Chapter 95

Have fun!

Warning: OOC, random craziness, Error past dark abuse, many other troubles if mention, cursing, killing, dark themes, racism mention, stuff children/teen shouldn't do, profanity, self-harm, suicidal moments, cheating, sexual moments mentioned, violence, smoking, drugs, alcohol, guns mention, animal death, cringe, bullying, yandere, possible musical/singing moments and bad flirts.

Error/Moxxie speaking

Voices/flashback/Text

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One coffee picks up and back to work. Another work day like nothing else happened. Besides extra money and this morning with mafia.

"You brought what back?"

"Squirrels."

Loona just stared at Millie. Then Blitz. Then at Moxxie. "Aren't you the responsible, boring one Fatty?

"It's not my ex who about to get tortured with a thoughtful gift."

Yes, back to normal.

"They're a bit adorable."

The squirrel hisses. The Greed squirrel has one eyeball like a cyclops. Fluffy tails were barbed spikes. Already tried to swipe at Millie. But the wretched fortress stops them.

"You would like that one-eye rat." Millie cooed as she looks at Moxxie. Who was cooking them dinner? "Sure, you don't want any help?"

"I got it." Stir the meat with the onions.

"You going to bring some to Striker?"

"When I'm done figuring out those two neck sizes."

Unhappy chattering.

"Rude."

A small giggle passes her lips as she texts. "This will be so much fun."

"You going to write a message?" Turn the heat on to boil the water.

"That's a good idea! I'll make it look so darn expensive and fancy they wouldn't want to tear it apart. Its genius!" Millie cackles and opens an app up. "Does our printer at work have Redtooth?"

"No, but does have a USB port."

"It'll do." Millie already getting to work on the letter.

Dinner was soon done. They feed the squirrels too. Ravage the meatball till there was nothing left. Did pass out from being full. It gave Moxxie a few seconds to check their necks. After all that was done. The two of them just continued to do their own thing.

"Hey Mox going to wash up and hit the bed early."

"All right. Will send these rodents off soon."

"Sweet!"

Striker eats the meal that Moxxie brought from them. His tail let out a very pleasant rattle. "There money- "

"Don't want it." Moxxie sits on the couch with their legs crossed. Look the same and didn't bother changing when they came over. Just staring at the tv.

"Seriously Critter even you need to have limit with your generosity." Held back a snicker at the usual deadpan look. Took another bite of the food. "Come now underneath that grouchy look. You really are a different kind of sweetheart."

"I just don't need money. I don't mind making you food."

Wants to sometimes face palm. Almost did. It cute but really Moxxie doesn't needs to be stubborn about it. "Just take the bloody money."

"No."

"I will shove that cash down your throat."

"You won't get it back."

"That's not the poin-Critter I wasn't being literal."

"Oh."

Stare at them and let out a loud laugh. They go up to put the plate away as they come walk over. Smirk at the grumpy look. Ruffle their hair. "Your reaction always amazes me."

"I'd give you a nasty look right now. But you've already got one." Swipe the hand away from their head.

"Wow! The savage is coming out! I heard my nasty look quite a charm." Wink at them. Got another groan.

"Don't ahh what the term."

"Flirt?"

"Don't flirt. I can't work with that."

"I mean you do have to with the boss man, plus with me." Along with a lovely reminder from the Bossman how Chaz behaved around them. That shark better not come around.

"Huh? Blitz doesn't flirt with me?" Got a long stare. Now feel a bit uncomfortable. "Right?"

"Moxxie." Took their shoulders. "Tell me this is just you right now messing with my head. Then throw some shady sass back."

Tilt their head. "I thought Blitz was just saying that stuff to pass the time or annoy me. He does it to all of us."

"Okay right about doing it too all us. But some of it was his version of flirting."

"Look beside the 'flirting'. The only thing he ever did was when he got drunk and kiss me."

"What."

"He was drunk. It meant nothing. A lot of junk that happen that night." Moxxie sighs glance away at the surprised look. "Just don't bring it up around I don't think he remembers."

"Fine. Fine." Lean back against the couch. Slid their arm around Mox and let them get comfy. Held them a little too tightly but didn't get any kind of comment about it.  Wrap their tail around them and keep them close. "The boss man not flirting and just being a creep, drunk kissing, stalker who tries to look out the top floor window. To see if you and Millie do something hot. Or looks at me. Or my horse."

"I thought he stop." Moxxie muttered and was going to recheck that later. "Mil-Mil and I aren't a thing."

"I know. She seems the type to have someone head on a spike if I flirted with her partner."

"Really?"

"Okay. Steal them. Well, already did steal her roommate." He snickered.

Roll their eyes and look back at the TV. "Sure."

The two quiet as they watch on the TV. Both of them do not mind this at all. Striker kept his arm there. A finger occasionally plays with the hair. Moxxie just stares while resting against Striker. Mind elsewhere as they think.

Down in memory lane.

Wait a minute?

Their mind mentally frowns as they start to think a little harder. Certain memories in place here and there. About Striker. What he has done over the years. The pupils slowly grew big.

Click

"HOLY CRUMBS!"

Striker jumps as they stared at Moxxie. A bit taken back from their yelling. Only heard well yell when they screech. "What? What wro- "

"You were singing that song to me! Non-Prom Day!" Moxxie points at Striker while they had a shock expression.

The hybrid blinks. Then it clicks for them. Let out a loud laugh. "Wow! Took you long enough!"

Hid their faces with their hands and scarf. The reality of the situation kept hitting them. Pupils grow bigger as they brain went down memory lane. "Oh crumbs. Tell me you haven't been waiting for me all this time."

"Let's say if did?" Sees their expression. "Look at that time I did have a tiny crush. I will admit that. Then well, things around did happen that couldn't be fixed. Crush left a bit. Try other relationships as well even before my 'crush'. Went bad, not worth it or didn't want it."

"That's good."

"What? You wanted me to have other relationships."

"I don't want to be the reason to stop you. Heck, remember that talk awhile back out the two of us. I can see you well with someone. Anyone would be lucky to have along with a miracle they can handle your smug ass."

Striker just stares a very long time. "You really are something else Moxxie."

"No, I'm not- "Their face was then grabbed by Striker. Eyes widen a bit having these hands just hold their face like this. Not allowed to turn and look away.

"Cut that doubtful crap and listen. I'm being serious. Anyone else would have reacted differently. But here you are hoping I still had some kind relationship without you. Didn't want to drag me down? Want me to be content. Happy. Even in this place we live. Just," He shook his head and took a deep breath. Look at the different color pupils. "Look right now, even the past few months. I'm damn happy to be with you again. You have no idea and it terrifying."

"Don't you dare start getting sappy with me baby Rattles."

About to retort but stop to just stare at the cargo he was holding. The face softens in the hands. Eyes close half-lidded as the glasses slide down. Even relax slightly to the side like was about to nuzzle the palm. It was different compared to the other night. Like was allowed to see this. Yet, the mouth tries not to smirk from what they just called him.

He couldn't help but stare. But couldn't let them win either. Start to clean their face with a rag by the table. Very pleased to see the blue on their face.

For their eyes to see.

"You're staring." Mox mumbled.

Blink a bit then let out a hum. "What can I say? I'm staring at a gorgeous site."

"I will bite this hand."

"Aww Mox so forward. Then again, I could picture you as the biting type."

Open their eyes to just stare at them. "As if. "

'What? Don't think it'll happen."

"I only bit you because you were annoying me."

Got amused snort. Let out a small growl. Then a thought crossed. He began to let loose a smirk.

"What? You look please about something?"

"Just something I remember since I got you in my hands. My victory prize so to speak."

"Me? A prize? Must have run out of fake trophies to give away."

"No. No. You are a prize. Not those cheap, fake knockouts. This will be very fitting right now. Plus, you are so enchanted when listening to my voice."

"Now wait a second enchanted? You're just- "Stop when they heard a familiar hum.

[There should be a GIF or video here. Update the app now to see it.]

"Sweet victory, I smell the smell
From up in stakin' heaven to the rugged rocks of hell"

Moxxie blink and cover their face. While Striker singing away.

"Sweet victory, with everything I do
With every talent, I'm so much more talented than you"

Moxxie snickered. Then let out a confused sound as they are on their back against the inside of the couch arm. Blink just seeing Striker halfway about to top them

"Every time I try, I crush it and succeed
Every first attempt of every single deed"

Striker touch Moxxie face. Their spiral eyes very pleased as they look them over. Just like this.

"Me (me), I'm totally the best (talkin' 'bout me)
Me, me, super cool me, handsome guy"

"Your cool?"

"Moxxie, go fuck yourself"

Moxxie let out a loud laugh. Didn't feel insulted, threatened or even hurt at all. Just happy. It was still Rattles with their own charm added in. Even seeing Striker roll his eyes at them kept that half smirk up at them.

"Did you hear somethin'?"

Push their glasses up to wipe a fake tear. But the smile was there as the scarf was lowered down. Their whole expression just bright and lit up. Didn't tense at all as one hand touch their face. While the other pet their hair.

"It was just the wind"

Striker leans over and nuzzles the side of their face. No, bad reaction of any kind as Moxxie returns it back.

"Go fuck yourself, Moxxie. You been planning that a long time."

"It went through my head a few times. In different sceneries. Even thought about singing that part at the festival."

"I would have thrown Blitz at you."

"Not my fault it works out so well with the song."

"Yes, it is. You admit to writing that song after winning."

"Technically was a tie."

"Like you listen to Stolas."

"You got me." Start to lay on top of them. Their face pressed against the scarf that covered that neck. He never admitted it before. But he like how Moxxie scarf feels. Always was so soft. Feel them tense. "Want me to move?"

"Your fine."

"Lucky me."

"No."

About to make a retort but stop as arms wrapped around them. One around their shoulder. The other on their head now just touching their head.

Just like the other night he did with them. Almost wanted to laugh at this. Just to be taken off guard. Shit. Critter really does make them feel different. Sure, they still themselves but at the same time want to just push further. Be closer. Want to show their other side to them. At the same time hide it for their sake to not worry. Critter shouldn't worry about them too much. Shouldn't show weakness.

Yet, even after dating for a while. They didn't want to let go. Not let anyone take this away from Striker. Already wanted to hurt and kill before if anything were to happen to them. Now, it just seems to get worse. Or was always there but hid it well with control.

All because of this one small thespian imp.

Who is really good at brushing their hair?

"I'm the lucky one."

"Look who being sappy now."

"I will throw you off me with a smile."

"Cute but I think another way I can get you to smile."

Turn their head with a confused look as their face was being touch. A pair of warm lips pressed against their own.

Striker was about to pull away. Not because they wanted to. He didn't want to stop. All from a simple kiss. Rather keep going than be separated from the other mouth. He been waiting a long time to kiss the other. But didn't want to scare them. Their own eyes widened when the other responded back into the kiss.

They like this. Moxxie like this. Sure, it did feel a bit awkward. Even a bit scary. This was new territory. Yet, try their best to give some kind of attention back to the other lips. Held Striker head with ease to touch their hair. While the others still stay wrapped around their neck.

The pair finally did separate from the kiss to stare at the other.

"Look at that." Touch their face.

"Huh?" A little bit dazed. Tilt their head at the half-hearted smirk they get. Eyes glowing as they kept their sights lock on them. So, focus on just them like nobody else mattered.

"Another smile."

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Done!

This kiss is back again!

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Until next time.

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