Sparks and Hearts

Change in Plan

Slowly I felt my deep faze of REM sleep cycle end and begin becoming aware of my surroundings, I realized I was still on the sofa from last night, the television was still on and I took my time waking up refusing to bring my head above the blanket just yet. As I started to move and stretch my legs I felt something at the opposite end of the sofa and finally came out from hibernation reaching over gently lifting the end of the blanket only for my eyes to widen at the sight of Frenzy seemingly in a state of sleep, just like a human needed. Gently I covered him again leaving him be, a grabbed the remote and laid back down again allowing myself to wake up in my own time.

''Morning fleshy.'' Frenzy slurred.

''Morning.'' I yawned, realizing I dozed off again.

Once Frenzy removed himself I stretched out my muscles, before finally getting up from my stomach begging for breakfast. As I was cooking occasionally I looked over to Frenzy who sat on the sofa again happily scrolling through media and channels.

"Why is there nothing decent on." He scoffed, making me look to him again.

"I can give you my hard drive if you like, it has a lot of shows, films and other stuff?" I offered.

"Anything is better than the crap on this, these insects know nothing about entertainment." Making his thoughts clear, I couldn't help but half agree.

"Point taken there is a lot of crap but sometimes you find a few gems, anyway back in a sec." I said as I running up the stairs, before gently throwing it to Frenzy who caught it with ease.

"You know Frenzy there are other words to insult people with than insect, I could teach you some if you like?" I offered.

"Well that has peaked my interest." Frenzy jumped off the couch and sat opposite me completely forgetting the television.

"Alright you want rare or amusing insults that aren't heard that often if at all anymore? We'll start off with- 

Zounderkite - is a Victorian word for idiot, certainly gets you some looks when used. 

Fobdoodle - someone of little significance.

Snoutband is someone who always interrupts a conversation to correct or contradict others.

Gobermouch - now this is a good one it means someone who likes to meddle in other people's business. It's an old Irish term and-''

About to explain further but the garage door opened both I and Frenzy turned our attention to Barricade's holoform, who looked intently at just me.

''Well doesn't that term fit you rather well.'' He deadpanned.

''And you, since you've made my home your business.'' I turned it back, earning a chuckle from Frenzy.

I looked back down to my food as he came over, I could feel his icy stare burning into my soul but it didn't feel as threatening as before but more curious, however it was still unnerving and the energy between us was frustrating.

Feeling a tense sensation in my neck muscles I quickly cracked my neck to the side, hearing the oh so satisfying sounds causing Barricade and Frenzy look at me with mild interest. 

''Why do you make that noise?'' Barricade asked. 

''There's a space in your joints filled with something called synovial fluid, it acts as a lubricant reducing the friction in your joints when you move, it contains gases being oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide. When you pop a joint you stretch the joint capsule causing gas bubbles in the joint fluid to burst, hence the popping sound.'' I explained.