3Okay, time we get back to this story with another chapter! It's been a long time coming, but I'm happy to get back into this story! Anyway, enjoy!
Sticky bit his lip, hardly believing the sight he was seeing... there was this little creature flying around, holding a bow and wearing a quiver of arrows and a diaper flying around on his computer. Sticky could only respond to this by taking off his hat and slapping his face with it, much to Cupid's confusion.
"What exactly are you doing?" Cupid asked, raising an eyebrow.
"I'm dreaming. I'm dreaming right now, aren't I?" Sticky said as he rubbed his face. "I've spent so much time writing this report, I somehow fell asleep in the middle of it. You're not a real deity."
"Not a real deity, huh?" Cupid said in amusement. "If I weren't real, would I do this?"
Cupid then snapped his fingers and disappeared from the computer screen and ended up in front of Sticky, causing the boy to yelp in terror.
"Relax, kid. This isn't the first time Cupid has done something like this." Cupid gave a chuckle.
Sticky looked a bit wary as he held out his hand and started to feel around the small deity's face as he felt actual skin. Sticky slowly bit his lip as he yelped, "You-you are real..."
"Only in the eyes of a guy who needs help getting his love life all sorted out." Cupid laughed again as he flew around the room. "I have to say, though, you're a combination of cool and geek. You know your way around technical devices, but you have a way with friends."
Sticky gave a small chuckle as he decided to turn his face away. Cupid laughed, "Now, don't be bashful. It's quite true, really."
Sticky paused as he shook his head, wondering why he was becoming chummy with the deity. He started to become a little more defensive as he said, "Okay, so, if you're the real Cupid, then... you must be here on account of a love problem, right? And you say... I have one?"
"Pretty much." Cupid said as he laid himself down on Sticky's bed.
Sticky frowned as he crossed his arms. "Let me guess. You're going to tell me that what I did with Dijonay was wrong and forceful, just because I wouldn't kiss her to win the contest. You don't need to tell me, I'm already feeling guilty about it."
Cupid could only chuckle. "Well, while you were a bit harsh, I think what you did to Dijonay, she did have it coming. Besides, why would I try to help you hook up with Dijonay. I already saw her and how possessive she can be. I mean, really. She looks like the type who would ditch her friend in the middle of a big, important job in order to have fun for herself."
The boy couldn't help but lower his defenses a little as he gave a smile. "That's definitely Dijonay for you."
"Well, I'm happy to tell you that I took care of your problem. Dijonay is off flirting with another boy, leaving you single and free." Cupid crossed his arms.
Sticky couldn't help but shake his head. "Wait. Wait, wait, wait. Hold up. Dijonay? Going into the arms of another man? I find that hard to believe, seeing as how she always tries to come after me."
"I know you're a little paranoid, but it's true." Cupid grinned as a magazine titled 'Cupid Times' appeared in his hands and started to read from it. "You got your wish, and now you're free to go to the girl you truly care about without any consequences."
Sticky frowned as he raised an eyebrow, not sure he was buying this or if he was still dreaming. Cupid, looking up from his magazine and noting Sticky's doubtful look, reconfirmed the boy's thoughts, "Trust me, kid, you have a good opportunity in your hands. You can go out with any girl you desire now that Dijonay is out of the picture."
"I want to believe you, man, I do, but..." Sticky shook his head. "This seems too easy. I've heard tales of a friend of mine who had a deity come to her one time, and the wish she made backfired."
"Ah yes, the 'no adults' wish. I've heard quite a lot about that." Cupid frowned as he tossed the magazine aside in anger. "Dang spirit nearly cost me my job, if you ask me." The deity calmed down as he smiled. "But thankfully, I'm not that type of deity. Look kid, as I said, I know this is hard to believe, but I truly am here to help you. Give me a shot, and I'll help you unite with the one you truly desire. Take your time. I'll be right here."
With that, Cupid snapped his fingers and the magazine he was holding in his hand reappeared as he flipped back to the page and started silently reading, leaving Sticky to ponder in his thoughts. The boy looked over to the deity in doubt before going into his thoughts.
He couldn't believe his ears. Dijonay, going out with another boy? That was a sentence he'd never thought to think, but if what that diapered deity said was true, then maybe there was a chance between him and... he gave a small smile as he looked over to the photo of Penny Proud on his computer. He then thought about Penny. Sure, she knew that she was a little looney, but that didn't mean he didn't find her cute. Of course, there was the problem with her father being very strict about her 'no dating until age sixteen or married' policy, but that could have just been Mr. Proud being very protective. Other than that, he knew the Prouds liked Sticky just fine. Trudy Proud seemed to be cool with Sticky whenever he was along with Penny and her friends, and Suga Mama always seemed to approve of him hanging with Penny. Oscar Proud would be tough, but he knew there would be a lot of work to do.
And if he were to go out with Penny Proud, then what? He couldn't help but give a smile as he thought about the cute way she laughed, the way she took command each time something went awry... and most times how brave she was. Maybe that was what attracted him to her in the first place. Of course, his approach to Penny would always be blocked by Dijonay. "But..." Sticky quietly said to himself as he tapped his foot.
If what that winged deity said was true and that Dijonay wouldn't be breathing down his neck every five minutes, that could only mean that he would be free to do anything he wanted. He couldn't help but put on a big smile, feeling ready to take on the world. With that, his mind was made up.
"Okay."
Cupid looked up from his magazine, raising an eyebrow. "Oh, were you saying something to me?"
Sticky gave a nod as he turned to Cupid. "If you're truly saying you'll help me with my love problems... then I got a lot of help! There is a girl that I'm really interested in, but..."
Cupid laughed as he snapped his fingers before turning himself pocket sized as he flew over and settled down on the boy's shoulder. "Say no more. Listen carefully, because I have the instructions on how to win your girl!"
Sticky listened in as Cupid whispered in his ear. And the more Cupid whispered in the boy's ear, the more Sticky gave a small smile. He shuffled his hands in pure delight, looking more excited as his brain started going into overdrive. Surely, surely this plan would work out!
This chapter is going to end here! How did you guys like it? Next time, the first part of Cupid's plan will be put into action! Anyway, read, review, criticize and suggest, folks!
