I'll admit right now, I did not expect this story to get many views and reviews (let alone POSITIVE ones) in such a short time frame. Sadly, I now worry whether or not the rest of the story can live up to everyone's expectations.

Minecraft (c) Mojang

"So you live out here all by yourself?", Cupa asked her human compatriot.

"Yep. Ever since I got here I've been on my own. I tried looking for others but gave up after a while.", Daniel replied. After finishing up his mining for the day, he just wanted to head home and relax. Cupa didn't seem to be a threat to him, so he figured he'd talk to her on the way back.

Soon the pair arrived at Daniel's house.

"Well, I'm gonna finish up some work around here then probably get some sleep.", Daniel said.

"This is where you live? Wow, it's a pretty nice place.", Cupa remarked.

"Yeah, it'd be a shame if something happened to it.", Daniel rubbed the back of his head. Not many people had paid him compliments for anything.

"I already told you I won't blow you up silly.", Cupa giggled, making Daniel chuckle nervously before he went to the door.

"Oh, hey Cupa?", Daniel turned around. "It was really nice talking to you today.", he admitted, causing the creeper-girl to smile.

"Same here. I'll see you tomorrow then!", Cupa happily replied before wandering off back to the forest.

Entering his house, Daniel left his pickaxe by the door and placed an amount of coal into one of his storage chests. It was a nice haul, but he felt he could do better had he not been 'distracted'. Sitting down on a chair at the table, he removed his glasses and rubbed the bridge of his nose. The surprise of learning that he wasn't the only sentient being in the world was beginning to subside as he started to relax. He was wary of trusting a creeper, but came to the conclusion that if she wanted him dead it would have happened before he even knew she was there.

In fact, Cupa had provided him with a great sense of relief knowing he had someone to talk to. Dare he say, he almost considered her a good friend. After all, she was nice to him, eager to talk, cute...

Daniel rubbed his eyes. Did he really think of her in that way?

"I just need some sleep. That's all.", he wearily mumbled before dragging himself over to his bed.

The next morning, Daniel headed out the door without his pickaxe. He had expected Cupa to be waiting for him outside, but she was nowhere to be seen. Figuring he'd see her later in the forest, Daniel walked out through a large cluster of trees. Intent on getting some more exploration done, he pushed forward until he came to a small river. On the other side was what looked like a lush jungle, with so many leaves and plants that it was nearly impossible to see far ahead.

Daniel set about following the river upstream. It was a nice day so he wasn't in any hurry.

...Until he heard what sounded like soft crying. Daniel stopped and looked around. It couldn't be a monster, and the only other explanation for it soon clouded his mind. He started to walk again, then began jogging before breaking into a full sprint.

The crying became clearer and clearer, it's location seeming to emanate from the jungle. Without hesitation, Daniel jumped into the shallow water and climbed up the bank on the opposite side. Pressing onward through some bushes and vines, the scene became clear.

Two ocelots had backed Cupa against some thick jungle plants. They didn't seem to be aggressive, but the poor girl looked deathly frightened of them. Daniel charged over to them.

"Hey! Get away from her!", he yelled. The ocelots noticed him and began running back into the jungle. Cupa looked up, rubbing away a few of her tears before grabbing Daniel and holding him in a tight embrace.

"Thank you.", she weakly sniffled.

"Don't worry about it. I would never let anything hurt you.", Daniel replied, returning the hug before picking her up bridal style and setting off for his house.

"What makes you afraid of ocelots anyway?", he asked.

"I'm not sure. I just have a natural fear of them.", Cupa answered as she rested her head on his shoulder. She appeared to cheer up as her friend carried her across the river and into the forest.

"You really know how to treat a girl huh?", she flirtatiously asked. Daniel blushed and turned his head away from her.

"Well, I couldn't just leave you there.", he shyly responded. Cupa giggled and imitated a dreamy sigh.

"Oh, my hero.", she giggled, giving her 'hero' a peck on the cheek. Daniel's blush had turned into a full red covering spread across his face.

"L-L-Like I said, don't worry about it.", he nervously stammered. Eventually the two arrived at Daniel's house.

"So do you live nearby?", Daniel asked, setting his friend down.

"Actually, no. I don't really live anywhere, I just wander around and find shelter to sleep in when I'm tired.", Cupa responded. Daniel thought for a moment.

"Why don't you stay here with me?", he offered.

"Really? Are you sure?", she asked.

"Absolutely. It'd be nice having the company.", he shrugged and flashed her a quick smile.

"Thank you so much!", Cupa excitedly replied as she pulled him into another hug.

The pair walked into the house. Cupa looked around and smiled.

"Wow, it's even nicer on the inside. Where should I sleep?", she asked as Daniel took his jacket off.

"You can have my bed. I'll find somewhere else.", he said as he placed his jacket on the table.

"Huh? But there doesn't seem to be anywhere else for you to sleep here.", Cupa frowned. Thinking of a solution, her happy expression returned.

"I know! We'll sleep in the same bed together!", she eagerly suggested. Daniel's blush had returned.

"Uh, are you sure you're okay with it?", he asked, trying not to appear nervous. Cupa didn't even respond as she dragged him over to the bed. It was big enough to comfortably hold the both of them, but he still felt uneasy about it.

Deciding that he was too tired to find somewhere else, Daniel wearily got into the bed with Cupa jumping in after.

"Goodnight Daniel.", she yawned before wrapping her arms around him and falling asleep. Admittedly, it felt nice drifting off to sleep beside her. Maybe he really did care about her as more than a friend.

"Goodnight Cupa.", he muttered quietly, kissed her forehead gently and closed his eyes. Cupa lightly smiled as she placed his arm around her before joining him in slumber.

Well, at least this one is longer than the first chapter. I'll start working on the final part depending on whether or not this lives up to everyone's hopes.