Thank you Shiloh for the 4 reviews! I wasn't planning on adding Satella as I'm unsure on how long this fanfiction will be yet xD and thanks to everyone else who reads this. Ps. If you love Paramore, you'll love the first part of this chapter.
This body is yours and mine.
Well hold on, my darling
This mess was yours,
Now your mess in mine
'Mess is mine' -Vance Joy
Escort: Male prostitute
Chapter 5
Chrono and Rosette packed a few things before they left and Rosette insisted in Chrono wearing a change of clothes instead of his ripped jeans and white t-shirt so they went out to town and brought Chrono a few things. Rosette also insisted on him having a shower as his hair had been full of tangles and ragged. Rosette pulled his hair up in a ponytail leaving his bangs to shape his face, she so badly wanted to braid his hair but she was to afraid to ask as she still had his yellow ribbon. He wore a black t-shirt with a white shirt on top with all the buttons undone, he wore his clean blue ripped jeans that was ripped at both knees, Rosette also brought him a new red bandanna as the old one was falling apart.
Rosette started the car, on their way to Azmaria. It took 2 hours to reach there so Rosette was planning on getting some answers out of Chrono as there was no were for him to escape. She just wanted to know how much he truly remembered but as she said before, his mind was filled with drugs and God knows what he's been through. Maybe it was too early to ask him how much he remembered so Rosette decided to leave it, unless he asked out the past. She was feeling rather anxious about the 2 hour drive, Chrono's emotions had been going up and down like a role-coaster. One minute he would be civil and the next he'd lash out or turn into a rebellious teenager.
After driving for half an hour in silence, before Rosette could speak, Chrono, who was looking out the window, spoke first.
'...What was I like? 80 years ago..' He voice was normal and stable for now. He avoided eye contact with her. Rosette thought about what to say first in case she said something which would trigger his emotions to change.
'You were kind,caring, loyal...and gentle.' Rosette turned on the radio,focusing on the road ahead.
'I've changed a lot then.' Rosette could hear a small laugh escape his lips.
'It's not your fault..you were all alone...it's not your fault.' She whispered the last part.
Silence.
Rosette breathed out, she was afraid her next question would trigger him or cause him to lash out at her but she wanted answers.
'Why were you an...escort?' Instantly, Rosette saw Chrono's fists tighten, he closed his eyes and breathed out slowly, trying to hold back the anger in his ruby red eyes. Rosette instantly regretted asking and cursed at herself and avoided eye contact
We are just...misguided ghosts..
'...I felt dead, I was so empty and alone.' His violet hair softy blew in the wind. Rosette waited patiently.
Travelin' endlessly.
' Long story short, I was at a bar. Some guy came up to me and said he needed new workers to help him are this club. I accepted because I had no money and I was near to becoming homeless...but when I started working at the club..It..it wasn't any ordinary club..' He sighed sadly. And for the first time, Rosette could see from the corner of her eye that he was looking at her.
The ones we trusted the most
Rosette smiled sadly at him. 'You don't have to tell me.'
Pushed us far away.
He shrugged and laughed. 'I might as well tell you.'
And there's no road
' I accidentally got drunk while I was working...' He sighed again. ' There were also female prostitutes there as well as males, one of them came up to, took me upstairs and basically we had sex and did drugs, I didn't remember what happen when I woke up..'
We should not be the same
' But It made me feel so alive...so I came back and the guy said I needed to pay for the drugs so I said I'll work extra hours behind the bar...but he said that wouldn't be enough so I agreed to be an escort almost every night'
But I'm just a ghost
Rosette took a quick glance at his glassy eyes.
And still they echo me
He voice broke slightly. 'I'm not a bad person.'
They echo me in circles.
Chrono just leaned back in the seat and closed his eyes.
'I know you're not a bad person,Chrono' She smiled in his direction.
We are just...misguided ghosts.
His glassy eyes broke and tears fell down his face as he looked away.
'It's okay Chrono, you don't have to do that anymore...'
Misguided ghosts.
Rosette turned the radio off. Then his emotions changed again.
'But It's not fucking okay!' Rosette jumped in her seat slightly. ' I'm disgusting, I'm full of shit!' He banged his head on the seat. 'Rosette.. I can't stop taking drugs because If I go a day without something...I start to feel..dead.'
'That's why I'm here to help you..and no matter if you push me away, I'll stay by your side no matter what.' She made a promise to herself and knowing her, she would never go back on her world.
Chrono breathed out again to calm himself. Rosette noted that this was his new way of calming himself down. 'Okay.' He simply said.
They finally arrived at the farm. It wasn't too big, just a small cute farm with a farm house, two or tree small fields of animals and a beautiful old stoned cottage draped in long vines ivy and all sorts of flowers, including roses, there was also a small white fence around the cottage. Azmaria's parents also loved gardening and so did she. They pulled up near the cottage. Chrono looked pretty impressed with the area which was a good start.
The wooden cottage door opened and a petite white haired girl ran towards them bear-footed with a happy smile. Azmaria wore a white dungaree dress with a black and white stripy top behind it. Her hair was slightly shorter in a high pony tail.
Rosette and Chrono came out of the car. 'Rosette!' Azmaria hugged her tightly. Azmaria let her go and looked up at Chrono remembering the plan.
'M-my name's Azmaria..Nice to meet you!' She smiled brightly. Chrono forced himself to give a small smile back. Azmaria had a huge urge to hug him but she couldn't.
'Azmaria, this is my friend Chrono.' Azmaria nodded. All tree of them entered the warm cottage. The cottage looked quite old which wooded chairs and tables and wooden floors, not to mention the brick walls and an old fire place but there was modern technology which gave it a spark.
Azmaria put water in the kettle and turned it on ' You two will be sleeping in the spare beds in the attic, if that's okay.' Rosette and Chrono nodded. Rosette became concerned for Chrono as he was becoming restless and kept fidgeting in his seat and she noticed his breathing was becoming irregular. Azmaria noticed and looked at Rosette with concern.
After 10 minutes of small chit-chat, Chrono's pain increased.
'I think I'm going to head to bed... I feel.. very tired.' Chrono said and Azmaria walked of with him to the attic. Azmaria quickly came back and sat down on the wooden chair next to Rosette. 'W-what's wrong with Chrono?'
'I'm guessing it's withdrawal symptoms.' Rosette sighed. She only mentioned to Azmaria about Chrono's drug problem and left out that Chrono was an escort. She thought Azmaria was too innocent to know
'Oh..' Azmaria made the tea and sat back down. 'He'll be okay, right?'
Rosette nodded. 'It'll take a lot of time. Chrono can beome quite difficult to handle, but I'm going to help him no matter what!' Azmaria saw the old determined smile on Rosette's face. 'And I'll help too! It can't be that hard, right?'
Rosette looked at the albinos soft red eyes and shook her head. 'It ain't gonna be easy.' She smiled sadly.
Bang.
Rosette and Azmaria both looked towards the ceiling and looked at each other. Rosette bolted off to the attic without a word. As she reached the attic, it was dark and spacious despite there being two long book cases of old books and two black beds on either side. There was a large window in the middle with long white curtains that let the soft vibrant sun rays flood in. Some of the books had fallen down which was what the noise had came from. Rosette walked closer towards the wooden bed. Chrono lay relaxed on the bed with his eyes closed 'You okay, Chrono?' She came closer to him. She looked around and saw white powder on the bedside table.
'Why?' She simply asked.
'Like I said before, I can't go a day without something. Just deal with it.' He looked up at her. He appeared happy and almost cheerful with a strange odd smile on his face. This was definitely symptoms of what he just took and Rosette didn't like it at all.
Rosette scavenged through both of Chrono's bags in sheer anger. ' Good luck finding anything in there!' He laughed cheerfully watching her. Rosette ignored him. Rosette realised that they weren't getting anywhere at all with his addiction. The only plan she has was to take all he had away from him and let him suffer with the withdrawal symptoms because convincing Chrono to voluntary give them to her would be impossible. Rosette gave up on finding them and gave a glance at Chrono. ' I'll wipe that smile off you face when I find where you're hiding all the crap. That's a promise!' Rosette stormed out, banging the door behind her.
'Good luck with that!' Chrono shouted. Rosette walked down the old stairs and slid her back down against a wall and hid behind her knees. She began to weep. Azmaria soon hurried to her side and bent down next to her. 'Rosette? Oh my, what's the matter?' She asked helplessly.
'I don't even know who he is any more! I can't get through to him no matter how hard I try.' She kept on crying.
Chrono stood behind the attic door listening in on the conversation. He clenched his shirt over his heart in pain.
Azmaria gave Rosette a warming hug. ' Give it time,Rosette.' Azmaria paused for a moment. 'I've got an idea for what we can do tomorrow!' Azmaria squealed and clapped her hands in excitement. Rosette looked up. 'What?'
'You'll love it! Oh, and it's a surprise. I think Chrono will like it too.' Azmaria stood up and held out her soft hand to held Rosette up.
'I think you should get some rest now.' Rosette rubbed her eyes and agreed. 'Goodnight,Az' She smiled and entered the attic.
The attic was a lot darker now but the there were two lights above both beds that were switched on and the old chandelier was lite brightly. Rosette saw Chrono in his bed with his back turned away, his violet hair cascading his muscular back. She silently got changed into her red pjs. Before getting into bed, Rosette walked over to Chrono's bed, lightly kissed him on his bandanna then traced her fingers down his cheek gently.
'Goodnight.' She whispered softly.
Walking back to bed,she noticed that the bed was surprisingly comfy. The duvet and pillow cases were white silk,gentle on her bare skin. She placed her hands under the soft pillow and felt something odd underneath it. She pulled out a small wallet of white powder. A smile appeared on her lips
'Thank you,Chrono.' She then fell asleep, peacefully satisfied.
10:24 am
Rosette yawned unpleasantly stretching out her arms. The sun had just started to rise as the early morning rays flooded the attic. Getting out of the white silk duvet she stood up to yawn loudly again. Rosette had never been ladylike in the morning. Not that she had ever been ladylike anyway.. She quickly put on her grey slippers and walked towards the door on her way to the bathroom.
Bang.
Rosette fell face down on the wooden floor. She fell over the old books that Chrono had knocked down from last night. 'Applesauce..' She muttered standing up, dusting herself down. A low mumble was heard at Chrono bed. He swept away his beautiful purple hair from his face and rubbed his eyes.
'Jeez.. you're pretty loud for a lady.' He smirked.
'I tripped over them damn books that you knocked down!' Rosette shouted.
'...No I meant your yawning was too loud.'
'Why you little-!' Rosette stormed over grabbing a pillow from her bed, stomping towards Chrono. Chrono looked up at her as she bashed the pillow straight in his face. ' My yawn is not loud. !' She continued to hit him. Chrono bust out laughing.
That's the Rosette I knew and loved..
' I'm going to the bathroom to get changed"' She walked back to her bed and picked up some spear clothes. Chrono was still laughing. Rosette gave him a death glare.
'Go die in a hole!'
'You go die in a hole.' Chrono whispered to himself with a chuckle.
'What did you say?' Turning around to face him.
'Nothing!'
Rosette through the pillow at Chrono's face and left the room. Chrono smiled to himself.
Rosette changed into a casual navy blue wrap dress with a pair of tights. Rosette could still remember the time were she had to constantly wore her nun outfit which sometimes had her feel uncomfortable or gave her a lack of confidence, but now she was free to wear what she wanted. Her golden hair down,splitting it in the middle which passed down both of her shoulders. She left the bathroom to head to the cold kitchen were Azmaria was sitting down with a bowl of cereal wearing pink pjs with clouds on them.
'Oh! Good morning,Rosette!' She smiled brightly. 'Sleep well?'
Rosette nodded,satisfied. 'Yeah! The bed was so comfy I slept like a baby!' Rosette sat down next to her.
'Like a loud baby.' Came a soft husky voice from behind them. Rosette had to stop herself from gasping and looked away quickly to hide her flushed cheeks. Chrono wore a plan white t-shirt with a light blue denim jacket over it and black trousers. His hair was badly braided that rested over his shoulder.
He was so beautiful...
'I-I'm not loud!' She blushed
Chrono sat down with a sad yet tiresome smile, rubbing his forehead
'You okay Chrono?' Azmaria asked. Chrono simply nodded.
'After we have breakfast, we're off to a special place I like to go!' Azmaria smiled brightly.
'Where..?' Chrono asked confused.
'It's a surprise! You guys need to get out and relax.' She put the kettle on and sat on the counter.
Chrono gave a small soft yawn and smirked at Rosette.
' This is how quiet your yawns should sound like.' Rosette could tell he was a lot less energetic and happy than half an hour ago.
She stuck her tongue at him. Azamaria giggled.
Rosette still wanted him to answer so many questions about the past, the 80 years of solitude and the future to come. But most importantly there was one main question that Chrono wouldn't be able to answer by words alone:
Who was the real Chrono?
Yay! Some fluff and comedy! I'm not sure how many chapters I'm going to do. Might add some lime/lemon in the next chapter or so as this fic is M rated.