Future Days (Of You And Me)
Tw: injury mention,blood mention, food mention
Jerico x Joel
Ok to rb
Heavy steps make their way to a cabin,the snow its drowning any sort of noise,the clouds are grey, darkening as the sun sets further into the horizon,the wind blew mercilessly, the pine trees shook at mother nature Will.
Jerico dragged herself to an old cabin,the big windowpanes are shadowed and covered by the mist And the residual smoke.
A chimney, just snuffed out, heavy, heavy boots left ashen marks on the old oak floorboards.
Still, whoever that was they were gone, with the resting embers in the chimney, a Fire came to life,jeri rubbed her hands togheter trying to warm herself, as the Fire slowly came more and more to life.
Its dark outside, at this hour her mind gets the best of her, if it wasnt because of her pets.
Missy growls, the Manchester terrier stands up, pointing at the basement.
Jer tries to dismiss her but the dog insists running to the door,she grabbed her rifle and Ran behind her dog.
She found her licking the face of a Man, heavily wounded.
Jerico looked for any scratches,bitemarks,anything that could point to an infection.
Nothing.
The Man,whoever he was, was breathing heavily, his lungs werent working, and the injure on the left side of his temples was bad, very bad.
She carried him upstairs, leaving him near the Fire.
His life force was slipping through her fingers, she could feel it,Like water down a stream.
She got to work quickly, cleaning and tending the wound as much as she could.
The person that left probably had unfinished bussines with this Man.
She did the best with what she had, and so she scavenged for supplies.
Her hand couldnt help but wonder to the Mans face,brushing a strand of hair away from his face, she smiled softly and warmly, oh he was very handsome.
His pulse was very weak, his breaths heavy and shortened.
The chances of him surviving were Slim to none.
Yet she grabbed a can of food and cooked it, sitting him up and trying to hand feed him.
He could chew at least.
When he had eaten enough, she let him sleep on her sleeping bag.
She then Ate what was left with missy, and sat besides him, with her rifle in hand patrolling the área.
The night went on with false alarms, so when the smoky clouds cleared she packed up shop and carried the Man on her sled Back to her home.
A small cottage hidden in a Valley between two big mountains.
Yet a green garden grew, food, fruits and even a bit of livestock grew and lived in there.
She left him rest on her salvaged couch, changing the bandages.
Feeding the cows she then sat on the porch, missy curled up besides her.
From there you could see all the forest, the climb there was too much for an infected to climb up to, so it was her little piece of heaven, its early morning, the sun still rising over the mantle saying goodbye to the night and stars.
The wind started to pick up from a slight breeze to a strong wind.
She entered the house, starting a Fire in the chimney.
She sat besides the Man, guitar in her hand, the dog at her feet.
--If I ever were to lose you--she sang--
I'd surely lose myself
Everything I have found dear
I've not found by myself
Try and sometimes you'll succeed
To make this man of me
All my stolen missing parts
I've no need for anymore
I believe
And I believe 'cause I can see
Our future days
Days of you and me....--jerico had to stop as the Man reacted to that song, sluggishly trashing around.
That song seemed to mean something to him.
So she sat there lost in her own thoughts, until lunchtime arrived,unbeknownst to her as her mind wandered off into dreamland.
She made food then, a warm stew for that windy windy day.
She served three plates.
One for the misterious handsome Man, anotherone for her,and of course one for missy.
She again tried to feed him, and I say tried because the Man kept on moving away like a child, maybe he was getting some of his consciousness back.
When she was going to drop the towel an idea popped in her mind, you could almost see the lightbulb turning on in her brain.
--Back when I was feeling broken
I focused on a prayer
You came deep as any ocean
Did something out there hear?
All the complexities and games
No one wins, but somehow, they're still played
All the missing crooked hearts
They may die, but in us they live on
I believe
And I believe 'cause I can see
Our future days
Days of you and me...--And as she sang the Man seemed to be more calm as he ate, or well, munched.
She let him rest as she Walked upstairs to her room,or well art room.
Salvaged pencils,errasers and brushes, some of her best artworks were hanged all around her.
Her day ended doing the thing she liked the most.
Creating.
Eventually,jerico started using the Man as a model,it gave her a challenge, try and draw him as close as himself as she could.
Shed keep a Journal, were she kept track of his progress.
The Man eventually came to his senses,it took some weeks until he introduced himself.
He couldnt walk, or move from that couch,he could still bathe( with the help of jeri to at least take him to the bathroom)eat,and sleep.
But that was about it.
One particular morning jeri was eating breakfast on her porch admiring the sunrise, the dark mantle of the night, turning wine red as the Oranges and yellows announced and aclaimed the arriving of the sun.
Her pet curled up by her side.
Though a particular tune seems to distract her, a man,singing.
--All the promises at sundown
I've meant them like the rest
All the demons used to come 'round
I'm grateful now they've left
So persistent in my ways
Hey angel, I am here to stay
No resistance, no alarms
Please, this is just too good to be gone
I believe
And I believe 'cause I can see
Our future days
Days of you and me
You and me
Days of you and me--by the time he was done singing jer had Walked back into the livingroom
-- thought you couldnt get up?--She sat besides him.
--well-- the Man said leaving the guitar besides him-- I couldnt help myself but to play, I missed the sound of it
A warm smile appeared on jericos face as she looked away -- howd you slept?
--havent had a goodnights sleep in a while..-- he answered.
--hm..--she grunted in agreement--i should...I should go and pick up some of the veggies on the garden...you can still play my guitar though...I dont mind
She stood up,as the Man stummed the chords.
--Joel
--what?--jeri who has walking to The door turned on her heel.
--My names Joel-- he said.
--nice to meet you Joel-- better late than never,she guessed.
After picking up the best of the vegetables she Walked in back to the kitchen, she could see that Joel was still playing, entretained by the guitar.
She tapped her foot along the way as she started to prepare lunch.
The Man however took his chances and explored the house.
Stairs were still tricky, but somehow he found his way into her art room.
--What.. the hell?--he asked to himself picking up one of the portraits she had done of him, and her Journal right Next to it.
One of the last entries had been written maybe a couple of days ago.
"The misterious Man is still reluctant to introduce himself, I do get it, in this world trusting is hard.
Yet I cant shake off this feeling whenever our gazes meet.
Hes pretty funny in his own Way,when he isnt resting I find him quite charming.
This is the last drawing I made of him, I wish I could find the courage to show it to him"
Joels factions soften chuckling at the fact that the woman that saved him was a huge softie.
--Joel!foods ready!
He put the drawing down and went downstairs to eat.
They sat across from eachother, he was kind enough to help her set the table.
They quietly chatter, Jerico asked him about exterior things of himself, she knew not to poke around in things she shouldnt,and Joel didnt say more than what he should.
Yet the conversation had a warm undertone that left the both of them with a smile on their faces.
Joel took a nap,and she locked herself up in her art room to try and organize her running thoughts and feelings.
He didnt trust anyone easily, nor did he let anyone became close, emotionally or physically.
But that same night the rattle of the Windows were too much,he knew he was safe and yet he couldnt help but Grab his blanket and go up jericos room to slip into bed with her.
--Hey.. jerico...can I.. can I stay the night here?
He felt like a kid again, but a happy feeling overcame Jim when she said Yes.
His back was against hers, he snuggled closer to himself.
Yet, the panicked sensation wouldnt go away.
So he did the best Next thing and hugged jeri.
--Watcha doing Joel?--Her tone was playfull, but he looked away nonetheless, and yet she snuggled closer--relax Man, just joking
He chuckled looking away-- the last time I trusted someone this much I...uh..
He heard her sigh--the scar?
--yeah the scar
--If you dont mind me asking.. what happened?
Joel sighed heavily, pulling her closer.
--i saved a chick,and ran with her to safety, turns out she had some unfinished bussiness with me...and so here we are ...
Jer Turned around hesitantly cupping her cheek,he leans in her touch hugging her waist--im sorry you had to go through that...
--on the bright side I wouldnt have met you..
Jeri chuckled and he kissed her.
Kissing back she caressed his hair, they spent the night cuddling away,singing togheter the song that brought them closer.
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I did it. Now I dont write, I draw so this is not gonna be so good. Its been through many revisions and I realized I spelt "Yuseke" as "Yueske the entire time so forgive me ill fix that next chapter. My Kuwabara x oc story:
It was finally cold again. Miyoko was overjoyed, she had never liked summer. Sure there was no school and she had more time with friends, but she couldn't stand the heat. She detested those sweaty nights, or how the bugs always bothered her, actually she didnt care for any part of summer.
Miyoko had dropped so many hints over the years and yet somehow, Kuwabara still had no clue. His air-headed-ness was cute, but it made things difficult for the shy girl Miyoko was. She just couldn't work up the nerve to say something, and when she did, something would always interrupt her. However, today she planned to change that! Miyoko got dressed up as cozy as she could, ready for what her and her friends had planned and with a gleam of excitement in her eyes, she headed out the door.
That was apart from going to see her crush, Kazuma Kuwabara's baseball games, he would play every summer. When they were younger, he played in an official team wearing his "Mötor Head" jersey and smoking every opposing team he played against. Miyoko never missed a single game! Every home run, every strike, and every fight that broke out because of a bad call, she was there. When they got older, she would be there to watch him play against his friends, still wearing that jersey. She was always supportive of him, she was madly in love with him, and had been for awhile.
"Urameshi!! Where do you think you're going?? I was talking to you!" Kuwabara's feet hit the sidewalk with force as he sprinted after Yueske, who had walked only a few feet, forcing Kuwabara to stop abruptly frantically trying to steady himself without falling. After regaining balance, Kuwabara grabed a fists full of his friend's jacket to pull him close aggressively.
"D-Dont tell anyone! Or I'll break your mouth, so you cant tell anyone nothin' ever again!!" Kuwabara's face was as red as the setting sun. Unfazed, Yuseke stared at Kuwabara blankly for a short second before sighing and shrugging the big flustered fool off of him.
"Listen man, I wont say anything. But this is getting really annoying. Ive told you before that you should just go through with it. Whats your problem with admitting to her anyways?" Yuseke looked to the helpless man and immediately regretted asking. Kuwabara looked off dramatically twords the orange and red sky. His shoulders slouched, slumping over, and fiddling with his hands.
"I....Shes really pretty, ya know? And...Im well...ya know?" His voice trailed off, as if wanting reassurance he was being foolish. When there was no reply, Kuwabara peeked up with a quivering bottom lip.
Yueske stood with his hands in his pocket saying nothing, only wearing a furrowed brow and tight lips. Suddenly, he burst into laughter. Causing Kuwabara to stand up straight and look at him even more embarrassed, and ready to punch him.
"I never thought I'd hear the great Kuwabara, warrior of love, admit to being ugly!!" Mocked Yueske. He bent over shaking his head and slapping his leg, resting his other elbow on his knee and laughing loudly. He straightened and wiped a fake tear from his eye. Kuwabara gasped in shock.
"What?? Ugly??" Again Kuwabara grabbed at his friend, this time missing and falling. He quickly got up and held up a threatening fists.
"Im not ugly!! Im just not a romantic type!!" He rubbed his fists on his chest.
"I am a warrior of love, so I know how to treat a lady and how to talks to girls, I just....." He paused, his mouth moving like hes trying to remember how talking works. "She's different!!" He finaly blurted out. "She reads them girly romance books that Kurama likes!!" With a frustrated grunt, Kuwabara rubbed his neck nervously and spoke in a much more serious tone.
"Ive known her a real long time, and I cant tell her yet cuz I'm kinda worried she only thinks of me like how Shizuru thinks of me." Yueske picked up on the seriousness of the situation and scoffed trying to lighten things up again.
"Well you are ugly, but I think she likes you anyway. Besides man, why asks me? You think I read them werid books?" Yueske pat Kuwabara awkwardly on the shoulder.
"No way. I asked cuz you have a girlfriend!!" Kuwabara turned to look at Yueske who was moving his arm away.
"So? Doesnt mean I know what im doing, just asks Keiko." The boys laugh, seeming to have calmed down a great deal. Before much more could be said, four familiar and approaching voices could be heard chatting playfully.
"Oh dear, you didnt actually take me seriously did you, Miyoko?" Botan said in a teasing tone.
"I did!! I'm gullible, you cant just tell me anything about spirit world.I will believe it!! Everytime!" The two girls laughed.
"I've noticed," Interjected Kurama. "You have managed to retained alot of attributes from your childhood haven't you? I find that interesting." Kurama continud, wrapping an arm around Botan.
"Alot of people say that...is that a bad thing? I'm not immature am I?" Miyoko felt nervous now. Maybe that was the why Kuwabara never seemed to return her feelings, perhaps she wasn't mature enough for a relationship.
Keiko quickly spouted, "No no! I don't think he meant it like that, I think it's cute!" Keiko put a reassuring arm around Miyoko and smiled a friendly smile.
"Ofcourse! Its an admirable trait." Kurama said as Botan giggled.
Botan wagged her finger and pointed it at Miyoko with a knowing smile "Im on to you! You shouldn't feel so insecure!" Botan pulled her arm back and used it to hug Kurama's arm. "Don't be so hard on yourself, I know you're simply nervous, so you're being extra critical of yourself, but you'll do fine!" Botan hummed encouragingly. "And, we all look fantastic!" Botan added as they all rounded the corner.
Keiko stopped dead in her tracks, and started tapping her foot. "Well, most of us are...Yueske! I thought I told you to dress up!!" Keiko pouted, walking over to her boyfriend's side.
Yueske was the most casually dressed out of all of them. Just wearing his usual faded blue jeans, black converse shoes, plain yellow shirt and favorite green and yellow windbreaker jacket. He looked even more underdressed standing next to Keiko. She was wearing a lovely pale pink turtleneck, a plum purple suspender skirt reaching to her knees, long white socks, and loafers to match her skirt. Despite their contrasting attire, they somehow matched perfectly.
Yueske wrapped his arm around Keiko's shoulder and smirked."Kuwabara isnt dressed up." He looked over to Kuwabara and nodded his way while jutting his thumb twords his friend.
"What!! I am too!! This is the nicest thing I got!! Other than like...a tux or something!!" Kuwabara wore a blue Letterman jacket, a red sweater with dark blue jeans, and brown dress boots laced in black, he was indeed dressed up quite nicely. Miyoko blushed at the sight of his clothing, he cleaned up nicely as always. She couldn't help but smile at him, it was always a slight surprise to see him out of his school uniform. Kuwabara had a simular reaction to Miyoko's choice of clothing. She dawned a wine red A-line dress, knitted black leggins, and shin high beige lace up boots. She wasn't one to dress up like this, but she wanted to tonight, it was a special night after all.
Trying to redirect the situation and prevent Yueske and Kuwabara from fighting, Botan chimed in. "Well, I never have to worry about Kurama when it comesto presentation! Unless ofcourse, he's overdressed and making me look a fool!" Kurama and Botan giggled to eachother looking the most put together, like they were the parents of the group. Tonight, everyone was going their part to help Miyoko's odds, evident by Botan, who was wearing something much different from her usual choice of clothing.
She modelled a white turtle neck dress, form fitting reaching just above her knees with a small slit on the right side, with sleeves that reached slightly past her palms, she wore her wedding ring, hoop earings, beige velvet tights, and blue slip on flats to top off the look. To match her, Kurama dressed just as nice. Wearing a white button up tucked neatly into his dark brown pants, red suspenders with red suede shoes laced in black, and a matching wool trench coat to top complete it all. Now everyone felt underdressed.
"So what are we doing anyway?" Yueske asked scratching his cheek. Keiko shook her head "Are you serious? You've been waiting around this long, and you dont even know why??" Yueske simpled shrugged "I guess?"
Botan sighed looking tired, Yueske was a handful for everyone. "Dont you remember, Yueske? I told you this morning! We're all having dinner!"
Botan motioned to the brick building everyone was standing next to. "You've been standing right next to the restaurant! Where I told you we would be meeting up, seriously! You didn't connect the dots?" Botan tilted her head with a hopeless look. Yueske gritted his teeth and roughly pulled Keiko by her hip to his, talking through his teeth. "Whatever!!" He sighed and let go of Keiko fixed his hair flustered, he brought his fists down onto his palm talking loudly. "So now that we're all here, can we go?? Im starving and you guys took all damn evening to get here!"
Keiko lightly kicked his shoe pouting up at him. "Hush!! Its not our fault you dont listen, besides you didnt even try to dress nice! So I dont feel sorry for you." Yuseke quickly stepped aside and raised his voice a bit "Hey! Didnt ya hear me?? I didn't know what was going on!!" Keiko roughly poked her boyfriend's chest, "Again, not our problem! Listen and you wouldn't have to worry!!"
Kurama was the first to put a stop to the bickering. He took a wide step twords the brick building and grabbed the glass doors handle, he opened the door and motioned for everyone fallow him inside.
So theres that. I'll write more soon. I hope its as fun to read as it was fun to write.
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