LOVE STORY

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Chapter Twenty-Eight
Nostalgia
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❝Forever's a long time, bud. Trust me.❞

AFTER THE BIG battle was over, you decided to celebrate the victory and the first thing you thought of was... a beach party on Flower Fruit Mountain! You invited everyone, even the Bull King family. You also told Ne Zha, but he refused to come. You were sad and heartbroken... not.

You contacted Macaque and kind of invited him... that if you considered saying it indirectly an invitation, but he still didn't show up yet. You hummed happily as you made your way to the beach, holding a bag filled with popsicles. When you reached there, you put on sunglasses and smiled, "Popsicles, anyone?" You exclaimed, holding the plastic bag up.

"Dibs on the blue one!" Sandy replied to you.

Everyone was enjoying there time on the beach, playing and swimming. Meanwhile, you decided to sit on a beach chair, eating a popsicle and holding a glass of juice with your tail. You let out a loud laugh befor eating the popsicle, "See, bud? This is what it's all about. Kicking back in the sun, eating popsicles with my best friends in the world!" You spoke up, throwing away the wooden stick.

Mk was putting on the sunscreen, almost choking on it, "Yeah, this is maybe the best day of my entire life. Aight, that should do it! This baby ain't getting sunburnt. Not today!" Mk suddenly exclaimed, preparing to dash to the water. You quickly sat up to stop him, "Woah wait, woah!" However, your successor went to the sea way too fast, "You gotta let it absorb first! Sunscreen needs to absorb!" You shouted with worry because you didn't want him to get a sunburn.

"Don't bother. I've been telling him that for years, but he literally never listens." Pigsy told you, giving Tang some food.

"Yep, that's how we roll." That was your only reply before sighed deeply and decided to lay back on the chair, enjoying the bright sun. However, something blocked the sun, "Yo, kinda blocking out the sun there! Ugh... it's you." You were going to argue when you saw it was Macaque who had leaned the umbrella to block the sunrays. Although you were happy to see him, you refused to show it. You have pride and dignity after all. Macaque rolled his eyes and sat on the chair beside you, "Cute. Thanks for the invite, by the way." He told you, not even looking at you.

Did he just call you cute?

It was actually the first time you see him wear casual clothes... it actually suits him. You quickly composed yourself and sat up, "And thanks for showing up, even though you were not invited!" You stated as you crossed your arms, turning your head away from him.

When you received no reply from him, you grabbed a peach popsicle and handed it to him. The shadow monkey was surprised a bit, but he took it either way, "You know this is the calm before the storm, right?" Macaque pointed out. You scoffed and nodded your head, "Yeah, I know. But, that can be a tomorrow problem. Whatever they're scheming, we can handle it." You told him while laying back on the chair.

You and Macaque watched as Mk was having fun with his friends. You knew there were more problems to come, but you all were up to it... no matter what it was.

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The party was finally over and everyone were going back home. You waved goodbye to your friends, watching their jet leaving Flower Fruit Mountain.

Now it was just you and Macaque left there.

"They left already?" Macaque spoke up from behind you. Turning to face him, you nodded your head, "Yeah... They were all exhausted and wanted some rest." You answered, stretching a bit. Macaque ket out a sigh, "Well then, I guess I should take my leave as well." He stated and turned to leave as well.

"Macaque wait..." You trailed off which made him stop and look at you over his shoulder, "I know you have nowhere to go, so... I think you can return to live here." You suggested whike scratching the back of your head, trying to hide your blush. Macaque raised an eyebrow, "Why are you suggesting this all of a sudden?" He questioned you, crossing his arms.

You were slightly taken aback, thinking that he wasn't going to ask you this question, "W-Well... I thought I-I could help you, y-y'know." You stammered as you face got more red, "Also, I feel kinda lonely here." You muttered while looking down, rubbing your arm. Macaque was surprised by what you said. He didn't expect you to say that at all. You had probably forgot that he got a strong scene of hearing.

Just then, you felt a hand ruffling your hair which made you look up, "Alright, I will return. You better go to your house and rest, it's getting late." He confronted you before turning around to leave for now, leaving you a blushing mess. You knew there was still a bit of awkwardness between you two, but it will disappear in due time.

At least, Macaque was now back to Flower Fruit Mountain again. You missed him so much.