{ Shinigami's Eyes } Wattys 2016

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Did you see the poster above?
Awwh!! Did I ruin your Childhood? Lol, Apologies :)

" Pass me another nail if you May, Miss Jennet " Reap spoke to the maiden next to him who started rummaging the box in her hand with rather clumsiness which was unusual of her. I kept mum and watched them both from the mezzanine not very higher above them. To me it seemed he was fixing the fence of the backyard. How uncannily funny was it. A reaper was fixing fence, installing macadam, etc. But my observations favoured the theory that he loved to feel normal every now and then. In fact he might just enjoy it more than sucking souls out of humans. Despite of his facade it was clearly visible he was a good soul. If he had One.

" Here Mr. Kevin and You can call me Jenny" She said, all crimson. My lips automatically pulled a pout. She doesn't prefer me calling her that. She's clearly smitten by him isn't she? With this thought in my mind I climbed down the staircase and walked upto them. Jennet, on seeing me, left me and Reap by ourselves, acknowledging me by a quick nod before leaving.

" One more Nail Please " he said oblivious to my presence. I lifted the box off the chair where Jennet has been sitting and rattled it to shuffle the nails, then clearly I picked out a more sleek yet strong nail and handed it to him. He faced me to accept it and that's when he stopped. " Asana " He took my name as if he couldn't believe that I've come to him. Though in all honesty I wanted to pass his offer but then who can say no to those eyes? They were as innocent as if the rain water has fallen into a shell giving birth to a pearl. Such truthful eyes. I wonder where those pair of ashes-like eyes has gone? which almost killed me when I first saw them.

" You look Refreshed " He said hammering the nail I've handed him into the plank.

" Well, Thank you. I do feel Refreshed" I said circling the perimeter of my cup with my index finger. He lifted his head and smiled at me. "Belated Happy Birthday though"

" Thank you " I said before sipping my green tea. " So, I had a vision Yesterday. On the beach" He Paused hammering the nail and turned to me "I'm Sorry" He said with an embarrassed look up his countenance.

" No problem "

" So you saw my past life huh! Well! This is embarrassing"

" Hey, You don't have to say and I got your back " I said, with a reassuring look.

" Aren't you so Ready to play my role now, Ms. Ortez"

" Eager, I'm Eager" I said to him taking a slurp of my tea. " My friends are still sleeping I shall go and check upon them. I'll see you later" I stood up wrapping my shawl closer and started to step back into the mansion when Reap spoke,"Hey, Did you check your bed table by any Chance?"

" Umm! No Why? " I questioned.

" I think you should " He said, sending a smirk at my direction.

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My room was dishevelled not because I'd spread my things all around it but because my friends were sprawled on the floor mattresses like dead bodies post a battle. I literally had to cautiously walk putting my feet as if I was walking over an enigmatic death trap. They all looked finely homeless right now. Natasha was still on the bed but Chace, Carl and William were literally spooning due to the cold and Damon was sprawled and almost falling off the mattress. They could've taken the guest rooms, alright. But we all voted and opted for a horror movie and ended up like this. For all I know they were still awake till 2 in the morning after that who slept and who stayed put I really don't know.

" Hey, Nat Wake up" I shook my friend who was wrapped way inside the quilts. On first sight , you wouldn't guess somebody was sleeping in there. It was like a pile of quilts folded together.

" Hmmph " A muffled voice escaped from within the deepest corners of the quilt.

" Nat Look William Is putting Gel on his hair again " I whispered, suppressing a chuckle.

" What? " She suddenly sat up 90 degree, her hair up as a porcupine and her eyes practically still closed. "William. Don't do it" She murmured forcing her eyes open and looking around the room just to find her boyfriend spooning with another guy. "Asana You're an incarnation of Michael" She turned to me.

" I'm pretty sure you meant Lucifer"

" Poteto Potaato " She murmured in a singsong while rubbing her eyes ruthlessly. I cringed a little on hearing that, How can someone confuse an angel for a Demon?

"What time is it?" She asked with a yawn.

" It's 12:05 "

" Oh!! Shoot! " She exclaimed before crawling out of bed and launching herself onto the boys dozing on the floor.

Words like Fuck, Shit, Jesus and Mommy escaped their lips as they all winced with pain and sleep.

" Do you have any idea How fat you are?" Damon almost shouted on his sister in agitation.

" We had a family Powwow today" She told him, on hearing which he quickly rose from the bed and pulled back his shirt using a funny method that I've never seen before.

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Once everyone was gone I finally checked my bedside table. A Card was placed on it.

I know How many answers you seek. And believe me you, you deserve to know everything. But I can only promise you that truth will unfold with time, right time. As we go along. And Since, you will go along me now, you might need some protection. So, I hereby gift you..... Umm! I'm sorry it's a surprise.
P.S. It's inside your drawer which I used my powers to open.

A grin did spread out on my face on reading the card. For a Reaper he sure was a weirdo but a Sweet One, definitely. I rummaged my purse to find the key before opening the drawer to my bedside table. A long sleek wooden box was laying inside it. I cautiously reached out for it and placed it on my bed. On opening the box I found a set of a Big knife and a Nunchaku

On the inside of the box it was written- Assassins Creed. On reading it I burst out laughing.

" What're you laughing about?" Spoke a voice. I quickly slipped the box under my quilt.

" Uh! Jenny. Nothing I just reminisced a Joke"

" Ohh! " She spoke though still bemused. " So your puppy is with your brother and I really just came to give you these" She said handing me three most resplendent wreaths I've ever seen. " For your Birthday"

" Ohh! Jenny " I couldn't help but wrap her into a hug. I could feel her flinch at first but she graciously reciprocated later.

Once we withdrew the hug She picked up a small paper bag off my bed which she must've placed earlier. " And This is from Mr. Kevin. He asked me to place it on your bedside yesterday but I forgot"

" What?? " Shock drew through me. Who placed the Card and the box then ?