EP.31|I Just Want Somebody To Notice Me for Me

“Part 2 of H.T.M.T.B.J begins now.” C.A smirked as she placed a plate of cookies on the coffee table. As soon as she did, Alistair, Ben, and Carlos quickly appeared.

“Cookies!” the three boys drooled. “No!” C.A scolded, hitting them upside the head with a rolled up newspaper. “Theses are for the group! Not just you savages!” Lizzie added.

“Meanies.” Alistair muttered as he ate one. “Why did you make cookies anyways?” Ben asked, his mouth filled with cookies. “Oh no reason.” C.A smiled innocently. “I don't like this. If C.A is doing something nice there’s a reason behind it.” Bruce said.

“Maybe she just made cookies to I don't know make cookies.” CJ guessed as she took a bit out of one of the cookies. “Yeah, I don't know. These cookies seem suspicious.” Carlos looked at C.A questionably.

“Ooh! Cookies!” Evie gushed, rushing towards the cookies. “What kind of cookies are these?” Freddie asked looking at the cookie with a bite out of it.

“A new recipe I saw on a cooking channel. I forgot what it’s called.” C.A answered, trying to remember the name of the recipe. “I hope your aunt was right about these cookies.” Lizzie whispered to C.A. “Oh, she is.” C.A winked.

“So how do they taste?” Lizzie asked. “Really good. Whatever’s in this it’s taste amazing!” Hunter answered. “Hey, Hunter.” C.A started.

“Yeah?” Hunter asked. “A little birdie told you have a crush on a certain daughter of the Phantom.” Lizzie smirked, sitting on the beanbag chair next to Hunter.

“I have no idea what you're talking about.” Hunter stated. “Oh really? Hunter, you literally kept looking at her the entire time we were at the pool.” C.A wiggled her eyebrows.

“Again, I’m gonna have to go with; I have no idea what you’re talking about.” Hunter said, eating another cookie. “Is that so?” Lizzie asked. “Yes, yes it is.” Hunter answered looking at Operetta and quickly back at the cookie.

“You have to stop lying to yourself.” C.A said. “What?” Hunter asked. “You keep telling yourself that you don't like Operetta but in reality you do.” Lizzie shortly explained.

“You’re too scared to ask her out because of what happened with Brazzan, and your still blame yourself for killing her.” C.A added. “But it wasn’t your fault. And Operetta forgave you, now you have to forgive yourself.” Lizzie continued.

“It’s not as easy as you think. Struggling with the fact that your demon and just burst out at any moment and kill all your love ones, it’s terrifying. When I think about asking her out, the images of her dying come running back. Then I get chicken and can’t ask her out.” Hunter explained, sighing.

“Maybe, if you talk to her. Just start small.” Lizzie suggested. “I don't know.” Hunter was unsure. “Just try.” C.A winked as she called over Operetta. “Have fun.” Lizzie mouthed. “So, the cookies are working. That’s good.” C.A smiled as she crossed of the words COOKIES off her list. “Hey Jasper!” Lizzie called out as Jasper walked over to the two.

“What’s up?” Jasper asked, eating one of the cookies. “So, have you and Evie talked about the whole kiss that happened this morning?” C.A asked, pressing a button on her phone. “No, the entire day I haven’t been able to even get a word out of her.” Jasper sighed.

“I think she’s still trying to recover from Raymond. I mean the guy did beat her.” Lizzie guessed, just hearing his name made Jasper’s blood boil.

“You never really answered my question the other day. That drawing, the girl with the crown sitting on the throne. It’s Evie, isn't it. You think of Evie as a queen, one cause that’s her last name, and two cause you love her. She’s your queen to king.” C.A explained as Jasper nodded.

“You should show it to her.” Lizzie suggested. “God no. She’s would get freaked out.” Jasper shook his head.

“This is Evie we’re talking about. She’ll love it, along with all the other drawings.” C.A smiled. “You think so?” Jasper asked as Lizzie nodded. “Hey Evie! You wanna see my new drawing?” Jasper called out as Evie nodded.

“Lori!” C.A called out. “Hi onē-san!” Lori smiled eating a cookie. “So, how are things with you and Bruce?” Lizzie asked, smirking. Lori almost choked on her cookie. “Bruce? I-I-I…” Lori muttered.

“Come on sis, you obviously like him. It’s completely noticeable.” C.A stated as Lori face turned red. “Well, maybe I do like Bruce...but it’s not like he’ll care. Bruce just thinks of me as you and nī-san little sister. That’s how it’s always been.” Lori sighed.

“What do you mean?” Lizzie asked. “Everytime I go out on a date with a boy, the first thing they notice is the damn heart birthmark and immediately said.

“Oh you’re related to Alistair or C.A. Hey let’s talk about them.” And for the entire date it just becomes about you or nī-san.” Lori explained. “Sorry.” C.A muttered.

“You shouldn’t apologize onē-san. It’s not your fault your were born before me. It’s not your fault you and nī-san get all the fame and glory. Cause it never is! You just get everything handed to you C.A! You and nī-san!”

“Me on the other hand I have to work for stuff! I have to hide the fact that I’m a Cupid Child, cause if I say anything people automatically compare me to you or nī-san and I’m sick of it!” Lori yelled.

“Lori, calm down. There’s no need to get upset.” Alistair said as Lori glared at him. “No! Maybe you should just calm down! You’re always the star child along with onē-san! For years I’ve been the shadow child, nobody cared about Lori!”

“Oh Lori who? I never knew Cupid had a third child! You’re just like C.A and Alistair. I’m done! Done! Done being compared to you two! I’m sick of being a shadow child. I’m sick of people not noticing me for who I am, other than C.A or Alistair little sis! Heck! Not even the guy I like even notices me half of the time!”

“Lori-” C.A started.

“Shut up C.A! I’m talking now! I want to be noticed! I want the guy I like to notice me for who I am. Not just Lori Cupid. Do you even know the things I can do! Do you even know why we still own the Heartz Zoo! Cause I’ve been working at the coffee shop for 4 years to make sure those poor animals don't get poached!”

“But did you idiots notice? Did you C.A? How about you Alistair? Answer; NO! If it weren’t for me thousands of animals would have gone extinct. But I don't get any recognition, everybody focuses on your achievements! I’m just the invisible child! Sometimes I just wish...I just wish...you two would just…”

“Lori! Don't say it!”

“DIE!”

“Lori! What’s gotten into you?!” Alistair scolded. “Shut up Alistair!” Lori yelled.

“Lori. Just sit down.” C.A suggested. “Shut the fuck up!” Lori yelled as C.A turned shock.

“Lori! Clam the hell down! This isn't how us Cupids do things.” C.A said, resting her hand on Lori’s shoulder.

“I’m not a Cupid anymore.” Lori growled.

“See? That is the thing with you Cupids. You think everybody is in love with you when actually everybody hates you!” Lori spoke, her voice filled with venom. “You made me like this Lori! It was your idea for me to be the head of the house since Mom is on her adventures!”

“Buddy, it's not pretend. You're as plastic as they come. You think your shit don't stink. You think the rest of us are dumb. I hate a lot of people’s guts. But here's what you don't comprehend. At least they has the guts to not pretend to be my friend!” Lori yelled, bringing out her wand pointing it at her.

“Lori-” C.A started.

“No, it's fine! Really fine! I'll be fine!”

“Alteerbus Phanerous!” Lori yelled, sending C.A thru the wall and into the patio pool.

Lori blew off the smoke coming off her wand and walked towards the door.

“Where are you going Lori?” Bruce was worridenly. “Nowhere. Why would you care, huh?! You’re always so busy with Alistair to give two shits about me!” Lori yelled, tears running from her eyes.

She walked out of the hotel and ran down the street, suddenly she bumped into somebody. “Sorry, sir.” Lori wiped her tears. “Why are you crying? A pretty little princess like you shouldn’t be crying.” The man smirked, wiping the rest of her tears.

“Thank you sir, but I have to get going.” Lori sniffled. “Oh come on, you don't need to go. Come on, stay a while. I’ll make it worth your while.” He whispered into Lori’s ear making her shiver.

“And I said no thank you!” Lori yelled, kicking him where the sun doesn't shine. She kept running till she reached the sign marked LORI’S SANCTUARY, she smiled as she walked in to see all the animals she saved. “Eleron!” Lori called out as a deer ran towards her.

Eleron is a quadrupedal stag-like animal with a blue and black coat. Along its back, it has multicolored spots that glow when it is in battle. It has long, gleaming yellow antlers that shine with all of the colors of the spectrum; its antlers resemble the roots of a tree.

Its yellow-lined hooves are pointed, and it has a long blue and black tail. Its multicolored antlers were glowing and turn cyan blue. In the glint of its eyes is the shape of the letter "X", hence the title of the game and when it stands, its body seems to be in the shape of an "X".

“Eleron!” Lori smiled as Eleron licked her face. Eleron noticed how sad she was. Eleron whimpered, brushing her head up against her face. “Eleron, don't worry about me. I’m supposed to be the one worrying about you guys.” Lori chuckled as she picked up a brush.

“Which habitat should we do first? I was thinking the water habitat.” Lori suggested as Eleron pointed to the grassy field. “Oh...I see why...it couldn’t be because the new male Eleron, Vulturash, is over there huh?” Lori asked slyly

Eleron rolled her eyes and put Lori on her back. “You really have a thing for Vulturash huh?” Lori smirked as they stopped at the grassy field.

“Go see your little boyfriend. I have work to do.” Lori chuckled as she got off of Eleron who quickly ran towards Vulturash. “Aren’t they cute.” Lori smiled as she saw some animals coming towards her.

“Hey cuties.” Lori laughed. “How is everyone?” Lori asked as she examined all of them looked healthy. “At least somebody is happy.” Lori smiled sadly. A Scorpidos then rested her head on Lori’s lap. “Scorpidos. I’m fine. Really.” Lori assured her, wiping her tears.

Scorpidos is a fawn-like animal, most resembling a fallow deer. The upper side of its body is pink in the spring, green in the summer, orange in the autumn, and brown in the winter.

It has a yellow patterned rim, and its underside is peach. It sports a yellow floral tuft on its head, and similar yellow coloration on the insides of its tapering ears. The tips of its limbs are colored black and it's pink tail is small.

“Lori.” a voice from behind asked.

“Great. You’re here.” Lori groaned as she got up, turned around to see Bruce.

“What do you want?” Lori asked. “I want you to come back. I don't know what’s gotten into you but you need to come back to the hotel, your sis is really worried about you.” Bruce explained.

“Well, you can tell them I’m not going back. I never want to.” Lori folded her arms across her chest. “Lori. Why are you pouting?” Bruce asked. “I’m not pouting. My siblings are being unfair and boastful.” Lori scowled.

“Just please come back, I’m worried about you out here.” Bruce sighed, holding onto Lori’s hand. “Why are you acting so nice? Since when do you actually notice me?” Lori asked, raising her eyebrow.

“You don't get it, do you?” Bruce asked as Lori looked at him. “You need to understand something Lori, something I’ve been hiding from you for the longest.” Bruce said, pulling Lori in close.

“Bruce?” Lori asked as Bruce placed his finger on her lips. “You need to listen. Lori Cupid, for the 5 years I’ve known you. You were the most beautiful, most intelligent, most wonderful girl I’ve ever met. I haven’t been able to get you out of my head. And I’ve tried, but damn Lori. You’re just too beautiful to forget. I love you Lori.” Bruce admitted as he kissed Lori’s lips..

Lori kissed back, wanting this for years and finally feeling the lips of the boy she loved on her’s it was like christmas coming early.

As the two started french kissing, Lori couldn’t help but jump up and wrap her legs around his waist. Bruce backed her up against the tree, still not breaking the kiss. “Bruce…” Lori breathed.

“I love you too.” Lori smiled.