This reds fic is for Rose Petals. This one was supposed to be uploaded last week but me and my clumsy fingers accidentally deleted it, so I had to write it over. I'm sorry it's so late! ...And that it's pretty short!
CRIME
In the dark covering of the tree top Brick sat on a fairly large branch out in the middle of the vast forest. He leaned against the trunk with one leg dangling off to the side and the other propped up as an armrest.
The tree had a very good view, which was why he picked it. Also, being the tallest, it was the closest to the sky, where he felt the most comfortable.
In his tree he mused over various things in his life. Then his spot was compromised.
Blossom's hair was completely down and her bow was slightly undone. She was wearing pink silk pajamas decorated with tiny red hearts, not to mention she was barefoot.
She floated up to his branch and landed in a kneeling position. He shifted his focus to her and didn't say anything, which she took as an invitation to join him. She sat down infront of him, allowing him to pull her into his lap. She sighed and made herself comfortable against his chest while he went back to gazing absently in the buildings a ways off.
It was odd, he thought, how she was always able to find him when he was in one of his 'moods'. He'd even taken special care to make sure she'd been fast asleep for at least thirty minutes before leaving.
''You can stop if you want,'' she whispered, trying not to destroy the quiet peace that surrounded them.
He gave a half shrug. ''I chose to change.''
Brick couldn't see her face, but he imagined she was frowning. ''Are you...happy with your choice?'' She asked hesitantly.
When he didn't answer her right away she turned sideways in his lap so she could peer up at his face, though still unable to tell what he was thinking from his expression.
''I'll admit, giving up crime is an adjustment.'' Her eyes turned downcast in disappointment. With a smirk he lifted her chin up to bring her gaze back to him. ''But for you, it's worth it,'' he whispered, pulling her in for a soft kiss.
He'd just have to stick it out.
So far it seems readers prefer a story where 'Brick tries to take over the world' as opposed to a prequel to FLY or a post apocalyptic Townsville. I guess I'll be writing that one first. If you'd prefer I write one of the other two all you've gotta do is vote on my poll! ^_^ (...Anyone else notice I use these smiley faces alot...?) :D