Star-Crossed

ch.5

Without words, Ralph and Taffyta marched to the Power Strip's station. They got on the train as fast as they could, hoping there would be no delays. Ralph felt bad sitting with Taffyta, he felt as if she was holding a misunderstood grudge on him, and talking to her was hard. She often would ignore some of the questions Ralph had. She'd bark snide remarks at him if he even slightly mentioned the fact that he missed Sugar Rush, and Vanellope. She would scoff and tuck her nearly white hair behind her ears; her lips pursed hard over the lollypop stick hanging out of her mouth. Her piercing blue eyes were like ice. Ralph knew she was protective, but he figured the two girls had grown close over the years. He understood why Taffyta was being so cold, because her friend was hurting, but Ralph knew this all was a misunderstanding. He fidgeted in his seat, eager to finally set things straight with Vanellope.

The two finally made it to End Of Line Game Station. The last half of their train ride was spent in nauseating silence. As much as he tried to plead and question why Taffyta was mad at him, she wouldn't answer. She was great at putting up a strong, defensive front. Ralph had to feel grateful, way deep down, for the fact that Vanellope has landed a loyal and trustworthy friend out of Taffyta. Through all the junk the two have been through, he was thrilled to see that she had come around and was sisterly towards Vanellope. In this case, however, it annoyed Ralph to no end.

"Taffyta, is this just a set up?" Ralph suddenly barked as the two entered Sugar Rush's rainbow road entrance. Taffyta shot him a dirty look.

"Do you really think I'd drag you all this way just to torture you, Ralph?" Taffyta snapped, "I want nothing to do with you. The fact that Vanellope practically begged me to come get you should show you at least something about my character, guy."

"Hm," Ralph chuffed, though nodding a little in agreement with Taffyta. The two quickly trekked down the rainbow road and off in the direction of the castle.

"Will I get in trouble for being here?" Ralph questioned as he looked around. There was no one in sight.

"Everyone is likely asleep," Taffyta stated as she straightened out her comfortable, dark pink hoodie short sleeved shirt, "I chose to come get you right before everyone trailed off for a reset so that no one would really see me sneaking you into our game."

"I don't know why I'm being treated like an enemy. That fact that you have to 'sneak' me in is a little insulting considering I used to be here every day," Ralph mumbled. Taffyta whirled around, fury written all over her face.

"Listen here, Wreck It," she suddenly barked, pointing a firm finger upwards at Ralph, "You WRECKED my sister's heart. You know full well what you did, I don't even know why Vanellope is up for giving you a second chance. The fact that you think you can just ditch your best friend without repercussion, or guilt, makes me wonder if your heart is just a selfish black hole."

"So I overslept!" Ralph hollered as he weaved his way around Taffyta to continue their march up to the castle, "Seriously, is it just me, or did you all become extra sensitive with this sugary update of yours?"

"Maybe you're the one who needs an update," Taffyta snapped; her medium length, low ponytail flicked quickly as she gestured her arms out towards Ralph.

"I'm sure Vanellope isn't that selfish. Surely she will understand," Ralph chuffed, his pace quickening as they slowly approached the large, white castle.

"Yeah, we'll see who has the last laugh, Wreck-It," Taffyta mumbled. Ralph whirled around and pointed a finger in her face this time.