1x1 with icycycle - angelxdemon

[velasco]

𝕾𝖍𝖞𝖑𝖔 I ①⑦    &⃝ ①②⑦ I 𝕸𝖆𝖑𝖊

Looking at Rei's sandwich in disgust, he took the slice she peeled off. "Someone really needs how to learn to make a sandwich," he grumbled, a quiet laugh following after. Over the time he'd been there, he grew used to preparing human food, and for a while after everyone he went there to watch die that was all he did. He'd grown invested in preparing food, and sloppily prepared food made his stomach churn.

He lightly tossed crumbs of the bread to the fish. As he was doing this, geese and ducks flew in to get their share of the bread too. After he'd thrown all of the bread while Rei still had some left, he glanced from her to the water quickly. He wasn't sure why, but he couldn't go more than thirty minutes without looking at her to be sure she was okay if they were in the same area. Letting out a soft sigh, he spoke. "I miss the water. I haven't swam since I drowned."

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Rei laughed at Shylo's comment about her sandwich. She didn't really mind - after all, she never really ate anything but things like cookies and cake anyways. Cooking was never her forte.

She crumbled the bread into about twenty more pieces and dropped them into the water. The fish, geese, and ducks churned the water, trying to grab a piece. Once all of them had either been gobbled up or sank, they dispersed, leaving the ripples in the water to gently smooth out.

Rei remembered what Shylo told her: he had died from drowning. Yet he loved the water. "Well," Rei began. "Teach me how to swim!" With that, she removed her jacket and slipped into the lake. "C'mon, I might drown if you don't teach me now!" she teased playfully.

[velasco]

𝕾𝖍𝖞𝖑𝖔 I ①⑦    &⃝ ①②⑦ I 𝕸𝖆𝖑𝖊

Shylo glared at her, ignoring her comment about drowning. "It's really not hard. Just kick your legs and arms at a consistent speed. It was always easier for me to swim underwater. I haven't swam in over a hundred years, I'm probably not the best teacher."

He hesitated as he slid his jacket off, hoisting himself into the water. It was rather shallow water, and only went up to around his bellybutton, so he was more comfortable than he'd have been in a pool then. The cold touch of the water welcomed him, and he waded over to Rei.

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As Rei waited for Shylo to wade over, she silently slid her hands under the water, cupping them. When Shylo was within distance, she threw her hands up, sending a huge splash of water over his head, soaking his hair. "Catch me if you can," she yelled, and then dove underwater. Kicking her legs until she ran out of air, she popped up again, seven or eight meters away from Shylo.

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Running his fingers through his now wet hair in an attempt to get it out of his face and drip a little bit of the water out, Shylo met Rei's eyes, just before she ducked under the water. As she swam under the water, Shylo watched, a bit jealous she could have so much fun in the water without being scared of it. When she surfaced and spoke, he let out an almost exasperated sigh.

Ducking under the water after a few moments of hesitating, he felt at home, at peace. He hadn't felt anything remotely close to his humanity since he drowned, but the water welcomed him with open arms. As he swam swiftly and quickly under the water, it tugged at him, almost as if it were hugging him. The water was gentle, calm, and caring -- unlike his last day.

Shylo, knowing that Rei couldn't see his body under the murky water, circled around her. He surfaced behind her slowly and quietly. Wrapping his hands around her waist, he erupted into a fit of laughs. "Got ya! What 'ya gonna do now?" He smirked through his words, knowing he had her arms pressed against her body, making her unable to do anything.

He rested his chin on her shoulder softly, "Thank you," he mumbled. As scared as he still was of the water, he was glad someone managed to coax him back in.

‣‣‣ aa sorry i sort of disappeared! i thought i answered lmao!

[icycycle]

Rei shrieked as Shylo suddenly grabbed her around the waist. Where had he come from? He'd been like a fish, slipping through the water silently. He held her, pressed against his body and with his chin resting on her shoulder. This felt... good. Rei took one of Shylo's hands and laid back until they were both floating on their backs. The water lapped at the edges of her face and all sounds were muted. For the first time in a long time, Rei felt at peace.

"This is amazing," she murmured.

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Shylo hummed in response, almost as if he was agreeing with her. He felt the water hug his sides, and he stood abruptly, realizing he was getting too comfortable. He waded over to the grass, drying his hands on the jacket he'd let along the bank. Once his hands were dry, he grabbed his phone, checking the time. It was only around twelve, nearing one in the evening. Shylo looked back, eyes meeting Rei's. "It's only about one, do you wanna grab something to eat?" His words were accompanied by the growling of his stomach, begging for something to eat.

He knew he was the only one who could hear it, but he hoped she'd realize how hungry he was.

‣‣‣ i was mid typing this then i had to leave for band practice, sorry!

[icycycle]

To Rei's disappointment, Shylo suddenly stood up and waded to the shore. However, she perked up again when he suggested that they grab something to eat.

"Sure," she laughed as she waded over to him. "But we need to get changed first!" she exclaimed. She was still dripping water by the time she had collected her jacket and her shoes. "Wait here," she whispered. She darted into a cluster of nearby trees. When she emerged again, she was wearing a simple red dress that ended just above the knee, its skirt flared and playful. Tucking a strand of red hair beneath her dark black locks, Rei slipped on her shoes. Smiling to herself, she realized just how much she loved that magical demonic closet of hers.



omg! i had band today too!

[velasco]

Shylo watched Rei in amazement as he got out of the lake. She'd come back out in a completely different outfit that complimented her body in all of the best ways. She looked absolutely stunning in his eyes. Sometimes, he was jealous of her species in all honesty, because unlike her, he had to actually go all the way home and change.

"Alright, I need to stop by my house though," he said, wringing his shirt out. Water dripped everywhere and soon enough he created a small pool of water by his feet. "Do you wanna come too, or do you just wanna meet up somewhere to eat?" he asked.

He grabbed his jacket and swung it around his body. Cold and wet, all Shylo wanted to do was go and change into something warm. At that point he didn't mind what Rei chose to do, he just knew he was shivering and wanted at least a different shirt.

‣‣‣ oh hey! i have band practice again tonight, then for the next four days i have this huge concert type of thing we do, so i may disappear for a bit at times.

[icycycle]

"I can come with you," Rei offered. As they began walking to Shylo's house, Rei slipped her arm around Shylo's to steady herself as she pulled out her phone to find restaurants. Shylo's wet sleeve stuck tightly to his arm, and Rei could feel the strong muscles moving beneath it.

"Ooh, check it out," she said, holding her phone up. "There's this place that rolls RAMEN up in BURRITOS! And there's another place that puts pizza toppings on EVERYTHING! And another one that tops everything with glitter! What do you want to try? There's also traditional places, like Italian or seafood!"


no worries ^^ band takes up SOO much time in my life too honestly~~