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Well yes here's my entry for the AU's event:
THE UNIQUE DATES EVENT!!!!

AN: I'm so late please kill me //shot
Oh and language and awkwardness warning… sorry >u>;;;

My Event:
"Go to a store, IKEA works great, and in all the room settings, make up a scenario and act them out. For example, in one room that has a TV, pretend you're watching a scary movie".
(Of course that scenario is too epic for me to even act it out so I'll stick to a more… Patty-ish one… You'll get it when you see it.)

-~*~-~*~-

This was NOT how I expected my trip to IKEA to go.
-"Patricia-chan... I don't berieve this wirl end werl…"
My only answer to Kiku's comment was a nervous smile. I deeply regret asking these two to come with me to buy a much needed new mattress. I cringed and stood awkwardly next to Kiku as Heracles had an avid verbal fight with Sadiq. I met Sadiq earlier that day before coming here. He seemed nice actually and always kept talking about this girl named Madison. He blushed while talking about her so I assume she's his crush or girlfriend even. It made me giggle how a manly looking dude like him could talk so much about a girl. I liked that about him, made him seem trustworthy. So I allowed him to come along. But ooooh boy… Once he saw Heracles at the entrance of Ikea things went downhill… I still wonder why the heck no securities came to see what this was about, but I wasn't willing to find out what would happen if they actually came either. I NEEDED THAT DAMNED NEW MATTRESS.
-"All right kids break it up, break it up!"- I yelled getting in between the fighting duo. -"None of you are bastards as far as I'm concerned.  Now, how about we get my mattress and get on with our lives huh?"
With a heated glare and a huff both boys (more like men but whatever) turned their back to each other and started to browse for a suitable mattress for me.

-"You handle them quite werl Patricia-chan. I'm quite surprised."- Kiku said with a light smile.
-"Well I'm kinda sorta used to it."- I said grinning. –"My big bro and younger bro seemed to be always fighting… I guess my training came from there!"- I said with a slight giggle.
-"Hey Patricia, what about this one?"- Sadiq asked, pointing a small thin mattress.
-"Uhm…. Not to sound ungrateful… But that's just like my current mattress."- I gave him a nervous smile. I really did hate to sound ungrateful.
-"Hmm. Typical bastard to suggest such a thing. Patricia how about this one?"- Heracles motioned to a huge mattress. Although the thought of having such a luxurious mattress was absolutely thrilling, I doubt that my wallet would agree.
-"Heracles… that is way too expensive…"
-"HA! Typical cat freak to go for something so unfitting!"- retorted the Turk.
The tension was felt again. And with a glare from both parts, a competition of who could find the best mattress started.

-"P-Patricia-chan! Is this rearry a good idea?"
-"…………. I'm having my doubts now…"- I said staring at the bickering duo. It was the first time I ever saw Heracles act this way. –"Hey Kiku? Is this normal between these two? Do they bicker like this every time they see each other?"
My cousin sighed and gave a soft nod. –"They were rike this too when I met them… They word fight to get my attention."- He finished with a nervous smile.
-"Did they destroy anything while they were fighting?"
-"Werl, we were outside at the time… I highry doubt they wourd destroy things though."
My attention turned to the other two after that. Always like this huh? Well, might as well enjoy the show then.

It's been ten minutes since the competition started and man was this amusing. My sides hurt from laughing so much. It was like watching one of those comedy shows that could make you cry from how funny they were, y'know, the good ones. Even Kiku had let a laugh or two escape.  But all good things have to come to an end… meaning I was starting to get bored.
Since it didn't seem like those two were stopping anytime soon, I started glancing around for something to entertain me.

-"Hey Kiku, want to go to that library/study looking section and read a book or something?"- I asked examining this "library-styled" furnished section.
-"Hai, I wourdn't mind… I'm grad I brought my manga."- He said heading towards it.
I happily followed him.

-~*~-~*~-

I finished fourth book on the "½ Ouji" manga… or should I say Manhwa since it was S.Korean. It was actually pretty good, nice style too! …. Ok who am I kidding, it was so super addictive… Looks like Kiku is broadening his tastes! Good for him… and me since I get to read them too.
-"P-Patricia-chan!"- Kiku's alarmed voice reached my ears making me jump a bit.
-"What? What happened?"- I asked slightly freaking out from his unusually loud outburst.
-"I-It's arready five o-crock!"- He said quickly packing his manga.
I stared at him confused wondering what the heck he was so freaked out about  and remembered he had an appointment or something along those lines. Which meant…

SHIT.

-"KIKU YOU CAN'T  LEAVE ME ALONE WITH THEM!!!"- I begged immediately standing up.
-"HEY PAAAT!!!"- Came a yell from behind us. I turned around and noticed Sadiq walking towards us. –"I'm so sorry but I had a call from Madison saying that she wanted to hang out, and of course I can't just leave her hanging like that so I have to go."- He said with a smile.

Oh thank the highest powers that I don't have to hear more bickering…

-"Sure! You should go to your girlfriend right away! Thank you so much for your help!".
He blushed once I mentioned the word "Girlfriend" and grunted a "Sure, you're welcome." before leaving.
-"Patricia-chan, I shourd be reaving too."- Kiku said with a…. the fuck was that a smirk?
-"U-Uhmm… Sure. Have fun…at whatever you're gonna do…"- I said, wondering if I was imagining things.
Kiku left right away, leaving me in a confused daze. However I quickly recovered after remembering I had to find a mattress.
I walked back towards the mattress section looking for Heracles. I found him, for my big surprise and, I admit amusement, sleeping on top of the perfect mattress.
-"Well… At least he found it!"- I said with a smile. I looked over at the price, pretty accessible too… I glanced back at Heracles and gently shook his shoulder. –"Hey… Hera? Wake up man… It's time to go!"- I waited for a bit but he didn't even stir. With a sigh I started examining his features. I felt like a creeper but hey you couldn't blame me for wanting to get a real look at him without awkwardly feeling him staring back right?
I noticed subtle traits that I hadn't noticed before. I knew he was handsome but upon closer inspection… I think he's the cutest guy I have ever seen. A very good catch seeing that his personality is just the most breathtaking thing I've encountered…SHIT NO. I'M NOT FALLING FOR HIM. IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN A MONTH SINCE I MET HIM!!!
I sighed and stood up straight. A good looking guy like him wouldn't pay me any mind, right? Right.
-"Damn it man… This is so not good… I'll get burned again if this keeps up…"- I mused with a frown. Yes I experienced the pain of heartbreak before. It was something I hoped I wouldn't feel ever again… But that is proving more difficult than I thought…
-"What's wrong?"
I jumped from the sudden question and turned to a very sleepy looking Heracles.
-"N-Nothing Heracles… Just thinking…"- I said looking away. 'God damn it if I'm not careful I might blurt everything out!'.
-"… I don't usually insist when people say that… But it's really bothering you… I want you to tell me what's wrong."- He said sitting up and looking at me with an unusually tense expression.
-"I said it's nothing Heracles, really! Come on, I really like this mattress, can we like, go?"- I said already raising my defenses. If he kept insisting… GOD DAMN IT WHY AM I SO WEAK AND BLURT OUT EVERY ONE OF MY FEELS???
He sighed and with a last glance at me he lifted himself off the mattress. –"Fine… I'll let it go for now… on one condition."- He said with a small smile.
I sighed in relief and nodded automatically. Anything if it meant letting this subject go.
-"I want you to go to the animal section and act like a cat."

HUH???

I slowly rose my head to look up at him with the biggest "WTF" face I ever made. –"P-Pardon?"- Was he still sleeping or something?
-"You want me to let the subject go, Ναι;?"- He said with a smirk.
Ok, this was unexpected…
-"W-What if someone sees me?"-I asked starting to blush in embarrassment. What? Wouldn't YOU blush from embarrassment if a guy suddenly ordered you to act like an animal?
-"I'll make up an excuse."- He said with a relaxed stretch of his arms.
My mind started to race with all sorts of questions and I accidentally let the one that bugged me the most come out. –"Why would you want me to act like a cat?".
Heracles seemed a bit taken aback from my question, but he simply grabbed my hand and led me towards the pet section.  –"Because I like cats."
'Wow vague much? What did he meant by THAT? I already knew he liked cats… THAT WASN'T HELPFUL AT ALL! ' I pouted and sighed stealing a glance at him. Wait… was that a blush? … Am I the one that's sleepy? Yeah that's gotta be it… right? NO CUTE GUY WOULD BLUSH BECAUSE OF ME THAT'S A FACT PROVED BY MY FAIL OF A LOVE LIFE.

-~*~-~*~-

-"C-Can I die now?"- I ask to no one in particular as I sat on one of those expensive cat castles that so happen to be scratching posts as well.
Heracles smiled a bit. –"But you haven't even started."
-"Exactly! Let me die now so that I don't embarrass myself! I HAVE MY PRIDE YOU KNOW"- I pleaded.
-"No."- He said with a yawn.
'…Wow was he THAT set up on making me act like a cat?' I thought with a blush. I sighed and tried to calm down my raging blush. 'Might as well get this over with…' –"M-Miau…"
-"You can do better than that Patricia…"
My eyebrow twitched. He was enjoying this way too much… Man, I never thought I'd be doing this… Oh pride where did you go? –"N-Nya!"- I said more enthusiastically. However he did not seem happy yet.
-"It's better… But it lacks something…"- He mused with a grin that said "Oh this is so much fun!".
-"The heck Heracles! If you are going to complain so much why don't you show me so that I can act better!"- I huffed loudly.
Damn. I think I was too loud there.
-"…As you wish."- He said sitting next to me.
-"What are y-AHHHH!"- I screamed as he suddenly hugged me tightly and started nuzzling me and… purring.

He purrs.

What?

I looked at him with a blush that would put my flag to shame. –"W-What are YOU DOING HERACLES?"- I said in a panicked voice.
He looked away with a… was that hurt I saw in his eyes...?
-"…Sorry. I was just showing you… how it's done."
Oh great now I feel guilty for snapping at him… It was his fault for being so suddenly close to me right?....RIGHT? … Fuck it. My pride can go take a nap.
Hesitantly I wrapped my arms around him and nuzzled his neck softly mewling.

Holy shit what am I doing in the middle of the pet section of the Ikea with my cru- I mean friend Heracles????
Immediately I backed off and looked away. –"T-THERE, HAPPY?"
-"Actually… Yes."
I glanced at him and apparently forgot how to breathe. That smile… and he WAS blushing! If he blushed like that every time I acted like a cat I would definitely do it more often.
-"Thank you my little kitten"- He said petting my hair.
-"A-Ah….Ah….. Y-You're w-welcome?"- I said hesitantly. Was he THAT happy I acted like a cat?
-"I've wanted to see you like that for a while now."
I stared at him. He said it with such a… Like it was a normal thing to say… What? –"I-I…. Don't know how to answer that… O-OK! L-Let us get that mattress and get out of here!"- I said, quickly making my way to the mattress section.

-~*~-~*~-

-"H-Heracles do you need help?"- I asked as Heracles single-handedly picked up the very large boxed mattress and started loading it on his family's van (it's the van used for the store and vet).
-"No, I'm fine."- He said with a soft smile.
I couldn't help but smile back… That smile of his… Someday I will do something very stupid just to see him smile, I know it. –"Ok, if you say so "Hercules"."- I said smirking teasingly at him and got into the passenger seat. While he secured the mattress I thought back to what happened shortly before. Why is Heracles so… talkative and… how should I say it… "Personal bubble invader-ish?", I just don't know anymore… The only guy that paid so much attention to me was my ex… and the thought frightens me… What should I do… if he likes me?
Scoffing I leaned my head back in the seat. As if Heracles would like me… This is probably a faze… Or it's that "friendly clingy" stuff that guys sometimes do… right? Oh god why does that thought make so sad? I don't understand anything anymore… I'll just talk to Zoe or Kiku or heck I'll even talk to Lovino! They know more about relationships than me… They have their own healthy relationships going on while mine are always messed up!
-"Ready to go?"
My eyes snapped open. I turned my head to him and nodded.
-"Ok then… put your seat belt…".
After I did as commanded we sped off back to my place.

I suddenly realized something that made my cheeks flare.

HE CALLED ME HIS LITTLE KITTEN????

This was really NOT how I expected my trip to Ikea to go.

Description
Well yes here's my entry for the AU's event:
THE UNIQUE DATES EVENT!!!!

AN: I'm so late please kill me //shot
Oh and language and awkwardness warning… sorry >u>;;;

My Event:
"Go to a store, IKEA works great, and in all the room settings, make up a scenario and act them out. For example, in one room that has a TV, pretend you're watching a scary movie".
(Of course that scenario is too epic for me to even act it out so I'll stick to a more… Patty-ish one… You'll get it when you see it.)

-~*~-~*~-

This was NOT how I expected my trip to IKEA to go.
-"Patricia-chan... I don't berieve this wirl end werl…"
My only answer to Kiku's comment was a nervous smile. I deeply regret asking these two to come with me to buy a much needed new mattress. I cringed and stood awkwardly next to Kiku as Heracles had an avid verbal fight with Sadiq. I met Sadiq earlier that day before coming here. He seemed nice actually and always kept talking about this girl named Madison. He blushed while talking about her so I assume she's his crush or girlfriend even. It made me giggle how a manly looking dude like him could talk so much about a girl. I liked that about him, made him seem trustworthy. So I allowed him to come along. But ooooh boy… Once he saw Heracles at the entrance of Ikea things went downhill… I still wonder why the heck no securities came to see what this was about, but I wasn't willing to find out what would happen if they actually came either. I NEEDED THAT DAMNED NEW MATTRESS.
-"All right kids break it up, break it up!"- I yelled getting in between the fighting duo. -"None of you are bastards as far as I'm concerned.  Now, how about we get my mattress and get on with our lives huh?"
With a heated glare and a huff both boys (more like men but whatever) turned their back to each other and started to browse for a suitable mattress for me.

-"You handle them quite werl Patricia-chan. I'm quite surprised."- Kiku said with a light smile.
-"Well I'm kinda sorta used to it."- I said grinning. –"My big bro and younger bro seemed to be always fighting… I guess my training came from there!"- I said with a slight giggle.
-"Hey Patricia, what about this one?"- Sadiq asked, pointing a small thin mattress.
-"Uhm…. Not to sound ungrateful… But that's just like my current mattress."- I gave him a nervous smile. I really did hate to sound ungrateful.
-"Hmm. Typical bastard to suggest such a thing. Patricia how about this one?"- Heracles motioned to a huge mattress. Although the thought of having such a luxurious mattress was absolutely thrilling, I doubt that my wallet would agree.
-"Heracles… that is way too expensive…"
-"HA! Typical cat freak to go for something so unfitting!"- retorted the Turk.
The tension was felt again. And with a glare from both parts, a competition of who could find the best mattress started.

-"P-Patricia-chan! Is this rearry a good idea?"
-"…………. I'm having my doubts now…"- I said staring at the bickering duo. It was the first time I ever saw Heracles act this way. –"Hey Kiku? Is this normal between these two? Do they bicker like this every time they see each other?"
My cousin sighed and gave a soft nod. –"They were rike this too when I met them… They word fight to get my attention."- He finished with a nervous smile.
-"Did they destroy anything while they were fighting?"
-"Werl, we were outside at the time… I highry doubt they wourd destroy things though."
My attention turned to the other two after that. Always like this huh? Well, might as well enjoy the show then.

It's been ten minutes since the competition started and man was this amusing. My sides hurt from laughing so much. It was like watching one of those comedy shows that could make you cry from how funny they were, y'know, the good ones. Even Kiku had let a laugh or two escape.  But all good things have to come to an end… meaning I was starting to get bored.
Since it didn't seem like those two were stopping anytime soon, I started glancing around for something to entertain me.

-"Hey Kiku, want to go to that library/study looking section and read a book or something?"- I asked examining this "library-styled" furnished section.
-"Hai, I wourdn't mind… I'm grad I brought my manga."- He said heading towards it.
I happily followed him.

-~*~-~*~-

I finished fourth book on the "½ Ouji" manga… or should I say Manhwa since it was S.Korean. It was actually pretty good, nice style too! …. Ok who am I kidding, it was so super addictive… Looks like Kiku is broadening his tastes! Good for him… and me since I get to read them too.
-"P-Patricia-chan!"- Kiku's alarmed voice reached my ears making me jump a bit.
-"What? What happened?"- I asked slightly freaking out from his unusually loud outburst.
-"I-It's arready five o-crock!"- He said quickly packing his manga.
I stared at him confused wondering what the heck he was so freaked out about  and remembered he had an appointment or something along those lines. Which meant…

SHIT.

-"KIKU YOU CAN'T  LEAVE ME ALONE WITH THEM!!!"- I begged immediately standing up.
-"HEY PAAAT!!!"- Came a yell from behind us. I turned around and noticed Sadiq walking towards us. –"I'm so sorry but I had a call from Madison saying that she wanted to hang out, and of course I can't just leave her hanging like that so I have to go."- He said with a smile.

Oh thank the highest powers that I don't have to hear more bickering…

-"Sure! You should go to your girlfriend right away! Thank you so much for your help!".
He blushed once I mentioned the word "Girlfriend" and grunted a "Sure, you're welcome." before leaving.
-"Patricia-chan, I shourd be reaving too."- Kiku said with a…. the fuck was that a smirk?
-"U-Uhmm… Sure. Have fun…at whatever you're gonna do…"- I said, wondering if I was imagining things.
Kiku left right away, leaving me in a confused daze. However I quickly recovered after remembering I had to find a mattress.
I walked back towards the mattress section looking for Heracles. I found him, for my big surprise and, I admit amusement, sleeping on top of the perfect mattress.
-"Well… At least he found it!"- I said with a smile. I looked over at the price, pretty accessible too… I glanced back at Heracles and gently shook his shoulder. –"Hey… Hera? Wake up man… It's time to go!"- I waited for a bit but he didn't even stir. With a sigh I started examining his features. I felt like a creeper but hey you couldn't blame me for wanting to get a real look at him without awkwardly feeling him staring back right?
I noticed subtle traits that I hadn't noticed before. I knew he was handsome but upon closer inspection… I think he's the cutest guy I have ever seen. A very good catch seeing that his personality is just the most breathtaking thing I've encountered…SHIT NO. I'M NOT FALLING FOR HIM. IT HASN'T EVEN BEEN A MONTH SINCE I MET HIM!!!
I sighed and stood up straight. A good looking guy like him wouldn't pay me any mind, right? Right.
-"Damn it man… This is so not good… I'll get burned again if this keeps up…"- I mused with a frown. Yes I experienced the pain of heartbreak before. It was something I hoped I wouldn't feel ever again… But that is proving more difficult than I thought…
-"What's wrong?"
I jumped from the sudden question and turned to a very sleepy looking Heracles.
-"N-Nothing Heracles… Just thinking…"- I said looking away. 'God damn it if I'm not careful I might blurt everything out!'.
-"… I don't usually insist when people say that… But it's really bothering you… I want you to tell me what's wrong."- He said sitting up and looking at me with an unusually tense expression.
-"I said it's nothing Heracles, really! Come on, I really like this mattress, can we like, go?"- I said already raising my defenses. If he kept insisting… GOD DAMN IT WHY AM I SO WEAK AND BLURT OUT EVERY ONE OF MY FEELS???
He sighed and with a last glance at me he lifted himself off the mattress. –"Fine… I'll let it go for now… on one condition."- He said with a small smile.
I sighed in relief and nodded automatically. Anything if it meant letting this subject go.
-"I want you to go to the animal section and act like a cat."

HUH???

I slowly rose my head to look up at him with the biggest "WTF" face I ever made. –"P-Pardon?"- Was he still sleeping or something?
-"You want me to let the subject go, Ναι;?"- He said with a smirk.
Ok, this was unexpected…
-"W-What if someone sees me?"-I asked starting to blush in embarrassment. What? Wouldn't YOU blush from embarrassment if a guy suddenly ordered you to act like an animal?
-"I'll make up an excuse."- He said with a relaxed stretch of his arms.
My mind started to race with all sorts of questions and I accidentally let the one that bugged me the most come out. –"Why would you want me to act like a cat?".
Heracles seemed a bit taken aback from my question, but he simply grabbed my hand and led me towards the pet section.  –"Because I like cats."
'Wow vague much? What did he meant by THAT? I already knew he liked cats… THAT WASN'T HELPFUL AT ALL! ' I pouted and sighed stealing a glance at him. Wait… was that a blush? … Am I the one that's sleepy? Yeah that's gotta be it… right? NO CUTE GUY WOULD BLUSH BECAUSE OF ME THAT'S A FACT PROVED BY MY FAIL OF A LOVE LIFE.

-~*~-~*~-

-"C-Can I die now?"- I ask to no one in particular as I sat on one of those expensive cat castles that so happen to be scratching posts as well.
Heracles smiled a bit. –"But you haven't even started."
-"Exactly! Let me die now so that I don't embarrass myself! I HAVE MY PRIDE YOU KNOW"- I pleaded.
-"No."- He said with a yawn.
'…Wow was he THAT set up on making me act like a cat?' I thought with a blush. I sighed and tried to calm down my raging blush. 'Might as well get this over with…' –"M-Miau…"
-"You can do better than that Patricia…"
My eyebrow twitched. He was enjoying this way too much… Man, I never thought I'd be doing this… Oh pride where did you go? –"N-Nya!"- I said more enthusiastically. However he did not seem happy yet.
-"It's better… But it lacks something…"- He mused with a grin that said "Oh this is so much fun!".
-"The heck Heracles! If you are going to complain so much why don't you show me so that I can act better!"- I huffed loudly.
Damn. I think I was too loud there.
-"…As you wish."- He said sitting next to me.
-"What are y-AHHHH!"- I screamed as he suddenly hugged me tightly and started nuzzling me and… purring.

He purrs.

What?

I looked at him with a blush that would put my flag to shame. –"W-What are YOU DOING HERACLES?"- I said in a panicked voice.
He looked away with a… was that hurt I saw in his eyes...?
-"…Sorry. I was just showing you… how it's done."
Oh great now I feel guilty for snapping at him… It was his fault for being so suddenly close to me right?....RIGHT? … Fuck it. My pride can go take a nap.
Hesitantly I wrapped my arms around him and nuzzled his neck softly mewling.

Holy shit what am I doing in the middle of the pet section of the Ikea with my cru- I mean friend Heracles????
Immediately I backed off and looked away. –"T-THERE, HAPPY?"
-"Actually… Yes."
I glanced at him and apparently forgot how to breathe. That smile… and he WAS blushing! If he blushed like that every time I acted like a cat I would definitely do it more often.
-"Thank you my little kitten"- He said petting my hair.
-"A-Ah….Ah….. Y-You're w-welcome?"- I said hesitantly. Was he THAT happy I acted like a cat?
-"I've wanted to see you like that for a while now."
I stared at him. He said it with such a… Like it was a normal thing to say… What? –"I-I…. Don't know how to answer that… O-OK! L-Let us get that mattress and get out of here!"- I said, quickly making my way to the mattress section.

-~*~-~*~-

-"H-Heracles do you need help?"- I asked as Heracles single-handedly picked up the very large boxed mattress and started loading it on his family's van (it's the van used for the store and vet).
-"No, I'm fine."- He said with a soft smile.
I couldn't help but smile back… That smile of his… Someday I will do something very stupid just to see him smile, I know it. –"Ok, if you say so "Hercules"."- I said smirking teasingly at him and got into the passenger seat. While he secured the mattress I thought back to what happened shortly before. Why is Heracles so… talkative and… how should I say it… "Personal bubble invader-ish?", I just don't know anymore… The only guy that paid so much attention to me was my ex… and the thought frightens me… What should I do… if he likes me?
Scoffing I leaned my head back in the seat. As if Heracles would like me… This is probably a faze… Or it's that "friendly clingy" stuff that guys sometimes do… right? Oh god why does that thought make so sad? I don't understand anything anymore… I'll just talk to Zoe or Kiku or heck I'll even talk to Lovino! They know more about relationships than me… They have their own healthy relationships going on while mine are always messed up!
-"Ready to go?"
My eyes snapped open. I turned my head to him and nodded.
-"Ok then… put your seat belt…".
After I did as commanded we sped off back to my place.

I suddenly realized something that made my cheeks flare.

HE CALLED ME HIS LITTLE KITTEN????

This was really NOT how I expected my trip to Ikea to go.