Author's Note: Okaaaay I am Sorry if Kankri is ooc a little in this. I just like the thought of him manning up and growing some balls and kinda being a semi-badass but not I dunno (I confused myself with that. wowie) . Anyway sorry for wait. I love my babiieeess (my readers and voters <3) Love you guys so much.
Strange and Beautiful Chapter Seven
Kankri had held in his defiant lecture until they returned to their cozy somewhat-house . Kanaya's giddy smile and talk of outfits for his upcoming date stressed Kankri's control until he couldnt stand it any longer.
"This is nonsense, Porrim. I am sorry but I refuse to do anything I dont want to do." Kankri sniffed, crossing his arms over his chest. Porrim, seeing through his ruse, flashed him a teasing smile.
"I'm sure you dont want to go. Really, why would you want to go on a date with a wealthy, thoughtful, attractive man who obviously has the hots for you?" Kankri's freckled cheeks lit up bright pink.
"I don't enjoy your teasing Porrim." He muttered, focusing only on his feet out of sheer embarassment. Porrim knew him well, and nothing he could possibly say would derail her from seeing that he did, in fact, want to go on a date with Cronus Ampora.
"If I did want to go on a date with him I would have made it known." Porrim giggled, giving Kanaya a look that also sent her into a fit of laughter.
"No you would not have. Kankri Vantas I know you, I know how your mind works. You would do exactly what you're doing now, and that is denying the truth at all costs because you're embarass-"
The trio were ripped from their 'debate' by the ear-wrenching ring of the phone. Porrim sashayed over, in her usual way, and plucked it off of the counter.
"Hello?" Porrim, glancing towards Kanaya and kankri, put the phone on speaker and set it back on the counter. The other line crackled and then Meulin's voice rang through the static.
"P-Porrim? Is that you? Please. Please help me!" The room was filled with shock. "What's wrong? Are you alright dear?" The two on the other side of the room quickly stepped forward, joining Porrim at the counter. The line filled with static once more.
"Its Kurloz, he came back... He...He's acting crazy! I dont know what to do. Please call for help!!" There was a loud bang on the other line. Meulin let out a shrill scream and began to cry, her words now becoming unintelligible banter, she sounded as if she were terrified.
"Meulin? Meulin? Can you hear me?! What's wrong?" There was a low beep. The call had ended, leaving only dangerous silence and a thick blanket of apprehension.
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Red and blue lights nearly blinded Kankri as he hurried forward to discover what had happened. Meulin was one of his friends, even if she was a little loud and set off a few triggers sometimes. They'd known each other for years. He needed to know if she was okay. Porrim grabbed his arm, stopping his stride. Kanaya stood a few feet away, her face pained.
"I would appreciate it if you would let me go." He said bluntly, trying to pry her slender fingers from his sweater. "No. Kankri you need to stay right here." Porrim's voice was cracking, Kankri couldnt tell if it was from sadness or urgency.
"You dont want to see." His blood ran cold, the hand that had been desperately clawing to free him had fallen limply to his side. "Porrim, please tell me what happened.." Kankri whispered. He felt as if every inch of his body had gone numb. "Kank-"
"I WANT TO KNOW WHAT HAPPENED!" Porrim shrank back, shocked from Kankri's sudden outburst. She sighed, shoulders sagging. Kanaya started to step forward and protest but Porrim held her hand up, telling her little sister to stay. "The police couldnt get here in time Kankri. They told me they dont know if she'll make it."
Kurloz stepped into view. He was handcuffed, and walked calmly along with cops at either side of him. Porrim, Kankri, and Kanaya stared as he walked over to the back of one of the cop cars, smiled towards them, and stepped in.
The anxiousness faded with the slam of the car door. Kankri couldnt see anything but a blur. The sirens, lights; They all melted away. He sucked in a breath and gkared forward. . He nodded to Porrim, turned on his heel, and walked back to the car. The Maryam's were at his heels immediately.
"First, we go to the hosptal. Then you two can discuss my outfit plans. We don't need to worry about this, it only makes it worse."
