It was another normal day or… far from normal ever since Chariot started living with three vampires, but Marjolaine did not know that. She started coming to work more often because Chariot had to take a few days off, and she didn't have any band stuff to take care of.
Usually she'd be bored out of her mind, but not since that lilac haired woman started coming.
It wasn't that she was interested in her… well, she was gorgeous and a bit mysterious but that wasn't the case. She has been following Chariot everywhere. She would come with her to work, and leave at the same time. They seemed to be inseparable and whenever she asked about that, her friend seemed to avoid the subject.
So here she was, Marjolaine the newbie rockstar, watching the two bicker.
They were obviously not a couple, although some of their interactions seemed to say otherwise. Then what kind of relationship did they have?
That was mystery that only she the ultimate rock star… no, she was not the ultimate detective. A mystery only an ultimate detective could solve.
"Marjo, you're thinking out loud." Some coworker said.
"Get out of my head!" She answered, before walking to the next table to take orders.
Croix and Chariot glanced at her, clearly amused.
"She's very obvious." Croix stated, smirking. They knew that the woman was following them and trying to find clues, but pretended not to because the whole thing was amusing and the red head did not know how to explain her new life to her friend. "If she's trustworthy, you can tell her."
"I would tell her but… How well could she handle the fact that I'm living with three vampires?" Chariot asked, making the lilac haired woman chuckle.
"You took it really well at first."
"No, I'm anxious 24/7."
Croix laughed, then leaned back into her seat. "So, when am I getting my order? In case you forgot, my order was the gorgeous red head that is you." She said, knowing full well that it would annoy her Eve.
"I'm sorry, we don't serve humans." Chariot said with a forced smile. "Is there perhaps a food that can kill vampires?"
"I'm afraid not, sweetheart. Unless you're offering black coffee, only those with souls as bitter as the taste, can survive it." She joked, making her Eve roll her eyes. Annoying her was becoming a habit because of how fun it was. However, despite looking annoyed, the red head still smiled at the lame joke.
"Hello lovebirds! Flirting is not allowed at work!" Marjolaine walked towards them, and smiled when her friend didn't even bother to correct her. She has been calling them that for days, so the red head decided that it was no use stopping her friend from saying it. "It makes happy to know that my dear Chariot has finally found someone. I have been waiting for this day!"
"People can live without romance, Marjo. And we're not dating." Chariot corrected her this time, frowning. "So stop trying to force it on me and let it come on its own, or not come at all." She said, pushing away her friend's arm off her shoulder and walking away.
Croix was surprised by the tone the red head spoke in, while her friend face palmed, realizing what she just said.
Marjolaine quickly went after her friend, while the lilac haired witch just watched in confusion. Was the subject of relationship so unpleasant to her? Perhaps she should ask her.
Once again, Croix scolded herself for getting attached to a human.
It seemed like she never learned from her mistakes.
Meanwhile, another servamp was cooking up a scheme.
Sleepy Ash's tale waved left and right as she stared at the students. She went into Akko's bag, made her carry her all the way to her school, then jumped out without the brunette noticing.
What an idiot.
She followed her from a small distance, trying to find her close friend who she might take as an Eve. She had to see what kind of person she was, and check if she could make a good servant for her.
Sleepy Ash was very needy after all.
Sleepy Ash walked around the school, trying to spot any interesting human. They were all the same stereotypes she has been seeing for years. The mean girls, the jocks, the nerds. Why did her sister love humans so much despite them being very predictable?
She guessed that the red head was a pleasant surprise, and Akko was a really strange one, but other than that, there was no one worth her time.
She yawned, licking her palm and using it to clean her face.
She could try and steal some food at least, what was waste of time... Or so, she thought until she saw a young man walking by.
Sleepy Ash grinned, and meowed, peeking his interest.
"It's been a while, Silence." She said as the young green eyed man turned to look at her. "Are you here to make amends with your sister after your subclasses attacked her?"
The man stared at her for a bit then scoffed.
"Oh, it's just a cat." He looked at her expectantly and smirked as she changed to her human form. "I see you can turn into a human when you want to, sleepy Ash. You should try it often."
"At least some of us can take a whole human form."
"At least some of us can blend well with humans and be productive instead of sleeping the whole day."
"I'm being productive."
"By scratching people's furniture and shitting on their belongings?"
"No, by setting up our sisters together. Did you know that All of Love and Queen live in the same house and have Eves now?"
That seemed to surprise the man and he looked at her with wide eyes. When his subclasses came back to him, he found out that All Of Love was around, so he came to see her. But now that Queen was around as well, problems would ensue.
"Where can I find them?"
"Well, one of them is right behind you." Sleepy Ash said, and the moment he turned, she ran in the opposite direction. She jumped into a near bush, hiding herself from the others.
Silence turned back to her and growled when he found nothing.
She just tricked him, like she'd always do.
He rubbed his temples, trying to control his anger. He shouldn't let something so stupid upset him, surely closing his eyes and breathing for little will make him calm down…
"You better have a good explanation for why you're here, Silence." He opened his eyes and turned to find Diana behind him.
It seems like this unpleasant feeling won't go anywhere any time soon.
"Oh, if it isn't my dear sister Queen?" He faked a smile and looked down at her. "Unfortunately I can't have you calling me by my name when I have a new one."
"You've got yourself an Eve it seems." She said, looking bored and uninterested.
"Yes. Call me Andrew."
-L&M-
Chariot let out the longest sigh as she finally finished her shift at the restaurant. She has been in a terrible mood for a while, so the manager did not dare to ask her to do more work. It was convenient because it meant she could go home and rest before her night shift.
She wiped the sweat off her forehead and took off her work uniform.
She then walked outside with Croix as usual, and her friend noticed that. Fortunately, her shift was over as well, so she decided to follow them.
Chariot was already tired, and perhaps her mood was affecting her.
"Your friend is still following us." Croix commented, and the redhead only sighed. The lilac haired woman just took her by the hand and led her to an alley. She then picked her up, leaving her no room to protest.
"Croix?! What are you doing?"
"Isn't it obvious? We're gonna run away before she finds us." Croix winked, and the redhead just rolled her eyes smiling. Her Eve wrapped her arms around her neck and closed her eyes, welcoming the warmth that the vampire has to offer. "Hold on tight." Croix whispered.
Croix jumped away, and when Marjolaine caught up, there was no one in sight. She frowned and crossed her arms, disappointed that they got away.
The two flew from a building to another, and none of them spoke a word. The lilac haired woman kept her grip tight and protective. Chariot's grip though, was more relaxed. She snuggled closer to the woman, eyes still closed, her skin gently caressed by the wind.
She was smiling.
"Where are you taking me?" She asked, and there was the tiniest hint of a laugh, soft and quiet and free.
That was how she sounded to Croix, and she couldn't help but smile herself.
"You're about to find out." The servamp said.
Right on cue, they landed. Chariot slowly let go of Croix and finally opened her eyes. She let out a gasp as she found herself on one of the highest buildings, with everything else looking small compared to it. She grinned as she took in the sight.
She took a long breath in, then breathed out, feeling refreshed.
She turned to Croix, only to find her staring at her with the softest smile she has ever seen on her. She didn't budge, and kept her eyes fixed on her.
"You're beautiful." She stated those three simple words, and for once, Chariot didn't think about them having any second meaning or about them being just a lie to make her feel better.
She just accepted them.
She smiled and playfully poked her servamp's nose.
"You're a dork." She said, making the taller woman let out a chuckle. "Thank you."
The two stayed that way for a while, observing the city, getting a sense of freedom in a place no one will find them.
It was just the two of them, and they wouldn't have it any other way.
Croix should have been scolding herself, telling herself that she was stupid for getting attached to a human again, to a mortal who will leave her behind.
Instead, she just stood by her side smiling.
She couldn't help it, she really loved humans. It was only a matter of time before she'd love this one as well. It was like a curse, so she might as well enjoy it.
Eventually, they had to go home.
To their surprise, they had a guest waiting for them.
Croix smiled and waved, clearly amused. Chariot however, kept staring at the man's tail.
Silence, or rather, Andrew, stood before them, hands folded behind his back and a tail dangling down for Sleepy Ash to play with. A lioness stood behind them and Akko sat on the couch, waving back.
Chariot stared at them for the longest time, before turning back and pretending she walked into the wrong house.
Unfortunately, just as she turned to the open door, she found her friend standing there.
"There you are!" Marjolaine said with a smile, before walking in despite the redhead's protest. "I believe we both need to talk…" She stopped to stare at the sight.
"Oh no." Chariot let out in a tired breath.
"Should I…?" Croix asked but her Eve just shook her head.
"I got it." She said, catching her friend right in time as she fainted from the shock.