Wanna know what I’ve been doing? Well thanks for asking. Along with a few other fanfics, and occasional art, I apparently decided it was time to take Nanowrimo seriously and take on the task of writing a novel. Here is a small piece of the first chapter (any mutuals that wanna see more feel free to text me and I’ll send ya the link to the google doc.) Also I’d like to inform you that besides eye color and height, Aluma is meant to be whatever the reader envisions. Her hair might be one color but that is changeable (as stated).
With the World on its Axis sneak peak
Chapter 1: When You’re Here
Usually the door of the shop opening was signified by a ding that filled the air. In events like this, not even the ding could beat him and his usual entrance.
“Ah-lu-maaa,” he announced as he threw the door open like the menace he was. She couldn’t even say anything, just rolled her eyes. This was routine. He would call her name before the door could even fill open, before the almost immediate chime could go off. He’d always greet her with that Cheshire Cat grin. If his eyes weren’t covered, she bet his would would be sparkling with some form of unbridled chaos.
“Hello Argent,” she sighed softly, moving to start pulling an espresso shot. She didn’t need to ask him what he wanted, she already knew. She met his gaze as she started the shot, ignoring the espresso falling into the shot cups as she playfully glared at her friend. He pouted as he moved over to her.
“You weren’t here yesterday Aluma, do you know how awkward it was for me to walk in and find your boss just standing there!? I’m lucky he didn’t call the hero’s!” He slumped against the counter, planting a hand over his forehead like he was pretending to faint and Aluma wondered how much longer she could stand her idiot today. Usually the answer to that was a few more hours. He was her friend, even if he was annoying.
“Tavor wouldn’t call the cops. You’re lucky it wasn’t the other. I had a test last night. You’re one of the most dangerous villains in the town, maybe you should check who’s inside before slaughtering in,” She sighed as she moved to put the caramel and mocha syrups on his drink. She had made his drink so many times in the last six months that she didn't even ask anymore what he wanted, she just started making it. Grande, or medium, hot mocha-caramel with extra caramel, three shots, and no whip. Most people would be scared of Argent, he's the number 2 villain after all, but he wouldn’t dare do shit to her after how many times now that he’s saved her.
Their friendship, honestly, was a sight to behold in itself. Aluma, in all her five-foot four-inch height, had sharp silver eyes, and dyed hair, which was currently a faded purple although Tavor would buy her more dye in different colors if she asked. Argent, on the other hand, was almost six foot with covered eyes and auburn brown hair. Together they were a shocking pair but they were so close. A teen and a villain, currently staring at each other as they chatted.
“Uh huh? And then why haven’t you turned me in yet, my dearest danger magnet?” he teased and she rolled her eyes. If she met herself before that night, she’d be terrified of how she acted now. She was friends with a villain! It could jeopardize everything she’d been working for, everything she’d fought for. She knew that yet, she also trusted Argent, he was her friend.
“Because I’d be putting myself in legal trouble as I’ve been serving you coffee every night for six months, and you’re somehow my best tipper,” She stuck her tongue out at him as she poured the shots in the cup and began to steam milk.
“You do know that if I ever feared your safety, I’d leave in a heartbeat. If you asked me to, I’d leave,” he offered, his tone suddenly very serious as to push forward the idea that he wasn't joking at the moment. She smiled and glanced up at her friend before looking back down to pour the milk into the cup with espresso and flavor, before putting the lid on it, and sliding it out to him.
“I know, and that’s why I don’t ask… That’ll be Four thirty six,” She hummed, grinning up at her friend.
And there is more, even to this chapter, but here is just a sneak peak to what I’ve been doing.
