Mystical Mutant {Editing}

Chapter 48

FIONA's POV 

I turned to Louis "she said she did" he nodded with a smile, "we should explore Diadora, the fun places, what do you say?" I gave him a thumbs up then turned to Griffin "I have lessons" I exhaled. 

 "It's fine, don't be late" he emphasized on the last word then walked away, my eyes met Louis' awkwardly.

...

I was training in the mornings and the afternoons I was going for dates in the park, restaurants, arcade shops, candy shops, and cinema.

On a fateful day, I switched schedules because of the movie time. I lost track of them and arrived ten minutes late.

"Oh, shit! he's here" I swallowed hard as I slowly walked to him, I barely opened my mouth when he swung his fist, I blocked his hand then he twisted it behind "poor stamina" I fell flat as an elbow jabbed my back.

"what the fuck? Are you crazy?" Louis shoved him, they glared at themselves like sworn enemies, I managed to get up "I know you're both trying to help me, thanks" they looked puzzled as I took a short bow. Louis nodded and stared daggers into his eyes before leaving.

Louis sat far away and waited until the end. "That's a wrap," Griffin said, "if you want maximum results to stop that security camera" he whispered past my shoulder. 

"How was it?" Louis jogged to me, and I replied with a reassuring smile. I talked with my Mom for a while.

After asking her thoughts about what happened she said Griffin was trying to help, while Louis wanted me to be lazy, another agenda for his Dad. 

"Mom, can you hear yourself? Why would he go through all that trouble to take me back to the lab?" I face-palmed. 

She changed the plot, saying he'll put me in his lab to get the money all to himself. Everything she said made no sense, I inhaled and stood up "stop hating just because he's human!" I stumped off.

...

On our way back home I explained why he shouldn't come during practice, I was expecting a lot of questions.

After two weeks of intensive training, Griffin permitted me to practice only twice a week to keep my body flexible. 

I gave Louis a call during the break, and he said he has been spending time in his Mom's restaurant. He also sent greetings from Mint and Nicholas. He was very happy when I told him I'll be practicing twice a week. We exchanged goodbyes before I hung up.

Griffin was staring at the horizon, he only talked about training, I wondered if he had a few likes and hobbies. Since I passed the test I supposed he was in a good mood.

"Thanks for the free training" I poked my head with a smile but he didn't dart for a second. "I-I think as friends we should know each other better... Do you know? Likes and dislikes" my eyes caught the smirk he flashed a second ago. 

"Favorite color?"

"Black and purple, they're me, literally"

I grinned "I love blue for a similar reason" 

"Favorite food?" he arced a brow like my question was stupid, "I'll eat anything to sustain this body" I nodded 

Do you have a hobby? Griffin's throat vibrated with his hands on his chin "I like throwing rocks at birds and also watching human disputes" I forced a smile 

"hmm... can you think of something less dangerous and pain-free?" I blinked twice but he didn't turn his head, "maybe watching the movies, playing sports or board games?" Griffin shook his head "I don't think so"

"Do you have close friends? Someone close to you?" his eyebrows furrowed as if he was angered by it "Humans cannot be trusted, it's better this way" 

I remembered this was how I felt when I found myself in Magnolia. I was fortunate to make friends and meet good people, maybe Griffin's afraid of someone breaking his trust. 

I was determined to help him find people and things he loves, he never had someone like Louis. It will be my way of thanking him.

"I'll help you find a hobby, it'll be fun, follow my lead." I was happy he agreed. 

"Let's start from the simple ones like building a sand castle" I squatted and he followed. 

We built crooked castles, wrote our names below with twigs, and stomped on them with bare feet. 

Griffin grinned "it's like crushing ants in my backyard" he chuckled and then stomped so hard that I thought he'd make a hole in the ground. 

I ended up taking him to the cotton candy shop to try my recommended candies, "Hmm!" Griffin's eyes sparkled when he tried cotton candy and lollipops.

"If you like them we'll get more" I laughed, and he nodded without taking his eyes off his candies.