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~~~Barrel's POV~~~
Last night was weird.
Yesterday, Lock told me about this new girl he liked, and it all seemed pretty suspicious to me, since I definitely noticed some chemistry between him and Shock. I wouldn't mind if they started dating; it'd get Shock off my back. I mean, she's my friend and everything, so it's not like I'd get mad or anything.
But like I said, last night was weird. At around 12:30 am, I got thirsty so I got up from my bed and went to the kitchen. But as I walked down the hallway, I noticed Lock's bedroom door was slightly open. I peeked in and immediately saw that he was gone. I began to worry, thinking he'd gotten kidnapped by a ninja or something. (...I really gotta stop watching ninja movies. ._.) The window wasn't smashed open, the front door was locked, and I checked every possible way that someone (...like a ninja. :3) could've gotten inside our treehouse. I was forced to conclude that this had been the work of the Shape-Shifting Ninja from The Snake's Revenge: Volume Three, Disc Four. Yep, I've got all three boxed sets. >:3 Take that, Cousin Travis. He's a ninja expert but I'M more awesome than he is.
....right? D:
Sorry, getting off topic. >.>
So anyways, here I was, thinking Lock had been abducted by some super-stealthy ninja force, when I heard whispers. It took me a while to figure out it was coming from Shock's room. (I'll admit, I'm not the brightest crayon in the tool shed. >.> ) I got closer, trying to listen in, but I couldn't hear what the voices were saying. I finally figured out that it was Lock and Shock, whispering things to each other. I tried to listen more, but all I could hear was "Really?" and "Yeah, I don't really like Barrel, either." I realized then and there that Lock and Shock were plotting to take my place as the leader of the trio. I mean, c'mon, I'm OBVIOUSLY the leader, right? ^^ ....somebody say right! D:
...I have to go prepare my licorice nunchucks and my taffy ninja headband. Prepare for battle, Lock and Shock! I will not lose my position of authority!
~~~Shock's POV~~~
I awoke the next morning, in Lock's arms. At first I was really confused, wondering what the hell happened, but then it all came back to me in a rush. The knocking on the door, the tripping, the kiss...I carefully removed Lock's arms from around my middle and tried not to wake him as I got up from the bed. I quickly changed into my dress, and looked around the room for my boots.
My magic had been acting funny ever since I started to have feelings for Lock, and I needed to go ask Sally about it. I finally found my boots, slipped them on and bent over to grab my hat from the floor. As I straightened up, I saw Lock in the mirror of my dresser. Staring at my ass. -_-
I spun around to face him, and his eyes widened.
"I, uh--um...wow, this is awkward."
"I see you're awake."
"Um..."
"Were you just doing what I thought you were doing?"
"Uh...no?"
"Whaddyou mean 'no'?"
"No eh-speak-eh english."
I raised an eyebrow at him.
"...Sorry."
I paused.
"......I don't mind."
He stared at me, surprise filling his face.
"Really?"
I nodded.
"Just don't make it a habit."
"Right."
I kissed his cheek before leaving the room, and making my way to Town Square. The clock on our makeshift stove read 11:21 am. Riding down in the birdcage elevator, I suddenly realized something and my heart sank.
What am I going to tell Barrel? That his two best friends suddenly decided that they loved each other, right after he'd just broken up with me?
I pushed it out of my mind, wanting to avoid any drama right now. But as I got off the elevator, I saw a girl with red hair and a devil's tail looking up at our treehouse, as though she was confused.
I approached her, waving.
"Hey, there. Can I help you?"
She smiled and replied, her voice soft like a child's.
"Doesn't Lock live here?"
"Yeah, why?"
"I was wondering if he was up yet. He and I were supposed to spend the day together."
I felt like a cartoon, where the record scratch was supposed to be inserted right then.
"Um...and who are you?"
"I'm Penny. I'm from Valentine's Day Town." she said, all smiles.
"Uh-huh...and you've known Lock how long?"
"Since yesterday." smiled Penny.
I calmed down, this made sense. He didn't like her, obviously he'd met her before he'd kissed me. I smiled back at her.
"I don't think Lock's gonna be out for another hour or so. He's dead asleep." I said, trying to keep my face straight.
"Oh..." her smile faded, but she suddenly leaned in closer and whispered, "Do you know if Lock likes anybody right now?"
I nodded, feeling satisfied that I'd get to tell her that Lock chose me instead of her. She gasped excitedly.
"Really?! Is it me? Oh, I hope it's me I really really like him, he's so cute and funny! And yesterday he kept blushing when he was with me, isn't that sweet? I think he likes me!!"
Cue record scratch.
Hello, drama.
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A/N: Another chapter, and this time Barrel's entry was longer. ;D I felt bad for Barrel, this was turning into a Lock & Shock POV story. So I added him in there. ^^ ...Poor Barrel, of course you're the leader of the trio! D:
Quick side note! Here's a drawing of Penny and Lock that my awesome friend Trista drew:
CLICK HERE! :3
It's a picture of Chapter 2, when Lock is about to introduce himself to Penny. ^^ Trista, I thank you so much, you drew Penny exactly the way I imagined her. ^^
Hope you guys enjoy the drawing and this chapter, thanks for reading! ^^ Until next time, ~MJS~.
P.S. Obviously, "The Snake's Revenge: Volume Three, Disc Four" isn't a real ninja movie...I think. XD I made up the title in about 15 seconds, and if it IS a real ninja movie, then that's completely by coincidence, I had no idea. XD
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