A/N. I think I should share a story with you all.
When Wendell and Ariana met, Wendell had come to the city with his family on vacation (the barrier is gone, okay? And they met a few years ago). They got along really well, and even started dating after. But -like Josh and Ariana's relationship, they thought it better to become friends. The end.
:3 I probably crushed all of your Wendell/Ariana dreams right then and there. Sorry. Originally, I was going to have that story as part of one of the earlier chapters of FTFT, but then I realized, "Wait, if Ariana has been Daphne's best friend for a few years, I can't have her and Wendell date now because Wendell's already met her." That probably doesn't make sense, but put simply: Wendell and Ariana tried dating. Sage is better paired with Ariana. And Wendell will find someone in the sequel. Promise. Here's a hint:
Everytime it's been sung, it has given this girl bruises and many injuries.
You're probably like, "What are you talking about?" It'll make sense in the sequel.
Ummm, the votes: Tie. ARRRGGGHHH. So, in school=Mr. Firay. When she's alone with MSeed=Mustardseed. Outside school=Matt. How about that? :D
Nowww...I HAD SO MUCH FUN WRITING THIS! AAH! It was like a burst of energy. Seriously -I had fun. I just wish it was so much longer than it is. D: So, this is going to be split in two parts. Any suggestions or requests for next chapter? Please request. I am going blank. :3
...Like, one more chapter. WAHH. Well, two. Maybe.
Chapter 63: Christmas
The girl shifted uncomfortably in her seat, trying to avoid our gazes. She could try, but she wasn't going anywhere. She had already tried the bathroom excuse, the kitchen excuse, and the water excuse. She didn't have any other place to go to. From the corner of my eye, I could see Basil's expression. He gave me a pleading look. Kill me. Please. Now.
We stared at the girl from our seats on the couch. She sat next to Basil on the loveseat -how appropriate- with an awkward expression.
"So, Jay..." Puck said, putting a sweet smile on his face. "How long have you known Basil?"
"Um, ever since he's visited New Jersey," the girl said in a soft voice, her cheeks rosy. She tried dipping her head so her auburn hair covered her face. I grinned at her, even though she couldn't see me. She was so cute! When Dad brought Jay and Basil to the house together, you couldn't help but 'aww' at her. She had big, doe eyes that were an adorable shade of hazel and she had a bit of baby fat on her cheeks, but that emphasized her cuteness!
"Where did you meet Basil?" Sabrina asked her, with her arms crossed. "Nowhere restricted, or without adult supervision, am I correct?" My sister wasted so time in evaluating Basil's friend. She's been giving Jay the evil eye ever since she's gotten here. Though I knew she wouldn't do anything rash, Sabrina's expression and choice of words would make me squirm in my seat, too.
"A-at a coffee shop. We were both waiting for our lattes and started talking when we found out w-we ordered the same thing," she stammered.
Puck grinned. "Oh? So you guys have a lot in common, don't you?"
She ducked her head again. "Well, we both like video games and sports. I know I don't look like a sporty type of person but I like baseball a lot -a-and wrestling, too. Most people think that makes me weird -the wrestling- but I think it's really cool if a girl could be able to do that. I actually take lessons on wrestling in New Jersey..." Jay turned red again when she realized she was babbling. "Oh, sorry, I tend to do that a lot-"
Puck laughed. "Quiet, modest, but powerful and not a force to be reckoned with! Does she pass your test, Sabrina?"
The color drained off Jay's face. "I was being tested? Oh no, I didn't know I was being tested! I should've picked my words more perfectly. Oh no, if I got a bad grade, my mom would kill me-"
I wanted to hug her right there. She was acting so sweet! "You are so cute! I think you pass with flying colors! I'd love for you to be Basil's girlfriend."
Her face was completely white. "Girlf-friend? Wh-what? I'm ten!" She sputtered. Jay couldn't deny the blush on her face, though. Finally. Someone else other than me who blushed constantly.
Sabrina nodded her approval. "I give you permission to date my little brother. You dress well, and you're definitely not some girly girl."
Jay looked like she was going to black out. "Date...Basil...Approve...Girly..."
Basil rushed to her with a glass of water, then turned to us with an angry expression. "Are you trying to kill her? This cupid talk isn't her style! And she's my friend. We're frickin' ten years old! What's wrong with you all?"
Jay clutched his arm. "No, I'm all right. I'm just...surprised." She tried calming down after a while, and Puck chuckled.
"Surprised? You acted like you just heard someone tell you you were pregnant, with the way your soul practically floated away from you," he commented with a gigantic grin.
Sabrina punched her husband. "Don't joke about that," she mumbled, probably thinking about the time Oberon had taken over her soul years ago. Though, I might be wrong.
"About what?" I asked, glancing at her curiously, but she didn't meet my eyes.
Puck's grin -if possible- grew wider. "Aw, are you feeling embarrassed even before we tell them?"
"Tell us what?" Basil demanded. It seemed he was still mad at our Jay questioning. The poor girl still looked drained of color.
Sabrina got up from her seat, shooting an angry look at Puck. "Nothing! I'm going into the kitchen for something to eat. I'm hungry."
"But it isn't dinner time yet!" he protested. Though, he was grinning like a maniac. I don't think there was ever a moment where he wasn't smiling.
"What's going on?" I asked, though I had a feeling I knew. I could feel my stomach bubbling up in excitement.
Puck winked at me. "Well, I made a deal with my wonderful wife that we'd tell at dinner, and since it's not time yet, I'm not telling you anything." I opened my mouth in protest, but Puck cut me off, clapping his hands. "So! Who's up for a snowball fight?"
"Last time it was a cake fight," Basil mumbled. "No thanks."
Jay, now over her initial shock of the situation beforehand, stifled a giggle. "I'd actually love to. My parents don't let me out of the house when it really starts to snow during this time of the year, so I'd really like to try. It'll be my first time."
"You've never been in a snowball fight?" Puck and I said together.
I grinned at her. "You've been missing out, young one."
The ten-year-old looked excited. "Let's go!"
We grabbed our hats, boots, and mittens before going outside. I collided with Mr. Firay just as we opened the door, and Puck knocked into me, which made Basil and Jay knock into each other. It was like Dominos -except no one besides me fell all the way to the ground. Mr. Firay caught my wrist before I hit the ground all the way.
He tsked as a blush formed on my face. "You got out of the hospital not a week ago and you're already trying to kill yourself. What are we going to do with you?"
"Sorry," I mumbled, trying to keep eye contact with him.
Puck grinned. "She's a Grimm. Like Sabrina, they're always in life-or-death situations even without all the monsters. How are you doing, Bro?" While I was still in the hospital, Mr. Firay and Puck had done some talking, and their relationship was patched up. They always made time for each other each week -I hope I'm like that with Sabrina and Basil when I'm older.
Mr. Firay gave his brother a one-shouldered hug, his hand still attached to mine. "I'm fine. Being shot didn't hurt so much."
"Suure," Puck pulled back and gave both of us a serious look. "You both are going to tell me exactly what happened one day, right?"
"Promise," I said, giving him a short smile. I let go of Mr. Firay's -I wonder if Puck noticed- hand to give Puck a hug around his middle. For some reason, when he aged, he got taller, so I only was as tall as his chest.
"Daphneeee!" A voice shouted. "My little cherub!"
I was prepared for the attack. I pushed myself off of Puck just as Sage slammed into Puck, giving him a hug instead of me. When Sage realized he was hugging another man, he pulled back, giving Puck a puzzled look.
"You are most certainly not Daphne."
Puck glanced down at his pants. "Last time I checked, I was a man. And straight," he added, remembering the earlier scene.
Sage winked. "I can change that."
"And married."
He snapped his fingers with a grin. "Damn!" Sage turned to me with a hopeful face. "Daphne?"
"Sorry, Sage, I'm not interested in bisexual British men," I said with a laugh.
He clutched at his heart dramatically. "Woe is me!"
Mr. Firay hit him in the head and rolled his eyes. "Sorry, Puck. This is my friend, Dumbass. Dumbass say hello to my brother, Puck."
"Why hello, Mr. Dumbass. Is that a common British name?" Puck said with a smirk.
"Why yes. Right next to Jackdonkey and F-"
"There are ten-year-olds here," I warned. Though my warning was a little late. The word "Dumb-donkey" was thrown around about five times already. Basil and Jay didn't look fazed, though. In fact, they looked really amused.
"-Fredrick. My momsey's first name was Fredrick. I have a sister named Alfred, too. And my popsey's name was Fredina."
"Stop confusing him," I sighed, but I still kept that grin on my face. "Puck, this is Sage. And his parents' names are Sam and Samantha. His sisters are Shaine and Sairi."
Sage look teary eyed. "You remember their names? I'm so touched-"
Mr. Firay hit him again. "Be stupid somewhere else. Where are you guys going, Basil?"
Basil shrugged. "It'd be easier to show you..." With that, he threw a snowball at Mr. Firay's face. I laughed at his shocked expression, and turned to compliment Basil, but he and Jay had already run off in the other direction. Basil called back, "We're ready when you guys are!"
Sage rubbed his hands together. "I love snowball fights! I will pummel you all!" He let a maniacal laugh, then ran around the house.
Puck, Mr. Firay, and I all stared at each other. "Well I don't know about you two," he said, starting to make a ball of snow in his hands, "but I'm ready to play."
A/N. AAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHH! IT'S 9:00! I have to sleep. :3
School is a real bother, don'tcha know? :D Well, I'm really sorry nothing fairly interesting happened in this (aside, you know, the wacky appearance of Sage and all). Like I said, I'd just LOVE suggestions! ^^
Review replies:
Chapter 62, killer bunnies: I know, right? :D I was so shocked when I found that out. It's not bad –I've reread them like 4. ;DDD Hahaha, we must be talking through Scrooge. ;D Have you taken over Sabrina's body to talk in this review? I don't get it –why do most Americans not like hugs? I mean, Asians (well, Filipinos) LOVE GIVING AND RECEIVING HUGS! But my friend, Andrea, just runs away like Daphne did from Apollo. :3 Mustardseed is an awesome name. Thanks! And it really does come out April 24. It's out on Amazing and Barnes and Nobles. Actually, the reason I know it comes out on Tuesday is because I got an email from Amazing saying so.
Chapter 62, awesomesauce: Hello! ^^ Hahah, you're not weird –that's actually why I chose that name. I usually write at night, so I wanted a random name and I picked Diana to be the disguised name for Daphne Pierce. :D OMG –you read so much faster than me. :D. I once read a 66 chaptered story –took me two days. Well, I guess that's good considering there was school. Aw, thank you so much! I'm sad to see this story end, too. But hopefully the sequel will be good –not as nice as this (because the sequels are usually 99% not as good as the original), but good. They're relationship is patched up nicely in this chapter, right? :D Yes, brotherly love.
Chapter 62, PenguinLoverGurl: True that. :D You think so too? Well, I'm considering getting them together. :D No, Wendell will find another. :D True, true. :D I still can't publish this because then I'd have to take it off of FF. And…that'd suck, lol. :D Thanks so much, though! Your comments really mean a lot to me –my stomach is full of butterflies! :D Oh, really? Man, you should've come to Fort Myers Beach today –I was practically there the whole day, playing in the sand. I actually made a pretty good mermaid (I mean I made one, not that I covered myself in sand and everything. XD). They do grow up so fast –my brother's going to have his first communion next year. ;.D Laundry. Meh.
Chapter 62, Archer Princess: Aw, thank you so much! And …no, lol. I'm trying to think of one that will go like FTFT (Like ABAB, CDCD, EFEF, STST or GPGP –something like that). Well, not really a plot, but there will be a "DUN DUN DUN" storyline at the beginning. :D I'll probably start it the 8th of May. Thanks so much! Aww, I'm blushing. :3 I had so much fun writing that –actually, I always have fun writing FTFT. :D Hahaha, really? Sagey-poo, lol…. I'm coughing a lot, but that's about it. :D That's why I like UJ, lol. :DD True, true. I like Puck still. He is and always will be my favorite fairy guy. ;DDD …It's so sad! As soon as that book is delivered, I know I'm going to break down without even opening the book…aw, geeez, my eyes are misting. :333 You're not the only one –and I'm discussing it with myself. Thanks for the review!
Puckabrina-Percabeth-Fax-101: All righty! :D Aw, you think so? All right. IT'S SO HARD TO THINK OF A GOOD PAIRING NAME FOR THEM! D: But I'll keep those in mind. LE GASP! You're right! I might bring her Spanish back! Hahah, thanks for the review!
Just reminders for Friends:
SweetShireen: I'd love to have a poem.
Curlscat: I sent what I wrote so far to you.
TheAfterShock: You have been included in this A/N. again. XD
I want to reply to more. Seriously. Time sucks sometimes –it can go too fast or too slow. D: Siigggh. I'm probably going to have to write these replies in school to save time…blahhhh. Oh well. I think that works well…ish.
Anyways, I must bid adieu for tonight! Next update (maybe, not really sure yet): Tuesday. If not, Friday.
See you guys soon! I hope the Palmtop Tiger brings you good luck! ;D If anyone catches that reference, I give you an imaginary cookie.
~Lara
PS. OMG I'M GETTING BOOK 9 TOMORROW I'M GOING TO CRY BUT I'M SO EXCITED AND I JUST CAN'T HIDE IT AND I KNOW AS SOON AS I SEE THE PACKAGE ON MY DOORSTEP BECAUSE I PRE-ORDERED IT I AM GOING TO BAWL.