Outcast Oneshot book #3

Thorns. (Special)

This is Coby's replacement, he's much more improved and isn't a perv. And he's not a pain in the ass to draw!

He is a remake of a draft I've had for a long time. I hope you like him.

You'll see what the masks for soon enough. :3

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Living in the busy city wasn't exactly what you wanted, but you made it work.

But with all the hustle and bustle, the more people grew irritated with each other and would lash out a random.

Needless to say, you heard sirens all the time, and you made sure your door was always locked.

You held your bag close as you walked down the sidewalks, a chill breeze blowing your hair in your face.

Spring was finally here, and you couldn't wait for warm weather to come sooner. You hated seeing the trees lacking their leaves.

You took a deep breath of fresh air before you stepped into the diner you worked at.

You speed walked to the backroom to put your bag away and throw on your uniform.

You grabbed you notepad and began to take orders, keeping a fake smile on your face while you were stuck with all the rude elderly customers, bratty teens and annoying toddlers.

A hooded figure walked into the diner, am hour or two after your shift started. They took a seat at the counter with their arms on the top of it.

You nervously walked over to them, notepad in your hand. "Hey there, what can I get you?" You ask them, trying to hide your nerves.

They kept their hood up, it shadowed their face, but they had vibrant green eyes that seemed to glow. "I'll take a black coffee and blueberry muffin, toots."

You nod your head and wrote his order down, his voice was deeper then you'd thought. Your cheeks flushed at the nickname.

"Coming right up!" You smile, walking over to the window to hand the cook his order before tucking your notepad away, and moving to clean the tables.

He snickers watching as you made your way around the diner, before  looking back down at his phone.

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The mystery guest drank his coffee and ate his muffin shortly after you brought it to him.

He was sweet to you, even if he was a man of few words. He even made you laugh with his plant puns.

He hopped off the stool and walked over to you with dollar bills in his hand. "Toots, take it you've earned it."

"But I can't take all of this-"

"Don't worry 'bout it toots. Take it as thanks for humoring me. I'll be back ta see my favorite waitress soon." He winks before heading out the door.

You watched as the tall male walked down the sidewalk, then you looked down at the twenty dollar tip with a soft smile.

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That visit became one, then three, then five, until he became a regular. The two of you got to know more about each other over time.

You learned that he was a monster, he hid his looks as to not scare anyone around him. That explained his green fingers. And the glowing eyes.

He was five foot six, and dressed in casual grunge clothing most of the time. But always had a pair of red converse, he claimed they were lucky.

Pierce had a little attitude, but not towards you. He wasn't much of a talker unless it was you. He even snapped at a customer the other day for making googly eyes at you.

And of course, he kept tipping you handsomely. You wanted to pay him back, yet he wouldn't allow you to.

Today however, he wanted to walk you home for a change. You agreed, and he held an umbrella over your head.

"But you'll get soaked!"

"Don't worry toots. A little rain won't kill me, in fact I love the stuff." He chuckled, walking along side you.

"If you're sure." You blushed, tucking hair behind your ear shyly.

Rain fell upon you both as you walked across the slick streets, you passed a few shops, and scooted a little closer to the man beside you.

"Are ya cold toots?" He asks.

"Was it that obvious?" You snicker, elbowing him in the side.

"Hang on a sec." He removes his signature hoodie and hands it to you. "Its a little damp, but ehh its warm."

For the weeks you've known him, he hasn't showed you what he looked like.

He was a skeleton monster, but his bones were a soft green color, he wore black leather mask over his jaw.

He wore a black tank top under the hoodie with a recycling symbol in the center of it. But what caught your eyes was the vines he had all over his arms, neck and face.

"Wow.."

"I know I know. I'm not the prettiest, but if my ugly mug hasn't scared you away yet, then that's gotta mean somethin'." He shrugs his shoulders, hands in his pockets.

"No, you're really cute actually. I don't know why anyone would be scared of you." You smile, pulling the hoodie over your head.

It smelled of fresh cut grass, and fallen leaves.

"Aww thanks toots. But, you'd say other wise if ya saw my teeth." Pierce winks. "I've got me a terrifyin' set of chompers. Now, let's get getcha home."

You nod your head and walk along side him, holding the umbrella over your head while your free hand rested in the pocket of the hoodie.

"I've also got a barbed tongue." He adds with a wink.

Your cheeks flush.

"Pfft ha! You've got a dirty mind toots. Its hilarious."

"Shut up!"

The leafy skeleton monster continued to laugh beside you.

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Once on your porch, you set the umbrella aside and turned to him with a smile. "Thanks for walking me home Pierce."

"Anytime toots. I don't want my little waitress out and about alone for just any wise guy to grab. Or I'd have ta knock their lights out." He shrugs his shoulders.

You quickly hug him before he can step off the porch. "Thank you again, and.. I'll see you later?"

He nods his head and wraps an arm around your shoulders. "Sure thing toots. How about that restaurant down the road eh?"

Your cheeks flush pink as the two of you separate. "Sure, what time?"

"Anytime works for me. Hit me up when you're ready." He hands you a napkin from his back pocket with his number on it.

"Now, get inside or I'll worry." He winks again, then turns on his heel to leave. "And keep my hoodie, looks betta on you anyway."

"O-okay! See you later Pierce!" You wave to him as he leaves, you ten go into your home with a blush and a small smile, hugging the hoodie.

End..! I hope you enjoyed! I'll see you guys later, Cupid's back story is next ~!