Hello once again readers! Just a quick update before this chapter begins. If I don't get the episodes of Huniepop - A Romantic Comedy Anime out today, then I'll get them out the following day. This is because I'm pretty busy most of the time and only have but so much time to write for two whole hours. And writing a chapter takes at least 3 - 4 hours. So please bear with me. Anyways, it's time to explore a new side to Devin we've never seen before.
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Devin's Perspective
This day has just been so great. I'm currently within the east side of the beautiful Botanical Gardens outside of Dawnwood, and the lush green, bright colors, and gorgeous plant life are all really nice. But they don't compare to the amazing young blonde right in front of me.
It was a nice, bright, and sunny day with the sky so blue and the sun shining down inside of a nice veranda we were sitting in. It was me and Tiffany Maye, and I gotta say... I'm still a little nervous. I mean she's a nice girl don't get me wrong but... wh-what if I say something bad or mess something up?!
I mean... I've done it once before. So what if I do it again? I'm sorry I'm just a perfectionist like that, mom instilled that mentality into me at such a young age. So naturally I'm inclined to make no mistakes... but here I am making mistakes already. But this time... it seems as though Tiffany is a little bit forgiving.
"Hey? What's the matter? You look like you've seen a ghost or something." She says cheerfully while sitting down opposite of me.
"Huh? Ohhh it's nothing really. It's just hard to believe that I'm still on a date with the most popular cheerleader in our college." It really is hard to believe when you think about it. I mean... a scraggly, ginger nerd like me? Going out with this beautiful, young cheerleader? That sounds like something you'd see in a movie. In fact... I think that is something I saw in a movie!
Revenge of the Nerds. DUH. I told you.
Tiffany blinked twice and asked me "Why? I'm just a girl!" Oh Crap I'm already saying something wrong!
"D'AH! I'm sorry! I Just... dgh... It just seems like a pipe dream to be able to go out with a cheerleader who fits the "Popular Girl" Mold. Especially for a nerd like me. Granted I'm grateful that your actually taking a chance with me. Really I am. But... why ARE you going out with me if I may ask? You have so many other options at your disposal. And you pick me?" I asked her questioning her logic.
Tiffany looked down and face palmed herself.
RED ALERT! RED ALERT! SOMEONE'S TRIGGERED!
"*Sigh* ...You want to know WHY I actually went out with you?" She asks while looking back at me.
"Well yeah. And again I'm incredibly grateful that you chose me. But you could just call me curious." I think I saved myself with that line.
Tiffany looked down and folded her arms. "It's like I said... you're not like other guys. I seriously don't like that "Popular Girl" Moniker everyone throws on me just because I'm a pretty girl who loves cheerleading and being active and friendly with everyone. I'm a human being with needs and preferences. Not just the popular girl who cheers for the football team at their games." ...Wow... she's so sure of herself. She's great.
"I've always been approached by several guys who wanted to "Date" me, but never truly get to "Know" me. Your the first guy I've ever been with that actually seemed genuine. Plus... I can relate to you. Contrary to popular belief, I wasn't always Little Ms. Popular... I've been bullied and picked on before. You know that don't you?" This is something new... Tiffany Maye? Picked on?!
"Oh... but why would anyone pick on you?" I asked her while blinking twice.
"I'd rather not talk about it. Just know that I've had my own fair share of being picked on in the past. And plus both of our mothers get on our nerves, and we're both striving for something... well me not so much. I mean, sure I want to be a registered nurse! But... I'm kind of still figuring out my major." She's laying out her feelings to me... She really does like me.
I smile a bit and touch her hand to offer her comfort. "Hey. Y'know if you like cheerleading so much, maybe you should just do that. You could still become a registered nurse asa side job and pursue a degree in Medical studies, but if Cheerleading is your passion, then you should do what I do." Tiffany looked at me slightly confused.
"You mean... like writing?" ... That came out wrong.
"Uhhhh... no. I meant do what you love. I love to write stories and fiction, you love cheerleading. So do what makes you happy. If you're a human being, human beings should have the free will to do what makes them happy. Your a bright, peppy, cheerful young girl with tons of spunk and personality, so I think you'd make a great cheerleader as a pro in the big leagues." I said to her with a smile.
She actually smiled back and blushed. She really BLUSHED! Ohhhhh I think I might explode! "Thanks Devin. You're really sweet. You know that?" We looked at each other, both of us had blue eyes so it was almost like I was staring into a mirror.
"Yeah. Thanks..." She started to close her eyes with a bright smile following and then she leaned in to me... *gasp* Is she going to plant one on me right here and now?! OH I can't believe It! The girl of my dreams is gonna kiss me!
And so I pucker my lips up REAL big, but then she opens her eyes and notices, peeling back a bit in surprise and puts one finger on my lips.
"Mhm?" I grunted. "Let's... not go too far. Yet. I'd appreciate it if we take things slow Devin. Ok?" She said with a slightly nervous laugh.
"Oh... Ok! Sure yeah..." I said slightly awkwardly... AWWWW MAN! I messed up again!
"How about this? Eskimo kiss instead?" ... That works for me.
"That would be perfect." And so we rubbed noses and I got up out of my seat. Offering her my hand to lead her out of the gardens.
"Madamoiselle. If you would?" I said playful.
"Oui Oui Monsieur." She said, as she took my hand and got up and we walked out of the garden hand in hand. I don't know whether to call us officially dating or just really close friends now, and maybe our relationship did develop a little quickly considering I've only known her for several weeks. But I know without a doubt in my mind I'm head over heels in love with her. And I'd do ANYTHING to make her mine.
Kyu's Perspective
I'm so BOOOOORED. I'm just sitting on Devin's couch trying to watch something on TV. I know I wasn't supposed to go with him on his date, considering he's got a good grip on what I told him a few days back. But now I wish I had! Because there's nothing on TV! UGH!
I'm browsing through the channels and all I can see is news shows, dumb political red state reports, super drole cooking shows, and... OH hello? On Demand is your best friend.
I'm busy scrolling through it... I see the Adult section... I click on a title called "Fertile Fairies 9" Starring Misty Maye... OOOOOOH let the games begin.
But suddenly *gasp* THE AREA HAS BEEN BREACHED! The doors opening! SHIT! I dropped the remote too quick and it fell on the floor, but I picked it up and turned on Harvey Beaks instead. I wasn't sure if it was his mom or not, if it was I had to disappear quick!
"Kyu I'm back!" Oh thank god... "Ohhhh it's just you Ginger Snap." I went back to on demand. Thank fucking god.
"What's up with you?" He asks me. "Oh nothing, just chillaxin' back like a balla' watching... Cartoons."
"Watching Cartoons?"
"Watching Cartoons."
"Watching Porn on my TV?" Oh shit he's seen TFS.
"Watching porn...?"
"Are you?" He asked with his eyebrow raised. "No." I said with a squeaky voice.
"Good cause that'd be bad." How bad you might ask? "What exactly is "Bad"?" I ask nervously...
"My mom would kill me, and you'd have no sex for a week." OHHHH Shit that's bad.
"That's pretty bad... HEY WAIT! You're paying me to help you! That's not fair!"
"Yeah well this is my house. And as long as your under my roof, you'll do as I ask because it's MY house. Or... rather it's my mom's house." Wow... *sniff Sniff* They grow up so fast.
"Oooooh well look at you. Mr. Back-sass over here. You've learned well my young Padawan." Now the chosen one is ready to become a Jedi. He's so close I can feel it! My little Ginger Snap is taking root... Damn I'm good aren't I?
In case you're wondering what exactly I said to him that one night I played Dr. Sugardust with him, I'll take you back and reflect on what exactly has been going on in his head.
Flashback Begins
So imagine, we're sitting in a room, I'm on a chair wearing a sexy therapist outfit, similar to the one I wore before when I first met this dude, and I have a clipboard in my hands ready to take down some serious notes.
"Alright, now tell me what's been going on inside? Start from the beginning... or middle... Honestly I have no idea what I'm doing because I don't have a doctor's license, but tell me shit anyways!" Hey calm your tits people, I'm givin' it my best shot here!
"Well...as far back as I can remember...I've always been put in this...Agh it's hard to explain." He said to me while looking at the ceiling... Don't know why he's looking at the ceiling. Why do people always do that in therapy sessions? Like dude, I'm right the fuck over here. The Ceiling can't talk.
"Well then don't "Tell" me. Show me by telling me about your experiences." It's funny though, the writer can't forgive himself for the mistake he made in the last chapter with the writing itself! HA!
Kyu I swear to god!
Alright, Alright chill out jeez. I was just kidding.
"Well... I guess I should start back from when I was a boy..." And now ladies & gentlemen... A flashback... WITHIN a flashback! *gasp* FLASHBACK-CEPTION! GO!
A flashback WITHIN a flashback begins
"As far as I can remember, my mom has always been the hand that rocks my cradle..." Ew. Gross.
"NOT LIKE THAT!... Egh... But what I mean is she's the one who raised me, taught me everything I know, and instilled this... passion for writing inside of me. She kept me protected, and made me feel safe and warm."
I can see Devin being born... his mother holding him in her arms...
"What a beautiful baby...Hello little one...he has...oh my gosh he has his father's freckles... and his eyes..." SPEAKING of his father...Just as her mother was talking...
"Sorry I'm late honey...!" And the man of the hour arrives! He was a red-haired man with a short-cut hairstyle and freckles just like Devin. He had beer stains on his shirt which was slate colored with buttons, and he was lamenting with his mouth drooping down. You could litterally SMELL the booze on him from like... A mile away.
Everyone turned and looked at him like "WTF?" As he strolled in and fell to his knees intoxicated. "Did I miss the party? I'm sorry honey... I was out tonight. You knew I was gonna come sooner or later! Right? Lemme see our baby." The father, who's name is Dwayne by the way, reached out for little baby Devin. But mama bear wasn't havin' that drunken bullshit.
"I cannot believe you Dwayne... you show up late for your child's birth?! And your drunk no less?! How the hell could you?... Y'know I know your constantly sad and depressed over your lost dreams, but that doesn't mean that you have to drown out your sorrows in beer! Your such a deadbeat now that I can't even trust you with our baby!" She yelled.
"What...? What did you say?! He's... he's my soon too dammit!...Give me... my ba..by... " And he fell over, piss-ass drunk and threw up.
The scene shifted back to us, and Devin continued to relay to me his past. "Ever since then... mom has been so protective. She never wanted me to grow up to be like him, because she could never forgive herself for the mistake she made. She became rather bitter, but in a way you couldn't see. She worked so hard to be in my life that... she felt as though I was her only joy."
The next scene is between Devin and his mother, you can see Devin being read a story by his mom. Sparking his love of books and writing.
" So the boy . . . the boy must die?" asked Snape quite calmly.
"And Voldemort himself must do it, Severus. That is essential."
Another long silence. Then Snape said, "I thought . . . all these years . . . that we were protecting him for her. For Lily."
"We have protected him because it has been essential to teach him, to raise him, to let him try his strength," said Dumbledore, his eyes still tight shut. "Meanwhile, the connection between them grows ever stronger, a parasitic growth: Sometimes I have thought he suspects it himself. If I know him, he will have arranged matters so that when he does set out to meet his death, it will truly mean the end of Voldemort."
Dumbledore opened his eyes. Snape looked horrified. "You have kept him alive so that he can die at the right moment?"
"Don't be shocked, Severus. How many men and women have you watched die?"
"Lately, only those whom I could not save," said Snape. He stood up. "You have used me."
"Meaning?"
"I have spied for you and lied for you, put myself in mortal danger for you. Everything was supposed to be to keep Lily Potter's son safe. Now you tell me you have been raising him like a pig for slaughter —"
"But this is touching, Severus," said Dumbledore seriously. "Have you grown to care for the boy, after all?"
"For HIM?" shouted Snape. "Expecto Patronum!" From the tip of his wand burst the silver doe: She landed on the office floor, bounded once across the office, and soared out of the window. Dumbledore watched her fly away, and as her silvery glow faded he turned back to Snape, and his eyes were full of tears.
"After all this time?"
"Always," said Snape.
"Mom...Is it true that Harry has to die?..."
"Yes son. Sometimes hard decisions have to be made for the good of others, but not everyone has the strength to build up the courage to make those decisions. Dumble did what he thought was right."
"But... that's not right. He raised him just for him to die in the end. That isn't right mom!" She's reading him Harry Potter books at the age of what... 8? 9? 10? No wonder the kid is a shut-in.
"I know it's not right In context, but the benefits of it will benefit others greatly. You have to pick and choose what needs to be done and make sacrifices in order to make things work. Even if it tears you up inside... and out in the end." Kinda reminds you of someone doesn't it?
With that being said... the flashback is almost over. But now we shift to the school scene, elementary my dear friends. As Devin is seen reading more Harry Potter...
"My love of books and writing kinda distanced me from other kids... while most would be on the playground, playing on the jungle gym, or simply running around playing tag or sliding down the slide... i'd be in the corner reading Harry Potter."
Devin's just sittin' there reading, minding his own business, when all of a sudden some kids come up to antagonize him. Because Y'know, kids are little fucking assholes.
"Hey freckle face!" One of the little boys said. Devin looked up at the boys, there were three of them standing over him, and took his attention away from the book he was reading.
"Your stuck reading again?"
"Your such a bookworm! How about you come and actually do something instead of burn your eyes out in that long boring book!" Devin really didn't know how to respond, but he just said...
"I-I'm perfectly fine reading my book thank you." *sigh* ... poor kid.
"Oh yeah? Let me see what you're reading!" One of the bigger kids snatched the book from him and held it upside down.
"Hey! Give it back! I was reading it!" He said. "Harry Potter and the... What is this word?! Pho...e-nix?" The kid said out loud.
"It's pro-bounced Phoenix! Now give it back!" The kids would exactly let up, so instead they tossed the book back and forth Monkey in the Middle style. Making poor Devin cry his eyes out.
"Hey guys catch!"
"Yeah over here!"
"GIVE IT BAAACK!" Devin screamed.
Flashback within flash back ends
"And so... ever since then I've been the victim to constant teasing. Even through middle school I was teased, for being a ginger nerd who likes books so much. But the worst part of it was how my mom... she never got better throughout her divorce. And constantly forced her own ideals on me..."
His mom was a bit of a workaholic herself, she would always make her son study more often ass a child so he would get into a good school for long hours, not really giving him time to have friends. It wasn't until he grew older that he found people he could actually relate to. He went to college... and then... Everything changed...
Devin's Perspective
"Oooooh well look at you. Mr. Back-sass over here. You've learned well my young padawan." She's using Star Wars references now? Just what HAS she been watching on my TV?
"What do you mean Kyu?" I ask her while raising my eyebrow. Kyu got up off of my couch and patted my head.
"Oh nothing Ginger Snap." She's calling me GINGER SNAP AGAIN!
"I thought I told you not to call me that?! Stop it Kyu or else I'll eat all of the nerds candy in my stash under the bed and make you watch!" She likes Candy as much as I do, so watching me eat it all would be torturous for her.
"*Gasp* ...Well watch out ladies & gentlemen we have a badass ova' here." Kyu then suddenly grabs my by the crotch! What is with her? She's fucking crazy!
"Ahaha!... Why are you?!"
"Yep! Your balls have finally dropped kid. Looks like you've finally learned how to stand up for yourself. I gotta say your a fast learner." She said to me. I kinda looked own and smiled.
"Well... actually I've always been able to do something like that. I just... never had a reason too. That is... until I fell in love." Kyu slightly groaned once I said that.
"Huh? Kyu what's your deal?" Seriously? Isn't she supposed to be happy for me?
"... *sigh* ... Nothing man. Y'know what?" She turned around and smiled warmly. "I'm happy for you! I mean... I just wanted to make you a babe magnet, or at least get you laid. But clearly, the mission has changed. So whatever floats your boat I'm cool with at this point... it wouldn't be the first time I've helped a person fall in love." She said to me.
"Well isn't that what you're supposed to do?" She is a LOVE Fairy after all.
"Ugh! NO! Love fairies are supposed to make babe magnets, not cute couples. We're all about the sex, not the love. Some people get that confused and-" I'm gonna stop her right there.
"Well maybe there's more to being a love fairy then meets the eye. You just haven't learned it yet." I told her.
"Excuse me?! Are you trying to tell me how to do my job?" She said while raising her voice.
I put my hands up in defense and a nervous sweat drop poured down my head. "Hey hey not at all. I'm just saying. People develop Kyu, and we learn new things. You might be over ... 300 years old. But in terms of maturity, your still developing. You know a lot of things I don't, but that doesn't mean you can't figure out something new. You've taught me something... so I thought that maybe I could just... tell you something you never knew." I say back to her, telling her with the utmost sincerity.
Kyu's eyes widened... "...Wow...I... I never thought of it that way. Thanks Ginger Snap." *sigh* ...Y'know what? Forget it. I'm not even mad anymore.
"You're welcome Kyu." She held her hands out for a hug, but as soon as I come into her arms for one, the door starts to open.
"OH SHIT! I'M GONE!" She dissapears within a pink puff cloud of smoke! What?! Just like that?!
"*cough cough cough* Kyu! *cough Cough cough*" I tried to get the pink smoke out of my face, but it was hard to see anything in here. And when the smoke finally cleared...
"Devin..." Mom was standing right behind me.
I turned around and looked at her. "Oh... heheh... Hi mom." She was wearing her business suit and had brown hair that extended past her shoulders, as well as mom glasses and her hair wrapped in a small ponytail.
Wait... is that? ... No way! That game doesn't take place until three years later! ...I think?... Man the timeline of the Huniepop games are so damn confusing. How is it that Kyanna ages forwards and Tiffany ages backwards?
Mom hung up her coat and asked me if I had left the house. "Actually I did leave the house today." Mom gasped! Wondering why I would be outside.
"You did?! Oh my goodness finally. What did you do today? Did you go out and actually search for a job? A scholarship? Or did you just go to the library again and read books & play MMORPG's all day?" She's stereotyping me again. I hate it when she does that...
"No mom. I... Actually went out with someone today. A friend. A REAL-LIFE friend." I said to her.
"Ohhh that's good. How did that go?" She asked me.
"It went better than I expected..." It truly did.
"Well I'm glad for you sweetheart. Your always locked in your room so much, it's refreshing to see you expanding your horizons. Maybe if you get a simple job then you could afford to hang out with more people." She's a business woman so... she's always pressing me to get a job, or start my own business when in reality I just want to write books. But I find it funny how she's the one who read books to me as a child and sparked my love OF books, and yet she wants me to open up like... a book shop or something.
"Thanks mom. But I have other friends Y'know." I said to her.
"If you do then why don't you call or talk to them?" She said while leaning on the counter top folding her arms.
"I dunno, I'm busy trying to figure things out I guess."
"That's the problem Devin! There's nothing really to figure out, you just need to get out more. I hate seeing you stuck inside this little bubble of yours. As your mother it's my duty to make sure you grow up right, so some social interaction might be good for you." She said.
"Wish you had said that when I was younger..." I had said underneath my breath.
Mom's eyes widened, and she looked kind of angry. Then the next thing you hear is the footsteps of her heels... and then *SMACK*!
My right cheek was red and her hand was up... "Don't you EVER get smart with me young man. I am your mother and you will respect me as such..." She had an angry but... remorseful look on her face. I looked down in shame and apologized for what I said.
"I'm... I'm sorry mom. You're right that was out of line." But then she stepped down to me. And hugged me.
"Look Devin... I know back then... I held you back from the world because... well I was afraid that if you were exposed to it to early then I'd lose you and you'd end up like your father...the world is a cruel and horrible place to be in sometimes... and if there was ever an instance in which it would taint the heart of my little baby boy... swallowing you and drowning you in the booze of... of corruption and darkness... then I would be the one to protect you from it." She said while looking down.
"But that time is over now... you're all grown up. And I want you to spread your wings and fly. So I'M sorry... sorry I didn't let you grow up the way you wanted... but it was all just to protect you and raise you the right way. If I could go back... I'd do it a more efficient way. But just know... it was all out of love honey." I hugged my mother and returned her loving embrace.
"...Thanks mom."
Sorry this came so late guys, but this is just a little mini-chapter to hold you over until I can get a handle on my schedule. I MAY come out with a chapter tomorrow though, so stay tuned.