The Milly Monthly

Milly Thompson     NIGHTOW　MIX4 by  SUKE

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This, to me, sounds like the mindset of most of those on Gunsmoke. Just trying to make it through the day the best they can, even if it means turning a blind eye to what should really matter…

Milly Thompson from Trigun

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Milly’s entire demeanor brightens when she hears that telltale voice. Spinning toward the sound, she slings her arms around him before she can even fully register that it’s him.

“Mr. Vash!!” Utterly unashamed of expressing affection, the big girl gives him a good, hearty squeeze.

“Long time!!!” She finally releases him, almost as an afterthought, cheeks a touch pink.

Oh thank goodness, she let go! Vash pants slightly, a hand over his heart. That thing was going bada-boom bada-boom, but it would calm eventually as his breathing regulated again. He forgot how brute Milly’s strength was sometimes, what a good reminder he was given. After a moment of gathering his composure and taking a couple more breaths, he met her eyes with his own, a grin taking place on his face.

“Oh, I took some vacation time! I didn’t want to drag Senpai back with me to see my family–although they all adore her–and she insisted she had work here anyway.” She tucks a few flyaway strands of hair behind her ear and quirks a brow.

“…but it sounds like she wasn’t alone the whole time.” Milly–sweet, innocent Milly–actually smirks.

It felt like he had a lump in his throat. How did she…? Noooo, he was gonna play dumb with this one. It was hard enough to even vocalize his feelings for Meryl, and he was still trying to get used to the fact that they were together now. Teal hues showed that anxiety, while his face tried to hide that fact.

“If you leave... which you do--and I know you can’t help it, but... She’s strong, Mr. Vash--stronger than you may know. She wants to be with you, which means she doesn’t want you to be alone.”

And then, just like that, she perks up, demeanor changing on a dime.

“Oh!! I’ve got something for you!” Excitedly, she rummages through her bag, producing a petite box, which she offers to him.

It’s full of equally petite cupcakes, all of them different flavors.

Milly’s entire demeanor brightens when she hears that telltale voice. Spinning toward the sound, she slings her arms around him before she can even fully register that it’s him.

“Mr. Vash!!” Utterly unashamed of expressing affection, the big girl gives him a good, hearty squeeze.

“Long time!!!” She finally releases him, almost as an afterthought, cheeks a touch pink.

Oh thank goodness, she let go! Vash pants slightly, a hand over his heart. That thing was going bada-boom bada-boom, but it would calm eventually as his breathing regulated again. He forgot how brute Milly’s strength was sometimes, what a good reminder he was given. After a moment of gathering his composure and taking a couple more breaths, he met her eyes with his own, a grin taking place on his face.

“Oh, I took some vacation time! I didn’t want to drag Senpai back with me to see my family–although they all adore her–and she insisted she had work here anyway.” She tucks a few flyaway strands of hair behind her ear and quirks a brow.

“…but it sounds like she wasn’t alone the whole time.” Milly–sweet, innocent Milly–actually smirks.

❤

“!!!!!!!” Her face illuminates like the first lighting of a Christmas tree.

“Oh, my god! So I was right! I’m so happy for you, Senpai!”

Snorting, she playfully nudges Meryl with an elbow.

“I’m glad I did if it meant it finally happening.” Her expression softens, then. “Do you think it’s.. just a one night stand, or… love?”