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Chapter 20 - Episode 18: SICK MOVES

Red heard a piercing sound coming from Gabby's cellphone. He does not know how it works, and so carefully holds it and knocks on Gabby's door, trying to get her to turn it off.

Gabby then answers lazily.

GABBY: It's actually open.

Red becomes embarrassed and walks in. Handing her phone.

GABBY: There. Off.

When Gabby stands up Red realized her pants are soaked in red liquid.

RED: Oh my God! You're bleeding!

GABBY: What?! Oh no...this is embarrassing. *rushes to the bathroom*

RED: She's sick! Maybe dying! What kind of disease would make a person's butt bleed though?! She doesn't look that afraid though. Anyways, I must be of help!

RED: This bed sheet is now useless. *banished it to oblivion*

RED: *takes a jewel embroidered in his scythe* *casts a black crow* Buddy, be my counterpart and buy this poor missy a new bed sheet.

The crow follows.

After 20 minutes Gabby peeks from her bathroom door, hair wet and already bathed.

GABBY: Hey, um...I forgot, can you grab cleaner pants on that drawer?

RED: Okay. Did the bleeding stop?

GABBY: No. It will continue bleeding for the next six days. Plus, don't worry. It's a monthly occurrence to females. Nothing to worry about.

RED: You must be in pain. Here.

GABBY: Thanks. Wait. Where's my bedsheet?

RED: I got you covered on that.

*crow flew inside*

RED: Tadah! A new one! Plus, this one has flower prints on them!

GABBY: *smacks her face* How charming.

RED: You look exhausted despite the fact that you just woke up.

GABBY: I guess. *tying the towel on her hair* By the way...do you mind...buying me ice cream? Here's my wallet.

RED: I...I don't know what flavor you like though.

GABBY: Cookies and cream.

RED: Very well. Be rested until you're all better. *about to go* Oh wait! You can't be left alone! So you're coming with me if you like ice cream!

GABBY: Why?

RED: If you feel uncomfy walking, then I could carry you.

GABBY: That's ridiculous.

RED: *puts hand on her neck* Damn. You're hot too. You're also having fever. Soup is more appropriate than ice cream.

*gets bundles of blanket on the drawer and puts it on Gabby*

GABBY: The hell?!

RED: Now be comfortable. I'll cook for you.

GABBY: Okay...whatever you want I guess.

*after 40 minutes*

GABBY: *munching on food and slurping soup while watching tv with Red*

RED: Are you feeling better?

GABBY: Sometimes when I'm on my period I really tend to snuggle with my stuff bears. But since my bears are not near me-

RED: Fine. I'll let you hug me if it makes you feel better.

GABBY: I...was thinking you could get it for me though.

RED: Oh? Well okay then. *face flushed in embarrassment*

GABBY: *hugs Red's arm* But I guess this works too.

RED: *unknowingly blushes more*

GABBY: You're so cute when you're flustered.

RED: Excuse me?

GABBY: Nothing!

*awkward silence*

GABBY: So...is it possible for reapers to fall in love with humans?

RED: Pffffffuuuuhhhh!!! *spurts out coffee

GABBY: Is it that surprising?

RED: No...the coffee's hot.

GABBY: I thought you're immune to heat?

RED: *reddens* I'm so bad at lying. Ok fine, I was just shocked you'd ask that out of the blue.

GABBY: Is it bad?

RED: I've told you about the white prince haven't I?

GABBY: What?

RED: Oh yah, your memory has been erased...guess I'll repeat it. *softer voice*

GABBY: Do you mean this story? *grabs diary and shows Red*

RED: Oh. You write everything I say...creepy cute I guess. So you've figured that you lost your memory somehow?

GABBY: Yes. But still it took me a while to remember I keep my thoughts in them. And was surprised that I've met you before.

RED: Yeah...anyways about your question. Yeah, we can but it's complicated. You die. We don't. Plus, humans are too weak to handle...

GABBY: Handle having the thing with you?

RED: No! I mean handle us if ever we argue. We literally are powerful spirits. And you're...um, weaker in comparison.

GABBY: Oh. Pfff hahhahaha! My dirty little mind!

RED: Yeah...dirty.

GABBY: But is there a chance you'll like me though?

RED: That is ridiculous, why?

GABBY: I've watched a lot of movies about an entity protecting a human and they'd always fall in love in the end.

RED: Hey stop creeping me out, okay? Or I'll banish you myself. Geeshh, this is way too embarrassing.

GABBY: Sorry.

RED: Oh, no it's okay...I...I...won't ever banish you for such petty reasons.

GABBY: Thanks. *stands up* Well, I need to start working on my animation project. It's at home, so no hassle. The animation room was said to being renovated. Want to watch me do it?

RED: I'm sorry but I need to go out to do my due. I need to deliver 3 souls if I want to please Humility. Like I do whenever you're fast asleep so you won't notice. Turns out you intended to wake up early because of this project of yours. But most of the time...I notice you oversleep.

GABBY: Oh. You could have left me anytime you want though.

RED: I just felt worried about you. I've never seen this type of sickness before.

GABBY: I'm not sick. It's normal.

RED: Whatever you say. Bye now.

GABBY: Bye.

RED: And to make sure you can summon me if you're in trouble, I'm leaving my shade with you. *black crow appears and perches on Gabby's shoulder*

GABBY: I appreciate the concern.

RED: *softly smiles* Our duty as reapers is to protect souls until it reaches its final destination. We couldn't let Jinko do his evil deeds.

GABBY: Well thank you...I mean it. *squeezes hand*

RED: *blushes*

RED: Gahhh I'm running late...bye! *vanishes*