Chapter 4
"Give me their names and I'll talk with them!" Carmilla was fuming at your retelling of events and how you got bruised, were kids these days just plain rude?
"Nothing makeup can't fix, maybe I'll add some skin latex in case..." You viewed your bruised legs, your clothing can hide it but what about your face? The girl who fell with you ended up scratching your cheek and that's going to be a pain to hide.
"Nonsense, they'll regret hurting my baby sister!"
"Carmi, please calm down. I'm a big girl and I didn't go down without a fight!" You gave the air a few punches until your laptop made a sound, it was a notification from your internet friend.
"Sounds like the Magician is online, say hi to the guy for me!" Carmilla teases you as she sings a love song, you quickly push her outside of your room and close it. "I'll be in my room!"
Grabbing your headset and sitting down on your chair, you opened the chat and looked at the message.
[Magician]
How was your day? I saw you were away for a long time.
[Phantom]
I had to do some deliveries, I barely got home and saw your messages.
[Magician]
Sounds tough, but knowing you, you probably got hurt. Did you not?
[Phantom]
Sometimes I get the lingering feeling that you're lowkey stalking me... but yes I did get hurt.
[Magician]
Did I not send you a first-aid traveling kit? You should take it with you next time you leave the house.
[Phantom]
It's too pretty to take it with me, I'm scared it will be damaged...
[Magician]
I'll buy you a new one, I don't want you to get hurt.
[Phantom]
I will, I promise.
[Magician]
Want to play some online chess?
[Phantom]
Y'know I'd never miss an opportunity to play a game with you :)
‧͙⁺˚*･༓☾ ☽༓･*˚⁺‧͙
By the time the clock hit 10 pm, you urged your friend to head to bed. As much as the two of you wanted to stay up and chat they had school to attend. You did pity him for going to school but he always said it's not worth it if he didn't have someone like you to pass the day.
[Magician]
Good luck at your next concert, if you livestream it I promise to watch it.
[Phantom]
I'll dedicate a song just for you, take care!
You logged out and walked to your workbench, you were making scrunchies to sell with some leftover fabric from your various wardrobe clothes. Other than singing, your second passion was making fashion. From small accessories to your clothing, selling your merchandise as well as making it allowed you to thank your fans for their continuous support.
The pitter-patter of the sewing machine soothed your nerves, you made a mental checklist of what you and Carmilla had to do for tomorrow.
"There are a few bundles to wash... after that Carmilla has to present her designs at her college..." The lightbulb inside your head lit up, was Carmilla done with her sketches, or did she need help?
Walking out of your room, you made your way to the living room. I always amused you how small the apartment was; five steps and you were next to the bathroom, another five and you made it to the living room with an open kitchen.
Carmilla was sitting on a cushion as she drew in her tablet, taking a peek you went to the fridge to get some snacks before sitting with her.
"Tomorrow is your evaluation right?" You ask, setting a plate of fruits, nuts, and cheeses as she nodded. "I'll stay in Laundrette while you present your designs."
"Thanks, Y/n/n sorry for making you responsible for my job... you should be having a normal life..." Carmilla began to tear up, stress was getting to her. She felt your hug and held you close, being the breadwinner and a stand-in for your parents took a great toll on her.
"Milla, you're in the home stretch, in a few years you'll see me crying over my fashion designs and you'll have your own company."
"You think I'll have my own company?"
"Yeah," you nodded and whipped some of her straw tears, "We can call the brand Snotgirl, it'll be all the rage!"
Carmilla wholeheartedly-laughed, she even snorted when you gave her design ideas for the logo.
"Alright..." Carmilla exhaled and gave her cheeks gentle slaps to hype herself up.
"In the meantime, I'll set up your portfolio!"
The night was the busiest you ever been, it also was a night when you realized how little sleep helped create amazing designs.