Chapter 2:
*Next Morning*
Rocket awakens from his unbearably sleep and notice he's on a couch with remedies of a bed. Dark eyes look around and lay on what he believes is a sleeping angel.
An unfamiliar female around the age of thirteen years old sleeping peacefully on the other side of the couch. Long purple/black hair around her body and under it. Light gray skin looks so smooth against the black tank top and blanket.
He can feel his furry cheeks warm up at the sight. 'So pretty,' he thought to myself.
"I am Groot?" Groot asked, appearing to him.
"Yea I'm fine," Rocket answers, still staring at the mysterious female.
She stirs a little, waking up from her sleep. Slowly, the female opens her eyes revealing lilac/lavender eyes. Their owner sits up to stretch the limbs and body.
"Oh you're awake," she says with a smile, noticing the creature, "how are you feeling?"
Rocket was silent as he blushes more at the smile. "I-I'm doing alright," he stutters a little, not knowing why.
"Good, now allow me to get ready for the day and I check on your wounds."
"Okay."
He watches her enter into the washroom. Groot watches his partner sigh dreamily as hearts surrounds him. It brings a smile on his wooden face. Rocket's in love.
Soon the mysterious beauty reappears, wearing a clean outfit of black sleeveless top and jeans.
"Now let's take a look at your wounds," she smiles, coming over to the creature.
Rocket continues to watch her actions. Verena unwraps the bandages, revealing the wounds that are healing.
"I'm Rocket," he says, rather suddenly, still blushing.
She smiles back to him with a blush on her cheeks. "Handsome name, my name is Verena," she finally tell him her name.
"Pretty name," he smiles back.
"Why thank you."
They stay like this for a little while before hearing a sound. Verena let out a gasp when she sees Groot about to touch one of her custom made weapons.
"Groot!" she exclaims, running over to him. "Don't touch these weapons. I made them from scratch and only I could handle them."
"I am Groot?" he asked, surprised.
"You made those weapons?" Rocket translated, just as surprised as well.
"Yes, so please don't touch them without my permission. Also you two can stay here as long as you both like."
Groot smiles over to Rocket excitedly.
"That will be awesome," Rocket smiles back excitedly as well.
Verena smiles back, "awesome indeed."
Throughout the day, the two partners got to know their new partner very well. Rocket and Verena exchange ideas for weaponry and also bombs. Groot loves that she has a passion for nature especially making sure that he has enough water for the day. Rocket actually loves everything about her.
Not just her looks, but also her intelligence, creativity in weapons and bombs (of course), her awesome personality. No matter how much he wants to decline it, he knows he's falling for her, but still she's still young. Maybe once she gets older is when he will tell her. But at the same time, dark eyes keep on staring at her thin soft gray lips.
'Dammit Rocket!' he argues with himself. 'She's still a kid, wait until she's older!'
"Is something wrong Rocket?" Verena asked him about his strange behavior.
"Uhhh," he blushes like crazy, "nothing's wrong!" he answers rather quickly.
Verena stares at him for a few seconds before responding. "Whatever you say there Rocket," she then smiles, "come on dinner's almost ready!"
The young teen offers her hand to the creature. He accepts it, returning the smile.
Later that night, Rocket's working on a latest creation. Verena notices this and walks over to him asking, "do you need any help there Rocket?"
"Nah, I'm fine Verena," he answers, still on his weapon.
"Well, Groot and I are going to bed now so don't be up too late," she smiles, placing a soft kiss on his cheek.
He immediately blushes at the touch.
With Verena on his mind, he continues on with the weapon and soon was done. Looking over, Groot has form into a blanket like protection to a sleeping Verena on the couch. A pit of jealousy hits in his stomach. He takes a deep breath to calm his jealousy before getting ready for bed.
Rocket gently presses his lips on her cheek, returning the offer.
