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It was just another morning of work. Nothing special. I told myself.
I took my dedicated 5 minute shower and got ready for the day, putting my short kept hair into a small pony tail. I put on my working clothes and went to my hallway, not that I own that hallway but its the one that I work and train in. I begin with tossing around some knives, pretty typical. A few hours later, I get dissmissed to lunch with all the other people in my hall. They range in age, my girl comes to eat with me today, which doesn't happen a lot so that made me feel a bit better.
"Hi Vix!! Happy birthday!" Nyx said to me, I didn't think anyone would remember.
today is my birthday, it's not like its ever been a big deal. And... It's something I honestly don't want to remember.
She hugged me and I shifted to hug her back. My names not really Vix, it's Vixen, by the way. Vix is just a nickname of mine I guess.
"Hey, and.. Thanks"
I said trying not to seem to happy that she remembered. Plus, she likely had it on file anyways.
"My dad let me come today because I'm out of school right now, I'm on break. So I'll be here for the next week! Isnt that awesome?" She asked with such a terrible enthusiasm .
Sometimes it was really hard not to snap. Because honestly? No. Thats not amazing, why would anyone in their right goddamn mind want to be here? I'm not sure. Maybe she just likes my presence, but that's hard for me to believe.
"Yeah, thats good babe. Glad you're out of school, what break is this.. Fall break?" I said, trying to spark some conversation.
She nodded at me before replying, "yep! Fall break is one of my favorites, I love the weather out"
Must be nice being allowed free reign outside. Me and her ate our food before it was time for me to get back to it. We split ways with a quick kiss out of the sight of any cameras.
"I love you" I said quietly
"I love you too" she told me with that stupid smile on her face.
I went and found a friend of mine. Sora. He's a lot older than I am but I'm working on surpassing him in height. Sure, I'm only 14, but I'm already 5'10, as a 'girl.' I walked beside him for a minute before he piped up,
"Saw you with N earlier, why's she here?" He asked with genuine curiosity.
N is what Sora and some of my other friends call Nyx. I'm not sure if Sora ever got schooling at all, let alone know about all the breaks and stuff that come with that, so I tell him.
"At her school they're on a break right now. It's for a holiday called thanksgiving" I said blankly.
"Oh, okay. That's.. Cool I guess." He said skeptically. "And... Sait is just.. Allowing her to be here? Is that not weird to you?"
Yeah. It is weird to me. Sait isn't the type to let Nyx come here like... Ever. So I, and apparently Sora, can't help but wonder what's up.
"I guess so, I try not to question it to much." I respond after a bit of a delay.
After that he silently walked me to my hallway, despite working in a different area. I guess he wants to make sure I make it safely, because he does this every day.
"Cya." He calls
"Mhm" I hum in response, nodding at him.
I get back to my work, and the day goes by as usual. No one but Nyx said anything to me about my 'special day'. No one else knows. I don't tell people a lot about myself honestly. But that's what ever. At the end of the work day I go to my room. See, this place sucks, but one good thing is I have my own room. I can be grateful for that at least. Thats when I get a knock on my door and just shout out "open!" I see Nyx walk in holding a gift. God, I know she only means well but I don't think she gets how badly I just want this to be over with. Which yeah, that probably sounds pretty selfish but I have plenty of reasons for thinking this way.
"You got me a gift?" I question the obvious
"Yeah!" She says with a exitment that makes my heart flutter a bit.
I take the present from her and scratch the wrapping paper with my claw. I open it and... It's a stuffed animal? More specifically a stuffed fox. It's soft. I like the feeling of it's fur.
"... Thank you" I almost mumble, taking in the stuffed animal.
It was custom, it had dark bluish grey fur with lighter bluish grey markings. Like my hair. It's eyes are mint green like mine too.
"You're welcome, I made it myself with the help of YouTube and a sewing machine" she giggled.
I analyze the thing one more time before hugging it tightly. This was my first ever stuffed animal other than the one I was kidnapped with. That thing is deep inside the closet I have. I don't wanna see it. This is a good change of pace. I pull away from the plush so I can hug Nyx as thanks. She obviously hugs back, for some reason she smells really good. Maybe she just did her laundry- or her mom did. Perhaps this isn't so bad, I mean sure I haven't seen my family in 10 years but at least I met Nyx, and everyone else in the factory. Thats another thing I have to be grateful for. I can feel my tail beating against the bed, which I typically don't let it do, but here I suppose I feel safer.
"Aw! Your tail's wagging~" Nyx said in a almost teasing way.
I scoff with a smirk on my face, I'm glad my bedroom doesn't have a camera in it, otherwise this would have me and Nyx in deep trouble. See, Nyx is our boss's daughter. As one of boss' employees, we really aren't supposed to interact. But me and Nyx never cared for the rules anyways.
I pull Nyx in for a kiss, and she doesn't pull back, it lasts for a moment before she goes to deepen it. I feel my face flush, the moment is short lived though, because she pulls away. I huff with displeasure and she giggles at me.
"Dont laugh" I frown.
"Youre adorable" She smirks.
"Do NOT. Say that about me" I snarl at her with no real malice.
she kisses me again but with not nearly as much heat, it's soft this time. I accept it. She lays me down and cuddles up to me
clingy..
I think to myself with a fond smile. She nuzzles into me and I put my arm around her. This is also short lived though, because soon she has to go.
"Okay Vixen, I have to go now before Sait gets concerned, I'll likely see you tomorrow okay?" She says gently, almost sadly.
I nod, I'm not much of a talker to be honest. She gives me one last hug and a kiss on the cheek and that's when I speak up.
"I love you" I mutter in her ear, scratching behind it. She kicks her leg a little, I laugh at that.
"I love you too" she leans into the touch.
Once she pulls away she walks out with a wave and a goodbye, I wave back. Whenever the door shuts I sigh. I honestly hate being alone despite my general dislike of people. I lay down, laying under my blanket and hugging the new plush. I decide I should go to sleep and grab the dose of melatonin I'm provided every night. It's just 2 small pills that someone puts in my room every day while I'm asleep, and I'm allowed to take it any time I'm off the clock. That time is now, I pass out in a few minutes, the last think on my mind being my father, or, what I remember of him I suppose.