" Okay ready "
" Sure "
" One, two, three Go! "
We show off our drawing as Jasper's drawn out picture of me looks pretty decent, if you ignore the mittens shape paws that is.
And as for mine well.... Yeah, I think I know who's the obvious winner.
" Haha I won! "
She shout's, slamming her drawing on the table out of victory, I sigh and accept defeat. Putting my drawing aside so I can cheer for her.
* Clap clap *
" Well, you won. Good job Jas "
" Heh, but seriously though, your drawing looks like it was made by babies "
" I told you didn't I? I'm not great at this. "
" Well, whatever, Two extra slices of pizza for me! "
She cheers, but soon stops. Looking at me weirdly as she covered her nose and said " Uncle you kinda stink "
" Eh? But I don't think so? "
" I'm serious! Did you even take a bath? "
" Well, I took a shower "
" Liar. "
Her stare said it all. Avoiding me as much as she can.
Do I really smell that bad? I swear that I took a shower after coming here. But seeing that I can't change her mind, I give up and ask her if I could use their shower.
She agreed as she leads me their bathroom, gave me a towel and ask " um Uncle Vincent. Do you wash yourself with shampoo or hair oil? because we don't have any shampoo. "
" Ugh I don't think I ever used shampoo before "
" Agh! No wonder you stink "
' Wow harsh '
" Well, the hair oil is just around the corner. Remember to wash yourself with shampoo next time "
" Sure I'll remember "
I said, as I let her eat before me. She runs off to the kitchen while I walk back to the living room to get my bag before going back to the bathroom.
* Creak *
After closing the door, I hang the towel and take off my clothes. Putting them aside as I move to the shower.
Turning the faucet on as the water gush through the shower head. I grab the shampoo bottle and observe it a bit. It got me thinking ' hmmm... You know I haven't used something like this before. I wonder what would happen to my fur after I use this?
Eh, it's probably nothing. I should just be quick and be done with it.'
With no thought's, I put some hair oil on my hands and rub it against my fur. It feels weird at first, but I got used to it as I continue to scrub my fur before washing it off
Taking a couple of minutes until I turn off the faucet, shake off the water, leave the shower head to grab the towel.
* Rustle *
* Creak *
Once I feel dry, I slip through the door to take my backpack and pull out a plastic bag filled with my clothes.
I take out the clothes, put them on, bag my used clothes, put the plastic bag back to my backpack before leaving the bathroom.
* Thud *
" Growl.... "
' Bitch, not now. '
Ignoring my stomach, I walk to the living room where Jaspers sits on the couch enjoying her pizza. She noticed me as she turn around and gasp?
" OH MY GOD!! YOUR FUR!!! "
" Huh? "
Is there something wrong?
I look at myself and noticed that my fur has grown taller, reaching from my head all the way to my tail.
' What the '
It just happens so fast that I didn't even notice. As my thoughts wonder to how the fuck would I get rid of this, I notice Jasper brightened glare. Staring at me with start eyes as she ask, " SO FLUFFY! "
" Jasper, why are you looking at me like that. "
" hmm? Oh, nothing, it's just. Your hair looks so long and fluffy! I didn't know your hair could do that! "
" Well, me either. Do you have some pair of scissors? "
" What! You're not gonna cut it off! "
" Sorry Jas, but all this fur's getting annoying "
" Wait! I think I had an idea~ "
" Tell me it isn't another prank. "
" Don't worry, it's harmless. I'm just going to braid your fur "
" I don't see if that could solve the issue "
" Of course it does! Well, I guess. But please! I promise that this would help "
She pleaded. Closing her hands together while she repeats the word " Please " multiple times.
It's annoying, repulsive even, but I know she won't stop nagging me until I agree. Heck, she would even avoid me if I really cut my fur.
So I gave up and replied " Fine. But if you mess with my fur I'm cutting it off "
" Yes! "
Well, let's hope she won't fuck it up.
Walking to the couch as I sit right beside her. She asks me to turn around so she can braid my back. I did what she said as I face the other side, feeling her hands grabbing large strands of my fur.
Braiding layers upon layers of my fur. As I wait for her to finish at my back I notice her chugging down an entire slice of pizza, brushing off the crust before asking me to turn the my left.
I did as she starts braiding. Taking minutes on end as I kept changing sides for her to braid every corner of my fur until she shout's " Tada! "
" .... "
" So, what do you think? "
" Well, I guess it's comfortable, and it does look okay "
" See I told you, and to think you doubt my skills "
" Still, I'm kinda surprised you can braid. Where did you learn that from? "
" Well, mom and I used to braid each other's hair when she was alive, so I learned it from her "
" Oh.... you don't feel sad when you mention your mom? "
" Well, I guess it does suck that she died, but after a while, I think I learned to get over her death. " She said as she moves to the table to get two slices of pizza. Taking a bite while handing me the other slice.
" No thanks "
" Hmm? Okay, more for me, nom!"
* Munch munch *
" Well, finish it up. You still have school tomorrow right? "
" Hmm? But it isn't six yet "
I pointed to their apartment clock, as she turns around and saw the time was 5:57. She grunts as she said to herself " Why does time have to move so fast? "
" Sorry Jas, but you know what your dad said "
" Yeah yeah, I'll go to bed when it's six. He said that a million times already, nom "
She takes a bite from the slice. Finishing most of the pizza. Once she's full, I followed her to her room and watch her go to her bed. Tucking herself in as she lay down to her bed.
Closing her eyes, she said, "Goodnight."
" Night "
Before turning off the switch and close the door.
* Creak *
" Growl.... "
' Not yet. '
I walk to the bathroom to grab my backpack.
Moving to the living room as I toss my backpack next to the couch, place the stacked of paper, drawings and art materials aside, store two of the leftover pizzas on the fridge before taking a sit on the couch.
I didn't relax as I raise my ears, waiting to hear if Jasper tries to escape since Dave did warn me about that.
But after a few minutes of waiting. With no signs of movement. I think I can safely say that she's asleep.
' Phew good '
Without hesitation, I grab my backpack, change my clothes and pull three strapped garbage rolls to strap them to my back.
* Tug *
I grab my backpack and move to the window. Opening it to see a cramp alley. With no signs of the crowded street. I jump out of the window and landed on the ground.
Hearing the window close as I dash through the alleyway. Finding my next meal.
.....
But little did he know.
* Creak! *
He should have waited a couple more minutes.
* Thud *
" Hehe looks like it's time for operation ninja "
Jasper whispered as her grin reach all the way to her cheeks. She moves to her bed and stacked a few pillows together before covering it up with a blanket.
Creating a dummy as she goes underneath her bed to grab a rope made of tied blankets before moving to her window.
Opening it as she throws the rope and looks down. Seeing the tip of the rope falling down the ground, she tested it to see if it still hold's.
* Tug! *
" Okay, looks tight. Time for the moment of truth! "
She moves to her bed and ties it on the ankle. Tugging it really tight before moving to the window and grabbing the rope.
She looks down as the building was only two stories deep, yet she felt like it's the tallest this she has ever been too.
" Gulp. Phew, okay, you can do this. For the computer Jas, for the computer! "
After a moment of hesitation, she climb up to the window stool and held the rope so she can descend. Slowly climbing down.
* Tug *
' Don't fall, please don't fall.'
The rope stayed firm once she's no longer in touch with the window stool. Holding the rope tight while she pressed her feet against the wall.
* Creak *
' PLEASE DON'T FALL, PLEASE DON'T FALL!!! '
She slowly and steadily climbs down the apartment. Feeling every vibration of the bed budge because of her weight. As each second feels like a step for her to fall, she still continues.
Constantly telling herself that she won't fall until she looks down, seeing that the ground look's reasonable enough to jump down.
* Woosh *
* Thud! *
" Phew! Hah wow, for a second there I thought I was going to die! "
Taking another deep breath, she looks at her rope. As she sees that she can still reach out for the it and climb back up,
With her escape route in-tact she immediately turn around at the outskirts of the alley.
Seeing the soft multi color lights that brighten the dark alley. It fill'a her with rushe's of adrenaline as she runs outside of the alley and reach to streets.
Filling her worldview with the vibrancy of the night.
With nothing stopping her, she dashes to the left. Running away from her apartment as fast as possible with no regrets.