Chapter 9: An intriguing conversation with Kowalski.

A lazy Wednesday morning, or was it even Wednesday? I wasn't sure the days kept ticking by without any trace of existance. I stood up and shrugged and walked towards my bathroom.

I ran my tub until it was full and took off my pajamas which were full of Honey nut cheerios stains, and they were starting to smell a little bit, I threw them to the side of the room as I soaked my feet into the tempting water. My whole body quivered in the heat and the endulgence of the water, as I briskly touched the liquid I saw the dirt fall off of me and shadow me, what a wonder I was with all this filth on me.

I leaned and pressed my back against the end of the tub and sunk down until my shoulders were submerged under water. The ends of my hair swirled, twisted, floated as if alive as a seaweed plant under the ocean. To have a bit of grease excelled from my hair felt wonderous to my skelp. The way my body was tingling was presumbly a thank you to me.

Abruptly, a knock on the door disrupted me, I perked up a bit and felt the water dribble from my chin. Cocking my head to the side curiously I asked who it was.

" Er Kowalski"

" Oh Kowalski hey what's up?" I asked, kind of a bit awkward for casual conversation I thought at my friendly greeting.

" Skipper and me are heading over to order some General Tsu Chinease food what is your order?" His tone was nervous, though I could understand why.

" Nah I'll skip I'm gonna be cooking tonight for myself" I replied as I thought of the left over taco kit that was in the fridge.

" If your certain" He whispered so low I could barely hear him. I heard pattering foot steps walk away from the door, my brain reacted before I had a chance to even think of what I was saying.

" Hey Kowalski!" I heard the steps stop then walk back towards the door.

" Yes Sky?"

" Do you like candy?" God I sounded like a pedophile, didn't I? I thought to myself.

" Er...Ahhh,...n-n-nyes" He broke in spite of himself, he must not have liked people knowing about his candy weakness.

" I have a whole bag of sour candies I brought with me, I just rememmbered it, and I was wondering would you like to have a candy party with me?" I asked.

" Sure Sky" I heard his voice vibrate from the door.

" Awesome when you get back, eat your supper and come to my room we'll have it there" I could feel my heart racing in excitement.

I stepped out of the tub and into my room, threw on anything I could find and walked out into the HQ. The others had already left and that left me to myself. I threw myself down on the recliner and awaited their return.

When they arrived it was about 10 at night to which I was still a bit tired. Baths and sitting don't go well with me, I watched as Private, Rico and Skipper said good night to me and walked towards their respective bearings and little Kowalksi into his lab.

I was surprised as I stood up and walked towards the door which immedatly was shut in my face. I shrugged it off and figured he wasn't in the mood for a party after all, though in my mind I was really wondering what to do with all the candy.

1:30 in the morning and I was still awake. Laying on my bed and staring up the celiling, the summer night heat had made my Pj's stick to me and made me move around a lot in order to find comfort, my sheets were shifting under me as I kept finding cool spots only to be damped by my heated body. I layed my head against the pillow and slowly let my eyes drift to slumber.

" Psst, Sky!" I opened an eye as I saw Kowalski standing at my hallway, tapping his flippers nervousily and giving a sly smile as well. With my approval he walked in and stood beside my bed with his feet placed on the mat.

" Hey Kowalski, what's up can't sleep?"

" Er no, I was wondering if we could eat that candy now" His voice was cracking with nerves that he tried to hide.

" Oh sure if you'd like" I smiled as I darted out of bed and and ran towards my dresser. On top I grabbed my bag and opened it and pulled out the brown paper bag. I threw it at him and took my seat back at my bed. I then cocked my head when I remembered the lab.

" What was up with you in your lab?" He flinched a bit, peered up with one eye and sighed.

" Classifed" He answered as he took a hold of a sour key. He looked up at me and opened the bag with his free flipper, immedatly I placed my hand in and grabbed a sour gummy bear, my face puckered as it was sour cherry, my least favorite flavor.

" Hey Kowalski" I whispered mindful of my now pain endorsed head. I heard him mutter something to which I smiled a bit.

" Whats the time?"

" Not sure" He hiccuped back to me.

My eyes lolled over to the side of the bed where 3 paper bags had layed, emptied onto the carpet. Kowalski and I had devored the sours in minutes and his idea to grab more from the gift store was no so much a great idea. Those candies as delicious as they were turned my stomach and head against them.

I clutched my stomach as I rolled over and saw Kowalski splayed out on my matt. Instead of his penguin form he was now human, Funny,I thought when did I change him? Maybe eating candy in my influence reacted with my powers. My head whinced as I started to think about stuff. Yeah note to self exhaustion and sugar don't mix well.

" Hey Kowalski" I repeated, he once again moaned in responce.

" I thought eating candy turns you into a penguin" During my question he turned to face me and felt his body. Wearing his tux and seeing a bit of pale skin didn't go well, his blue eyes were clouded as he looked up at me, even his hair was fuzzed and fell loosely where ever it layed.

" I'm not sure Sky I was like this for a while" He replied while he burped silently, he blushed when he heard my laugh, full of pain but a good belly laugh.

" For how long?" I asked while I returned my gaze towards my celiling. The silence settled and I was surprised when I heard him sigh, a nice blessfull sigh filled with tension and nerves.

" When I had a thought" His voice was barely a whisper, I turned once again to my side despite my stomach's protests, and raised an eyebrow.

" Thoughts?" I repeated.

He nodded without gazing at me.

" Thoughts"

I tapped my fingers lazily on the edge of the wood for a minute before asking.

" What kind of thoughts?" I said while thinking I sounded testy.

" Personal items of interest Sky" He repiled hastly, I bit my tongue as my brain deciphered I pushed him a bit too far, I shut right up and turned on my back.

" I see"

I couldn't handle silence as it was making me tired, however the non movements had made my stomach a little bit better to work around the sugar infested items I had ingested. Just then I saw Kowalski get up and walk towards my door, lazily I put a hand up and waved.

" Night Kowalski, thanks for pigging out" I smiled.

He paused and turned around, an abashed smile lit up his face as his hands were placed on the frame.

" Y-yeah" He stuttered before returned to the side of the bed.

Instead of taking his spot on the matt, he bent down on one knee and looked at me once. My eyes were hazy as he leaned in closely and slowly but gently placed his lips on mine. I could taste the small bead of sour that still lingered on his lips and his head slowly moving, and looking up to see his pink face with closed eyes. He pulled back hesitantly, opened his eyes and slowly whispered.

" I'm sorry"

And with that he ran out of the door.

Plz don't hate me yet, well I'm back and it's summer vacation though that means balancing writing along with a new found summer job, anyways happy reading and sorry if i'm rusty.

1995penguin.