Hey guys! I'm sure you missed me? Right? No? That's okay. I don't mind. :)
Anyway, here's the 6th theme, Drunk. Very fun to write, but I think it turned out a little short. (opps?)
Tell me if I made any mistakes!
Enjoy!
A soft knocking echoed through the room.
"Zelda, the door," I grumbled.
"In the bathroom!" I heard her say, her voice muffled by the wall.
I sighed and threw the covers off. Whoever it is, better be important. I opened the door to find no one. I poked my head out the door and looked down the hall. There was no one in sight. It wasn't until I looked down that I noticed an envelope. Curiously, I picked it up and went back inside, closing the door behind me.
"Who was it?" Zelda asked, coming out of the bathroom. She was in her nightgown and her brown hair cascaded down her shoulders.
"No one. It was only this letter," I said, holding it up.
"So, a letter was knocking on the door?" Zelda asked, humorously raising an eyebrow.
I folded my arm across my chest. "Obviously a letter can't knock on the door."
"I know. I was just kidding," Zelda said, smiling. "Well? Open it! Maybe it's from home!" She peered over my shoulder as I opened the letter and began reading it aloud:
To Zelda and Sheik.
You've been invited! Hurray.
Where: The Smash Bar
When: 6pm till whenever you fuckers leave.
Why: For the hell of it.
-Snake
"So, Snake's throwing a party? Smells fishy," Zelda muttered.
"I can think of one blonde reason why he would," I said, tossing the invite onto my dresser. Clearly, he was going to try to win Samus back from Marth.
"If you're thinking of the same blonde who didn't come to his last party being the reason, you are correct," Zelda agreed, walking to her closet. There was another knock on the door. I looked to Zelda, hoping she would get it, but she looked at me expectantly. I sighed and opened the door.
"Speaking of Snake's party," I said slyly.
"Don't even. I already got my 'special' invite," Samus said as she let herself in, putting air quotes around special.
"What did he do? Bring you roses and beg on his knees?" I joked, closing the door.
Samus laughed and then put on a serious face. "That's exactly what he did. He showed up at my door last night and, honest, begged on his knees."
"Wow, he must really like you," Zelda murmured, taking out her usual dress from her closet.
"But he knows I'm dating Marth. I mean, Snake's a nice guy and all but he's not my type," Samus said, sitting on my bed.
I joined her and wrapped the blanket around myself. "I'm guessing your type is royalty?" I asked, smirking.
"I'm guessing your type is mercenary?" she threw back. I brought the blanket up to cover my blush. Samus turned to Zelda. "Even if I wasn't dating Marth, I wouldn't date Snake."
"Are you still going to the party, though?" Zelda asked.
"It depends on if Marth is going," Samus said, laying back her head resting on my legs.
"You know what you should do? You should go alone and lead him on," I started to explain.
Zelda cut me off. "No, playing with people's feelings is not right."
"Ha, like I'd go through with one of your plans," Samus laughed. She paused. "Actually, that sounds like a really good idea."
"Oh no," Zelda sad, covering her face with her gloved hand.
"Well, since it's going to be at a bar, you could pretend to be drunk and 'confess' your feelings to him. Then, the next morning, he wakes up thinking you love him. All you have to do is deny you were even there!" I explained.
"Please, dear Goddesses, don't let them go through with this foolish plan," Zelda prayed as she placed her head against the wall.
Samus sat up and looked at me. "I like that a lot, Sheik."
"Oh, here we go again," Zelda moaned, gently banging her head against the wall.
"No, Zelda. I think this time will work. Snake will be too hung over to remember."
"Samus, drunk people tend to make stupid mistakes. If he, or you both, get drunk, you'll probably wake up in his bed," Zelda calmly stated, removing her head from the wall.
"In the nude," I added.
"I think I know what Zelda meant," Samus said, "Besides, if you guys are both going, then I don't have to worry. You can both stop me if I do make a mistake."
"Ugh, I hate babysitting," I mumbled.
"Don't think of it like that. Think of it as being a spy," Samus grinned.
Breakfast was being served at the dining hall. Our usual table was filled with familiar faces. I was starving so I went straight to the breakfast table and grabbed a plate of eggs with toast. I returned to the table, sitting next to Zelda. It seemed like tonight's party was all anyone could talk about.
"Are you guys going to the party?" Link asked. Both Zelda and I nodded.
"What about you, Samus?" Peach asked, taking a bite into her apple.
"Yeah, but I'm not sure if Marth is going," Samus answered. Peach nodded. She knew quite well the problem between them all.
"What about me?" Marth asked, putting his plate on the table and pulling out his chair.
"Snake's party. Did you get an invite?" Samus asked.
Marth snorted. "Nope, the invite only had Ike's name on it."
So, Ike's going? I looked over at his table. Ike just took a seat and started eating his pancakes. He looked up at me, his mouth full. I gave him a smile and quickly swallowed and returned it. He mouthed something to me, but I couldn't understand what he was saying.
What? I mouthed, giving him a confused look.
Are you going to the party? He mouthed slowly.
I nodded. Are you?
He nodded. Go with me?
I grinned widely and nodded. Ike winked and picked up his fork, shoving another forkful of pancakes into his mouth.
"Aww, how sweet," Samus cooed next to me. She raised a brow at Ike's direction before giving me a knowing smile.
"Oh stop. He just asked me to go with him to the party."
"I guess that's his way of asking you to have sex with him," she whispered.
I laughed. "You have it all wrong. We're not going to do anything like that," I answered.
"You say that now, but once you're both drunk, you'll be all over each other."
I killed the last of the alloys, sighing in relief as I wiped the beads of sweat away.
"NEW RECORD!" I went to the bench and grabbed my water bottle. Pulling down my cowl, I took several gulps, feeling the cool water slide down my parched throat.
"Congratulations, Sheik. You just beat your own record for the second time today," Samus said, her voice coming through the training room's intercom. She was behind a glass window, sitting at the training room's control panel.
I smiled in thanks. "Only way to get better is to beat your own record." I took another sip of my water.
"True, but you should take a break from training and go relax. Besides, the party is in an hour. Save your energy. You're going to need it," Samus pointed out. I could tell she was smirking as she said those last words.
"Alright, I will," I said, taking my leave. I stopped and turned back to the glass window. "Wait, shouldn't you go get ready for the party, too?"
She came out of the control and walked over to me. "I'm not going. Marth doesn't like the idea," she said, heading for the door.
I walked alongside her. "What? Why?"
"He doesn't see the need to play with Snake's feelings so he said he wouldn't be happy if I did go through with it," she explained. There was a hint of sadness in her voice but it quickly faded. "I really wanted some free booze though."
"I'll be sure to bring you some when I get back," I promised.
She smiled. "Bring the good kind. I don't want any wine, though."
We reached the door and she opened it. "Don't worry, I know you don't like wine," I said, stepping out into the hallway. She didn't follow me out.
"Try not to do anything you'll regret, okay?"
"Okay, mother," I joked.
She rolled her eyes and went back into the training room. "Have fun!" she called over her shoulder.
I will I thought to myself as I went upstairs to my bedroom.
"Ready for the party?" Zelda greeted me as I walked through the door.
"Yeah. But, apparently, Samus isn't going," I answered, lying on my bed.
Zelda seemed to be pleased. "Why is that?"
"Marth doesn't like the idea of playing with Snake's feelings. So she doesn't want to make him upset," I explained.
"At least he has common sense," Zelda muttered.
"Hey, I do have common sense," I said "I just don't use it."
Zelda rolled her eyes. "I'm sure you do." She grinned as she went to her closet, searching through her many dresses to find one suitable for a party. I got up and went to my own closet, pulling out my blue outfit. Eventually, Zelda settled on wearing her green dress. As we both got dressed, there was a knock on the door. I glared at Zelda from behind my bangs. I was not answering it this time. She sighed and answered the door. It was Link.
"Ready, Zelda?"
"In a minute. I just have to do my hair," Zelda answered, sprinting past me to the bathroom. My hair was already braided so I left the room.
"Hey Sheik," Link greeted, smiling at me.
"Hello, Link. How are you?" I replied.
"Swell. How about you?"
"Fine. Thanks for asking." He gave me a thumbs up as I walked past him. I turned down the hall. Now, where to find Ike?
I stopped in front of his bedroom door. Okay, just knock on the door. I brought my hand up to the door, but it wouldn't go any closer. It's not that hard. My fist remained a mere few inches away from the door. Come on Sheik! What are you afraid of? It's just a door! You've knocked on plenty others before! Still, my hand refused to move. Damn it. I sighed and pulled my hand back. Why is this so difficult? Out of pure frustration, I ended up punching the door, causing a hole to form in the center. Opps. The door opened while my hand was still stuck in it. A shirtless Marth with ruffled hair answered the door. Clearly, I woke him up from his nap. He stared at my hand that was obviously still in the door and then turned to me, raising an eyebrow. "I can fix it," I said in apology, as I removed my hand.
He nodded and brushed his bangs away. "I think you're going to be a handful to Ike," Marth muttered, examining the hole.
"Speaking of Ike, is he here?" I asked.
"Nah, he went early to the party to help set up," he answered, stretching.
"Oh, okay. Thanks. Sorry for waking you up."
He nodded, turning back inside and shutting the door.
The party could be heard outside from the bar itself. The beat to dance music vibrated the ground and drowned out all conversation. I had caught up to Zelda and Link and all three of us went in together. Walking into the party, flashing lights dazed me. There were way too many people in this place, must of which were humans that Snake knew. I could see a few Smashers in the crowd, but I couldn't spot the spikey blue haired mercenary. I felt arms wrap around my stomach from behind.
"I found you," Ike breathed into my ear, his breath tickling my skin. It was clear that he was drinking, the smell of alcohol obvious in his breath.
"IKE, I WAS LOOKING FOR YOU!" I shouted over the music, facing him.
He kept his arms around me, pulling me closer. "YEAH, BUT I FOUND YOU!" He was about to lean in and kiss me when the song changed, turning into a much faster beat. "LETS GO DANCE!" He dragged me towards the dance floor, which was packed with people.
"WHAT? NO! I CAN'T DANCE!" I hollered at him, trying to pull myself free.
"WHAT?" he screamed, the music completely muffling his voice. We were really close to the DJ.
"I SAID I CANT DANCE!"
"YOU WANT ME TO TAKE OFF MY PANTS?"
"NO! I CANT DANCE!" I repeated, feeling my throat strain with effort.
"OH. WHY DIDN'T YOU JUST SAY SO?" Ike grinned and took my hand away from the dance floor. I sighed in relief, even though it was still impossible to hear anyone.
Ike tripped over the leg of a chair as we headed to a table.
"ARE YOU OKAY?" I asked, helping him stand up.
"WHY ARE YOU ASKING THE CHAIR IF IT'S OKAY?"
"I WAS ASKING YOU!"
"NO YOU WEREN'T!"
"ARE YOU MESSING WITH ME?"
"MAYBE!"
"I THINK YOU HAD TOO MUCH TO DRINK!"
"YOU WANT SOMETHING TO DRINK?"
I slapped my face in frustration. "NO, I SAID YOU HAD TOO MUCH TO DRINK!"
"DO YOU WANT BEER OR TEQUILA?" Ike was grinning.
I slapped his arm. "DON'T FUCK WITH ME! I KNOW YOU CAN HEAR ME PERFECTLY WELL!"
"YOU WANT ME TO JUMP IN A WELL?"
"I GIVE UP!" I screamed, throwing my hands up in defeat. I fucking hate parties! I turned around heading for the exit.
Ike laughed, grabbing my arm and pulling me back. "I'M KIDDING! I CAN HEAR YOU!"
"NOW MY THROAT HURTS! THANKS A LOT!" I said to him.
"DO YOU WANT SOMETHING TO DRINK?" he asked.
I paused, considering getting a drink. Zelda's words echoed through my mind: Drunk people tend to make stupid mistakes. But, then again, one drink wouldn't hurt.. "YES, I'LL TAKE SOME BEER!"
Ike grinned, and took my hand. "COME ON! I'LL BUY US BOTH SOME!" He led us to the bar, where he proceeded to try and communicate with the bartender, who seemed to be deaf. Eventually, the bartender understood what Ike said and handed us two bottles of beer. We both opened them and drank some.
"WANT TO HAVE A DRINKING CONTEST?" Ike suggested, raising an eyebrow playfully.
"NO, I DON'T WANT TO GET DRUNK!" I said, raising the bottle to my lips.
"WHAT'S WRONG WITH GETTING DRUNK?" he asked
"DRUNK PEOPLE TEND TO MAKE STUPID MISTAKES!" I said, repeating Zelda's words.
Ike leaned closer to me, his alcoholic breath next to my ear. He whispered words that sent goose bumps down my spine: "What kind of stupid mistake did you have in mind?"
So? What'd you guys think? Leave a review. :D
Sorry if the screaming part was confusing.. :P
Also, I'm trying to come up with a new title. I feel like the current one is too bland.. and like, boring. But, I don't know what to call it. So far, I have these ideas:
-The Thorn on a Rose
-To Learn, To Love
-Your One and Only
-Her Perfect Memories
I don't know if they even match the story. I was just brainstorming.. You can give me ideas or vote on those. I don't really care. Whichever you feel comfortable doing. :)
(Thanks MasterShortPantsx3 for the review. :D)
Next Theme (REQUESTED BY FLAME FALCON): Doubt
Bye! Have a great day. :)
Am I using too many smile faces….? :P