Title: Hippity Hoppity, Easter's on its way~
Summary: Maybe Kate shouldn't have egged on an odd-looking stranger...now she may be in for a harey situation...
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"Hey, could you please watch where you're going?"
I could barely make out the words over my music, but his tone was unmistakable. Letting out a big, theatrical sigh, I stopped jogging, turning to see the strange-dressed man who I had bumped into on the otherwise-deserted park path.
To be honest, I hadn't really been paying attention; I just saw a weird-looking guy in what looked like a black bathrobe, and thought it might be fun to run into him. There was some kind of stupid nerd thing called....comictron? Commacon? Something dorky like that, and ever since it had come to town, there were stupid weirdos everywhere, and I was so sick of seeing them while I jogged. I had already vented my frustration by bumping into a few of the geeks, but I guess this one must have been out shopping, because there were two large bags on the sidewalk, their contents spilled out onto the concrete.
"Yeah, what is it?" I snapped back, giving him a practiced look of annoyance. These losers were so easy to bait and deal with; probably because they never actually talked to a real woman, let alone one as hot as me. It had played out the same every time so far; the nerds looked so frustrated at first, but then all they could do was stare at my chest and stammer out an apology. The last guy I had bumped into had nearly started crying when a cop came over to ask if I was alright; it was priceless! This one didn't, though...he just stared back at me, looking puzzled and annoyed.
That, more than anything bugged me. Annoyed? This creep was annoyed with me? He should have been thankful I even gave him the time of day. Granted, he was actually kind of cute; he looked about my age. His brown eyes were large and expressive, his dark hair looking wonderfully soft...but he still wearing some stupid robe, and the look he was giving me was anything but cute.
"You knocked over my stuff," he replied, his voice light and soft, but his eyes were defiant. I was surprised; one of these geeks had a backbone? This might be fun.
"Yeah, so?" I shot back, putting my hands on my hips and wiggling a bit. I was hoping his eyes would drop to my tight pink jogging shorts, or at least for him to sneak a peak at my chest; then I'd be able to totally call this weirdo on being a perv. But he just kept staring straight at my eyes...it was seriously weirding me out.
"So, it's rude," he answered calmly. "You seem like that kind of person, though; maybe you're just a creature of habit."
I recoiled as if I was slapped. "Excuse me!? Who the fuck do you think you are, you creep? Rude? I'll show you rude!" I gave the asshole a shove, and felt a little surge of satisfaction as he stumbled back, though he didn't trip, unfortunately. But whatever; I was done with this nut job. I turned to leave, moving to put my headphones on.
"Stop."
I froze, the voice behind me so powerful, so stony and forceful that I couldn't help but stop.
"What the hell...?" I stammered out, as I tried to force my legs to move. But it was as if they weren't even part of my body anymore; try as I might, I couldn't do anything but wiggle my hips.
"Well, you certainly look a little more enthusiastic now, don't you?" The man walked in front of me, smiling as he looked at me. I clenched my fists in anger; what the heck had this freak done to me?! The creep looked me up and down, his hand on his chin as if he was deep in thought.
"It always seems so rude to start these things without proper introductions...my name is Krystian. And you are...?"
"Fuck you, you piece of shit!" I yelled back...or at least, I tried to. When I opened my mouth, the only sound that emerged was my voice calmly replying, "Kate." What was happening to me? Was I drugged or something!?
Krystian nodded, apparently reading the look of confusion and fear on my face. "Kate...hmmm...that's actually a pretty adorable name; I'm kind of surprised, considering how mean you are. I've met plenty of women and men like you...haughty, arrogant, conceited, and cruel to others just because they're in a position of power over them."
"You don't know me, you freak!" I shouted back, my mouth finally listening to me. "So why don't you fuck off back to your weird little nerd convention, and leave me alone!"
Krystian raised his hand, and my mouth clamped shut. It was if my lips suddenly stuck together...how the heck had he done that? My wide eyes must have tipped him off, because Krystian let out a small chuckle. "Surprised? I'm sure you're wondering how I'm doing this...well, I'm not here for the convention, and I'm not wearing a costume. These are my apprentice robes; I'm actually a wizard in training." He paused, then shrugged. "I'm sure you don't believe me, but don't worry; I'm sure you will soon enough."
I wasn't paying attention; I was looking around frantically, still trying to move, still helplessly wiggling my hips. I had to get away from this psycho!
"Now, where to start, Kate..." Krystian drummed his fingers against his chin, his eyes distant. "You're bitchy, arrogant, full of yourself...cruel to those beneath you. I had heard that a rude woman was causing problems around here, and I'm glad I ran into you; not only can I try to help you get a better attitude, but I can practice some more advanced spells. But let's start simple...that mouth of yours. We can't have you talking like that; not if you want to be a nice girl!"
What the hell is he babbling about?
I thought to myself, watching the creep snap his fingers at me...and then I felt my lips start to tingle and itch. And...and...
Oh my God...they were swelling...they were swelling!