❌ • No
“ we are not friends, lady. ”
꒰🖇꒱ 私は安定していると思う。♡꙼̈ ࿐ ࿔
❝WHAT DID I TELL YOU?❞
• an irritated lie woke up soon after, he barely managed to get some rest, and the fact that the garden was almost left in ashes didn't help his sour mood. his glare threatened anyone to dare speak, ❝And (L/n), please work with your wordings. I don't find it funny.❞
❝Sorry boss.❞ you and the skeleton fam said simultaneously, you bowing while they don't. actually, the others who weren't caught with the mess is still on trouble for not watching through the problem ones.
the man sigh, ❝Alright. Boys, go. (L/n), please make me some tea.❞
once it was announced, they were quick as lightning to get off the hook. and you were on your way to turn the electric heater on, while preparing the set for him. you added little containers for sugar and teaspoons too.
❝So...❞ you set the finished set in front of him, a small awkward smile on your face. ❝Glad you're back, Mr. Lie. How are you?❞
❝I wanna die.❞ he deadpanned, his calloused hands reaching for a cup you already poured tea on.
you weren't certainly seeing this conversation worth life-talking. so as you shrug, so did the clicking of your heels. ❝I'll leave it to you, boss. Bye.❞
❝Thanks.❞
in reality, you only did that because you were awkward around him today. but he sounded like he didn't give two cares, maybe at the beginning of the fight, but he was too tired to be angry all day.
everyone was too exhausted, your 2nd day is anticlimactic. and the fact that kumu isn't here with you just made it worst. or maybe you relied on it too much?
shaking your thoughts, you go to your room. your eyes immediately landing on the letters that have arrived here today to you.
you sigh, hiding them in your inventory.
꒰🖇꒱ 私は安定していると思う。♡꙼̈ ࿐ ࿔
some days, he would go to the garden, and some he would go to the rooftop to appreciate the wind. cross wasn't being lively as he was anymore, and no doubt for the others too.
maybe it was because of the pain that brought them together, and there was confusion as to why they're still fighting on. because really, why?
❝you're here again, cross.❞ error rolls his pupils, ❝how many times do i have to tell you that this is my spot.❞
the white-dressed skeleton rolls his eyes, his voice low, ❝night's on the library and this is the only quiet place i can think of.❞
❝...❞
❝fine. i'll leave.❞
error sighs in relief when he did leave, his threads appearing on his hands as wind passes by. the loneliness left him with tranquility.
for cross, he wandered the halls. because he can't go to the garden for obvious reasons, stupid murder trio can't do their feelings right.
but he was surprised for a second when he passed by the kitchen, you already there. your brows jumped, surprised as he was, ❝Oh, hi Cross. Did you need something?❞
he noted that the thing wasn't with you, but he tilts his head as if he's confused. i mean, he is hungry all of a sudden. ❝tacos?❞
❝I was just wondering about the same thing too.❞ you nodded, setting the stove on and get the necessaries. while cross hesitantly got onto one of the stools facing the counter.
no one started a conversation, but the atmosphere isn't as suffocating as the others. you noted that cross doesn't seem to be a ‘i wanna murder humans because i'm in the mood to’ type of monster. pretty reasurring to be around him, huh?
you set down the tacos in a seperate plate for him, while the other pieces are put into a big platter. maybe the others would stop by and grab one, right? you made sure to get horror three.
cross munched on his tacos as silently as he can, sweating a little because of the stare you're now sending at him.
...
❝So, how are you today..?❞ you mouthed, making the poor skeleton shrunk.
he gulps the food he has in his magical mouth, ❝...good.... you..?❞
❝Are you still mad at me because boss lectured us earlier?❞ tilting your head while also leaning on your arm, you asked. you sigh, ❝Look man, I'm sorry. I didn't-❞
"
❝it's ok!❞ he panicked, almost dropping the half-finished taco. ❝i'm not that childish.... you see me as dust or something?❞
in dust's room, did he sneezed. making the red-eyed skeleton groan in annoyance, ❛the hell's talking shit 'bout me?❜
back to you, you snort while also quick to cover it. ❝I know right?! He acts like a child somehow, pfffft! He's looking like he's about to throw a tantrum over it!❞
cross rolls his mismatched eyes, ❝because he did. can't even keep it down that i can hear him from my room.❞
you burst out laughing, as he only realizes about how he's talking to you so casually.
❛the other's are gonna go lunatic about this... not like they're not one already.❜ cross smiles a little with a pinch of awkwardness, ❝...i... gotta go..❞
❝Oh! That's fine! See you!❞ you nodded as he stands up, worried for a second at his conflicted gaze. when he reached the door, you gave him a smile and wave. I made progress!
you did a little victory dance, happy mood throughout the day.
꒰🖇꒱ 私は安定していると思う。♡꙼̈ ࿐ ࿔
THE NEXT DAY IS A LOVELY DAY,
• because it's the official start of your work. you missed two but you had another chance, so why not take it.
cross, surprisingly, sat on the other end of the finished garden, the chaos on it yesterday not on view. and you just loved to water the flowers you planted there.
you turn to him with a smile, ❝Good morning, Cross.❞
❝...morning....❞
❝What brings you here?❞ your mouth asks while your focus is elsewhere, that being your seedlings on the ground.
he wiggles uncomfortably, ❝....just... peace. i guess.❞
❝Ah...❞
nodding, the stale conversation ends there. with you two enjoying the light atmosphere that twirled around the garden.
❝where is the robot following you?❞ cross asks, voice shaky at first and your wide eyes didn't help him at all.
you quickly piece yourself back, giving him a grateful smile. ❝Mr. Lie suspended it for three days, I should get it back at Saturday morning.❞
he nods, ❝punishment huh..? we have too.❞
❝Wait, really?❞
❝yeah. apparently, i won't be having my... necklace back at saturday.❞
❝It must be really important to you...❞ you mumble your thoughts, to which he approved with his nod.
❝yeah... you could say that.❞
a memory flashed onto your head and you smiled smugly, although hesitating, you fired the question. ❝Hey, I bought a cow yesterday. Wanna check it out?❞
you were obviously teasing but it seems he was too dense because with a horrified gasp, he gives you a glare. ❝w h a t ?❞
so dense!
you laugh awkwardly. ❝I'm kidding, geez! Get that reaction off your face, it's scary!❞
❝oh.❞
꒰🖇꒱ 私は安定していると思う。♡꙼̈ ࿐ ࿔
author's note!
the start of you and cross' blooming friendship;)
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