Pyro POV

It's been six months since I lost my sight, the cold and bitter days of winter fading into the sweltering and harsh weather of summer. In that short half year, I had been adjusting to my new lifestyle without my vision. If you didn't already know, my other four senses have sharpened and became more acute. I can really feel the sunlight on my pale skin, how it heats my arms and face more than it ever did when I could see. I could hear the wind more clearly than ever and feel the ticklish blades of grass brushing against my skin so much more, the morning dew cold and moist. But what I love most of all, is that I could really savor the sweet scent of Cupa, her almost honey-like aroma enticing my sense of smell and never failing to leave me in a blissful state when she held me close. Of course, I don't tell her these things. It was just, too embarrassing to say, y'know?

Today was just another day, sitting at my desk on my laptop continuing my research on the Wither. My sight may have been gone, but my fingers are well accustomed to a keyboard and what had happened the day I became blind certainly won't stop me from my research.

"Pyro!", I heard Cupa call, her voice echoing in my sensitive ears. I could hear her footsteps clearly approaching from behind.

"You don't have to speak so loudly," I responded, my fingers continuing to type, "I can hear you just fine. What is it you want?"

"Jeez, why do you have to respond in such a cold manner, Pyro?", she retorted, almost as if she was in a bad mood, "Can you at least look at me when I talk?"

"Oh haha. That supposed to be a blind joke? 'Look'."

I hesitated as I turned around, as I didn't like being interrupted during my work. "Thanks for the blind humor Cupa. Appreciate it".

"Oh...", she whispered. I guess she just realized it and is regretting her choice of words. "I'm sorry".

"It's okay", I responded, giving a lighthearted smile, "What did you want to say? Is something wrong?"

"Nothing's wrong. It's just that...nothing's alright either", she said, placing her hand on mine. She had a soft touch, almost like cotton. "I mean, since that day you've been acting...off."

"Off?", I replied, confused, "What do you mean?"

"I mean that you haven't been yourself lately. You spend more and more time in your lab than you do with the rest of us. Shadow says you've been distracted a lot too, not able to keep up a conversation without zoning out. Plus, you haven't been eating lately either. It worrying us Pyro." She did sound distressed, her voice shaking a little as she spoke. But I thought not much of it, I just forgot a few meals and haven't been talking much. No big deal, but I still hugged her to reassure that I was perfectly fine.

"I'm okay Cupa, I promise. Don't worry too much about me", I whispered.

" I can't help it", she responded in a soft voice, "Since that day you've just seemed different, not the same and it bugs me". She rubbed my back softly, then proceeded to let go. "Anyways", she continued, sniffling a bit, "We promised Shadow and Andr we would go to the beach with them". She sounded a bit happier now, as if the beach would make her feel better. "Wouldn't it be nice to see the sunset?"

"Oh haha, SEE!"

Cupa POV

The beach. White sands, crystal blue waters and even it's flawless rock formations had captivated me. However, this also means it's the first time I've ever worn a swim suit too. Its soooooo embarrassing! It's like walking around in my underwear, but in front of everyone. I mean, I'm pretty self conscious about my body. I'm not busty or have a big butt, but that doesn't bug me. It's just, I'm 16 but I look like i'm 12!

Andr could see my distressed looked and asked in her sweet motherly voice:

"Cupa, sweetie? What's wrong honey?" She wore a one piece black bathing suit (like a school one) and you could practically see the sunlight reflect off her pale skin.

"Its just...," I started, tugging at my green bikini top, "I'm not...comfortable looking like this..." I suddenly felt small hands grope me!

"Aaahh!" I yelped in surprise, Lizeth the Spider was fondling me!

"Aw. You sound so cute!", she teased, "Anyways, stop worrying! You look hot! Like, If I was a guy, I'd fuck you."

"Lizeth!?" I exclaimed, so embarrassed.

"All night", she continued, "Never stop. Full force. Not pulling out. Cover you in my fluids!" She was practically drooling at this point and I broke free from her.

"Enough!"

"Still, she's right Cupa," Andr added, "You look great". She gave me her friendly smile and walked away, heading to Shadow in the water with Lizeth. I smiled too, finding a new confidence in my body and searched for Pyro.

"Pyro!?", I called out, searching for him along the rocks of the shore. As I studied around looking for him, I finally found him sitting against a rather large and dark wet stone with his pale grey eyes fixed on the horizon.

"Pyro?", I asked as I approached him. He wore dark green trunks and had no shirt, showing multiple scars on his toned body. In the sunshine, his lifeless eyes shone and reflected the suns rays so beautifully. His once colorful green and shoulder length hair was now pitch black and cut short with slightly longer hair swept to the side.

"Hmm?", I could hear him mumble but yet he did not move his fixed gaze from what was in front of him. I quietly took a seat beside him, smiling wide. I loved being alone with him, because I know how he acted alone with me was different from how he acted around others.

" What are you doing here alone?" I asked, hugging his arm.

"...Watching the horizon, if I could see it…." He replied, then cracked a small smile.

"Why? What's interesting about staring straight ahead and not being able to see it anyways?"

"Because I get this idea that if I keep looking forward, things will get better for me. That…..I might be able to see again….to see you." He said the last few words In a fading whisper, sighing quietly.

I took his hand and whispered softly to him, "Then I wish I could bring it to you…."


A/N

AY YO WHAT'S GOOD FAM!? I MISSED YOU GUYS.

Sorry it took me like 2 years or something to update, but I'm back! Never truste when I say I'm going on break. I hope you guys can find it in your hearts to forgive me. Sorry chapter is not that good but it should hold you over till the next chapter. I'm thinking of making the story go really dark so look forward to it!