It takes place in modern day New York. Red, Blue, Vio, Green, and Shadow all live in an apartment above a bar where Blue and Shadow work. Vio is a librarian, Red works at a bakery, and Green works for the police. Can tees heroes get past love, hatre...
I sighed as I heard the last jingle, from the front door, of the day. It was finally the end of of my shift, which meant.. yay... I get to see Shadow's stupid smug face. I always wondered why I let him do what he wants to me. Because I'm weak? Probably. Because I love him? Maybe. I just couldn't figure it out. It pissed me off sooo much!
"Ugh.." I mumbled as I accidentally tipped over a stack of returned books. I walked over and started to scoop them up in my arms.
I stood up and started to walk a bit backwards because I was in a corner, when I bumped into someone and dropped all my books. "Oh! I am so sorry!" A voice apologized, helping me pick up the reads.
I looked at the guy. He was pretty handsome, brown hair, green eyes, black coat on, and... OH MY GOODNESS GLOB! He had a book by my favorite author! He noticed my staring and started to chuckle, I turned red. "S-Sorry.. I didn't mean to stare... I just... love that author..." I said, biting my lip shyly.
He grinned. "Really?? What's your favorite story by her?" He asked, looking at me intently.
"Where The Wolf Hides..." I answered bashfully.
"Me too! This is her newest one, I would love it if you went out for coffee with me. We could talk about our favorite novels.. that is if you'd want to..." He said, awkwardly scratching his neck.
I waved my hands in front of me. "Oh no! It's fine... I'd love to.. I'm actually trying to get over someone... So this'll give me a chance to get my mind off things.." He turned red at what I said. "TH-THAT'S NOT WHAT I MEANT!!! I mean.. I just... I only go to work, then he doesn't bother me because it's boring here... so yeah.." I defended.
He laughed. "Ah, I see. Ex troubles?" He asked.
"Sorta... we weren't really together... more like.. he was leading me on.. so..." I stumbled over my words, not really knowing what to say.
"Oh. I get ya. Well, if you need to.. if he tries to ask where you're going, just say I'm your boyfriend and leave it at that." He said. "Bye for now." He handed me his number and walked out.
"OKay I wi- Oh you sneaky fucker." I said. I saw the smirk on his face before he completely left. I laughed softly and my cheeks turned red. "Maybe I will..."
*****
I walked back to the apartment above the bar with a grin on my face. I felt so much happier than I did this morning. My mood did not go unnoticed.
"Why so happy?" Red asked, showing me a bright smile.
I noticed everyone was in the room, Shadow and Blue were arguing over waffles so they weren't paying attention, and Green was talking on the phone. "I'm going on a date!" I announced to him, but everyone got silent just as I said that. Shit.
Shadow looked at me with a strange looked and a scowl. "Good for ya Vio!" Blue said with a smirk as he glanced back at Shadow.
"Who is he?" Shadow asked bluntly.
"What?"
"I said, who is he?" He repeated.
I 'hmphed' and crossed my arms. "None of your business. But he's really sweet, and nice, and likes books. He's all the things YOU aren't!" I spat and stomped to my room. I probably was a little harsh... but I didn't care. At least I thought so? So why did I feel guilty?
Shadow's POV:
I stared at the spot where the purple beauty once stood, my mouth agape from shock. I snapped out of it when I heard Red's worried voice calling for me. "You okay?" Red asked.
"I-... I just need some air." I said, leaving the apartment, making sure to slam the door.
Fuck him! I could be sweet! I could read books! Who the hell dares try to make Vio happy but me!!?? I stopped in my tracks. Then again... I made him cut himself. Damn. I was such an asshole. I sighed, continuing my journey down the street. I tried to get my mind off of Vio getting a date.. but I couldn't... I guess... I loved him...
"Oh god.." I mumbled. I totally messed up everything. If I would've just realized this sooner... then maybe... Vio wouldn't hate me.. and I could've had him without hurting him...
Things sucked.
Red's POV:
"Wow.. I didn't know... He would be so upset.." I said softly, looking at my curled up hands.
I heard Blue walk over to me and sit beside me. "Me neither. I always thought he just liked to mess with Violet, not love him or whatever." He said gruffly.
I leaned into his side. "Ya know.. I wish the two idiots would realize they liked each other and just confess already. Then they can have their idiot love with their idiot hearts." I mused with a laugh.
Blue laughed slightly and wrapped an arm around my waist. "Yeah. Idiots." He agreed.
