*I do not own A Monster in Paris or its characters

In these chapters I plan to tackle various issues Francoeur might face as well as good times. Hope you enjoy. If there's anything you want to happen or you have any ideas then describe it in a review or pm me. And don't forget to review since it feeds my muse

Chapter 2: 79 days left

It was an especially cold morning, too cold for Francoeur's liking. He could not tell her, but the cold weather could kill him if he was not careful. Lucille wanted to go shopping for a new dress and perhaps get Francoeur a nice everyday suit, but he refused to walk out the door.

She tried reasoning with him, but he would not budge, instead he looked somewhat afraid. She asked several questions, but he would not budge, so she just let go and left, leaving him alone.

It was their day off and he would have preferred going out, but he could not risk it. Wrapping his coat a bit tighter, he went back upstairs where he lit a fire and started work on a new song. Passing his hands over the keys, he tried several notes until he found the right melody.

"Sometimes when there is a chill outside

I will stay inside and hide

And look for something to do

Feelings of extraordinary wonder

Floating all around the room

Give me delight

But who will I share with all my care

The feeling of fright that I could die before the night is over

If I go outside on a really chilly day

Do not misunderstand, I want to hold your hand

But I could not risk such a thing

But on account of love, I would soar on wings like doves

For a single kiss I could

But I may die, So no more good byes

Only good day or hello, Or later

Much, much later

So I could live as long as that

So I have to stay inside.

Run away and hide, just to stay alive"

He stopped playing at the sound of the door. It was Lucille who stood in the doorway with eyes wide open, tears running down her cheeks. "Francoeur" she cried

Before he could even chirp, she ran over and threw her arms around him, crying guiltily like an almost murderess would. "I..I almost killed you. I am so sorry Francoeur, I would never want to hurt you in any way. You are far too precious to me, so never hold back anything you need to tell me alright"

She might have learned something new about him that day, but they were not close enough for her to know the whole truth yet.