Utterly Infectious Drabbles

1. Utterly Infectious

Inspired by the song, "Keep it Coming, Love"

by KC and the Sunshine Band

It was odd, but somehow Seymour found Audrey to be utterly infectious. He had waited so long to tell her how he felt, but finally getting his feelings out was nothing compared to actually having her love him back. She was his only light now, especially after all of the terrible things that had happened under her nose. Every morning when she came into the shop and squeaked, "Hiya' Seymour," his heart began to pound in his chest. She was like a drug.

It was even more infectious when they kissed. He couldn't get over those sweet kisses. He'd often be lip locked with the blonde so long that he would catch Audrey II grimacing out of the corner of his glasses. But that monster didn't matter as long as he had his daily dose of Audrey's love.

2. Dancing Around the Shop

Sometimes Seymour and Audrey liked to dance around in the shop to the radio after they finished their menial tasks. During those boring but calm days before Audrey II brought hundreds of customers to the shop, they had all the time in the world to themselves. Audrey tried to teach the clumsy Seymour how to tango or waltz in contrast to his usual "shimmy tap" dancing, but it was a lost cause.

Despite the humiliation, Seymour did enjoy being this close to his coworker and took a moment to appreciate the times they would dance together. It was the closest thing to having her he would probably ever get.

3. Taller, Better, Stronger

Inspired by the song, "Stronger"

by Kanye West

Audrey II started out as a tiny, blood-sucking bud, but through Seymour's constant feedings, it became quite a large beast. Everyday it felt just a little taller, better, stronger. Great vines grew from within its stem. Its roots were stronger too, and they gripped and pulled at the soil like terrible, wrenching fingers. Its teeth grew longer and sharper like a shark's or tyrannosaurus', ready to rip and tear at the layers of human flesh, bone, and skin to get to the vital blood it so desired. Thanks to Seymour, these predatory devices would be put to good use...

4. Born to Be Unlucky

Inspired by the song " You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown" from the musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown."

Seymour had a happy outlook on life when he was a little tyke, even though he had always lived in the slums. Sure, he was shy and very much a nerd even then, but that didn't stop him from daydreaming about better things. In his imagination, the filthy streets would give way to a bright place full of colorful plants as far as the eye could see.

The locals were rather fond of the boy for his curiosity and clumsiness. There was no shop on Skid Row the boy hadn't stopped and stared at, especially if any kind of plant sat in the window. But for all of that sweet curiosity, there was the awful truth that the kid was just a wandering orphan.

Seymour knew that he had an unlucky life, but he was just born to be unlucky. His daydreams would help him forget that.

5. Icebreakers

Inspired by the song, "Realize"

by Colbie Caillat

They say that the eyes are the gateway to the soul. This couldn't be truer for Seymour and Audrey. Seymour loved Audrey's eyes of rich green, like a forest of endless life. Audrey loved Seymour's eyes of pale blue grey, imagining she could be a cloud and float away into them. If only the looks they would give each other would break the ice as much as they wanted them to.

6. The Wild Side

Inspired by the song, "Miracle"

by Cascada

Audrey never told a soul, but sometimes being on a date with Orin felt exhilarating. It was only during the first part of their dates when she was riding on his motorcycle in glitzy uptown or eating at some nice place with Orin that she felt this way. There was a sort of pride at being that bad boy's girlfriend–knowing that she was with someone tough and powerful.

But later the handcuffs went on, and the monster would begin his sick game.

That was why, when Orin mysteriously vanished, Audrey felt the slightest remorse. Sure, she had always loved Seymour (she had even dreamed of spending a life with him when she was dating Orin) but she at first missed that initial rush of being with the bad boy.

Thankfully she realized that Seymour gave her a different, less dangerous, sort of rush. It was the rush of pure love.

7. The Most Beautiful Name in the World

Inspired by the song, "Maria" from West Side Story

Artists: Original West End Cast

Staring at the blonde angel across the shop, Seymour couldn't help but feel extremely happy that she was just there. She had only been working at Mushnik's for a couple of weeks, but he knew that he could get used to having her around.

Is this what love feels like? he wondered as his knees began to feel weak and his heart started to pound. It's horrible, but... oh, it's wonderful too.

"Audrey, Audrey, Audrey, Audrey, AUDREY..." he hummed a few times, louder than he knew he had.

"Yes, Seymour?" asked the squeaky voice of the angel.

"Oh, nothing!" Seymour quickly apologized. Just the most beautiful name in the world.