Bonding

Day 4

Luka awoke to an alarm and he looked mad and done with everyone's shit. He stood up and turned off the alarm on his phone. Luka walked towards to pick out clothes for the day. One of the clothes fell and he made a grumpy sound and picked it up. Luka put it back and walked out of his room with the clothes he picked out and went to the bathroom. He took a shower and he came out of the bathroom feeling a bit better but still not having a good time.

Going to the kitchen and surfing through the fridge he decided to make a breakfast sandwich. Grabbing out the eggs, cheese, and ham Emilia came out of her room. She went to the bathroom and came out refreshed and noticed Luka in the kitchen. Emilia walked over and asked.

"Making something?" She watched him grab a pan. Emilia noticed Luka's unpleased face and asked. "You ok?" Luka then responded. "No, not really... I just want to go back to bed..." He said toasting bread and melting cheese on top of the ham. "Do you have work today?" "Yeah…" Luka sighed and accepted the events that will happen later in the day. "On a Sunday?" Emilia said, already sitting at the table. Expecting Luka to make her food as well. "Yeah... I only have two more days until we move to a new spot to shoot.." Luka said as he got two plates and placed a sandwich on each. He grabbed them and placed them on the table. "Thank you," Emilia said as she instantly started her breakfast sandwich. "You're welcome." Luka gave a nod as he sat down and proceeded to eat his meal.

Emilia devoured her food and held out her plate. "More." Luka responded. "I don't wanna… and I have to leave in a bit." "Ok…" Emilia picked her plate up and awkwardly walked to the sink and left her dishes. Luka got annoyed at the fact she would not wash her dish but kept to himself. He started to think as he ate and Emilia laid down on the couch. "Emilia, what's your job?" Emilia was startled at the question. "I would like to not say if that's alright with you." Emilia didn't want Luka to know she works at a maid cafe. It was an embarrassing job to have in her opinion. "It's fine I was just curious… But now I'm even more curious."  He thought as he got and washed his dish.

"... We don't talk to each other much," Luka said as he dried off his hands. Emilia then thought about it and realized they don't talk much. "Yeah huh… weird." Emilia was on her phone surfing through Instagram looking at memes. She found one that made her chuckle even though it had loads of fart sound effects. "What are you looking at?" Luka asked because he felt like he heard it before. "A meme…" Emilia didn't expect Luka to ask about it. "Can I see?" Luka said as he started getting ready for work. "I guess…" She positioned herself so she could show him. Emilia held out her phone and Luka watched the meme and laughed a little too hard. "That's so random! I love it! And it's on Instagram. Can you send it to me? My username is Luka42069." Emilia chuckled at the name and said. "Ok." Luka smiled and said. "Thank you, oh gotta go!" Luka said as he continued getting ready and left through the front door.

"I didn't know he liked memes… what was his thing again?" Emilia searched for his account to send him the meme. "I wonder… does he also like anime?" Emilia thought to herself and she got off the couch to look in the fridge. She grabbed out a sprite and drank it. "...I'm bored." Emilia looked around her apartment and thought back to where it was all messy. "He's been doing a lot lately… I feel like an ass. All I did was harass him. He even cooks for me when I don't ask. I want to do something nice for him. But what?" Emilia looked around to see if there was anything he might like. "I'm pretty sure he won't like chips… I can not think of anything!"

After a while, Emilia gave up and looked around the apartment, and saw the dishes. She thought of washing them but didn't want her claws to get dirty. So Emilia didn't and laid down on the couch. She had her phone and looked through Instagram and watched random videos. 

"I wonder if Luka would like these." Emilia sent the memes she liked to Luka. 

Luka42069: XDDDDDDDDD

NotReZeroEmilia: Was it really that funny?

Luka42069: To me yeah.

NotReZeroEmilia: I see…

Luka42069: In like 30 minutes I won't be able to see any messages.

NotReZeroEmilia: Oh ok.

Luka42069: See you later.

NotReZeroEmilia: Ok.

Emilia then thought for a bit. "What is his job?" She pandered on what his job could be. "He came home pretty late last time so it must be an important one… maybe an office worker? Wait no he said something about moving to a new area to what?.. I'll just ask when he gets back.." Emilia then grabbed a remote and put on a show on Netflix to pass the time. 

After a few hours, Emilia got bored and decided to make some microwaved food. She grabbed a hot pocket and put it in the microwave. Emilia could only think of Luka's cooking. When she got a plate and put her hot pocket on it. She looked at it as if it was a stain on a plate. Emilia wanted Luka's cooking. But she still ate the hot pocket and put her plate in the sink. She thought the same thing yesterday when Luka left for work she wanted more grilled cheese but she got Mcdonald's during her work break. Emilia then opened her phone to play some phone games when she got on the couch.

Around three more hours have passed and Emilia was starting to get a bit tired so she decided to take a nap on the couch. She closed her eyes and got comfortable laying sideways. After a few minutes, she was out cold. Meanwhile, Luka just parked outside the apartment and he didn't look too happy. Even though nothing bad happened at work it's just he was having a bad time. Little things were making him mad such as the heat. Luka just wanted to go to his room and sleep already. 

Luka went to the apartment door and used a key to open the door. When he got inside he took an exaggerated breath and walked past the couch. He stopped when he saw Emilia sleeping. She was snoring a bit and drooling from her mouth. 

"She's having one hell of a nap…" Luka thought as he grabbed his phone to take a picture. "I'll show her this when I wake up." He thought to himself. Luka was about to go to his room to sleep until he got hungry. "...We still have some chicken… Some chicken doesn't sound bad right now." Luka said as he went to the kitchen and washed the dishes and grabbed a pan to use to cook the chicken.

Placing the pan on the stove and heating it Luka grabbed out butter, the rest of the chicken, and spices. He grabbed out his phone and started playing music. Emilia woke up slowly as she started making grumpy noises but it soon left as she heard sizzling.

"Luka?" Emilia said as she looked towards the kitchen. "Oh did I wake you?" Luka asked as he cooked. "Not really…" Emilia said as she yawned. "... If you say so." Luka focused on cooking. "You came back early this time." Emilia said. "Yeah, we finished the shots quickly so I got to go home early." Luka said as he put a bit more seasoning on the chicken. "Are you an actor?" Emilia asked, causing Luka to jump a bit. "PFFT what? No? I'm just a PA." Luka laughed a bit awkwardly but resumed his business. 

"Luka… is there anything you like? Like anything, you would like to do?" Emilia asked as she scratched her chin looking away a bit. "I do like playing video games… But I love to vibe with someone who gets me. Bumping music, eating dank food, cracking jokes, and just having a good time y'know." Luka sounded different. he wasn't as formal as he was. It felt like he truly spoke what he thought. Emilia looked at him weirdly. "You sounded like a different person right now." She said, chuckling a bit. "Well, what you heard was the real me. Someone who just wants to kick it. Mom is one to kick it with and have a drink or two with." Emilia got more surprised. "You drink!?" She was in disbelief.

"Not often. I'm not one of those but yeah I drink during events…" Luka looked at Emilia to see her still shocked. "Wait… how old are you?" Luka asked. "Oh! Uhhh I'm 21…" Luka got confused and looked off to the distance thinking of something. "I see… Do you ever chill out with anyone Emilia?" Luka asked and it made Emilia think. Emilia then frowned a bit saying. "I don't have many friends." She lowered her head sadly thinking about how lonely she is. "Well, would you like to be friends with me?" Luka smiled and smelled the chicken and let out a sound of enjoyment. 

Emilia lifted her head and looked at him. "Why would you want that? I was so mean to you at the start…" She looked down in shame. "Mom always said never judge a book by its cover. I knew you were mad and you didn't mean to say all those things. I don't like to hold grudges. they get me out of line. So I'll ask again. Would you like to be my friend?" Luka turned off the stove and looked at Emilia and smiled. Emilia was confused but seeing him smile made her feel warm and calm. "I do want to be friends." Luka gave another smile and grabbed two plates. And placed the chicken on it. 

"I didn't make much sorry." Luka said as he placed them on the table. Emilia got off the couch and sat at the table. "But you made it Luka and so far everything made is amazing. Thank you." Emilia said as she happily gobbled down her food. Luka smiled. "You are very welcome." After they finished eating. Luka washed the dishes and Emilia sat back on the couch. After Luka was finished he said. "Ima head off to bed." Luka opened his room door. "Ok." Emilia replied. " And Also Emilia. I think you are one of my favorite dragon so far." He closed the door behind and Emilia perked up looking behind her. "What does he mean by that!?" Emilia was blushing and didn't know what to think of it. "Ah, shit! I forgot to show her the picture I took of her! Oh well…" Luka thought as he got in bed.

Day 5

Emilia woke up startled. She quickly checked her phone and it was 10:50. 

"OH SHIT!.. Wait… it's Monday… WAIT IT'S MONDAY." Emilia quickly got off her bed stumbling a bit and opened the door. 

Emilia almost tripped on her own foot when making it through the hallway. She looked around to see if Luka was still home. Looking at the kitchen it was empty and food was recently made and there was a sticky note on the table.

"He's already gone…" Emilia felt a bit sad but she saw the note on the table. 

She read it and she walked over to the fridge to see that french toast had been made. Emilia's mood brightened and she quickly grabbed the plate with one claw and awkwardly walked to the table. She proceeded to eat the french toast happily without syrup. Stopping for a second she thought of what Luka said yesterday. 

"I think you're my favorite dragon…" It was all Emilia could think about and she still needed to know why he said that. "I want to know what he meant by that." She thought as she finished her food.

When she put her plate in the sink. Emilia looked at it and decided to wash it. Positioning herself by standing on two legs and holding her steady on the counter she started to wash her dish. The soap got between her claws and it got her irritated and she wiped off the crumbs and stains. After she was done she looked at her claws and saw the soap that stuck to it and tried to get it off with a small towel. 

"So annoying!" She yelled out as she struggled to clean her claws.

Later on the day Luka finished his job for the day and he got a call from Rebecca. He answered the phone before getting in his car.

"Yeah?" Luka said, using his shoulder to hold the phone as he sat down. "Luka, are you free tomorrow? Or the day after?" Rebecca asked. "The day after-" Rebecca hung up as soon as Luka said it. "What was that all about?" 

But he got over it and returned home. During the drive, Luka saw a white dragon that looked like it was being bullied by a human girl. They looked like they came from school as they both have backpacks. 

"Poor guy…" Luka said as he arrived at the apartment. Going inside sighing he opened his door and when he did. He saw Emilia stretching in the middle of the living room. "Uh…" Luka looked at her confused and Emilia jumped and stopped stretching embarrassed. "Sorry I was stretching!" Emilia said as she sat down on the floor a bit nervous. "Well anyways. Did you like the french toast?" Luka asked as he closed the door behqind him and dropped his bag next to the door. "Oh, I loved it!" Emilia said, drooling at the thought of the meal. "Thank you." Luka smiled and he sat on the couch and stretched his arms. "You like Toradora too?" Luka said as he grabbed the Roku remote. "Huh? Uh… I just started watching it." Emilia replied. "Good show, I recommend it." 

Emilia then asked. "Luka what did you mean when you called me your favorite dragon?" Luka then closed his eyes and thought for a bit. "I don't have any dragon friends. But I like you. Even though we don't hang out much, I know you are someone to vibe with. I like how much you like my cooking makes me feel special." Emilia felt those words warm her up making her feel special as well. "Oh…" She blushed a bit. "Also can I say something else?" Luka asked and Emilia nodded. "I think you can also clean up a bit more. My only complaint now." Emilia's mood changed drastically and got a bit annoyed but embarrassed. "I'm sorry! I just get so tired and I don't feel like cleaning." Luka laughed a bit and said. "Ok ok! I just hope you get into the habit of cleaning." Luka smiled again. "I'll try…" Emilia said as she sat on the floor next to him.

"You don't want to sit on the couch?" Luka asked. "It's not that. I can not sit on one side sitting up straight. It feels weird." Emilia answered. "You can lay down." Emilia got confused. "So you're sitting on the floor?" Emilia asked. "No." Luka patted his lap and Emilia looked at it. "I can't do that! Isn't that something that…" She couldn't bring herself to finish the rest of the sentence. "Hmm? Oh, what no. I was just being nice. Also, I don't think it's different from having a cat on your lap." Luka said with a confused look. "What were you thinking?" Luka asked as Emilia averted her gaze. "It was a stupid thought. So yeah..." Luka looked at her more intensely and Emilia tried to keep her cool. "Hmmm… ok." Luka left her alone thinking it was probably nothing.

Emilia looked back and Luka started the episode. Emilia sat on the floor watching the show until she started getting uncomfortable. 

"Ok, I'll get off." Luka said as he started to get up. "What no! I'm ok!" Emilia lied and Luka just looked at her. "It's fine. I'm better off on the floor. I don't want to see you uncomfortable. It makes me feel uncomfortable." Luka said and Emilia stopped him from getting up by placing a claw on his lap. "Ok! But I'll feel bad. So let's just do the thing you suggested." Emilia said. "Hmmm… ok." Luka sat back down and sighed.

Emilia got off the floor and carefully got on the couch first she got on the opposite side of the couch then she got close to Luka and laid her head down on his lap and turned on her side to get comfy.

"See? It wasn't that bad." Luka said, laying back against the couch. "Yeah. I was just overreacting… you're really soft. It feels nice I guess." Emilia said as she finally started to relax. "Feels like an oversized cat laying on my… I wonder." Luka placed a hand and Emilia's head and started petting her. "That feels nice… I guess he's still being nice." Emilia started to purr and it surprised Luka. "I knew dragons purred but this is one heavy purr! Kinda tickles." Luka thought as he continued to watch the show. 

Emilia was wondering in her own thoughts. "Luka… He's my first human friend. Might be my only friend too… I have not talked to Derick in a long while. I think I used to have a crush on him. But now he's off somewhere doing who knows what. Brenda, I don't know what happened to her. But I don't want to lose Luka though. His cooking is way too good. And he makes me feel like a better person. I am glad to have him as a friend." 

End of chapter 4 :D