Red felt so absorbed with boredom, just an hour after he returned to the Spirit Realm. Humility and Harry returned after three more hours had passed, and by then, Red was already bored, soaking his feet on the Divine River. The golden kois swimming and looking at him, didn't seem to entertain him at all. And his face showed great relief when he heard their familiar voices called out to him.
HARRY: What's up, bud?
HUMILITY: We're back.
Red quickly turned around and hugged Harry. A move which Harry, did not expect.
HARRY: Guess spending time with Gabby made you touchy, huh?
That earned him a light hearted punch from the red reaper.
Humility only laughed as the two childishly punch each other's shoulder, neither one giving up. But eventually, Humility felt worried about them.
HUMILITY: How old are you guys? For goodness sake, act your age.
RED: Yeah, whatever.
HARRY: Geez, and look at your face. It looks...stressed and haggard. Guess that's what heartbroken boys look.
HUMILITY: Harry, stop it. You might look like that once we take your crush for a date with someone who requested it.
HARRY: Huh? I don't have a crush. Who's that?
HUMILITY: Stop playing innocent, we know your secret.
HARRY: But I have no secrets, I swear to God!
RED: Yeah, right. But you're always together. Don't deny it, I've heard.
HARRY: You guys are ridiculous.
HUMILITY: Oh, I guess it won't hurt if we take Fae out for a date, huh?
HARRY: Fae?! You're taking her with who?!
RED: Aww, someone's jealous.
HARRY: Am not!
Harry turned red immediately as he kept denying his feelings, while Red kept pushing him.
HUMILITY: It's with Hoshi by the way. Hahah, hope you don't mind.
HARRY: Hoshi?! What?! That guy's the worst.
RED: You don't even know him that well yet.
HARRY: Yea, but I don't need to. He's the worst. I can smell it from him.
RED: Weird. But come on, it's just a date, right?
HARRY: How can you be so easy on this? That guy is a succubus' son! Who knew what he might do to her!
HUMILITY: Then be the chaperone.
HARRY: What?!! Pff, no way. That's so lame. Ew, what if they decide to do nasty things? I'd puke.
RED: Hey, don't tell me, you're really jealous?
HARRY: Am not! Ugh! Hope the kois eat your toes and stuff!
HUMILITY: Hahah, you two are so adorable. Anyways, Harry, you coming down there would also be a good idea for Red.
He turned to face the odd eyed reaper with a bright smile, an idea waiting to be told. Red furrowed his eyebrows, quite curious as of why it would benefit him.
HUMILITY: He can write her something or give her something, and you can deliver it to her.
Red quickly blushed but wasn't against the idea either. Harry however, wasn't impressed.
HARRY: So not only am I a chaperone to two individuals who will likely not end up together, but I will also serve as a messenger to another set of individuals who likely won't end up together too? Huh, sounds legit.
HUMILITY: Don't be so mean. It's not our fault you suck at confessing.
HARRY: Because I don't need to confess on anything! I don't need a girlfriend! I don't need to save anyone and hurt myself doing it!
HUMILITY: But everyone at least needs a woman in their life.
HARRY: I hereby, decline, mister goodie-two-shoes. No, thank you! I don't want nor need it.
HUMILITY: Suit yourself, but you seriously need to be the chaperone for this one. It's not a request, it's a command from Nhairon.
HARRY: Oh no...
HUMILITY: And also, you're the one to tell the news to Fae.
HARRY: Oh no...
...
Fae had just gone back from work. She feels a bit tired, but nonetheless feels fulfilled having been able to complete her daily task. However, her quiet evening sitting on one of the big branches of the divine tree, was quickly disturbed by Harry's voice. Right, she didn't noticed that one of the birds perched in the tree was actually her friend.
HARRY: Can we talk?
FAE: About?
She seems rather uninterested, still worked up from her shift.
HARRY: You know Hoshi, right?
Then her eyes suddenly grew excited.
FAE: Yah???
Harry transformed back into his original form, and couldn't believe her change in expression the moment the guy's name was mentioned.
HARRY: Nevermind.
He wanted to leave but Fae grabbed his arm, her eyes begging her to stay and spill the beans.
HARRY: Ugh, Fine! He's asking you out for a date. Later. At...uh, 8 pm. (Damn it. I shouldn't have givin' in and faked it. Told them she said no.)
FAE: Aw, that's so cool! I mean tell him, I said...yes.
She whispered on the last part, a hint of sweetness in her voice. The sudden change in volume and pitch made Harry cringe.
HARRY: Yeah, but well...there's another thing you need to know.
FAE: What is it?
HARRY: Well...I'm coming.
Fae's eyes suddenly widened at Harry's second revelation. She forced a smile, although she knows having a chaperone would be awkward as hell.
FAE: Are you...are you serious?
HARRY: Yeah, I wish I'm joking too, but...uh, it's real. Nhairon ordered me to do it so...well, so problems...could, could be...prevented.
FAE: Ah, okay. Well then...it's still good with me.
HARRY: Yeah, I mean...it's not like you can decline me. It's a strict word from yours truly.
FAE: Yeah, yeah. By the way...
HARRY: What?
FAE: What do you think looks better on me? Blue, pink or...well, yellow?
Harry suddenly turnes bashful and looked away, not wanting her to see such an embarrassing expression. But Fae, not oblivious to boy's behavior, quickly noticed his odd actions.
FAE: Hahah, hey, don't feel so worked up by a simple question. I was just asking.
HARRY: Who said I'm worked up?
FAE: Your...body language?
HARRY: Ugh, whatever. You..you look better in blue, though.
FAE: Aww, thank you!
HARRY: Yeah, sure. But...I'm warning you, he might feed you fresh intestines and hearts on your first date. That guy is disgusting.
FAE: Harry, do you hate him?
HARRY: No...I'm just saying! I'm not making him look bad or...well, not that he's not already.
FAE: Harry, just spill it.
HARRY: What?
FAE: Why are you so bitter towards him? Madamme Alice trusted him to work with us. Why are you still salty?
HARRY: Salty?? I am just...look, I'm just worried, okay? I mean...you've pretty much died because of your ex boyfriend. And I...argh, I mean look at him. Do you think a demon would treat you better? You don't...I...I'm just scared, okay?
FAE: Wait a minute...
HARRY: What?
FAE: Do you...by any chance, have a crush on me?
Harry quickly was taken aback and gave a disgusted expression.
HARRY: Ew, no!
But he was red all over.
FAE: Don't be shy, just say it. I might reconsider the date and go out with you instead.
HARRY: Like I said, you must be dreaming. No. Ew. You're just a friend. And so are a thousand others who keep on begging me for my affection. I don't need no girls in my life. I'm fine with my bros.
FAE: Who by the way, are both in love.
HARRY: No! Me and Red are on the same page again! We're both single and okay!
FAE: Alright, whatever. You're not into me.
HARRY: Yeah, that's right. Don't bring that up again. I don't care about you two.
FAE: Alright, alright.
Fae tried all her best to hide the laugh and cackle inside her. Afterall, Harry is so bad at this it hurts.
...
Hoshi was so excited, waiting at a park, blue flowers in hand, which reminds him of Fae's eyes.
Looking at her just gives a weird vibe to him. She looks so pretty, and just the perfect gal to make him forget about her past girlfriend.
He was thinking of many ways to compliment her, and while rehearsing, he suddenly found himself tongue tied as the real Fae comes from behind.
HOSHI: Fae, are you an endangered specie?
FAE: No, *giggles* Why?
Hoshi quickly turned his head in awe as he sees the beautiful reaper walking closer and closer, a gentle smile, plastered on her face.
HOSHI: You...you look incredible.
Hoshi suddenly felt embarrassed that he still wore his black hoodie. But it's all he have. He puts his hand on his neck as the other gives the flowers he collected himself for her.
FAE: Thanks...but I'm curious about the pick-up-line.
He immediately turned red.
HOSHI: I...it's because...I wanted to protect you.
FAE: Aww, that's sweet. I did not expect that. Thank you again.
HARRY: Cringe!
Hoshi suddenly looked surprised, and cheated.
HOSHI: Why is he here? Why did he came??? Why are we not alone?
FAE: Ah you see...Nhairon said so. But relax, we'd still have fun.
HOSHI: Fun?? But that guy...his...his dry humour will ruin our date!
FAE: Chill, he's not gonna make any jokes.
HARRY: And who decided that? And by the way, your pick-up-line sucks more than my jokes!
HOSHI: Can you do better, then?
Harry turned red all over, as Fae laughs from the background.
HARRY: Fine, I'll show you!