Bluebelle

What makes a man a man?


Just a pinch of sugar... Perfect. Butter cream frosting, in the best shade of pastel pink. Ding! The oven sounded its ending, a figure sliding over to it. The strawberry cupcakes filled the air with an indescribable scent. It practically made Bluebelle's mouth water. She placed them on a rack to let them cool in the back room. Walking back to her frosting, she started to stir again. The radio on her counter started to play a love song, Bluebelle humming along to the lyrics. She tapped her foot to the beat, biting her lip.

The door opening caught her attention, and she stopped acting childish. The customer cleared their throat, ordering a cake. Bluebelle went into the back room, scanning her cakes. She found a nice marbled one, picking it up and smiling. Walking back to the door, Bluebelle was about to leave, until a noise caught her attention. She figured after she was done with the customer, she would check it out. "Here you are sir!" Bluebelle said, handing the cake to the gentleman. He payed her, then left with the cake in hand.

Making sure no other customers were coming, Bluebelle tip-toed to the back room. Opening the door with a slight creek, she peered inside. She noticed one rack of cupcakes were missing. The strawberry ones. A noise came from the freezer, instinctively causing Bluebelle to jump at the loud noise. She poked her head in the door, afraid. Then only realizing who it was, replaced that fear with rage.

"Caius!" Bluebelle screamed at the sitting body, surrounded in cupcake wrappers. Caius waved nervously at her, smiling sheepishly. "Out!" she yelled, pointing towards the back door. Sighing, Caius got up, grabbing a cupcake with frosting on his way out. Bluebelle smacked his hand, but he didn't put the cupcake down, or eat take a bite. Caius turned around facing Bluebelle, about a few feet taller than her. He smiled at her winking, causing Bluebelle to blush like crazy. Bluebelle wasn't expecting what happened next.

Frosting. All over her face.

Caius cackled, looking down at his work. Bluebelle boiled with fury, but it had gone away as fast as it came. Grabbing a cupcake while Caius was laughing, Bluebelle smeared it all over his face. Leaving him confused and covered in sugar, Bluebelle took a finger and wiped some off. She ate the frosting, smiling. She bit her lip, then ran to the nearest rack full of cupcakes. Caius wandered the back room, looking for Bluebelle.

Quietly snickering, Bluebelle walked up behind him. She had a cherry cupcake, but she had tripled the frosting. She jumped on his back, smashing the pastry on his face and giggling. While in her fit of laughter, Caius grabbed three cupcakes and threw them at her, causing them to splatter all over her. Gasping, Bluebelle looked at Caius, who suddenly disappeared. Stealthily creeping around the racks of cake and frosting, Bluebelle swallowed hard.

Hands wrapped around her waist, causing her to scream. Caius laughed at her, wiping some of the frosting off her face and eating it. "You're a good cook you know." he said, licking his fingers. Bluebelle turned to face him, laughing a bit. She turned to face him, eating some frosting off of his face. "I guess I am." she said, blushing hard. She looked up to see Caius starring at her. "What are you looking at?" Bluebelle questioned him, tilting her head a bit. "Your eyes." he simply said, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear.

Bluebelle was speechless, looking down from his gaze. "I like your eyes too." was all she said to him, resting her head on his chest. Caius pulled her in a bit closer. Bluebelle smiled, enjoying the warmth. By now it was closing time, so Bluebelle left Caius' embrace. He had followed her though, pulling her back to him. He laughed at her surprised expression, swinging her around to the music on the radio.

They danced to various pop songs, until it became slow. Caius grabbed her waist, bring her close, and Bluebelle wrapped her arms around his neck. "You ruined my cupcakes." she said with a smile, looking up at him. "They were too good to share." was his only response. Bluebelle rested her head on Caius' chest, and he took his opportunity. The song ended, causing Bluebelle to leave to lock up her bakery. Caius walked behind her, making sure to be quiet. She locked up the doors, but as soon as she turned around, there was Caius. With a cupcake.

He didn't squish it on her face, or even smear the frosting. He dabbed her lips with it, Bluebelle's lips covered in red whipped frosting. "I haven't tried that flavor yet. I suppose I will now." Caius said with a smirk. He cupped her cheek, leaning in. Bluebelle closed the gap, earning a jump from Caius. She smiled into the kiss, placing her hands on his shoulders. Caius pulled away, looking into Bluebelle's red eyes again. "You kissed me." Bluebelle whispered, looking at the floor and blushing. "Correction. You kissed me. I was only trying to have some frosting." he explained, biting his lip.

Bluebelle pushed on his chest playfully, walking to the back room. Caius sat in the middle of the back room, not willing to leave. Sighing, Bluebelle walked up to him, grabbing his hand. She tried pulling on him, pushing him. He wouldn't budge! She grinned, standing on her tip-toes and kissing him again. That made him weak in the knees, perfect for moving him. She grabbed his hand again, but this time he was willing to walk.

Bluebelle locked up the back door, and started walking to her house. Caius ran after her, slowing down to her pace. "I had fun today." he said, kicking a rock. "Me too." she said, laughing. Standing in front of her house, they turned to face each other. "Maybe we could-" Caius was cut off by her kiss. "Good night dork." she said, entering her house and closing the door behind her. "Good night to you too." he said to himself, laughing as he walked back home.


Short story by Bonescythe.