"The Pain I Will Learn To Tolerate" | Witch x Human |

3- Occupied Daylight Hours

Mariah's pov-

I was walking around Latissa because of boredom. My hands were in my pockets, and my legs lazily walked around.

I was planning to steal something again as always, but Enzo warned me earlier not to cause chaos because he won't be able to come to my defense

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"Don't you dare get into any more trouble, human!" He commanded, "So?" I rolled my eyes and crossed my arms under my chest.

Suddenly, he took my wrist harshly yet gently, and with a serious face, "I mean it this time! I don't want you going around getting into trouble while I'm not there to protect you." He said in a serious tone

"You're 16 for titan sake." He strictly ordered."Okay! Okay! Fine, you're so annoying." I rolled my eyes.

"Also, don't forget about our hangout still the same at the Forbidden Wishing Tree," He says, a little unsure after my tiny outburst.

"Fine blackberry, same time?"

"Same time."

Before flying away, he ruffled my hair a bit. "Hey! Stop it!" I waved his hand away, "Okay, okay, I'll go ahead."

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Pfft, it's not like I needed him anyway. Ugh, whatever, I don't need him to save me. I'm not some "DaMsEl In DiStReSs" for him to save.

- Narrator's pov-

After hours of lazily walking around with empty hands, you finally found something to do.

Helping Mr. And Mrs. Nieva in their store, it was just a harmless store, though the couples weren't as innocent as they looked.

Mariah's pov-

I entered the store with a surprised expression. "Uh, hello??" My voice echoed through the almost empty store.

"Where are they?? They said they needed help with moving their boxes." I muttered softly to myself.

I looked around. Dang, the place was spotless, ish. I guess they were here here a few minutes ago?

"Hello there," Mrs. Nieva appeared on the door frame. "Hello, uh, Mrs.Nieva, what can I help you with today?" I questioned with a gentle yet fake smile

"We just need you to help us unload and unpack some things," Mrs. Nieva instructed, "Will that be okay?" Mrs. Nieva asked, crossing her arms.

"Uhh huh. Uhm, yeah, no, of course!" I said with an optimistic attitude and a smile

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- Narrator's pov-

And so, Mariah began helping them. From moving the boxes to sweeping the floor and the windows and the unclean corners.

"And where do I put this?" Mariah asked, looking at the weird crystal ball in their possion

"Oh, just keep that dear, that was supposed to be a surprise, " Mrs. Nieva said whilst carrying a wet cloth to clean the shelves.

"Oh.. okay, thanks," Mariah smiled at the crystal ball. "I appreciate it." They continued to put it in the empty counter

They both continued to clean while Mr. Nieva carried their selling things.

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After hours of helping Mr. and Mrs. Nieva, they took off to their next destination, which was the library.