~current time~

All that could be heard inside of a hospital room were wails of pain and the cursing of the name Palette.

Geno was so stunned at the use of Goth's vocabulary that she had to wait outside.

Reaper had to leave too since he couldn't keep a 'shit-eating' grin off his face and he was freaking out the nurses.

Geno sat down in a waiting chair with her skull in her hands, "Reaper what have I taught our children?" She asks as Goth wails out in pain again, cursing Palette's genitalia and how its able to help produce life.

Reaper sat down next to her while chuckling, "You taught them how to be strong emotionally."

Geno swatted his arm in anger, "Of course you would say that!"

"You also weren't the quietist when it came down to your anger."

"Well maybe if you hadn't pissed me off so much then our kids wouldn't be cursing the world! I'm a terrible mother.." Geno trailed off while hugging herself.

Reaper stood and kneeled down in front of her, "Geno, look at me." He demanded softly.

Geno shook her head in relunctance.

Sighing he hooked his forefinger under her chin and forced her to look at him through a teary gaze, "You are not a terrible mother.

I've watched you and fell more in love with you every single time I saw you get up in the morning. Everytime you interacted with the kids. Spent time with me. Took the kids to the park or just a walk around the block.

You showed them what it means to struggle but what it also means to love the life you live.

Words are words Geno. They don't define who that person is, all they define is the people they grew up around. Actions speak louder then words and you love, have showed our kids how to fight for what they want. Even if it is something as simple as family." He locked his lips over hers before she could protest or say another word.

~meanwhile~

Shino was currently at a play that included Radier as their special guest. Radier was playing red riding hood.

Xahji was sitting next to Shino smirking at him as Shino stared at the stage in happiness, "Shino, do you have that back stage pass Goth gave you?" He questioned.

Shino nodded furiously.

Xahji shook his head, "Your love sick."

Shino swatted Xahji's shoulder not even bothering to turn away from the play, "And your love sick over an athlete that you injured last year."

"It wasn't my fault that she deliberately got in my way!" Xahji exclaimed defensively.

"I never said it was your fault."

"The way you worded it had me thinking you blamed me."

"I don't."

"I know that. But why did she get in the way of a magic using class.." Xahji trailed off.

"I think Desire or Honor dared her too." Shino said absentmindedly.

"But why would they dare her to pull that stunt. She could've died if I hadn't noticed her when I did. My scythe would've killed her if I hadn't made it disappear. I only threw three bones, one of those impaling her shoulder. She ran into them and she got in trouble." Xahji put his skull in his hands as he sighed in irritation.

Shino shrugged as he glanced at Xahji, "I think she's more afraid then spiteful towards you Xahji."

"Why would she be scared? I haven't done anything threatening towards her since then." Xahji muttered.

Shino shrugs his eyes returning to the stage as the final act begins.

"I just realized how not helpful you are Shino." Xahji glances at Shino in annoyance.

Shino smirks, "I just wanted to give you some ideas. I never said I would help you with your girl problems."

"Your telling me this when your literally at a play right now with your crush as a star guest? That dark boned skeleton from 'That's So Radier'? I know that show Shino. I watched it too." Xahji states.

Shino turns to Xahji, "Geno had you watch that show with me Xahji. That's the only reason you ever watched it."

"I regret every moment of watching that show with you."

"No you don't." Shino smirks.

"Shut up Shino." Xahji grumbles.

"You never denied it." Shino states happily.

"Just watch your play." Xahji snaps as he takes out his phone.

Xahji's Messenger:

Afterdeath Group Chat:
Raven: Mom?

❤️Snazzy❤️: What do yo...

Shino: meet ya the...

Goth: Xahji, Palet...

Mom: Come down be...

Dad: Don't worry Xa...

Raven: Xahji where's Mo...

Xahji clicks on Snazzy.

❤️Snazzy❤️: What do you wan't?

Xahji smiles cheekily.

Xahji: thought I would say hi.

❤️Snazzy❤️: hi.

Xahji: How are you?

❤️Snazzy❤️: Fine.

Xahji: Cool.

Xahji: ...Are you afraid of me?

❤️Snazzy❤️: No. Who got you to ask that stupid question?

Xahji: No one. I was curious.

❤️Snazzy❤️: You're weird.

❤️Snazzy❤️: Stop talking to me freak.

❤️Snazzy❤️: Delete my number.

❤️Snazzy❤️ has blocked your number.

...

❤️Snazzy❤️ has unblocked your number.

❤️Snazzy❤️: Why is Shino texting me?

Xahji glances at Shino whose still staring a the play trying to fight off a smirk. Xahji shakes his head returning his gaze back to his phone.

Xahji: Because he likes you.

❤️Snazzy❤️: So your twin likes me? That's a laugh.

Xahji: Remember the play that's starring Radier?

❤️Snazzy❤️: What about it?

Xahji: Meet me there?

❤️Snazzy❤️: Fuck no. Xahji what don't you understand about I DON'T LIKE YOU!?

Xahji: Just meet me there Snazzy. Please.

❤️Snazzy❤️ is typing...

Xahji: Please.

❤️Snazzy❤️ is typing...

Xahji: Alone.

❤️Snazzy❤️ is typing...

❤️Snazzy❤️ is erasing..

❤️Snazzy❤️ is typing...

❤️Snazzy❤️: FINE ASSHOLE!

Xahji smirks and puts his phone away.

Shino looks at Xahji, "That's Dads smirk Xahji. What did you do?" He asked warily.

Xahji Glances at Shino, "I got Snazzy to talk to me alone for a bit." The final act ends and Xahji stands. "I'll be around Shino. Go back stage and meet Radier."

Shino glared at him, "Mom would want you to go with me."

"Well Mom isn't here right now."

"Then that gives you even more of an incentive to stay!"

"Shino you'll be f- wait, are you afraid to meet Radier?" Xahji raised a boney eye brow.

Shino flushed crimson, "N-No."

Xahji sighs, "Shino, she's not going to bite. She isn't some secret vampire that wants to drain you for all you're worth."

"I never said or implied she was!" Shino exclaimed defensively.

"Then I dare you to see her without me."

Shino puffs out his cheeks angrily, "Fine!" He stands and stomps off towards the stage.

Xahji chuckles and heads out of the quite large room back through the entrance of where the play had taken place. He instantly caught sight of Snazzy who was leant against a bricked building wall across the street. How she got there so quickly was not questioned.

(Apparently my boyfriend wants to know how she got there. Answer: teleportation XxHARUKI-MORIxX )

When Snazzy caught sight of Xahji she scowled as he made his way across said street.

Xahji grinned as he walked up to Snazzy, her lazy posture turning slightly ridged as he got closer. He examined Snazzy with her green sports jacket that was slightly opened to reveal a white undershirt, blue jeans, and white sneakers. Also noting her change in posture that turned his grin into a frown. Stopping in front of her, "Snazzy,"

Snazzy jolted at her name as her eye lights flickering to meet his, grumbling something under her breath that almost made Xahji smile, "What do you want, freak." She spat as her eyes finding the side walks concrete more interesting then the boy standing in front of her.

"Are you afraid of me?" Xahji asks.

"I already told you no." Snazzy mumbles.

Xahji steps closer to her and she visibly tenses, "I suddenly don't believe you."

Snazzy snarled, her eye lights snapping to Xahji's as she lifted her leg to try and kick him across the face, "DAMN YOU!" She bellowed.

But Xahji blocked it with his hand which sent a shock of pain through his hand and down arm. He winced at the impact but her kick didn't move him, "Why are you so angry and tense around me then!?" He asked with a slightly raised voice.

Both had attracted a decent sized crowd. Cheers and whoops could be heard with the chanting for them to fight.

Snazzy let her leg down as her glaring eye lights bore into his. A cocky smirk graced her features as she tilted her head, "Wanna give these guys a show?" She was up to something and Xahji didn't like it.

Xahji shook his head and Snazzy frowned, "I didn't call you out here to fight Snazzy."

Snazzy sighed, "Then what did you-" She cut herself off when Xahji un expectantly lunged forward and 'popped' them away from the crowd.

~

They 'poped' into a forest just behind the Afterdeath house hold. Xahji knows these woods like the back of his hand but Snazzy has no idea where Xahji brought her.

Xahji found his feet before Snazzy. He glanced around and deemed the area 'safe' since there would usually be wolves in this part of the woods.

Snazzy had stumbled backwards not expecting to teleport, her back hit a tree which kept her from falling. Her eye lights scanned the area but found nothing accept Xahji who held a sheepish expression as he watched her. She glared at Xahji, "Where are we?"

Xahji laughed nervously, "In a forest?"

Snazzy's anger flared, "Really? In a forest. That's one of the most vague responses I have heard from you Xahji." She took a breath to calm herself and shifted to sit cross legged on the ground. Looking around again she scratches her skull and glances at Xahji again, "So, why are we here again?"

Xahji also sat on the ground but with one leg at an angle while his other leg was flat on the ground in a straight position. He had his arms crossed and his shoulders slouched forward as he watched her. He sighed in irritation, "Are you afraid of me Snazzy?" His one eye light staring at her intensely since his other eye light was covered in fluff just like his mother.

Snazzy sighed, "No Xahji, I'm not afraid of you."

"Then why are you so tense around me? Why are you so withdrawn and angry?"

Snazzy examined Xahji skeptically, seeming to determine as to wether or not he could be trusted at all, "Like I'm going to tell you, freak." She spat.

Xahji started picking at the ground boredly, "If I'm such a freak then why don't you try and pull something now like you try to at school."

Snazzy stared at him for a long while, "It doesn't seem worth-" Her words were cut short when Xahji just appeared inches from her face. A green blush dusted her cheeks and he smirked as if he got the reaction he was looking for. Why he was so close she didn't know, it confused her.

"Doesn't seem worth it? You seem flustered for someone you claim is a freak." Xahji's intense staring seemed to make Snazzy more uncomfortable by the minute. Not to mention him being that close to Snazzy's face.

Snazzy examined Xahji again, his leg was propped up with an arm resting on the knee as he sat on his other legs heel. Xahji was leaning forward on his other arm that he seemed to be useing to close the close proximity between them if he wanted. He looked intimidating and Snazzy felt herself blush more and grit her teeth in the process, "Get away from me Xahji." She raised her arm attempting to go for a slap but Xahji caught her wrist surprising her.

"If I followed every demand you give me then I would just be another bullied kid Snazzy. And you know it." Xahji stated.

Snazzy took on a sour look, "Does it matter? Let me go." She snapped, her own blush dissipating as she pulled on her wrist that was in a gentle yet firm grip.

Xahji sighed and stood, Snazzy followed with that sour look still present. A thought popped into his head and a very small blue blush dusted his cheeks.

Snazzy noticed and cocked her head to the side, her expression never changing, "Xahji are you okay?"

Xahji smirked and tugged Snazzy forward pulling her flush against him. His lips locked over hers as one of his arms snuck around her waist locking her against him. He had surprised Snazzy and she was thoroughly confused. As quick as the kiss had started it ended.

Xahji kept Snazzy against him but released her wrist.

Snazzy wasn't overly annoyed or angry or any emotion really. She was more in a daze while trying to comprehend why he had kissed her. It wasn't like he was bad at it but didn't he just give his first ever kiss to her? It was just a lip locked kiss, nothing special like her other boyfriends. And she was telling the truth about herself not being afraid, she just didn't want him to know she liked him.

Originally Snazzy wanted to keep Xahji as far away from herself as possible. Again not that she was afraid. It was more along the lines of the principle telling her to stay away from Xahji and NOT to pull a stunt like that again, apparently the principle also thought Xahji and his family were a danger. But she really couldn't keep herself away and decided to nit pick at Xahji since he is her crush.

The only reason Snazzy called him a freak was again because of others influencing her actions, and the nickname just stuck.

Xahji was gazing at her dazed expression, lost in thought. Why had he kissed her? He knew. He just doesn't want to admit that he literally just went for it because she was giving him the most adorable pouty face he'd ever seen. But she probably has a boyfriend and Xahji is probably going to get beat up at some point.

Or that's what he thinks.

Snazzy gripped Xahji's lime green long sleeve shirt and pulled him down since he was a head taller then her, locking her lips over his again.

Xahji let her lead since this was Xahji's second kiss and he hadn't really expected her to go for another kiss. So this was an unexpected surprise. But something in the back of his mind screamed that she might have a boyfriend. When he started to pull away Snazzy surprised him by wrapping her arms around his neck so he couldn't move.

When they did pull away Xahji decided to ask her if she did in fact have a partner, "Snazzy, do you have a boy-" He got cut off when he was pulled back down into a third kiss by a still slightly dazed Snazzy. How Xahji wasn't dazed mystified him but he wasn't complaining as he peeled Snazzy off of him and stepped back.

Snazzy liked kissing Xahji. He was sweet like a treat and has never been kissed before. So when Xahji peeled her away, a whine escaped her and she clamped a hand over her mouth as she flushed green.

Well she was brought back to her senses at least.

Xahji chuckled at her expression, "Are you okay now Snazzy? Or do I need to restrain you from jumping me?"

A muffled, 'Shut up.' came from the very embarrassed Snazzy as she cupped her mouth.

"I didn't know I was that irresistible Snazzy.~" He teased.

Snazzy's skull engulfed itself in green.

"Other then that, I have a question."

Snazzy nodded her head in acknowledgement as she examined his figure. He wore a long sleeve lime green shirt, black sweats pants, and neon pink sneakers. His 'hair' was done up in a short pony tail, a gaster blaster neckless hanging from his neck with a cap on his head that read, 'Bishes Are Fishes'. Xahji was leaning off to the side with his hands in his pockets.

Snazzy could just imagine him walking her everywhere they went as she would hang on his arm. He would hold her close since he wouldn't trust anyone around her.

Ok, Snazzy needed to stop these day dreams and she knew this. Xahji started speaking and she returned her attention to him.

"Do you have a boyfriend Snazzy?"

Snazzy shook her head, confused as to why he wou- oh...OH.... Her eye sockets widened in realization. Xahji probably thought he would get beat up since they kissed. She started giggling which caused Xahji to raise a boney brow at her, "Sorry *giggle* sorry, I just got *giggle* a hilarious idea that *giggle* will never happen." Snazzy just couldn't stop her giggles! It was so contagious that Xahji let out a tiny laugh.

"So what's this idea?"

"You and I *giggle* in a relationship." Her giggles turned into laughs. She was laughing so much that she missed Xahji's hurt expression. She missed his shadowed eyes and clenched fists.

"And if I wanted to try us? What then?"

When Snazzy finally looked at Xahji, her laughter instantly died as she stood straighter only to open and close her mouth like a fish. She never expected him to actually want to have a relationship with her. It stunned her into a longer silence.

"I guess you never really liked me after all. I also guess that me giving you my first kiss meant nothing..." His posture changed into a more threatening stance as he continued on with his little rant but he would never hurt her. He couldn't. Love is a powerful thing and with knowing her for so long it grew into what it is today. Unconditional love. Not that Snazzy knew this.

Snazzy had no real room to talk.- Not that she was listening ether -She honestly didn't mean for it to sound as bad as it did. But she had said it and knowing this she wanted to make it better. And making it better would mean Xahji needed to shut up. So instead of hitting him like she was thinking about doing, she walked towards him.

Xahji paused in his little rant and watched her with suspicious eyes. Snazzy was moving forward with determination dancing in her eye sockets. Xahji cocked his head to the side and Snazzy finally noticed how handsome he looked.

Xahji was strong magically and mentally. He had been through countless fights and arguments only to come out victorious in certain ways. Even if he failed he never lost the cocky air around him, that sly smirk or the mischief in his eyes. He was his father's son in every aspect of the word.

Snazzy admired him for his perseverance and overall boldness to everything. The Afterdeath family seemed to have that running trend of 'fearless'. Even now with Xahji looking so intimidating Snazzy couldn't help but move closer to him.

Just a few inches away from each other as they stared at one another. Snazzy spoke first, "Xahji, I never meant for what I said to come out- Uh.." She looked down, deep in thought, "I didn't mean it in- Um..." She couldn't find the correct wording she wanted to use, "You know I- God damn it Xahji, I'm sorry. I should have never said that."

Xahji stared at her shrunken form, her crossed arms, inflated green cheeks, casted down eyes. Snazzy almost seemed sheepish in this moment, as if she wasn't one of the big bad school bullies that terrorized the nerds and none jocks of the school.

Xahji surprised Snazzy with a hug which she returned in a heartbeat. Within the moment they pulled away Snazzy brought Xahji in for another kiss.

Sweet like a treat? Or is it a drug?~

~With Shino because author needs certain things to happen for this story to continue~

Shino stomped up to the stage and turned back just in time to see Xahji slip out. He shook his head and turned back towards the stage. Gulping he searched for the stairs, that were covered in a blanket for some reason, and climbed them.

The line to get back stage was long but Shino's back stage pass allowed him to go straight up to the front of the line. It caused a few mummers of protest but they quickly pipped down when Shino showed the guard at the front his pass and let him through.

Shino wandered around for a bit. He attempted to ask a few people where Radier would be but they all just shrugged him off like he was a child. He's a teen! Being 5'2 isn't a child's height as far as he knows.

As he was grumbling to himself, he caught a glimpse of Radier in one of the star rooms. He walked up to said room just as it closed and lightly knocked on the door. A crash was heard and the door flew open revealing a very angry Radier.

Radier went to say something in anger but stopped when she examined Shino, "Wait. Your not one of the staff." Her anger dissipated at Shino's attire which consisted of a colored black 'That's So Radier' T-shirt with a Gaster blaster pin hooked into the fabric, a crimson colored scarf wrapped around his neck, blue jeans that looked worn, with white sneakers.

'Cute' was the first descriptive word to hit Radier's mind. Although taller then her by an inch, it didn't take her long to find him as 'star material' since she had a knack for that sort of thing. She quickly pulled him into her room as he gave out a yelp of surprise and slammed the door, startling a few staff and actors.

Shino stumbled but quickly caught his balance. He instantly stood straight up as he flushed red. Taking in the room they were in he relaxed in noticing it wasn't overly flashy and wasn't covered in pink. Not that he hated pink it just reminded him of Xahji and Xahji's 'obsession' with accepting people for who they are.

Radier snuck up behind Shino and Shino squeaked in fright, his hands going up in the air in a 'Kung fu' fashion. She laughed at Shino and Shino scowled at her which had her laughing harder.

Shino cracked a smile and relaxed his stance, "So."

Radier wiped a tear from her eye as she straightened herself out, "Sorry sorry, I didn't mean to scare you like that. I only meant to get a slight reaction out of you. Not something out of 'Kung Fu Pollindoodle'." She snickered at Shino's pokerface expression.

"I only watched it once and my Dad just had to go and teach me the actual style they were trying to replicate in the movie." Shino mused in irritation.

Radier grabbed one of Shino's wrists and pulled him over to two chairs and sat him down as she sat down in the other one with one leg crossed over the other. She gazed at Shino as if he was a star in the making, "So, what brings you to me? A favor? A shout out?" He was cute and she loved cute things.

"Uh, I just wanted to meet you." Shino stated with an amused grin.

Radier blinked at him, "You.. Just wanted to meet me?"

Shino nodded while taking out his backstage pass and showed it to her.

She glanced at it, then at his face, "Normally people who want to meet me are looking for something more from me sweetie. It's very rare to find someone who just wants to meet me."

Shino frowned, "Well I assure you that I just wanted to meet you. Why did you call me sweetie?" He raised a boney brow at her.

"Your cute. I like cute things." Radier bluntly stated.

Shino cheeks flushed crimson, "I-I'm not cute!" He sputtered other incoherent words as he repeatedly denied Radier's observation.

"Aww, kawaii!~" Radier gushed.

Shino rubbed his temples with eyes sockets shut as he fought off his flushed face, "Sometimes I regret knowing what words mean."

Radier smiled, "Now now, no need for that face." She crossed her arms and sat up straighter, "Since you wanted to meet me. What do you want to do?"

Shino opened his eyes and examined her. She still wore her little Red Riding Hood outfit with her tiny golden crown floating above her head. The red hooded cloak, adorable white and black dress with black flat shoes. Shino scratched the back of his skull, "I would like to get to know you. If that's alright." Laughing nervously he seemed to be calm.

Shino was anything BUT calm in this moment. He was mentally freaking out about everything. Especially about Radier. Yup. Very much Radier.

To Shino, Radier was perfect. Divine in every aspect, a lady in a teen body. He felt like he was in heaven or something.

Radier studied Shino for a moment she seemed to decide something. She stood and went over to her purse that was sitting on the table, that a giant mirror was attached to, and grabbed it. She walked back over to Shino and sat back down across from him while opening her purse. Retrieving a pen and a piece of paper from the inside she wrote something down and held it out for Shino to take.

Shino took the paper and stared at it. It was a phone number, different from the one she would normally give out. He looked from the paper to Radier, "Why a phone number?" He questioned.

Radier's smile widened, "Because your cute. I like cute things so we may talk. That number is the number for my actual cell phone, not my managers. Call or text me anytime."

Shino just gaped at her, unsure of how to take this new situation. He didn't even protest that he wasn't cute!

Radier stood and returned her purse to where it once was. Turning to Shino she walked over to him and stood him up, snapping him out of his thoughts, "Now I have to get ready before my manager nags at me for taking to long again. It was nice meeting you though." She grabbed one of his wrists again and tugged him to the door.

Shino stumbled- unsurprisingly -and both hit the door with a small 'thud'. Next thing Shino knows is he's against Radier with her back turned to him. He tries to quickly scramble away from her but forgets she has his wrist.

Radier whips around, her back now on the door as she tugs Shino back to her. She pulls him flush against herself locking him in place with her arms, her flushed blue cheeks clear as day. Releasing his wrist she puts her left foot on the door, resting it there as her knee wrests against his hip.

Shino's hands instantly go to the door. He doesn't dare touch her. His cheeks are burning and he's pretty sure his skull is a cherry. The paper in his hands is tightly gripped and he hopes he can still read it when he gets out of here.

All Radier could think was how cute this skeleton was. His beautiful crimson cheeks, perfectly rounded skull, his durable and rough bones that seem have seen tough times. In Radier's eyes, Shino seemed like the perfect hidden bad boy. The type to become embarrassed easily. But also to type to love like no other. Radier liked Shino, a lot and wasn't afraid to show her affections. She's had plenty of boyfriends but once they've seen her father they've run as far and wide as the eye could see.

It was a shame really. They've all been kind and all have stayed until her father came along scaring them off. She loves her father but sometimes he can be a pain. Her mother was never in the picture and she kinda understands why.

She's seen the cute. She's seen the dangerous. But she's never seen cute and dangerous in one person. Shino's eyes tell a story that not many know. Radier can see that but she can also see that this skeleton is in a better place now.

That was good.

Shino had no idea what Radier was doing. Not that he minded but still. This was way out of his comfort zone, locked against his crush who seemed to be just gazing at him. She leaned up as he leaned away. Was she trying to kiss him? The hell is wrong with her?

Shino looked everywhere but Radier.

This made Radier pout and try to pull him down for a kiss only for him to stay where he was and look at her strangely. Shino really wasn't like other males in the 'seduction' department. Maybe she could just ask him to be her boyfriend? No, she would have to get to know him first.

Radier released him and he stepped back. Shino crossed his arms and stared at her, examining her. Making her feel uncomfortable and shrink into her dress.

"Am I aloud to leave now?" He raised a boney brow at her.

This skeleton seemed very intimidating. She swallowed her slight fear, "U-Um. Could I know your name?" She asked in a slightly small voice.

"Shino." He stated bluntly, "Can I leave now?" He cocked his head to the side.

Radier nodded pulling away from the door as she opened it, holding it opened for him.

"Thank you." Shino thanked her and left.

Reminder: NEVER LET XAHJI LEAVE AGAIN!

Once the door shut Radier couldn't help the squeal that left her. Not only because of how strange Shino is but because of how cute he is. Such adorableness shouldn't go to waist! She needed him to become a star! There was no room for conflict.

Shino. Would. Be. A. STAR!

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Holly sit!

This is my longest one yet! >w>

I like this story too much...

DON'T KILL ME FOR WHAT MIGHT HAPPEN NEXT PLS!

Buh bye! <w<