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Events
Spring break has finally kicked off! All the students are now enjoying their two weeks of freedom without any classes. With the seniors graduating this year the school has decided to host their annual Masquerade ball for everyone in town. Yes, even people from the neighboring town are invited to the ball. With the student council and the staff working overtime the ball is finally ready! Yet something is different about this year's event. It may be because the senior members of student council decided to go out with a bang,
Some people came to the park to read. Others came to find some other human that seemed superficially similar to them, be it a fellow parent, fellow student, or fellow single human looking for a life partner.
Now, Matteo could have fit into those categories, surely, had he tried. But he was more of the let's-lay-two-feet-of-paper-on-the-grass-and-draw-random-symbols type. You know, think he's Mozart or something with his white Apple earbuds and his retro thirty-two gig iPod (a costly investment he purchased after the discontinuation)
Spirals, jagged peaks, dots- it was a mess of symbols, once in a line but now in little squares that said more about where he could reach than chronological order. The real finese, though? He had lighter lines and darker line sthat corresponded- roughly- with volume or what he would call "intensity", though one might argue that there was only really "light" pencil, "normal" marks, and very dark. Three volumes to encompass the whole range of sound.
And then, it started. Bach. Matteo had a soft spot for the composer- really, for the cello, especially as Yo-Yo Ma played. Humming along quietly, he shifted until he was laying on his stomach in the grass in front of a blank section of paper, drawing the prelude of Bach's Cello Suite Number One. First came the spirals, one after another, followed by jagged lines, like rudimentary triangular waves.
No, he wasn't five, but it wasn't really unreasonable to think he was acting like it as the high school senior "doodled" to music. Dressed in a loose-fitting black hoodie and white jeans, this was, for him, a "relaxing" way to relieve stress after a busy day of classes and piano lessons.
Conner was bored Being bored was not a good thing with the vampire. When he was bored that meant allot of people got hurt. Sure he knew that he needed to be have and try not to hurt humans. but really, he didn't know no other servamp! It wasn't like others would really pay him much mind. Humans was allot funnier to play with. Sure he had met one human, a bartender that was quiet fun to hang around with, to annoy. But he didn't feel like going to the bar this early! He would rather just cause some trouble around town for others. So thats what he done. It went from a simple playing pranks on the neighbors to playing chase with one of the females that had been trailing him for a few days. He was pretty sure she was going to leave him along after he had a little meal.
Was he scared she'd tell on him? Nah, he bit her pretty hard so he was almost certain that she wasn't coming back or wouldn't dare to get on his bad side. Snickering a bit he past by a dog and tilted his head. snorting when he adjusted his glasses on his face. He didn't see why the 'hidden heroine' like them nasty creatures in this first place. Shrugging his shoulders he just tossed his arms behind his head. Strutting down the street with a almost to relaxed expression written on his face. Grinning mischievously when he make ever step harder then the other. In other words he purposely slammed his heels down on the concert to let others know he was coming.
His bright orange and black socks rolled half way up his leg. his black and orange heeled boots lacked against the ground. His black pants coming just slightly past his knees. He wore a white dress shirt. Although instead of buttons the shirt was held together by latch pins. a sleeveless orange jacket over the shirt. A blue tie loosely hanging around his neck and to top it all off a black scarf wrapped around his neck. Sure he dressed flamboyant, like a teen almost, but he was anything from it! He was over one hundred years old. With his arms behind his head he stopped at the crossroad. waiting for the traffic to pass something had caught his eyes. was that angel wings? Tilting his he watched to see where the weird male went. Seeing him heading to the park. well Conner knew where he was going!
Once it was safe to cross conner ran off in the direction of the park. His crimson red eyes scanning the area. He knew he had seen the angel boy coming this way! Running around a bit he finally found him. What was that? was he... drawing? Getting a bit closer he peeked from behind a tree. He was drawing! Clearly he didn't notice him, it seemed as if he was distracted by his music.. The closer he got the more he took in his appearance. Well look there! He had a cute face. grinning to himself he looked around to make sure no one was paying attention to him. Once he was sure no one noticed him he tossed himself forward, rolling down the little 'hill' although when he rolled he shifted his form. When he managed to land on the others paper he gave a loud squeak, rolled up in a ball he played 'scarred' as the little hedgehog curled up in his ball.
"Hey!" That was his first reaction. Dropping the pencil, his voice severe as his paper was disturbed, he pulled out his earbud and glared at...
A hedgehog? Immediately his glare softened, replaced by an easy smile. He couldn't be mad at an animal. A human, sure, any day, but a hedgehog was off the hook. Not that he had a particular affinity for hedgehogs, because he didn't- he preferred soft and cuddly animals, animals his parents would never allow him to get. Wouldn't they destroy the piano, the nice couch, and leave hair all over? No, no- impressions were everything. The D'Amore family did not have pets.
"Oh! Hey, pal." Matteo reached out. "C'mon. It's okay. You're okay." Now, there was something to be said about not touching wild animals, especially fearful ones, but despite being aware of such logic, he was hardly scared of a little hedgehog. Foolishly, perhaps, he tried to roll the prickly animal across his paper, closer to him, his touch gentle, but still earning him tiny cuts as he applied pressure to the spikes to draw him into motion. It was a few moments too late that he remembered his pencil- couldn't he have used that? He picked it back up in his "scratched" hand, just in case the animal didn't calm down and he did have to use the pencil to roll the thing closer, or perhaps, use it to push the thing farther from him if it got it's little spikes caught in him.
"Don't be scared. I'm not mad." As if the scolding had prompted the hedgehog to roll into a ball. Technically Matteo didn't know whether he was the cause of the hedgehog's fear or not, but either way he couldn't have helped matters by being "angry" with the animal. Matteo sat up, ready to coax the creature into his lap.
"Let's listen to Bach." Matteo suggested. His voice remained coaxing- that was the point. Not to say something profound but to be coaxing and reassuring for the wild animal. At least that's what people in movies and on television did-- he'd always mimicked them, though he doubted it was an expert method. Surely there were animal psychologists out there who were pros at enticing animals.
Notes: he loves animals k. & no fur, he already wants to take him home
Matteo D'Amore | playing with his emotions. fall for the cute act!
Suckers, try was all suckers for his cute little form! when the scolding stopped, when a softer and more gentle voice was replaced the hedgehog smirked to himself. Hook line and sinker. He now had this fish on his hook, now he just needed to jerk the pole and hook him. what? He has played a few fishing games just to see the big deal on them! He has played all types of games. He was even curious to the fashion designing games.
Suuure he played them and made fun of the scores he'd get for being flamboyant. Wait, now was not the time to brag that he's played every game they had came out with! No he was more distracted by the scent of blood. Oh how yummy. The angel boy was bleeding already for him. He must be a real animal lover. Lucky him!
"Don't be scared. I'm not mad." There it was! That was what he was looking for! Uncurling his body ever so slightly he looked up at the human, resembling a turtle slowly coming out of it's shell. The head would always appear first to look for danger. When he found himself moving closer, or rather being pulled closer that was when the hedgehog decided to 'calm' himself down, letting the spikes fall back showing he wasn't in his defense state no more.
So when he was pulled into Matteo's lap the little hedgehog just gave a happy squeak. Bach? What was bach? Was that music? It seemed like some weird medicine. But he would have try instead of listen. so he caught his attention none the less. Seeing the males earbud hanging from his chest like that Conner smirked inwardly.
Reaching up on his hind legs he let his little paws reach up to sniff the earbud. Why? He was playing the cute pet! pets was curious! While he knew what they was! A normal hedgehog wouldn't right? well here was where the fun came in! Hearing the music coming from the earbud he jumped back like he was scared again giving a loud cry showing that the sudden music, or the little pulse..
Because lets be honest when you played music you could always feel a little rhythm from the music that was playing! i.e.: speakers when your playing music. with the 'scare' the hedge went back to his defense form, curling up, attempting to purposely scratch at the males legs. Why? Because he was enjoying the scent of the males blood! That and he liked the way Matteo seemed to try and coax the timid animal.
Now Sure he wasn't going to give himself away this time like he had with Myron! Why? Because he showed Myron his human form before hand. But Matteo? He seemed like the type that would prefer animals over human. So maybe if he played his cards right he could get something out of this. after all Matteo had always pricked his fingers from just trying to hold him! So what would he do if he knew this time it really was him that had scared the cute little animal?
Grinning inwardly he even went as far as to start shaking slightly, like a scared little animal would. He knew how to work on others emotions. After all, you can't be a true gamer if you didn't know how to beat each level! This level was called taming the angel-chan. first step, make him fall for the cuteness before reveling your secrets! laying there shaking the little hedgehog decided to look back up at the boy, seeing if he was 'mad' at him. his little eyes soon darted back to behind hid. no one could resist a cute little animal playing peek-a-boo with them!
Fluffy or not, this little creature was very cute. Stroking the hedgehog with his free hand, his gaze was fixed on the motion of the animal. When it followed his advice- wasn't that strange!- he chuckled, but the smile slipped when the spiky creature balled up.
"Ouch, pal." Matteo mumbled, wincing. It didn't hurt too terribly, but it was unpleasant, and he didn't want the animal to get his spikes stuck. "Careful." Matteo didn't push the hedgehog away, but he definitely wanted to. For now he was patient with the hedgehog. Afterall, if he got too aggressive the creature might run away, and he definitely didn't want that.
"Can't you be a bit braver?" Matteo quizzed. Despite the hedgehog picking up on him asking it to listen to the music, he still presumed the animal couldn't understand him, so it didn't matter what he said as long as it was in a coaxing tone, right?
"Maybe you'd calm down if I got you something to eat. That always makes everything better, doesn't it?" With that Matteo pulled his phone from his pocket, googling 'what do porcupines eat'. Hey, he wasn't a porcupine-vs-hedgehog expert. Clearly he didn't play enough Sonic as a kid.
"Leaves, twigs, and bark... Not very appetizing, little one. But how about we go find some, pal." It wasn't really a question, He held his hoody open, leaving a gap for the hedgehog to crawl into.
"It'll be okay- trust me." One way or another, Matteo was determined to get the hedgehog in his hoody. Once the little spike ball was settled, he placed a hand against the creature's form to support it as he used his other hand to get to his feet. From there it didn't take him long to reach a tree. Tugging down some low-hanging leaves and their small branches, he offered them to the hedgehog in his hoody.
"What about these ones?" Matteo quizzed hopefully, determined to find something the hedgehog wanted to eat.
"You know, you're not fluffy. You wouldn't leave a mess in the house, or destroy anything." Matteo mused aloud, still on the fence about whether or not he could take the creature from its natural habitat. What was the worst that could happen? He could always bring it back later. "I know you've probably got a porcupine family to go back to, but if you stick around, I don't know... Maybe my parents would let me keep you. You'd have a nice warm bed. We can buy you one of those heat lamps for hamsters to go in the cage. Get you one of those plastic running balls so mom will let you wander the house." Did hamsters have heat lamps? That was probably lizards or turtles he was thinking of... Or baby chickens. Not that it'd stop him- who wouldn't want a heat lamp?
Notes: he really doesn't know much about domestic pets.
Okay maybe Conner should have.. well not listen to him. Maybe he should have acted like a wild hedgehog because they wasn't to good at listening to commands. They done what they wanted. But hey! He was trying to get on this boys good side instead of trying to make him mad and leave. after all he had a cute face and he had highlights in his hair like Conner did! So that was a good sign! He liked him already. He seemed to love animals. Or at least he liked him. So he was going to go with it! Although Conner really did have problems with staying still and behaving so he let the music 'scare' him to get the scent of the others blood again. Poor kid though he seemed like he was in a bit of pain. Oh well! He'd make sure to tell him to get it looked at later. Well did he have to? Didn't humans know if you get cut to disinfect it anyways?
"Can't you be a bit braver?" ouch, okay that one hurt a little. It was enough to make him come out of his ball form and look at Matteo, relaxing his quills on his back to show him that he was at least listening or maybe it was better to say the sound of Matteo's voice was calming him. Yeah he could go with that one! Animals did respond to the voice you used after all. So that was totally believable! at the mention of food though.. Conner found himself jumping up and down on Matteo's lap. He wanted food! He liked food! Leaves, twigs, and bark.... Well that was better then worms and insects that Myron was trying to feed him! So hell yeah he didn't mind eating them! It was in his nature after all he wouldn't mind.
When the pocket of the hoodie was offered that was when conner found himself scurrying along to hide in it. He was for sure going to go with him. Even if it wasn't his favorite thing to eat! He had to admit he has tried some before just cause his insist kicked in and he wanted to. Hell he was shocked to see that Matteo was actually going his way to make sure that he didn't fall and was watching out for him. He was such a weird human! If he was this nice to animals he must be mean to people. Why did that make him squirm happy? Oh right he had some issues, one being mean and violent people. Grinning a bit to himself he forced the thought out of his head. Looking up when he was asked a question he gave a little squeak.
Waiting for the 'food' to be handed to him he retreated back into the pocket to snack around on the leaves. That wasn't weird! Animals would hide when they ate so you or others couldn't take their food. although that would just mean that Matteo would have to clean up after him later. again that shouldn't have made him as happy as it did. When he was done he'd pop his head back out, almost as if he wanted some more. Wait what? Mess? Well he was a messy person But animal? Nah he was pretty good at not making a mess unless he was eating. destroying things.. well no he wouldn't. he wasn't a cat that would scratch the furniture or dogs and droll on things. He'd just run around and make you catch him for fun. Or wait till you was asleep and run on his wheel. That he would do for fun just to jump out the window when your mad.
Porcupine?!? Is that what he thought he was! That was just rude! Conner was so tempted to shift back just to snap at him! He was allot cuter then a damn porcupine! His quills was defense! He didn't attack by shooting his quills at others! The nerve of this damn human. That was a huge disgrace for hedgehogs everywhere! ...hamster... This kid was stupid. Did he really think he was a hamster now? He could feel his eye twitching. although.. he would teach him! That was it! He decided he was going to make this human his eve. He was going to show him! He was going to teach him not to disrespect the great hedgehog like that! Well game on! If Matteo wanted to take him home and make him a pet then he could have him! But it was going to come at a price. The plastic ball would be perfect though. Get him in one and he'd chase you around the house..
Giving a happy little squeak once more Conner jumped from the males pocket and like an excited little animal he started running around the other. 'burning off' some energy. Letting Matteo see just how quick he could run he would eventually stop, boning at the others feet happy, pawing at his shoe like he wanted him to pick him back up. How was that? Cute enough? suffer human He thought to himself. He needed a name. He would play cute for a while.. Unless Matteo upset him, then he would be forced to shift and tell him off. Oh well! He was going to play it out like a game. Each level had its challenge after all!
There it was- the happy little hedgehog. Matteo smiled at the small animal when it calmed down again. He even laughed at the jumping. Parents be damned, he wanted this little hedgehog as his companion. He'd keep the little guy happy, right? He'd treat the animal well, buy him all the little accessories he needed to be happy. Yep, nothing could go wrong.
"That's it- you're adorable." Matteo reached out to stroke the hedgehog. "You're safe with me." Well, for now. Matteo's opinion was drastically going to change when he realized how indestructible the little hedgehog was. At the moment Matt was convinced he'd be the hedgehog's protector, and he liked that idea. That's what masters did for their pets, right?
"More?" Matteo quizzed. Well, if Conner was still hungry... Matt moved to the next tree, pulling down some cherry blossoms. "How about these?" They looked happy. Anyway, there wasn't too big of a difference between leaves and flowers, right?
When Conner jumped down, Matteo scowled. What was the hedgehog's problem? Around it ran. Matteo watched it, just waiting for him to dash off. Matt wasn't going to chase it. Nope- he'd scowl and pout, as if the hedgehog leaving him were cruel. But he wasn't going to force the animal to stay. He wasn't the cruel one, not to animals at least.
When the hedgehog returned to him, Matteo's scowl slipped, replaced by a smile. He couldn't stay mad. He didn't pick up the hedgehog, though. Instead he walked over to his paper, rolling up the large sheet like a poster, before grabbing his angel-wings backpack. The paper went in, much too big for the backpack, along with the pencil he'd been using. Slinging it over his shoulder he was finally ready for the hedgehog. Crouching, then reaching out to scoop him up into his arms, Matteo wasn't going to put the hedgehog back in his hoody yet. Nope- the hedgehog could be hurt after jumping, so Matt wanted to look him over. Who knew, maybe there'd be obvious bruising or bleeding.
"Let's go introduce you to mom. Be good, okay? She'll freak out if she sees your spikes." Matteo offered in explanation using that same coaxing voice.
Matteo's home wasn't far from the park. Walking briskly, holding the hedgehog close to his chest, they finally arrived at his childhood home.
"No one should be home, but you should hide just in case." Matt explained, finally trying to put the hedgehog back in his hoody pocket. Whether the hedgehog went in or not, Matt planned to bring the animal inside. Once they were inside he shut the door behind him, locking the top lock. Not because he was worried for his safety- he wasn't. But his parents had keys to the house and he wanted as much warning as possible that they were home, even though it probably wouldn't be until later in the evening.
"We'll give you a bath before you meet mom. Make sure you're fed, and get you comfortable with the house." Matt continued. It wasn't because he knew Conner was a human- honest! The boy just didn't have that many people to talk to. By choice, granted, but having a captive audience made him want to talk. Not to be understood, that was asking a bit too much, but just to talk. First stop? The kitchen. Eat first, clean up the hedgehog later.
"It said you eat leaves. Lettuce is a leaf, right?" Matt went to the fridge to find the lettuce, not expecting an answer. He'd make himself a salad while he was at it. He grabbed the head of lettuce, then the bottle of Hidden Valley, setting them on the counter. Shutting the fridge, he grabbed a knife from the drawer, setting it next to the lettuce. Finally, three bowls- one for water, one for lettuce, and one for Matt's salad. A normal person probably would have taken the hedgehog out of his pocket at some point, right? Welp, not Matt. he liked the hedgehog being there, kept close.
Matteo D'Amore | he says, he's the perfect pet! bathe him
Adorable? Yeah he was definitely a animal lover! Score! this was the best thing ever. He didn't even think twice when he was offered cheery blossoms flowers. He just ate them happily. He didn't mind it had a little bit of a weird taste. He was offered flowers already! This was the best! It looked like all the options he choose so far was perfect! He got flowers, told he would be safe with him. Which in honestly made him laugh because shouldn't he be the one saying that? He was almost certain he found the one he wanted! He just needed to make sure he had the last thing he needed to be the perfect eve for him. So once his belly was full, don't judge him! Your not a hedgehog you wouldn't understand. He jumped down and started burning off some energy as well as to see if Matteo would react to him 'running off.'
After he got the excitement out of his system he returned. Only to gasp and watch Matteo walk off. That was just cruel! He wasn't allowed to leave when Conner was just having fun playing with the angel boy! standing there he pouted. Although you really couldn't tell since he was so small and well, in his animal form! waiting to see what Matteo was going to do he was more then ready to transform and pounce on him telling him he wasn't allowed to leave. But it seemed like he didn't have to. Happily climbing in the boys arms when he crotched down he let out a happy noise. This was perfect. they was leaving and he was being taken home! Now he could see what kind of place this male lived in. Why? Because a home said everything about a person. Look at Conner and his studio apartment! That said allot about him!
Wait? Did he say introduce him to the Angel boys mom? HA! Heart event two unlocked. Fuck yeah! He was doing so good right now. By three he would show himself! well his human form at least! That would be five, or four. Depending. Snickering under his breath he just happily rested in Matteo's arms. playing 'sleep' He said be good right? So why not pretend to sleep in his arms while he was being taken home? He was the perfect pet. Unlike the fake pets that only had enough sense to run around and scratch themselves. Look at him! He was playing good and he was going to get what he wanted before it was all over. He just had to play this right if he wanted to trap the human. When he heard Matteo telling him he should hide he gave a squeak when he was moved. pretending to be woken up.
Happily making home back in the pocket he laid dead center of his pocket to make Matteo come looking for him later. Grinning he could do this all day. Maybe he would play the perfect pet till night time. Creep in Matteo's bed and snuggle him at night.. when he stirred shift back making Matteo think he was going crazy.. Oh this was going to be a fun game to play with Matteo. He was getting excited just thinking about how he could mess with him. Snickering to himself again he rested his head on his paws. Wait.. bath? for as erotic as that sounded, lets be honest he was going to love it.. but.. Did this foolish boy really want to bath a hedgehog when he clearly had no idea what he even was? Oh this was getting better by the second. He was so curious to see how this boy was going to bathe him without cutting his hands open.
Maybe he was a sadistic thinking about Matteo cutting himself.. Well maybe a little. He rather be the one on the other end of the sadism then anything. Damn.. he got so lost in his thoughts that he hadn't heard nothing after a bath. was Matteo talking to him? No he probably was just talking to himself. Okay he would lay still and get comfortable until Matteo got him out of his hoodie. Granted he wanted to peek out and see what was going on, to get a better look at the house but he could do that when the Angel was asleep! He could hear Matteo moving around but he just shrugged and laid still in his pocket. He was told to behave! If he was bad then He might lose the trust of the human, so he'd lay here and wait.
It was times like this he wished he was flexible like a cat! He had blood on his quills and he couldn't even get a taste of it! He wanted to see what the humans blood tasted like. Was he a rare blood? a negative type? No he seemed like a B type of blood maybe a AB.. he sure didn't seem like an A type.. wait.. no those wasn't a proven study was they? He just tasted allot of blood like Allot he could always tell the different type of blood. Not by the smell.. well the rare blood type he could! But right now all he was smelling was the cherry blossom on his paws. Sighing softly to himself he just relaxed his body to get comfortable, listening to everything around hims instead.
The hedgehog sleeping on him definitely earned Conner bonus points. The thought that Conner already trusted him enough to let his guard down and sleep was a step in the right direction. So much so, in fact, that it didn't even register with Matt that it was rather sudden. Had the poor creature worn himself out running around like that? It didn't make much difference to Matt.
Maybe this was going to work. The hedgehog seemed to be listening to him. Matt washed his hands, then cut up the lettuce, filling one of the bowls with water for the hedgehog before putting the ranch on his own plate. Perfect! Salad for him, lettuce for the hedgehog, and water. Matt grabbed a piece of dark green lettuce, putting it into his hoody- that was weird, he'd admit it- before grabbing all three dishes. He headed directly to the bathroom. Eating in the bathroom seemed gross, but hey, Hollywood actors and actresses did it in movies, so why not?
The door got locked behind them, and the food went on the counter, freeing his hands. First thing's first- what did google have to say about bathing porcupines? Despite Conner's small size, it said the bath tub. Rather than argue with Google, Matt put his phone back into his jeans pocket, removing his backpack and dropping it on the floor. Did that make his porcupine a baby? He looked so much smaller than the porcupines in the picture beside the article.
"If you're a baby, I'm going to hell." Matt mused, slipping out of his pants. If the porcupine was a baby, he was scared of it drowning. He grabbed the three plates off the counter, setting them on the edge of the tub.
"Hey pal." Matt began as he reached into his hoody to remove the hedgehog. He stepped into the bath, knowing fully well there was no water in it yet. The bath tub was cold. "I need you to be careful." Matt set Conner down on his leg so he could pull his hoody off, leaving his t-shirt on. Now he was ready. Sitting with his back pressed against the tub, he scooped the hedgehog in one arm, holding him against his chest.
"You're okay. I have you." Matt added. It was now or never. Turning on the water, Matt winced, hoping his hedgehog wouldn't get scared of the sound.
Being so lost in his thoughts of what kind of blood Matt had, Con forgot about everything around him. Blame his vampire blood! He smelt blood and it was driving him a bit crazy. That is to say until he felt Matt's hand moving. Looking up from his laying spot he jumped a bit when he reached for the lettuces. He didn't know why he was so happy. Maybe because Matt was being nice to him and feeding him. No it was because this felt like a reward to him and he was actually enjoying it. He would eat as much as he fed him. After all it was just the greens. So it wasn't like he could get to full or sick off them. They was moving again. Feeling Matteo moving and walking he just shrugged his little shoulder eating the food that was given to him. Maybe being a pet wasn't that bad.
Movement, he could feel Matteo moving around. what was he doing? It wasn't walking this time, Maybe he was just taking off his backpack and about to sit down. Perfect! He could check out the room while Matteo ate. That sounded so perfect to-- What did he just say? Did he just call him a baby? That hurt. That hurt allot. He knew he was short as a human! But his hedgehog was the perfect size! He was even a perfect two pounds! How was he considered a baby? That was just wrong. It made the hedgehog want to sink his fangs into that perfect, untouched shin of his. Hell he would have two if he hadn't realized what was going on. When he was pulled out the pocket he was about to blow this perfect little hedgehog act! He was about to snap and start throwing swear words out at Matteo.
The only thing that stopped him was the surrounding. They wasn't in a bedroom, they was in a bathtub. both of them! Matteo was half naked and only in his underwear. Well hello! Looking up at the other he couldn't help but to grin inwardly. If only Matteo knew he was a 'human' and not a real hedgehog. This was perfect. He now had something he could hang over the boys head! Plus, he got to see the other half naked. This was the best thing ever! Looks like sticking with Act cute and listen to him. Was a better choice then. Change back and snap at him. Laying there on the others legs like a good boy Conner just found himself so amused and happy right now. This was the best! How could it get any better?
Just as he asked that he found himself being picked up. giving a little squeak from the sudden movement he had no idea what was going on at first. But being pressed against his chest. What was water? He didn't even hear it being turned on! He didn't even notice that the tub was filling up. The only thing he noticed was Matt had winching a bit as if he was expecting something. Giving a little cry the hedgehog nuzzled his head against Matteo's chest. As if he was mocking his earlier, "You're okay. I have you." That's right! Two could play this game. Well that and he choice the later options this time. Freak out about the water and draw blood. or his favorite and latest option. Play cute and nuzzle against him, catching his attention. Now he just needed to wait and see if he choice correctly or if he'd have to try a different option!
Waiting on Matt to respond conner found himself nuzzling him a bit more, showing him that the hedgehog didn't feel fear, or intimidated. Hey! Matteo was the one that asked if he could not be so timid right? Well this hedgehog had heard his request and was going to give it a try by replacing timid with affection. Because it seemed as if his scared approach hadn't worked, so here goes take two at being affectionate this time. He really didn't want to be put down. He knew he had blood on his quills from Matteo. He knew that it would look bad if he showed conner off to his mother but he was a vampire! He liked blood. Sighing though he knew he would initially be put in the water. Maybe if he pretend to go under water and sink... or take off doing the doggie paddle.. that would probably earn him some points right there! Just thinking about it he let out a little noise that sounded like a laugh, or maybe i come as excitement.. nervousness thats what he'd go with! That will make him eat his heart out!
The hedgehog was doing an incredible job of being a cuddly companion for Matteo. With the hedgehog nuzzling into him, staying close, Matteo smiled and relaxed. Yep- it was working. Low-maintanence pet. Matt switched off the water, cupping water in his hands to drop onto the hedgehog's quills. But Matt and Conner's first bath would be cut short.
As long as the blood and dirt was off, Matteo would be content. Once he was satisfied his pet was clean, he picked the hedgehog up in his arms again, standing up. Maybe wearing his t-shirt and boxers hadn't been the most brilliant plan- it was just a hedgehog, right? It'd seemed like an extra layer of protection, but now it was just a hassle. Setting the hedgehog in the sink, Matt pulled off his wet clothes, tugging on a fluffy light blue robe from the cupboard.
Matt wrapped Conner in a towel, attempting to keep the hedgehog warm as he made his way to his bedroom. He closed the door behind him before setting the hedgehog on the bed.
"Get comfortable," Matt offered, walking to his closet. With his back to Conner, he slipped into a new outfit. Pajamas, no less- black sweat pants and a black t-shirt. Grabbing a necklace off his desk, Matt then slipped into the bed next to the hedgehog.
"Niente." Matt began, attempting to capture the hedgehog, placing Conner on his chest as he laid on his back. "How about that? It's a music term. Because you went from excitable to calm." Matt explained. He wrapped the chain around the hedgehog's neck, letting the heart-shaped brass treble and bass clefs rest below Conner's chin.
"There you go, handsome." Matt smiled, stroking Conner's back once the necklace was in place. "What do you think? Up for a quick nap?" Matt wasn't sure why he was asking, but he used his free hand to grab the pillow beside his head, setting it beside his chest so the hedgehog could walk up onto the pillow, napping "beside" Matt if he didn't want to stay on his chest.
Hey he was actually enjoying swimming! Why did he have to stop? Oh right because Matteo's bare chest. Yeah he wasn't about to complain now. No way he was actually enjoying this right now! He was enjoying being bathed and dried by the other. Sure if he was a normal hedgehog Matteo would have a made a few mistakes by now! But hey he wasn't just a hedgehog so he was going to be fine, more then fine actually. Snickering a bit under his breath when he was sat on the bed he snuggled up into the towel. That is to say until he seen Matteo changing. well there was always privileges to being a pet after all! Humans let their guard down. He was pretty sure that if he had been in his human form right now he wouldn't have been able to see this little 'cut scene' right now. Oh yeah, he was definitely not regretting his choice to play along.
Wait Matteo was moving around, following him with his eyes he was a bit curious to what he was up to now. YES! Jackpot! Now stay still a bit longer.. He told himself. He was almost there he could- "Niente." There it was. The perfect combo ever. With the necklace placed on his neck he found himself smirking like a villain right now. Good thing you couldn't really tell when a hedgehog smirked right? well.. good thing Matteo wasn't paying attention was more like it! If he hadn't ben distracted by the necklace he was sure he would have caught a glimpse of his grin. Cooing happily he bounced playfully on Matteo's chest slightly, letting him know he liked it. Hell he didn't care what no one called him. But for Matteo to take time and actually think of a name that suited him? Well he was happy!
He was now two thirds of a way to his goal! All he needed was for Matteo to say the name to human conner. But how did he want to do it was the question. Matteo had just called him handsome. He was so tempted to shift back already! But something told him he should wait just a bit longer. wait till his guard was completely down and he had nothing to worry about! Yeah that sounded good to him. Just a little longer. Lowering himself on Matteo's chest when he said nap he was fully intending to 'nap' with the other. Well he wouldn't nap! No he would explore. But if Matteo's guard was completely down then that would be a perfect time to make his move. With the pillow moved over closer to him Conner was already playing sleep.
Acting as if he had already fallen asleep on the boys chest. Ha! He wasn't about to move. No way, he'd get pricked again if he tried to disturb the 'sleeping' hedgehog. waiting for Matteo to fall asleep he softly crawled off of his chest. Only to shift once his feet was on the floor, no need to actually move the bed, a hedgehog shouldn't be able to do that after all, but a human? grinning as he looked over the sleeping angel he snorted under his breath. time to look around the house! But first.. walking over to the lettuces that Matteo had left out he actually did eat some of it, he couldn't help his insists! after a handful he started to wander around. He avoided Matteo's room because he didn't know how light of a sleeper the other was. Instead he went through some rooms.
It seemed like his family really was loaded after all. Hey don't give him that! he didn't get to see how the outside looked, he was in a pocket for heavens sake! after wandering around a good twenty minutes he was almost caught so he quickly darted back into Matteo's room. He wasn't sure who it was, or why they was in his.. oh right his parents right? well that explain the footstep's.. Now back to the bigger picture. calming his heart down he felt like he nearly lost a life there! Imagine what would happen if the guard had actually caught him! He'd have to do a major reset! He forgot to save earlier. So thats what he did, he saved his game. Well in his head he did. After hearing the little noise to show his game had been saved he crept over to the sleeping angel.
He really did look like an angel didn't he? No, far more then a simple angel. One knee on the bed. He could feel the mattress shifting slightly so he shift back to his cute little hedgehog form till he was back over the males chest. Then, then was when he shifted back. Both knees on either side of Matteo's hips. His arms slipping back, forcing their way under the males body, hugging his back as he rested on Matteo's chest. His new necklace dangling from his neck. This actually felt nice! Now he just needed to wait for Matteo to feel or rather notice the weight change that was over top of him. Grinning he had to remember how Matteo said that. Niente, like Nintedo. He could easily remember that. This was going to be priceless!
Matt couldn't remember the last time he'd been this relaxed. If anything, he was happy Conner wasn't moving off his chest. He was buying it completely and he couldn't be happier. In fact, his dreams were filled with images of his 'porcupine' running around, him chasing him like a child would. Strangely it was a happy dream, accompanied by cheerful symphony music.
Matt instinctively wrapped his arms around Conner when Conner laid against him, but his mind seemed to recognize something was off. Still, the dark-haired male snuggled into the blond as if the boy were a blanket and not a human.
Until he opened his eyes and saw the blond hair. There was no logical explanation. One minute he was napping with his new porcupine, the next he was waking up with some man laying on him.
"Ah!" Matteo yelped. He let go of Conner, shoving the servamp's shoulders as he tried to draw his knee up to knee the poor older boy in the stomach. Matt was very much an 'act first, ask questions later' type, especially when he was surprised.
"Pervert! Get the hell off me!" Matt yelled. Beneath the anger was definitely fear. With any luck his parents would hear, though explaining this might not go in his favor. They weren't the most... understanding. He'd get blamed, but if it meant Conner was gone, he could live with the punishment. Still, he wouldn't stop squirming until he was out from under Conner, even if that meant he ended up on his bedroom floor. Really, he'd be fine if either of them ended up there, as long as it was just one of them.
"What the fuck is your problem? Don't touch me! I'll have you arrested." Quieter now. He wasn't yelling, and it didn't sound like his parents footsteps were nearby. No- they were probably on the opposite side of the house, if they were here at all. He was stuck with the blond for now. Matt's gaze shifted to the pillow beside them, then towards the floor. Had the blond done something to his new pet? That was it! He threw his weight against the b lond, startled when the two of them managed to roll off the bed, Matt landing on Conner. Instead of getting off he held the blond there, glaring at him for a moment as if it were Conner's fault and not his own. Oh- wait! His pet.
"Niente, it's okay." Matt coaxed, glancing under the bed. What better way to hide your fear than to ignore the object of your fear? It was easier thought of than done. "Come out, pal." What he wouldn't give to have his pet by his side with this creepy guy around. Right. He should probably get off the guy. Finally getting off so he was kneeling beside Conner, ready to stand up, his eyes caught sight of the necklace.
"What did you do with him?" Matt grabbed the necklace, yanking it forcefully as if to take it back. "If you hurt him, I will kill you."
Notes: he's still tired, he doesn't know what's happening.
Pervert, okay. He wasn't expecting that to be the first thing he actually said towards him because the scream didn't count! But hey, it was a fun 'meeting' now wasn't it? Way to fun for the twisted vampire. Yet he never once opened his mouth. Oh no! He knew how this worked. he just needed to wait for Matteo to call for his pet and forget about him but that knee to the stomach hit more then his stomach. So it was no wonder why it was so easy for Matteo to roll them over. If a knee to the groin and stomach wasn't bad enough he felt the pain on his back. It hit like thunder! That hurt, What kind of strength did this male have in his legs? was it all because he was scared? Damn that hurt and strangely excited him all in one. Yes Matteo definitely was a keeper now wasn't he?
Gasping for breath he bit his tongue not to say nothing. he needed to to be just perfect but damn was he ready to bark at Matteo already! "Niente, it's okay." Really, he loved this guy so much right now. By time Matteo got up, kneeling beside him it was to late for this boy! Feeling his necklace being grabbed. "I'm a hedgehog not porcupine." Was all he had time to say before a orange glow appeared, circling around his neck. Going straight to his ankle. Symbolizing a chain. A Huge circle forming around their feet lasting a few seconds before exploding into light. Perfect that was the temporary contract! now he had this little angel just where he wanted him! Why Ankle? Well because Matteo had kneed him and it was Conners way of getting his revenge.
Now, now he could speak! "The God of thunder has made a contract with the great hedgehog! Please continue working together and destroy all the foes you may encounter. He narrated a bit, announced. That was right, this was his way of letting Matteo know what was going on. Yet to put the icing on the cake he shifted back to his hedgehog form. Why? To show Matteo that he really was what he said. Looking up at Matteo he grinned wide. "Hello master, please take care of me.~" really who could reject something as cute as him? moving forward he crawled into Matteo's lap, nuzzling his head against the males chest, looking up at him as he spoke, yes a talking hedgehog. "Niente loves his master. Of course it's okay. I'd never hurt myself so don't worry."Okay maybe he was just fucking with him now! Well there was no maybe about it.
Reaching up with his little paws he waited to see if Matteo fall for it and pick him up. If he did well he was in for something, if he didn't. well he was still going to do it. Giving Matteo enough time to make up his mind he soon shifted to sit on Matteo's lap, his arms wrapped happily around his neck. "Don't worry God of thunder. I'll protect you." Grinning mischievously he refused to break eye contact with him. his crimson eyes peering into his blue eyes. His black black streaked bangs falling against his nose. "Congregations, you have survived the day, what will you do now?" Okay he knew he had problems, he knew he was asking for it. But really, How could someone stay mad at a cute face like this? Plus he had glasses! This little angel wasn't the type to punch a guy with glasses was he? God he hoped so.
Hedgehog? Uh, no, he was definitely a human. What the hell was the glowing? Matt let go of the necklace as if that were the reason, mortified as the glow circled his own body.
"Shit, shit," Matt panicked, falling into a sitting position as he tried to scoot away from the light. Though it didn't last long, it seemed like it was somehow ... attached. This was too weird. Matt stared at his own ankle, his heart racing, as if he expected the light to come back. Instead, the blond spoke. God of thunder?
"What the hell are you on?" Matt asked, glaring to hide his fear. It wouldn't last. When the blond turned into the hedgehog, Matt's eyes widened in surprise. Take care of him? Okay, this had to be a dream. Matteo stayed still, staring, waiting for... well, however this ended. Dreams didn't last forever, did they? The whole thing was farfetched. Did hedgehogs even live in Japan? Maybe he was the one on something, not Conner. Wait- the hedgehog was talking again. He loved him? Matt bit his lip, but refused to engage. Nope, he was staying still, hoping this "dream" would stop if he didn't fall for it.
Instead, the blond seemed to take it as an invitation to sit in his lap as a human. Cheeky bastard. Just like that, Matt's anger was back.
"I said don't touch me!" Matt yelled- yelling wasn't really necessary, Conner was definitely close enough without yelling, but hey, he was angry. Shoving Conner, Matt struggled to his feet, only to kick Conner's chest with all his might, his fists clenched.
"I trusted you! You creepy freak." Matteo growled, kicking Conner again, his body trembling with anger. At least, he thought it was still anger. He was feeling confused now- anger, sadness, disappointment, fear... But hey, kicking Conner was helping. As long as the blond would stay on the floor, the dark-haired teenager was going to kick him, as if he could make himself feel better by seeing Conner in pain. As if physical and emotional pain were somehow equivalent, and as if his pain were all Conner's fault. In his mind it was, though! If Conner hadn't tricked him, if Conner wasn't ... whatever he was, then none of this would have happened! And well, if he was angry, he didn't have to admit that he felt silly and wanted to cry. What was wrong with him? He'd thought everything would be perfect- him, here, with his hedgehog- and now he was kicking some poor, weird guy in his bedroom.
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