Unimpressed

17

To all, one person in particular, who think I actually like going places and doing things:

You're wrong. Ahem. Velvet. I'm talking about you.

I like hiding. I stay at the hotel or in my studio when I'm not being dragged places. And yes, I mean dragged. Not literally, but ask anyone who's ever wanted me to go out and do stuff with them, they have to relentlessly beg me for hours before I very reluctantly agree. For some people, that acts as a barrier and then they never bother me again. For others, who seem to actually want a better friendship with me (I have no idea why anyone would want that) this is not even something they consider. So today's story is um- quite interesting. Let's just get into it.

I was just wrapping up work, reminding the custodian of their tasks and what not when I get a text from Velvet. Velvet and I had become close friends recently, so I really didn't know what to expect as I was getting to know her. I mean, I knew she adores me for some unfathomable reason, and I knew she typically spent a lot of time with Val and Vox. I didn't really know her as a person, and we decided that we were cool with each other so we're like "Why the hell not? Let's be friends, this will be great!"

Anyway, the text said that the three of them were going out someplace and she wanted me to come with them.

One more thing to note before I continue is that Averie wants Val and I to be friends. So he asked Velvet to help make that happen. I had no idea what that was going to look like or how that was going to happen but as soon as I saw her message, I pretty much knew what this was about. And I really, really, really didn't want to. Not that I have a problem with Val (at least not anymore) but I didn't think I would have to commit to a real friendship with him for Averie's sake. And one thing Val and I have in common? We both adore Averie and want to make him happy. But I thought he would be okay with a mutual agreement! I was not prepared to actually be friends with the guy! So I stood there with my phone in my hand for a good ten minutes, belly aching over Velvet's invite. When I got myself together, I texted her back.

"Do I hafta?"

To which she responded:

"Yes, I really want you to be there! Please Al?"

So off we went, back and forth for half an hour, because she's a very persuasive son of a gun, until finally I said:

"Fine, where are you dragging me off to?"

And she was like:

"You'll see! We'll pick you up at around eleven tomorrow night!"

So I went home, went into my room, threw my phone in my empty garbage bin and screamed into a pillow for who knows how long. It was bad enough that I had to spend time with Val, but it was even worse not knowing where the heck they were taking me. Of course Angel comes in, he heard my screaming from his room which is right next door to mine and wanted to know what was wrong with me. And all I said was "Velvet is kidnapping me tomorrow." I didn't elaborate or anything so he stood there looking at me like I was crazy and then just left me to sulk by myself.

The next day I was done sulking so I began to freak out. I was counting down hours and everything. Part of me was a little bit excited but most of me was in total panic mode. I didn't know where we were going. As far as I knew, I really was being abducted, though I trust Velvet wholeheartedly. This was freakin scary! It's bad enough that it would be late and I'd be stuck in the same room as Val for most of the night. Long story short, I spent the afternoon bouncing off the walls while Charlie and Angel tried to convince me that this wasn't going to end badly, I was gonna be fine. Angel even told me that if I was really uncomfortable I didn't have to say anything to Val this time and Charlie did a hella good job at distracting me. It wasn't that I felt any better about my situation, it's that I actually forgot all about it until 9:30, when Angel dragged me into the bathroom to help me get ready. Which was kinda me getting irritated about his clothing suggestions (He knows what I will and will not wear and he was suggesting things I wouldn't ever even think about wearing. He thought he was so funny). We settled on my favorite t-shirt dress and a giant jacket. I was very happy about that. Moving along!

So the time comes and Velvet comes in to get me. When I tell you that I wanted to fear vomit at this point, I'm not kidding you. Velvet noticed, and when we got outside she hugged me.

"Hey, don't worry about it," she says, "I talked to him. Nothing bad is gonna happen, this is gonna be fun, I promise."

So I took a deep breath and chose to believe her. And I don't regret it, she was right.

At first I didn't say anything to anyone because I was still jittery, and I hate vehicles, so I was motion sick and it wasn't very fun. But then we got to the place ( A casino, in which I had never been before and had no clue what I was doing) and after a few minutes I felt better, so I finally started acting normal again. I still only talked to Velvet in the first couple hours though. I can't be blamed for that, you wouldn't talk to someone you don't like very much either and don't you deny it! Anyway she showed me how all that worked and I decided it was boring and I didn't want to. So I didn't. I sat backwards on a chair and watched them do their thing.

At one point, and this was pretty much the highlight of my evening though I hate to admit it, Val and Velvet glance at each other. She was standing next to me, and Val was on the other side of the table we were at. Me, being very confused, watched her give him a very obvious nod in my direction and him roll his eyes. And then they switched places so that he was sitting next to me and she was on the other side of the table.

I glared at that girl for three minutes solid and inched my chair away. That had zero effect on her, she just motioned for me to move my chair back where it was. I did so, but I didn't want to. And I had no plans to talk to him. I wasn't even going to say two words aloud to this guy. Well lucky me, because I didn't have to start the conversation, he did. The first thing he said to me was a very accurate statement too:

"Hey, I know we don't like each other, but I'm doing this for my son, just so you know."

"I know," I replied, "I'm doing it for Averie too. If you thought otherwise you were wrong."

Val doesn't normally take to me being a mouthy little jerk very well but this time he laughed. And you wanna know what happened? The conversation kept going. It actually continued. Even in the car on the way back, we were still talking. Velvet had the smuggest look on her face and poor Vox was very confused. I don't think he has any idea what's going on.

As I'm getting out of the car, he says "You know what? We really aren't so different, are we?" and I just look at Velvet for a second and then turn to look back at him again.

"Nah, I don't think we are. Funny the things you learn about a person, huh?" I called over my shoulder.

I don't think he knew what to say after that, so he just ducked back into the car. Velvet hugs me again and tells me she's proud of me and I got back into the hotel with the biggest self satisfied smile on my face. When I was asked why, all I said was "Funny the things you learn about a person in one evening."

Well lovelies, that's today's storytime. I hope you enjoyed that, because I basically freaked out at nothing, and what's more entertaining than hearing about someone's irrational melt downs? I dunno anymore man, it's all a jumble, it's fine. I need more sleep. Any who, show's over, tune in again soon!

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