Author's Note: HOLY CRAP PEOPLE LIKE WHAT I WRITE! Even if the number is so little, I'm really happy that any number of people have taken an interest in what I wrote. I almost didn't post this story at all, and now I feel like writing a chapter 2. Thank you, really.
Chapter 2: Just Once
It was happening more often. The odd heartbeat that M.K. had acquired upon realizing her feelings had become more and more extreme. Whenever Nod would come to her, or when she talked to him over the webcam, or even when she just thought of him, her heart would start up. It would beat hard and fast, bringing a subtle heat to her face. At first M.K. had ignored it, thinking it would go away after a few days, maybe a couple of weeks at most. But soon, a whole month had passed, and it had only gotten worse.
If this is love, I don't want it, M.K. though after Nod had found his way into her thoughts once again, this time in the middle of a particularly good book. It was about eleven at night, and she had, admittedly, been trying to put him out of her mind. It had worked for all of six minutes, after which her thoughts had trailed off into la-la land. With a sigh M.K. put the book down and decided to get ready for bed.
This had to be the cruelest joke fate had ever played on me. The thought was a common one. She had found something she never really imagined - love of all things - only to have it become utterly unobtainable. Nod was, after all, about two inches tall. It would be impossible to be with him, and her heart was starting to get impatient. She wanted to be with Nod, wanted him to love her back and hold her, but it was just impossible.
M.K. quickly pushed that thought to the side as she went to the bathroom to change and get ready for bed, knowing full well that it wouldn't stay there for long.
Nod knew he had come there for a reason. Ronan wouldn't have let him go otherwise. But, as he stood outside M.K.'s open window, he couldn't find the thought in his mind. He was absorbed in watching the girl of his dreams. It was nighttime and she was reading a book, her face screwed up in concentration. She was beautiful to Nod in a way that made other things seem dull and boring. He could see beautiful flowers or stunning sunsets every day; M.K.'s smile didn't happen nearly enough.
She was distracting him from what he was supposed to be doing though. So, as she got up to go to what he assumed was the bathroom, Nod shook himself awake and tried to remember what he was supposed to do. It had something to do with the current queen...
His thoughts however were completely derailed as M.K. came back into the room. She looks beautiful, he thought. I love her so much it hurts. This thought was accompanied by a small pang in his heart, but Nod couldn't think about what caused it right now. He had to remember what he was supposed to tell M.K. and- wait, what's wrong?
M.K. wasn't happy. Anyone could see that she was pretty upset. Her eyes were downcast, her mouth set in a small frown. Her steps were slow, even for her kind, making her trip to her bed a long one. The entire time Nod looked at her, trying to determine the reason for her sadness. Maybe he could go ask her? M.K. had left her window open out of habit, knowing that Nod and a few others had taken to visiting her at odd hours. Swiftly he jumped down onto he floor and made his way over to M.K.'s desk. There was a small device on the desk that would flicker a light on and off to let her know someone was there. He flipped the switch, waiting for M.K. to urn around.
When she did, he was taken away by her smile, the one she saved just for him. She made her way over, slow to him, giving him time to savor her looks and her smile. He studied her, looking in her eyes, and seeing the lingering sadness from before. How could he make her feel better? Maybe...
Suddenly, the reason for his visit came back to him, and he knew just how to cheer her up.
Well, that's chapter 2. Chapter 3 will be up within 2 weeks if school stay's mild. Hope you like it! And please, leave a review with any suggestions!