A Colored Spark -*- Spicynoodles -*- [DISCONTINUED]

Chapter 8.5

He'd have to think more about this. 

As they were walking they decided to stop by Sandy's in the process, which wasn't exactly on Redson's to-do list for today, not saying he had anything against he just wanted to go home. Home. It was something he hadn't spent much thought on, and he sort of wanted to go back home and see his parents, he feels like returning-- No scratch that, he needs to return. His parents are probably worried sick! Fuck, why didn't he think of this!? His mother could be searching for him at this very moment, and his father must be tearing down an entire forest to look for him. He knows how protective his parents can be, after all, he is demon royalty and their child, how could they not be worried!?? 

He felt stupid, he is stupid, he seriously couldn't have put in any more thought about this??? Yes, he could've! However, his stupid impulse didn't allow him! He feels so selfish now, he could-- He is putting so much at risk here! 

He felt like running away again. He wanted to leave so badly, but something had anchored him down. He didn't understand this feeling, he wanted to go, run away, and never be seen again by these people, he wanted to go back to his parents, but something kept pulling him back... The Noodle boy, it was him who was pulling him back. It was nothing of a conscious thing, in fact, he thinks the Noddle boy hasn't even noticed anything. This sorta... angered him, he felt so cheated at this moment. He's pretty certain the fish man could sense this, explaining the worried look that was directed at him, like he was telepathically telling him to stop, like Hey, I know you're mad right now, but please chill out! or something like that, whatever. He'll be fine, it is fine, it's gonna be fine! If anything Sandy should be worrying about himself! It's him and everyone else that's in jeopardy if he does blow! And it'll be all Noodle boy's fault for tugging him! Well, no actually. It's this stupid curse at fault, his stupid fire that hurts him! 

"Hey, Redson, you good?" Mk asked, seeing the demon jump lightly, Mk found it a little cute. He's grown to really enjoy the demon prince's company and enjoys seeing him caught off guard. He always looks so deep in thought all the time and it was something admire, but this time Redson seemed more nervous and anxious about something today, especially right at this moment. He walked closer to them and wave their hands at their face, to which Redson grabbed his wrist and pulled his hand away. "I'm fine Noodle boy!" he hissed, "I'm only thinking, not sure why you'd be concerned or anything." The demon let out a huff, and Mk smiled, "Because you're our friend now! That's why I'm concerned." The prince was really caught off guard by that statement, not sure if he believes that or not. I'm not your friend, you literally don't know half the story! He thought, feeling guilty now... A part of him wants to just push the Noodle boy away and yell something harsh at him, the other side of him wants to acknowledge it all and spill his emotions and everything that's happened to him. But only to him, he doesn't want the dragon girl or the blue thing to interfere or hear anything of it.  He feels so conflicted about these contrasting emotions, he wants to kill and kiss the guy. There was probably an awkward silence but Red was too stuck in his head to notice, it felt weird having that kind of feeling with your enemy-- not the killing part but the uh... Kissing part. Isn't that a form of human affection? I mean, demons do it too of course! As much as he rather avoids it, yuck. But there are times when he really wants to express affection to the noodle boy though. He'd like to hold him, touch him, feel him, and just care for him. He knows he shouldn't, they're enemies! But... Enemies don't become roommates with their rivals, that isn't a normal thing... Anywho, kissing is still a form of platonic affection, right? He's seen girls do it and some other people and it didn't seem like they were dating. He thinks, he isn't the one good at emotions and reading, that would be Mk. He doesn't want this to be seen as some kind of romance, that'd be weird! It wouldn't work out either, but he is curious if that'll ever happen to him. 

"So, how is everything with you two?" Mei said, sparking up the conversation again. Though, it was a little annoying how this was the topic of discussion. "It's fi-" He says, but Mk cuts him off, "It's been great!" 'Been great? No, it is great.' He grumbled. "Really? Because it seems there's some kind of tension, why wouldn't you be talking a whole lot then?" She comments. "Not everyone may be a talkative person," He says, a harsh undercut in his tone, "I just don't have anything to talk about." Mk remained quiet, which kinda pissed Red off. "Of course, you have stuff to say! Like why you're even here in the first place!" Mei snapped back. Okay... That could've been worded better but she's right, why is he even here? He could've done pretty much anything else than to room with these losers. "Though you'd respect that I'm not ready to talk about that yet..." He mumbled, but loud enough for her to hear. I am ready, I'm just scared about what's after. He admitted, but it wasn't something he'd say out loud ever. "Sure you are! You know we deserve an explanation!" He snarled, both of them were livid now. Redson tried to ignore her, block it all out, but her words kept cutting deep. He could feel that spark in him, and it was beginning to light something up. "I KNOW!" He yelled, he couldn't control himself, those burning colors sprouting out once more again, and god it felt so painful... Mei's expression dropped, it was worry and terror, she formed a dragon trying to get as much water on the boat. It managed to extinguish the erupted flames but there was already so much damage... Red's hands were all burnt, same with his forearms and some bits of his clothing. Mei says nothing, Sandy stays back to assess the damage, and Mk runs over him and pulls him into an embrace.

"Sorry."

Author's Note

RAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHH I am so sorry for the delay and short chapter but it is just supposed to be the continuation of last update! Motivation has been caught lacking and I've been losing hyperfixations because of other ones. Anyway, Red doesn't know what lesbians are HAHAH