Mouse from Space – Chapter 14.
The rest of the day passed without trouble. As Oswald mentioned there was indeed a bridge few hundreds of meter down the river. Minnie not remembered when it was built or who made it. And not really cared. There were other things that bugged her mind, for example the sudden appearance of Ozzie. How did he know where they going? How long he followed them? Minnie decided right after they arrive to the Sanctuary she makes some trap, just for cautions. And there was one more thing to grumble about…
"Gahh what a waste I lost my pack!" moaned a bit angry as they walked in the forest.
"But Minnie, if he not cut it off your back, then you would be already dead." pointed out Mickey, following the girl close behind.
"But I had the half of our food!" she stated, wringing some water out of her red checked shirt "It seems I'll have no other choice but hunt… something…" sighed Minnie then let out a grimace and rubbed her arms. The weather wasn't really cool, but in the shadow of the trees the soft breeze was enough to make her tremble.
"You okay, Minnie?" asked Mickey who watched her every step with concern.
"Of course I do! Please not ask it in every minute! You're not my mother!" barked Minnie a bit angrier than she wanted. The male stopped and lowered his head. Minnie felt she did something bad, so she turned back and went to the alien "Oh Mickey… forgive me… I was just upset and blew off the steam on you, however you not deserved it… I'm sorry if I hurt you…" said with shame in her voice.
"It's okay, I not angry at you…" weakly smiled at her Mickey, whereof the girl hugged him tight, nuzzling into his chest.
"I promise I will never shout with you again." muttered into the fur. The male hesitated then gently hugged her back.
"Apologize accepted." said and patted her head. Minnie glanced upon him with that sweet smile again, then nodded and they continued the walk. Mickey still worried for the girl, but kept his concern to himself. Didn't want to make her upset again.
The forest around them turned darker and the sky became orange when Minnie stopped and with a wide grin pointed ahead.
"Look Mickey, that's it! The Sanctuary!" on the edge of a small clear, hiding under the trees a small house stood. Its walls were a bit jagged and most of the parts were covered with ivies and other kind of plants. The originally red roof was now green by moss and fallen leaves.
"Are you sure this is it?" raised a brow Mickey "Isn't it a bit... uh... ruined?"
"That's the camouflage." chuckled Minnie, but the smile was pale. She headed right to the house, indeed she took some suspicious glance around before she reached under a pot and took out a small key. When it opened, the door let out a loud creak. Slightly moldy air hit their noses as they slowly entered "Hyay its been a while I was here..." looked around the girl.
Inside the place was in a much better condition. It was more like a club house of teens than a normal place to live. Several posters covered the walls. There was a big table in the middle with two chairs, a couch next to the wall, a small bedroom with two bed, even a tiny kitchen and bathroom.
"Hmm... I have to admit, its not that bad as I first thought." added Mickey, putting down the pack. Minnie helped him to take the food into the cupboards in the kitchen, but the male noticed she still trembling a little "Maybe its better if you change clothes..."
"I'm just fine..." huffed Minnie, but took off her checked shirt "I just need to warm up. Hurry I go and make fire in the fireplace." and before Mickey could react the girl went outside to get some branch. Several minutes later orange flames sparkled in the fireplace, also Minnie lit up an old oil lamp and placed it onto the table.
"Now its much better.." rubbed her forehead with her palm the girl. Mickey watched him from the couch curiously. Minnie let the fire warm her a little, then stood up and went into the kitchen. In a minute she returned with a bottle and two glass.
"What is this?" asked Mickey when she opened the bottle and poured red, stinky liquid into the glasses.
"Wine. I got it a few years ago. Now it comes just handy. Help me warming up. Try it." she handed one to him and raised her "But first a toast..." the male blinked, but imitated her "For our meeting. And for the faith that guided you to me." smiled kindly the mouse. Mickey nodded and they clinked the glasses together. Minnie drank the whole with one sip, while Mickey only put his long tongue inside to taste, but immediately grimaced. How bitter this liquid can be...
"Ughhhh why you drink this? It not take away the thirst..." lolled out his tongue the alien as he tried to forget the horrible taste.
"Because its soooo warming... hic..." said Minnie with a strange, silly smile. Meanwhile she already drank one more cup. Indeed her tremble stopped, but two red spot appeared on her cheeks and couldn't stop giggling. "Much better!"
"M-Minnie...?" raised a confused brow Mickey "You should stop. This drink is... not a good thing as I see..." but the girl already finished the next glass.
"Nu wohry... I ahm just fine... hic..." said Minnie and stood up. Her walk was tottering and groggy "Tu-tutuuu who cahre abou' da-damned pink s-suited guys anymore... until whe a'e togetheee hic..." she accidentally touched the tape recorder nearby and soft music began to play "Oh I luv thish song! Cummon Mickhey, da-hance with meeee!" before Mickey could react the girl grabbed his hands and pulled up.
The male yelped, watched the girl acting weird. She laughed as she stepped to the left and to the right. Humans are strange... But, he needed to admit... this da-hance or whatever wasn't bad at all. The music was really nice, hypnotizing. He didn't want, but his body moved with Minnie and in the next moment he noticed he smiles and steps on the same rhythm like her.
The dance stopped as suddenly as it started. In the next moment Minnie lost the balance, and both of them fell onto the couch with Mickey under the girl. The alien blinked startled upon her.
"Uh... Mi-ckhey... ya'r shuch a gweat fwiend..." stammered Minnie on that weird voice "Y-ya not l-like tha others... Wanna know.. whai I hate tha guys?" her expression changed from happiness to annoyance and anger as she laid on Mickey's chest "'cause all o' them want nuthing else, bhut tha same! T-they j-jhust want to ghet into mah pants... They aall think I uhm shexy... but itsa lie..." the strap of her sleeveless shirt moved a bit off her shoulder, giving a nice view at her cleavage. Mickey blushed and felt awkward "Tthose pervhert basta'ds... theiy wan tho squiz mah boobs and take to bed... but I nut le' them!"
"M-Minnie... y-you act strange..." stammered Mickey but suddenly Minnie leaned even closer to him. He felt her heavy breath on his face.
"M-Michkey..." whispered, her voice changed the tone again "Wha'ya think 'bout meh? Imma shexy? Ya wanna touch them?" placed her hand onto her chest, the situation just turned even more awkward "Or... ya wan' s-somethin' else...?" Minnie's head came even closer to him. Mickey sensed her lips only a few centimeters from his one. The male blushed, his heart skipped a beat. The female was so cute as she laid on his chest and leaned forward with eyes closed. He swallowed.
"What should I do...?" he thought, meanwhile his breath also turned heavier. Vacillating, but slowly reached up and touched Minnie's shoulders. He closed his eyes and let the fate do the next step. In the next moment he felt the girl's body become heavier, her head knocked on his shoulders. Mickey opened his eyes and glanced down at the female.
There was something... something not right. Usually, when he touched Minnie, her body was always cold compared to his high temperature. But now... she wasn't cold at all. And now... if he watched closer, her breath was uneven, the cheeks were red and shiny of sweat.
"Minnie? Minnie you okay? Hey!" Mickey immediately sat up, holding the girl in his arms. Minnie weakly half opened her eyes and looked upon him with shiny eyes.
"M...Mick... I not... feel well..." whispered Minnie barely audible, gasping for air "C-can ya haelp me... t-to bed...?" the male immediately picked her up and brought her into the small bedroom, settling her onto one of the bed "T-there's ah red box in tha cornah... pwease bwing it he'e..." Mickey looked that was she pointed and quickly carried to her the kit. She rummaged in a little and took out a small pill.
"What is this?" raised a brow Mickey.
"I...it's a-antipyretic..." she muttered and swallowed the capsule "P-probably I got a cold... now I'll be okay... just need... rest..." Minnie reached out and touched Mickey's hand "D-don't worry..."
"I... try..." stared at her sadly Mickey, whereof Minnie weakly smiled.
"Can you... stay with me?" whispered and the male nodded.
"Of course!"
"Thank you... Mickey..." Minnie pulled the blanket up to her nose and fell asleep. Mickey staid on the edge of the bed and gently caressed the small, warm hand, wishing she turn better as soon as possible.