Hey look, I'm back with another chapter. You know I did say I was going to stick to a more regular schedule, but that doesn't look like it's going to happen. I only seem to write when I want to. I'm gonna say this, I usually don't finish stories, but having an actual fan makes me more motivated to continue.
I've been very frustrated lately thanks to college shit and my music and computers class.
Please tell me how the hell you make a Mozart- pop remix. Please. PLEASE. IT'S KILLING ME.
Yay for the sweet release of march break
Anyways... New chapter.
CHAISE'S POV
Puzzle Pieces
After the battle with Marine Rescue I went straight home, not really out of choice, but out of instinct since I had been trying not to think at all. I climbed in carefully through my window, closed the curtains, then de-tranformed. Nanook went straight for her stash of jerky while I plopped myself down in my desk chair and stared up at the ceiling. So many thoughts were swirling around my head, puzzle pieces fitting perfectly, but I kept tearing them apart.
Aloisa has blue curly hair, Ramu Blanche has blue curly hair. Aloisa and Ramu have the same build, same humor, same interest in anime, and now they both substitute swear words with desserts. Could they be the same person? I mean they both showed up around the same time... or am I forcing Aloisa's image on Ramu? Do I just want it to be her so I'm searching for the similarities?
"What are you thinking about pup?" Nanook asked me after she had finished her jerky, now sitting in front of me on my desk and combing through her tail with her claws.
"Why do I want Ramu Blanche to be Aloisa?" I asked, tilting my head to the side to look at Nanook.
She giggled at my question and shook her head, smiling enough to show her pointed canines, "Isn't it obvious?" She asked and paused, but when I didn't answer she continued, "You like her."
It took me a moment to process what she said, but when I did I practically flew out of my chair nearly knocking over my desk in the process. I could feel my cheeks heating up and no doubt turning crimson as I looked at her with an expression of disbelief, "Absolutely not! She's my best friend! I definitely do NOT have a huge crush on her." I denied, crossing my arms like a stubborn child and adding a stomp of my foot for good measure. Nanook sat quietly for a mere second before she burst into laughter.
"Oh sweety.. you can deny it to me all you want, but I know you have feelings for her." She said after her laughter had finally died down, wiping the tears brought on by her fit from her eyes then floated up to affectionately play with my hair. Damn, I forgot she knows my weakness. I thought before sitting back in my chair, arms still crossed.
"Okay.. yeah.. so what if I have a crush on my best friend. What does that have to do with Ramu Blanche? Am I forcing Aloisa's image on her?" I asked and was relieved when Nanook shook her head.
"No no, I see the similarities too, but I think it's a little too early to assume that it's Aloisa under the mask. Maybe you should do a little investigating? That would be the smartest move to make." She said while her little claws combed through my hair. It was incredibly soothing and made it much easier for me to think clearly.
"Okay.. So ... observe them both to find more proof to prove or disprove that they're the same person? I'm guessing the easier person to start with would be Aloisa since me and Ramu haven't established a way to communicate yet." I said, pulling out my phone to check the time.
"That would be smart pup." Nanook answered, finishing with her grooming and floating to sit back on my desk while rocked back and forth on my chair, thinking about my next move.
It's a school night... but maybe I can use the excuse to help her with homework and she'll let me sleep over. That would give me plenty of time to observe her and maybe, just maybe, I could sniff out her Kwami IF she has one. I thought, my thumb hovering over Aloisa's picture in my contacts while I pondered my decision. Best friends have sleepovers all the time... and the stigma on boy-girl sleepovers is diminished so it won't be weird right? I'm not doing this for impure reasons.. I just want to know who my partner is is all.. right? Yeah, this is fine. she won't think it's weird..
I tapped on her picture, deciding to go with that plan, and sent her a quick, casual, text.
C: Heyy sorry for running off after learning your whole life story. I know it was quite rude, but I was thinking I could make it up to you by coming over tonight and helping you catch up on homework and lessons schools in the middle of the year. What do you think?
I sat back in my chair, letting it lean back as far as it could go and holding my phone above my head as I waited for her to answer. It was then that I realized just what I was asking for. I was asking to spend the night not only at my best friends place, but to spend the night at my crush's apartment. I'd get to see her pajamas and her sleeping face and I'd get to wake up and make her breakfast like we were a couple and maybe she'd fall for me and ask me to sleep over more and.. and.. and ... My thoughts were interrupted by the Fairy Tail opening Snow Fairy playing off of my phone, notifying me that I had received a message from Aloisa.
A: Hey that's not entirely my fault!... And are you asking me to have a sleepover? If so you better be bringing snacks and movies :)
"Oh god she said yes!" I panicked, jumping to my feet , which caused my phone to drop to the ground, and practically running around my room, "Nanook what should I do?! I didn't think this through and now I'm going to be sleeping over at Aloisa's place!"
Nanook smiled at me and covered her mouth for a second, obviously trying not to laugh at my freak out, "First, reply to her text and say you're on the way. Then pack and tell your dad you're going out for the night, then go to her place. It's simple pup. Just relax. This is Aloisa, your best friend." She said in a calming tone which actually worked to calm me. She always seemed to know just what to say to rationalize the situation and make it easier to cope with.
"Okay okay.. text, pack, tell dad, go. Got it." I said, picking my phone up off the ground.
C: I'll be over soon with notes, homework, snacks and movies. See ya soon.
I then began to move around the room and pack what I would need; Pajamas, clothes for tomorrow, deodorant, toothbrush, brush, extra ponytail, and a few movies from my collection including Aloisa's favorite horror movie Mama and her favourite Ghibli movie Spirited Away, all that was left to do was to pick up snacks on the way over.
"Hey dad!" I called as I exited my room, Nanook hidden within my school bag, "I'm going to a friends house for the night! Make sure you text me if you need help at the restaurant tomorrow!" I called.
"Alright!" Was the simple response I received. Most parents wouldn't let their child go to a friends house during the week, but my dad trusted me. In his eyes I was already an adult and could make my own decisions. As long as I didn't wind up in jail he was happy, so I left the house and headed off for Aloisa's apartment building.
...
"Nanook do you think I bought enough?" I asked, walking up the stairs of Aloisa's building as I looked in the bag of goodies I bought.
"I don't know pup, what did you get?" She asked from within her hiding place in my school bag. I put in a whole secret pocket for her to make sure no one found her, it was complete with comfy fabric for her to relax on and a stash of jerky for her to snack on.
"Well I have Mini Eggs, Kit Kat bars, salt and vinegar chips, Smart Pop white cheddar popcorn, macaroons, and a two liter bottle of Mountain Dew." I listed out, stopping on Aloisa's floor still within the stairwell.
"It sounds like you two are going to have stomach aches... Did Aloisa request the macaroons?" She asked curiously, poking her little head out of my bag.
"Yeah apparently she really likes them, why?" I asked, watching a thoughtful look appear on my Kwami's face before she hid herself back in my bag.
"Well... Vicc likes macaroons, but it could just be a coincidence. Macaroons are very delicious." She said, still sounding like she was thinking
"Who's Vicc?" I asked, closing the plastic bag and putting my hand on the handle of the stairwell door.
"Well.. he's the guardian of the Ram miraculous, Ramu Blanche's Kwami." She said, making me nod with a soft "Oh", it was yet another piece of proof that Aloisa could be Ramu. I repeated the similarities in my head as I walked down to Aloisa's and knocked on her door. Hair, eyes, build, speech, interests, and now a need for macaroons. Could it all be coincidence? Should I even be trying to figure out this secret? I thought, but my thoughts came to an end when Aloisa's door swung open to reveal the blue haired weeb herself dressed in a white and red fairy tail t-shirt and a pair of black shorts. In her hand was a container with only a few sushi rolls left in it, it made me think of what I had said to Ramu Blanche during our battle with Marine Rescue.
~Flashback~
"Is it sad that this puts me in the mood for Sushi? Am I a bad person?" I asked.
"Sushi sounds great, thanks for the meal idea" She said with a wide smirk just as my miraculous began to beep.
~End flashback~
"Heyyyy earth to Chaise? Do you want my sushi or something? You know you could just ask rather than staring at it weirdo~" She called, waving a hand in front of my face and smirking when she succeeded in catching my attention.
"Oh what? Sorry that sushi just looks like absolute heaven.." I said, trying to sound dazed since I wasn't actually thinking about the sushi. Well I was, but I wasn't thinking about eating it.
"Then just come and have some you dork." She said playfully, waving me in as she walked back towards her new couch. Oh god her legs, I can see her legs! I can't stop looking.. and her hips! Oh god they're hypnotizing.. No. stop. focus. Chaise she is your best friend so get your act together! She's allowing you to sleep over at her apartment so you better stop acting like a creep! I mentally scolded myself as I stepped into the apartment and closed the door behind me.
"Your brother really went all out with the apartment makeover." I said casually as I walked over to the couch and sat on the end, dumping my bag of goodies on the coffee table and setting my school bag beside the end of the couch.
"Yeah it's amazing! The only problem is that you're gonna have to sleep in the same bed as me tonight. Turns out the couch is a pull out bed soooo you'll have to deal with this cover hog." She said, gesturing to herself with a thumb and looking amused. She wasn't at all embarrassed and there I was trying to fight the blush creeping onto my face.
"O-oh.. I mean.. That'll be no problem. We're best friends right? Besides if you steal the covers I can just kick you off the bed." I said playfully, trying not to let on how nervous I actually was.
"Oh really? You'll be kicking me off the bed? But it's my bed." She said, raising an eyebrow at me.
I smirked at her and crossed my arms defiantly, "And I'm your guest." I said, sticking my tongue out at her childishly.
"Touche dork. So do you want some of this sushi or not?" She asked, waving the container at me which I quickly snatched up.
"Don't mind if I do." I said with a smirk and proceeded to wolf down the three remaining sushi rolls. Pun intended. I was actually really hungry at that point since I had failed to eat dinner... or anything else
"My sushi!" She cried dramatically like I had just consumed her hopes and dreams, it was funny enough for me to choke on the sushi which earned a few slaps on my back, "Hey just because I'm upset doesn't mean I want it back!" She said not even trying to hold back her laughter.
I managed to swallow the sushi and took in a deep breath of air, "You sounded like I ruined your life by eating your sushi!" I said, beginning to laugh finally without choking
"Well you did! That was all the sushi I had left..." She said, her bottom lip jutting out to pout. Oh god she's adorable.
"Awe... well... I bought you a whole bag full of goodies.. but if all you want is sushi I can go get you more and eat allllllll of this to myself~" I said playfully, picking up the plastic bag and smiling at it's contents. I could practically see her getting curious , her pout caving as she leaned closer to me. She smells like strawberries... is it perfume? Or maybe shampoo.. it smells really nice.. wait! Chaise! Snap out of it! Best friend mode come on!
"Maybeee I'll forgive you considering you brought such a bountiful array of goodies." She said, her eyes locked on the contents of the bag. I smiled with triumph seeing how I had won and offered her the bag.
"Of course, why don't you help yourself while I get out my homework and books." I said turning to get my bag, but stopping when I saw her face. She had gone a little pink and was looking away from me. "What is it?" I asked and she sort of did a little wiggle on her spot which I found absolutely adorable, but tried not to think about it too much.
"I've sort of... kinda... maybe... already completed all my homework..." She said as she twisted the edge of her shirt, she tended to fiddle when she was nervous which I noticed recently.
"Wait what? All of it? Then... Why did you let me come over?" I asked, turning to face her completely again. I'll admit I was getting nervous myself, my heart beated a little faster as I found myself thinking that maybe she wanted me to come over because she liked me too. I mean I was allowed to hope right?
She stood up then and walked a little, still twisting at her shirt and making an effort to keep her back to me, "I... I'm used to living in a really big house and sure it can feel empty, but if I looked hard enough I could always find someone to talk to or someone I could sit with to feel a little less lonely and here I have no one so I thought it would be nice if you came over cause then I wouldn't be as lonely you know? Am I rambling?" She asked, finally turning to look at me. Her cheeks were an adorable shade of red, How could I ever say no to that face. So cute. I thought as I smiled.
"You could have just asked me to come over you know, weirdo. Instead of.. you know.. tricking your best friend into bringing you treats." I joked making her pout.
"It was embarrassing and childish and I wanted sweets, you would have laughed. Like you are right now." She said, crossing her arms and sticking her bottom lip out again in a pout.
I smiled more, "I'm not laughing, I'm smiling." I said and stood, "Honestly though, if you feel lonely just ask me to come over okay? I don't mind at all." I love it actually, being around you makes me so happy so please invite me over. I thought.
"But, you have other friends. I don't want to bother you..." she said looking away, I actually laughed at that making her look surprised.
"I may have other friends, but none of them are my best friend. You're my best friend. You take priority." I said honestly and noticed her cheeks got a little darker. Maybe she does like me... maybe a little. I can work with that.
"Okay... are you sure?" she asked and I was caught a little off guard. Aloisa looked so insecure in that moment, I had almost forgot that she couldn't look strong all the time.
"Of course I'm sure! You think I'd buy food for just anyone? Now come on, sit down. We're gonna watch us some Mama!" I said making her look excited.
"I love that movie! Okay Ima go to the bathroom and be right back. Blankets are in there remotes are on the table." She said and hurried to the washroom, she always said she hated getting up during movies so she always went to the washroom before one. I smiled and shook my head, getting the blankets out of her stand up closet and putting them on the couch then grabbing my bag to get the movie out.
"Hey Nanook.." I whispered, "Do you sense anything?" I asked as I rummaged in my bag for the movie. Nanook was quiet so I stopped what I was doing to wait for her answer, but I didn't get one and when I looked in her pocket she was gone. "Nanook?" I whispered and looked around, she was definitely still in the room. I was sure of it. Maybe she's snooping around... I thought, about to get up and look for her, but the bathroom door opened so I didn't have the time.
"Okay come on let's put that movie in and get comfortable!" Aloisa said excitedly, plopping onto the couch and snuggling into the large blue blanket I had pulled out then grabbing the plastic bag and getting the popcorn , chips, and sweets out to spread them all out on the table.
I laughed and grabbed the movie from my bag, "Okay okay just calm down." I said, moving to the TV to put the movie in then sitting back down on the couch, surprised to find that she was opening her blanket up for my to join her.
"You're gonna wanna come over here. I know you're a scardy cat." She teased making me pout, She's right...I thought and moved closer to her so she could wrap the blanket around me as well.
"Everyone gets scared by jump scares." I said in a pouty tone making her laugh, my cheeks getting hot as she leaned against me. We look like a couple... The thought made me smile and lean against her as well.
"I don't judge... much." She said playfully and started the movie.
I'll admit. I jumped a lot and maybe screamed too, but it was the most fun I had in a long time. Sitting there, cuddled up with my best friend, sharing popcorn as she teased me about being a baby, it made me really happy and warm inside. As we settled down for some Spirited Away ,the couch now a bed in case we fell asleep, she expressed similar feelings.
"Thanks for being here Chaise... this was really fun, more fun than I've had in a very long time... so I'm glad I moved here. Even if I get lonely sometimes." She said, her head rested on my shoulder as her eyelashes brushed against her cheeks. |My heart pounded as I watched her face relax, saw her chest rise and fall in a deep rhythm, and smiled at how peaceful she looked. It made it a lot easier not to freak out when Nanook appeared with a grumpy looking ram version of herself, instead it made me grateful, elated even.
"Goodnight...Ramu Blanche." I whispered.
Okay so I actually struggled a lot with this chapter. I started it the beginning of March break and I'm only now finishing it. I didn't like it, I felt like it wasn't my writing, but after going through it a thousand times I think it's good enough to be published so I hope you guys enjoy some shipping action.
Author fact of the day: My friends call me the shipping Queen because I ship everything and I can predict relationships in almost every anime and movie.
I hope you enjoyed this ladybug02!
Honestly I'm really bad at keeping up with my stories, but thanks to you I feel more motivated to write. Thank you for that.
I'm sorry you had to wait so long!
In other news... I completed the Mozart Remix I mentioned at the top! Anddddd...
I'm turning 18 on the 4th!
I have to Adult!
Give me Adult tips please!
I'm not ready!
... I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter.
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