a park and saw mom and dad. I ran towards them but the pathway only stretched further and further away the more I ran.
Then all of a sudden, the pathway collapsed. Then we just stood there, separated from each other. "Mom, Dad!" I cried out. No response.
Then the ground before suddenly collapsed as well as I fell into the deep darkness.
I screamed in horror when I woke from that dreadful nightmare. I then started to cry after thinking about my parents.
Humphrey then walked in the the room to check on me. "H-Humphrey, can I s-sleep in y-your room tonight?" I asked as I wept my tears.
(Play 'Human' by Rag'n'bone Man)
I'm only human
(I'm only-I'm only)
I'm only human (human, human)
Humphrey didn't answer, instead he just ushered me to his room, he sat down and I laid down next to him.
Maybe I'm foolish
Maybe I'm blind
Thinking I can see through this
And see what's behind
Got no way to prove it
So maybe I'm lying
But I'm only Human after all
I'm only human after all
Don't put the blame on me
Don't put the blame on me
(Oh)
He lied down then I put my head on his chest. He gently ran his hands through my hair to calm me down.
Take a look in the mirror
And what do you see?
Do you see it clearer
Or are you deceived
In what you believe (oh-oh-oh)
'Cause I'm only human after all
You're only human after all
Don't put the blame on me
Don't put your blame on me
(Oh)
Some people got the real problems (Oh)
Some people out of luck (Oh)
Some people think I can solve them (Oh)
Lord heavens above (Oh)
(Oh-Oh-Oh)
I'm only human after all
I'm only human after all
Don't put the blame on me (Oh)
Don't put the blame on me (Oh)
I felt his every heart beat each second I lay on his chest. This made me wonder how long this was going to last but at the same time, I didn't want this to stop.
Don't ask my opinion
Don't ask me to lie
Then beg for forgiveness
for making you cry
for making you cry
'Cause I'm only human after all
You're only human after all
Don't put your blame on me
Don't put the blame on me
(Ooh)
Some people got the real problems (Oh)
Some people out of luck (Oh)
Some people think I can solve them (Oh)
Lord heavens above (Oh)
(Oh-Oh-Oh)
I'm only human after all
I'm only human after all
Don't put the blame on me (Oh)
Don't put the blame on me (Oh)
I'm only human, I make mistakes
I'm only human, that's all it takes
To put the blame on me
Don't put the blame on me
'Cause I'm no prophet or messiah
You should go looking somewhere higher
I'm only human after all
I'm only human after all
Don't put the blame on me
Don't put the blame on me
I'm only human, I do what I can
I'm just a man, I do what I can
Don't put the blame on me
Don't put your blame on me
For some reason, being with Humphrey filled my sense of longing for a home to come to, he made me feel safe when I was all alone.
"Humphrey, how do you do it?" I asked. "Do what?" He looked at me in confusion. "How do you cope with the loss of parents?" I asked again.
He sighed then looked at me in an understanding tone. "It's not really that I coped with it but more like I learned to accept it. It's part of life. This sad, cruel, merciless life." He answered in a dark concept of his perspective of life. I too, had to agree with that.
"I *yawn* understand." I said as I was clearly getting sleepy.
"Yeah, goodnight Lilly." He said."Goodnight Humphrey." I said before I went to sleep peacefully.
A/N: Wow, this story took a dark turn and Humphrey and Lilly are finally getting closer. This chapter certainly was shorter that the others but I promise to make sure the next chapter is longer. So take care until then.
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