I Almost Said I Love You-Chapter 6

*the next day, a fedex delivery was sent to Oz's doorstep*

Ozzy groaned, slowly walking up, hearing the doorbell. Stumbling out of bed, he rubbed his eye, opening the door in confusion, frowning a little as he signed for his mail. "Nn?"

Mailman: Fedex delivery for Osmosis Jones. Pls sign here *produced an electronic signature pad to Oz*

Ozzy slowly signed for it, thanking the man before heading inside and looking at the package. "What the...?" he hadn't ordered anything.

*it was a rectangular box wrapped in sleek classy black wrapping paper with a white ribbon on it*

Ozzy put it down before slowly opening it, frowning a little before trying to figure out who sent it.

*again, there was no card or note tht came along with it, bt inside, it was a formal costume u would wear during a masquerade*

Ozzy blinked in surprise, frowning a little, pulling out the costume and laying it out on the table. "No card... so it's not Leah..." it then clicked, his eyes widening a little. "... There's no way that... he could of..." he said, shaking his head, though he still seemed suspicious. "Oh Frank! And I ate those chocolate!"

*it was a black n white costume in a sort of domino theme, with gloves n shoes n the mask itself, and the quality of the cloth was of vry fine, vry expensive nature, something tht for Oz who grew up as a poor cell bk then could nvr afford*

Ozzy bit his lip, running his hand over the fabric. "... It's so... nice..." he mumbled, chewing on his lip. Even now, he could never afford something like this, so how could the virus? Thinking that's who got it him.

*a minute or so, Leah dropped by, ringing at his doorbell*

Ozzy jumped, stuffing the costume back in the box before going to the door, opening it with a yawn. "Mmm?" he mumbled, looking like crap from the lack of sleep.

Leah: Hey, Jones. I was in the neighbourhood n... *sees Oz's disheveled state* Woah, Jones, u look like a train wreck

Ozzy blinked, shifting around and trying to fix himself. "Nah, I'm fine~" he said, grinning weakly. "So, what's up, girl?"

Leah: I was just in the neighbourhood with Colonic's campaign and wondered if... *sees the box with the sleeve sticking out of it* Wht's this? *goes ovr n opens it to see wht's in it*

Ozzy blinked, his eyes widening as he shook his head. "H-hey, hey! No!" he said, flailing around and trying to close the box so she couldn't see the costume.

Leah: *too late for Oz; she had already caught a glimpse n took out the mask* Oh, u've been holding out on me. So u ARE interested in going to the welcoming party

"W-wha? No! I... it just came this morning! I don't know why." Ozzy said, crossing his arms and pouting a little. "I don't want to go to the stupid party..." he said, moving to get some coffee.

Leah: Oh...reli? I was hoping u would go. I mean, I'd probably go with Colonic, bt I barely knw him. I'd like it if u go with me

Ozzy blinked and looked back to the cell, sighing. "Girl... you sure know how to make someone feel bad." he said, running a hand through his messy hair.

Leah: S...Sorry, I didn't mean to... *puts dwn the mask n looks up at him guiltily* I'm sorry. I won't force u, bt it'll nice if u would

Ozzy shook his head and smiled weakly at her. "Nah girl... I couldn't put you down. I guess I'll come. What time is it?" he asked, tilting his head some as he sipped his coffee.

Leah: Later tonight, roughly ard 7.30. I'll be dressed in red, courtesy of Colonic's expenses, though it wouldnt be as classy as urs. I might feel like a pauper with a prince *grins*

Ozzy blinked in surprise, his cheeks turning a light pink. "Ah, you look good no matter what you wear, baby." he said, kissing her cheek before tilting her head up to kiss her lips lightly.

Leah: *was surprised at the kiss n was slightly caught in the moment as she returned it a little bit, bt then realized n pushed him away* No, this is not right

Ozzy stumbled, blinking in surprise. "Wha... what's not right about it?" he asked, looking a little saddened.

Leah: This. This whole thing. I knw u've been pining for me ever since we've met but... *sighs n adjust her hair* Tht's just it. I don't feel as much as u feel for me. OK, I admit I do like u to an extent, bt ur more like...like a feisty big brother, a nice chatty friend. We have nothing in common. And I've told u before, my career comes first

Ozzy blinked slowly, feeling his heart breaking as she spoke. Sighing softly, he turned away from her, running a hand through his hair before giving a huffed laugh. "... Yeah, I guess I should really give up now, eh?"

Leah: Well... *comes up to him frm behind him n lays a hand on his shoulder* I wouldn't put it tht way, bt just...just let me go slowly. Be a friend with me. Tht's all I ask

Ozzy blinked a few times, looking to the she-cell, smiling weakly before gently hugging her. "I hope maybe one day... we can be more than... friends." he said.

Leah: *smiles, doesnt say anything abt it, but gently returns the hug* So...I'll see u then at the party? U can come pick me at my plc. U do remember where I live, right?

Ozzy blinked and pulled back, nodding slowly with a weak smile. "Yeah, I remember." he said, glancing to the clock. He had a few hours to waste before then.

Leah: Right, so cya tonight then. Remember. Party starts at 7.30pm *smiles n left the apartment*

Ozzy Waved as she lefted before sighing softly and hanging his head. "Why do I even bother?" he mumbled, looking through his cupboards as his stomach began to growl.

*there was not much, probably a couple of instant pancakes n waffles, n the cereal was running out n the milk was starting to go sour*

Ozzy sighed softly. Maybe he really should go shopping? Getting his keys and wallet, he decided to take a walk to the shops to see if there was anything he could get to eat.

*being tht Oz's been laid off frm work, the only thing he could probably afford was at the discount retail supermarkets*

Ozzy sighed, heading into a very cheap supermarket and began looking around while checking his wallet. He didn't have much, he'd have to be careful with his money from now on.

*while he browsed ard, a little kid came up to him n tugged at his shirt*

Ozzy blinked, having put a couple of things in a basket. "Uh... yes?" he mumbled upon seeing the child.

Child: *passed him a card* U dropped this, mister *puts him in his hand before walking away casually*

Ozzy blinked a few times looking it over. "I think you've got the wrong..." he stopped as he saw the child walking off. Frowning a little, he looked to the card again.

*it was a platinum card, one of those where u could probably evn buy a tank with, with his name printed on it*

Ozzy's eyes widened, this was definately not his. How did he keep getting these things!? Sighing, he stuffed the card in his pocket and carried on with his bargin shopping.

*there were some stuff tht accomodates his budget, like canned food, instant food tht can be heated in the oven, TV dinners and certain drinks*

Ozzy was soon done, having only gotten a couple of things, just to keep him going. Paying with his own money, he winced as he looked into his wallet. Not alot left. Sighing, he paid and thanked the cashier before heading back home with his stuff.

*along the way to his home were a couple of electronical shops, n the TV in display was covering the news update on the mayor's case*

Ozzy blinked, glancing at one of the t.v's with a frown, wondering what they could of found out now.

Newsman: The death of the mayor was confirmed by autopsies as a viral attack, although the nature n source of the viral material is yet to be known. The PD have no comments yet on this matter, bt they do fear tht whoever killed Mayor Phlegmming may possibly still be out there, so citizens of Frank are adviced to keep a lookout on anything suspicious

Newslady: In lighter news, in conjunction with the re-election campaign n the new arrival of a vaccine agent, Candidate Tom Colonic has announced tht he will be holding a welcoming party at the vaccine agent's residency in the Heart District...

Ozzy blinked in surprise, his eyes widening a little as he dropped his shopping, pressing hands against the window. They had let him live in the Heart District!? They were helping him without knowing it! He sighed, eyes closing as his head rested against the window. There was no point in fighting it... no one would ever believe him, and by the time they did, it'd be too late... and they'd be all dead.

*a few passers-by looked at him weirdly, wht with his depressing display in front of a shop*

Ozzy sighed and picked his bags back up, trudging back towards his home. "I might as well give up... with him in here, Frank is doomed... and there's nothing anyone can do..." he said softly, his head hanging low.

*the answering machine took abt 3 msg wen he was away*

Ozzy blinked, seeing the flashing on his machine and clicked the button to play them

Msg 1: *it's the old friend* Dude~! Did u hear abt the new vaccine agent guy who got injected in? He was bloody cool! I heard it's coz wen the mayor arranged for the trip to Buffalo, he heard of a mild rat infestation n had him shot into the system to prevent Frank frm getting the Black Death! He is so awesome~! Dude, he's got like the most charming smile evr wen he came to my shop for some donuts! U should reli chk him out!

Ozzy blinked and frowned, growling to himself as he moved back over after putting his bags down, deleting the message instantly. "No thanks..." he huffed, rolling his eyes.

Msg 2: *it was the Chief* Hey, Jones, it's me, the Chief. I heard frm Ms Leah Estrogen tht ur coming to the masquerade welcoming party tonight. Look, I knw u don't like Agent Roja, bt for her sake, try to be civilized, OK? Cya at the party, Jones

Ozzy sighed and deleted the message once again. "No promising anything..." he said, if he was provoked, he would kick that virus' ass. Heading back into the kitchen, he looked for something he felt like eating.

Last msg: *there was a long pause before the deep husky voice of Thrax rang in the machine* Hello, baby

Ozzy froze where he was, that voice going through his body making his face heat up and heat pool in his stomach. "H-how..." he whispered to himself. How had he gotten his number?

Thrax: U must be wondering how I got this number. *chuckles* I am just full of surprises, ain't I? I'm sure u heard abt my party. I'll be seeing u tonight...my little baby

*the answering machine ended with tht msg, indicating no more*

Ozzy's hands tightened into fists as he shook his head. Why was his voice alone doing things to his body. "... I need a cold shower..." he said, sticking a micro meal on to cook, he headed to the bathroom to take his cold shower.

*the box containing the costume still sat there at the dining table where he left it, the mask laid on the box when Leah took it out, seemingly giving out a sort of atmosphere to persuade him to go to the party*

Once in the shower, he turned it on as cold as possible, shivering and squeezing his eyes shut, calming his damned body down. He hated that virus more and more each second.

*Images of Thrax's cold laughter n the phantom whips on his back plagued him*

Ozzy twitch and flinched, the cold water not helping as his own thoughts turned him on.

*Images of Thrax becoming clearer, as if he was right there, touching n caressing his body in a lustful manner, his tongue running along Oz's jawline*

Ozzy groaned and shivered, reaching up to turn the heat up on the shower. Forget it, he couldn't take it. It may have been to Thrax, but he needed to. Sliding a hand down, he cupped himself, resting a hand on the wall as he rubbed and teased with his fingers.

*the phantom feeling of Thrax's husky voice chuckled near his ear, running his claws on his back where his healing welts were, then his squeezing his buttocks while stroking it at the same time, his teeth nibbling at his neck*

Ozzy suddenly let out a moan, his cheeks heating up as his back arched, his hand tightened into a fist on the wall as he began to stroke himself, his breathes becoming a little heavier.

*the phantom feeling of Thrax cupped his ass, massaging it , whispering "Here I come, baby" n entered him, hitting him with harsh thrusts*

Ozzy cried out to himself, trembling and bending, his legs spreading to adjust to the phantom feeling as he stroked himself faster, his whole face turning red as he whimpered and moaned, whispering how much he hated Thrax, how he hated himself for doing this.

*a phantom grip hard on his hips as the thrusts grew harder, faster, deeper, his prostate hit dead on*

Ozzy's body rocked, panting and hissing, drooling and stroking himself faster, already feeling him ready to explode. "O-oh god... too soon..." he breathed out, flushing and bucking hard, whimpering before crying out, coming hard over the wall and himself.

*the phantom voice chuckled n whispered "U r so loving it, baby" n the feeling disappeared mysteriously as it came as soon as Oz climaxed*

Ozzy slumped against the wall, panting heavily and shuddering, the shower washing away the mess he had just made. "O-oh Frank... why..." he whispered, groaning and flushing deeply, quickly grabbing the soap and scrubbing down his body, trying to get rid of the light feeling still lingering some in hs body.

*the food tht he left in the oven to heat beeped, indicating his lunch was ready*

Ozzy snapped out of his thoughts, quickly getting out and wrapping a towel around himself, heading to the kitchen, wincing as he got his food out, burning his fingers a little.

*the food has been left a little long, so it kinda burnt, bt other than that, it was fine*

Ozzy sighed and just ate out of the container, sitting at the table in his towel. He glanced to the clock and sighed. Only a few hours before he had to leave.

*his subscribed newspaper and his mail was slipped in to his slot at the door*

Ozzy soon finished his food, moving to get his mail and tossing it on the table before looking to the outfit. Sighing, he shook his head before going to try the outfit on. It's not like he had any else to wear.

*the outfit fitted perfectly on, as if it was tailored made just for him and whoever made it knew exactly his measurements, and it reli brought out the classiness in him*

Ozzy blinked in surprise, checking himself out in the mirror, his eyes wide. "How...?" he mumbled, who even did this knew his measurements, but how? He'd never been measured for anything. Though, he had to admit... he did look good in it. "I can't say no, now..."

*he has yet to try the mask on as well, n it was laying there on the box*

Ozzy looking to the mask, he rolled his eyes. Why was that with it? Sighing, he picked it up, slipping it onto his face.

*it was a masquerade welcoming party, so it was expected for him to have a mask along with the outfit. It gave Oz a rather mysterious, classy look as it matched the outfit perfectly. But tht wasnt the real deal. THe real deal was tht behind the mask there was an engraving on it*

Ozzy blinked, catching the engraving and pulled the mask of, looking over the mask. "Huh?"

*the engraving was a quote written in Spanish, saying "Por siempre el suyo, mi bebé" *

Ozzy blinked a few times, frowning a little. "Eh?" he mumbled, tilting his head, trying to read it.

*the quote was in Spanish, n if Oz had looked up at his reflection, he would've seen tht he had a Spanish dictionary he got frm one of his colleagues to help him communicate with illegal germs like his witness*

Ozzy blinked and frowned, reading it over again. "... Spanish!" he said, grinning a little to himself. But he didn't know anyone who was Spanish. Remembering the dictionary, he sat down and began searching.

*after word by word search, it revealed that "Por siempre el suyo, mi bebé" means "Forever yours, my baby" *

Ozzy blinked, frowning a little. "Forever mine? The mask? Ugh... who keeps sending me this stuff!" he groaned, facepalming himself before blinking and looking to the time, his eyes widening. "Oh crap! I have to get Leah soon!"

*the clock on the wall was showing roughly 7, n it takes 15 minutes to get to where Leah was living*

Ozzy's eyes widened as he quickly got his best shoes on, getting some nice calongue before heading out. Locking up, he climbed in his car and drove off.