Hi! Instead of doing my homework, I'm going to hold it off until the last minute! Why? Because I really don't feel like filling out a 26 page book on science terms. So, Enjoy #9!
Susan woke up to a loud banging sound. She yawned as she sat up on her cot. She sighed as she got ready to go investigate. Yet, "investigate" was a term she was using lightly. She already knew what was waiting for her out in the darkness. Dr. Cockroach had been doing this for the past couple of weeks since they became monsters again. He'd stay up late all night working on some mysterious invention. The only hint he had given her about it was that she'd find it extremely useful. She watched as her door slid open and followed the banging noise. It wasn't much longer that she spotted the insect-scientist. He was at his desk working on his mystery invention. She stopped behind him and watched him work. His antenna started twitching and he froze in place.
"Weren't you taught not to stalk people, my dear?" Dr. Cockroach smirked as he turned to face her. He successfully kept his invention hidden behind him as he looked up at her. "I'm flatter. Really, I am. But you might want a different hobby."
"I-I wasn't st-stalking you." Susan blushed. "I ju-just heard the banging."
"I'm merely teasing, my dear." Dr. Cockroach chuckled as he leant backwards on his desk. "Sorry to wake you up, my dear. I'm trying to be as quiet as possible, so you and the others can sleep."
"Doc," Susan said rolling her eyes. "You need to be sleeping with us, too. I appreciate you making whatever it is for me, but you don't need to go to these lengths for me."
"I'm fine, my dear." Dr. Cockroach waved off. "I don't mind at all. Anything for you, my dear."
"Please, Doc." Susan begged with the best puppy-dog face she could pull. "If you don't go to sleep, I'll feel forever guilty."
Dr. Cockroach tried to look away, but it was too late. Susan's pleading look had been imprinted in his mind. Probably for forever. He gave a sigh of defeat.
"Fine." He gave up. "Just turn around, so I can put this away."
"Yes!" Susan cheered.
She turned around to allow the Doc to hide his invention. It took all the self-restraint she had to not take a quick peek. She listened to the ruffling of paper, the clanking of metal, and a cabinet being opened and closed. She then heard quiet footsteps. She looked down to see Dr. Cockroach getting ready to walk.
"Just climb up, Doc." She said as she put her arm out next to him. "I'll give you a ride."
Dr. Cockroach complied and scurried up her arm to rest on her shoulder. Satisfied, Susan got up and walked towards their rooms. All of the rooms were next to each others. The only thing stopping them from getting into the rooms was a special passcode that was known only by the room's occupant. This stopped other monsters from sneaking into each others rooms and stealing personal items. The only person who was able to get around this was The Invisible Man. His invisibility allowed him to sneak in behind the others monsters. He proved to be quite the prankster. As Dr. Cockroach was reminiscing this, he didn't notice that he was falling prey to sleep. He rested his head on Susan's cheek and let slumber over-take him. Susan blushed and scooped the Doctor in her hands as he started to slip off her shoulder. She held in a giggle as she watched him curl into a ball and start sucking his thumb. When she reached the rooms, she bit her lower lip.
I should wake him up...Susan thought to herself. But he might not go to sleep if I do. Yet, I don't know his passcode. He could sleep in my room with me. I mean, it wouldn't be like it was the first time. I'm sure he'll understand...right?
Susan entered her passcode and entered her room with the Doc in her hand. She laid down and set the Dr. Cockroach next to her head. As quickly, and gently, as possible, she kissed the top of his head. She muttered a "Good night" and went back to sleep. Dr. Cockroach, on the other hand, peeked an eye open to look at her. He smiled to himself before he turned over to fall back to sleep.