I Almost Said I Love You-Chapter 74

Thrax: *reached outside a bookstore n browsed thru a selection of clearance sale books out at the pavement, not reli reading*

Ozzy grumbled as he pushed himself around. Pushing this thing was harder than it seemed. He looked around, frowning a little as he couldn't find the virus. Where could he had gone?

Nessie: *caught sight of his Daddy up front a few feet away n yapped, catching his Mommy's attention to look at tht direction*

Ozzy blinked and looked over, smiling some before wheeling over to the virus, his arms starting to ache.

Nessie: *yapped happily, leapt off Oz's lap n ran in circles ard the virus' feet excitedly*

Thrax: *looked dwn at the pup, then saw Oz right behind, bt turned ard n continued browsing his book*

Ozzy looked confused, soon stopping beside the virus. "Why... did you go...?" he asked softly, tilting his head and chewing on his lip.

Thrax: *glances at him for a while, then ignored him*

Ozzy blinked, looking confused before he reached out, tugging on his coat. "Hey, what's wrong with you?"

Thrax: *glared sideways at him* Wht's my problem? Lemme see. Who was the one who said "Cute? Happiness? Accepting him? I don't think so! I don't like this virus, man" Does tht ring a bell? *huffed as he pulled away frm the cell*

Ozzy blinked in surprise before he hung his head, chewing on his lip. "I didn't mean it... I swear..." he mumbled softly to him, looking up at the virus with a sad look.

Thrax: Uh-huh. Tell it to someone who cares *not looking at him, bt not leaving either*

Ozzy bit his lip, quickly rubbing his eyes and frowning some. "... So... you don't care, huh?" he mumbled, shifting to carefully pick the pup up, holding him close.

Thrax: *could feel the tension btwn them n sighed, not looking at him* ...Why did u just say tht at the diner...? Am I nvr going to be good enough for u?

Ozzy kept his head down, not looking at the other as he chewed on his lip. "... I never said that... I just... don't like people saying things..." he mumbled before sighing softly, shuffling around and moving the chair as best he could to turn around.

Thrax: *grabs the handle before Oz could turn ard* They were appreciating u for being with me. They were right, u hv made a vry happy virus for accepting me. N u cant evn understand how tht means to me. Do u hate me tht much tht no matter wht I do, I will nvr be more than anyone else for u than...just some virus?

Ozzy blinked and slowly looked up at him, not realising that there were tears budding in the corner of his eyes. "I... don't hate you..." he whispered before lowering his head again.

Thrax: *knelt dwn n held him close* S'ok, baby. S'ok. Ur forgiven *stroke his bk, kissing his forehead*

Ozzy hesitated before he slowly wrapped his arms around the virus' neck, his lips trembling as a tear slipped down his cheek.

Thrax: *reaches up to wipe the tear away n took the cell's chin, kissing him gently*

Ozzy blinked in surprise and flushed deeply when he was kissed, flushing more when it drew attention to them.

Thrax: *didnt care; it was none of their business anyway as he continued to kiss gently, guidin Oz to do so*

Ozzy seemed hesitant, but slowly kissed the virus back, his hands gripping at the back of the other's coat.

Thrax: *kissed like tht for a while before letting him go, panting for breath, seeing Oz's lips swollen frm the kiss n smirked* Nice colour on u

Ozzy panted softly and flushed deeply, slumping back in in his chair and groaning, covering his face. "Damn you..."

Thrax: *smiled n kissed his forehead* U like tht, admit it

Twins: Kuu~! Kawaii ne~!! Kiss n make up~!!

Klepta: There u r. We were wondering which jungle hv u both got lost into *chuckles*

Ozzy's eyes widened before he looked back, seeing the other three before blushing darkly. "A-ack!" he called out, covering his face in embarrassment, sinking into the chair.

Thrax: *glared at them* A little warning nxt time?!

Klepta: Sorry. U guys were so into it, we didnt hv the heart to bother u

Ozzy groaned softly, hiding his face as he tried to curl up in the chair. "Um... can we just... go now, yeah? Ehe..."

Thrax: Yes, we're overdue for a walk now *takes the handle n pushed the wheelchair* Lead the way, Klepta

Klepta: *led them all to the Optic Park where they can get a view of outside while relaxing*

Ozzy groaned, holding Nessie in his arms, flushing deeply still, refusing to look up at anyone.

Thrax: *wheeled him to the nearest plc where they could get a view* C'mon baby. We're alone. Those goofballs r ovr there flirting with other cells. Chk out the sights

Ozzy slowly looked up, flushing some and shifting around, chewing on his lip. Looking around, he spotted the three other virus' before looking to the virus with him.

Thrax: *gestured at the 3* See? They're busy flirting *gestured to the view* Chk it out

*outside the view, in the dog's POV, they were at the yards for the prisoners' daily outside recreation, n there was a fight breaking out as a few thug-looking guys were beating up a rookie prisoner*

Ozzy blinked and looked to the view, frowning a little as he watched. "Humans are... like most germs..." he grumbled, pouting a little as he watched the fight.

Thrax: Ah well, not surprising. Technically they evolved frm a one-cell micro-organisme, which makes them no different than germs. N germs like these dont deserve to live

Ozzy sighed softly. He didn't aprove, but he did some what understand. Humans shouldof been more nicer to each other, he could understand why they fought in the first place.

Thrax: Aftr this heist in this prison floor, we're gonna create history, baby. U n me, n my bros. Well, our bros now, since ur in the family *smirked*

Ozzy blinked in surprise, looking up at the virus with a pout. "Hey, this ain't nothing to do with me... it's all about you..." he mumbled softly, pouting a little.

Thrax: Oh bt it does. Dont forget, u helped out for tht Washington case. Ur as much in it as we r, baby *leans dwn to kiss his forehead*

"Heh... no one's going to care about some silly, tag along cell? They'll just think it's a virus, or a mix..." Ozzy mumbled and sighed softly, shaking his head and grinning alitlte.

Thrax: Maybe, bt ur in our mix, so it counts *patted his head* So wanna head bk to the outhouse?

Ozzy blinked and looked up at him, making a face before he nodded slowly. "... Yeah, it's getting cold around here..."

Thrax: *sees his bros still flirting with the cells n shook his head* Let's leave 'em here. They'll come hom wen they feel like it *pushed Oz n made their way bk to the outhouse*

Ozzy blinked and nodded, rolling his eyes at them. "Why are viruses so... active...?" he mumbled, shaking his head as he sat back, petting the puppy in his lap.

Thrax: Its in our nature. We hv to be "active" because we need the libido to go implant spawns into other cells to infect n bring dwn the city. Why do u think I hv so many sibs? Tho for my case, I dont need it. I've got my claw

Ozzy blinked a few times before his hand slapped into his face, facepalming himself. "So they're trying to... implant their spawns?" he asked, not even sure if he wanted to know the answer.

Thrax: Naw, I doubt it. Cells frm dog city hv a different physiology than u. They dont get infected as easily as humans do. 'Sides, this plc is run by a Rabies virus. Their Rabies shot mate is bound to chop their heads off if they attempt tht. Dog city can only be run by Rabies virus only, just like rat city can be run by Black Death virus only, or bird city by bird flu virus. Animal city is much stricter in terms of territory than humans

Ozzy blinked a few times, looking rather confused as he rubbed his head. "There's just... so much to learn..." he groaned, slumping in the chair.

Thrax: Too much for your brain? Man, I guess its true tht cops are all brawn *laughed as they reached teh outhouse*

Ozzy blinked and huffed at him, batting his stomach and grumbling. "Ah, shut it!" he grumbled at him, glaring before he slumped back again, yawning softly.

Thrax: *wheeled him bk to their room n carried him to the bed* Tired, baby? Then its bedtime. *changed him in the hotel night robes n tucked him into bed, holding him close*

Ozzy blinked in surprise and flushed, shaking his head. "Nu, I'm not tired!" he grumbled, wriggling around and sitting up once again.

Thrax: Well u were yawning, so I assumed. Then u wanna watch TV. I gotta change too *got off the bed, tossed Oz the remote n changed into his night robe*

Ozzy blinked and pouted at him, though yawned again. "I'm not tired... well, maybe a little... but not enough to sleep..." he mumbled, grunting and catching the remote before flicking through the channels.

Thrax: *finished changing n took the complimentary newspaper n flipped thru it, chking the headlines*

Ozzy blinked and glanced back at him, making a face. "You're such an old man, you know that?" he mumbled, crawling over and peeking over the top of the newspaper. "That's so boring..."

Thrax: I just like to keep myself informed, unlike u who cant evn fathom simple biology term evn within ur own city *smirked*

Ozzy blinked a few times before he scowled at him, hitting the paper with a huff before sitting himself back on the bed to watch television.

Thrax: *read for a moment, then nudged Oz a little* Hey baby, can u go get some ice? I need to make a tall cold drink before bed

Ozzy grunted and looked back at the other when he was nudged, pouting at him. "Hmph... fine." he grumbled before getting up. "Watch him, Nessie, make sure he behaves~" he said, petting the puppy before he limped off out the room, heading for the ice machine.