Rain [Short Stories]

Common

Common never really understood why he was enamored with the way a human could move. Every chance he got he'd stare as they walked. He'd watch as the breathed, or talked, or did anything that required movement.

He loved anatomy. Human anatomy. He often found himself walking to the library to check out books on human anatomy and medicine, wondering why his own legs didn't excite him. Why the gears working in his chest didn't make him stare.

Yes, he looked like a human outwardly save for the gaps in his chest and forehead revealing his gears and motors. But that didn't do anything for him.

He had gorgeous golden eyes set in a pale face dotted with freckles. His mousy brown hair always fell into his face-it was a miracle he hadn't decided to cut it all off yet. He was always frowning or chewing on his lip anxiously. Anxiety. Something a machine shouldn't have.

He unfortunately did have the disorder though. No physician or mechanic could explain it. He just...did.

His friends didn't think so. In the thirteen years he'd lived in the ocean-side town called Echigo, he'd made a few friends. His best friend and long-time crush was a Faery called Igni Bluemello. She ran the 'Wiccapedia' down on the boardwalk. It was a store containing spell books, ancient scrolls, and important travel information for tourists. Common like to go there-he'd pretend to look at spell books and steal fervent glances at Igni while making conversation.

He was very quiet for the most part. Only speaking if spoken too or if absolutely needed. Igni seemed to get him talking however. She got him to get out of his comfort zone either by his will or force. He always enjoyed it either way.

She told him she didn't mind if he watched when she danced or if he stared a little too hard at her knees while she ran up to him. She understood.

He liked that she understood. It wasn't very common those days.

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