User blog:ExdeathsBagel/The Easy way or the Hard Way (WWYD by Repter)

WWYD by Repter: http://monstergirlencyclopedia.wikia.com/wiki/Thread:721498

As me and my friends were laughing and having a good time enjoying Trivia Night, I noticed a table next to us being filled with a variety of mamonos. Granted, that in and of itself wasn’t too surprising, this was a bar for both mamonos and humans, but I noticed they would be staring at us at times.

“Uh guys, I think we’re being too loud.” I say during an intermission after a few rounds of questions.

“Yeah, so? I don’t we’re bothering anyone. Hey are we being too loud?!” My friend Eric shouts, and I try to sink into my seat. Eric could get a little rowdy when he was drunk, and while my friends would try to pull him in at times, they too were intoxicate and simply found the whole thing funny. I was the only one who didn’t drink, and like most guy’s night outs, would serve as the designated driver for tonight. While no one responded or approached us, the table full of mamonos stared at us.

“I think they have a problem with it.” I say motioning to the table of mamonos near us.

That was a big mistake, as Michael leans to them and, over the music, shouts, “Hey ladies, just so you know we’re single and pretty desperate! You could rape us right here right now and none of would mind!” The mamonos at the table simply looked at each other and began laughing.

Ian, I swear the only one who was still sensible when he drank, pulled Michael back, “Dude, you should look who’s bar keeping tonight.” He motioned to Rebecca, a Red Oni and one of the owners of the bar. Michael’s face paled when he saw her.

Rebecca along with her husband ran the bar, each on a different shift. When her husband, Mike, ran the bar, things were pretty orderly and leaned to humans. Basically he made sure to keep a close eye on mamonos to make sure things wouldn’t get too frisky. But Rebecca was another story, since this bar was built for both humans and mamonos, not only was it very large, it also had a few private rooms for mamonos to ‘sober up’ with a guy of their choosing, for a fee of course. Normally Mike never allowed that part of the bar to be used but Rebecca had no problem with it.

Michael became even paler when he saw the mamonos had left their table and were approaching us, “Shit, uh, hey ladies,” Michael began sinking into his chair, “Uh, you know I was just kidding right? We’re all married actually!”

“Really? Where’s your ring then?” The Ogre asked him. As we all hid our hands under the table, Ogre laughed, “I’m just going to get straight to the point: we like you, and we want you. Now, we can do this the easy way or the hard way, your choice.”

“What’s the hard way?” Michael asked. The Ushi-Oni next to him smiles and looks at the Ogre.

“She’ll show you.” The Ogre says motioning to her.

Suddenly Michael is bound by the threads and dragged off screaming into a nearby private room, while a few other patron jump back and look shocked, most don’t give it a second glance. A few minutes later even from where we are we hear Michael making screams of pain and moans of pleasure.

“Your friend will be fine, you know how kinky Arachnes can get. Now, gentlemen,” the Ogre puts her hand on Ian’s shoulder, while the Lamia from the table puts one on Eric’s, “Easy way, or hard way?”

As the mamonos start conversing with my friends, just as I thought I was being ignored for whatever reason, I feel a hand on my shoulder and look to see…a fairly normal looking woman with long black hair, dressed in what appears to be a purple silk dress and is giving me a smile.

“I’m sorry, are you a mamono or a hu-”

The lower part of her dress suddenly splits open, and where I though her legs are 4 spindly spider legs on each side. During this sudden transformation she has grown a few feet taller, and has to lean down to keep her hand on my shoulder.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Does that answer your question?” The Jorou-Gumo asks.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Yes.” I manage to choke out.

<p class="MsoNormal">She giggles, relishing in my fear, “What’s wrong, afraid of Arachnes?”

<p class="MsoNormal">“No actually. I just wasn’t expecting you to turn into one, you’re a Jorou-Gumo right?”

<p class="MsoNormal">She looks surprised for a brief moment before reverting back to that flirtatious smile, “Ooh, the tough guy act? Fine, let’s see how long you can hide your disgust.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“I’m not disgusted by you, or by Arachnes in general. I was just surprised is all.”

<p class="MsoNormal">This time her smile completely dropped and her shock remained on her face, “R-really?”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Yeah.”

<p class="MsoNormal">The Jorou-Gumo looked down at the floor for a second in contemplation, before the Ogre loudly clearing her throat brought her back to her attention.

<p class="MsoNormal">She shook her head, clearing the cobwebs, “Uh, sorry. My names Aerith, you?”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Thomas.”

<p class="MsoNormal">Eric and Ian suddenly bolt up. Ian tries to push the Ogre away but is simply put into a headlock and walked to a private room. Eric manages to get passed his chair, but the Lamia coils around his ankle and quickly entangles the rest of his body. Likewise, he too is dragged off to a private room struggling and screaming. I brace myself to be bound by threads like Michael and suffer the same fate, but nothing happens. I open my eyes as I feel Aerith rub my shoulders.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Relax. I’m not gonna bound you up, not yet at least. I’ll give you a ten second head start. Ready? Ten-nine-”

<p class="MsoNormal">I bolt from my seat and run to the exit, true to her word I feel nothing pulling me back and am able to reach the door without difficulty. Still, I know I’m not out of the woods yet. I remember what happened to Michael and check my shoulders for threads. Sure enough, just visible in the parking lot lights I see a thread in the light. I pluck it off and just in time too as I feel it slip in between my fingers with a sharp tug.

<p class="MsoNormal">I practically dive into my car and lock the doors. Starting the ignition I look out my mirrors but she’s nowhere in sight. I step on the gas to peel out in reverse, but my car only lurches slightly before I hear the tires squealing against the pavement. At first I’m afraid I might have broken something, but the headlight form my car show a horrifying sight.

<p class="MsoNormal">Bouncing off its light I see numerous threads tying my car and the truck in front of me together. I suddenly heard tapping from the roof of my car, and from my driver side window shot down the upper body of Aerith. She motioned me to roll down my window.

<p class="MsoNormal">“You were really smart checking your shirt for threads. Nice try cutie.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“How did you bind my car up? Were you watching us when we walked in?”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Nope, I’m just faster than I look. Speaking of which, you made me use up a lot of webbing, so I’ll need to get that protein back. You know what that means?” She leaned in with a grin.

<p class="MsoNormal">“I treat you to some chicken from the bar?”

<p class="MsoNormal">Aerith chuckled, “A nice idea, but I’m hungry for the other kind of white meat. And, if I’m being honest,” Her teasing smile suddenly faded, “I…don’t have a place to stay. Amy, the Ushi-Oni who was with me, has the only keys to our shared apartment. And trust me, you don’t want to interrupt an Ushi-Oni. So, I guess what I’m trying to say is…can I stay with you for a night? If you agree, I promise I won’t have sex with you if you don’t want to. Please?”

<p class="MsoNormal">I contemplate for a moment, but looking into her eyes, I see a true plead for help and no hint of malice in her eyes.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Okay, but how are you going to fit into my car?”

<p class="MsoNormal">Aerith sullen expression quickly turns to joy as her upper have vanishes from view. I hear something land from the passenger side and see her dusting her torn dress off before opening the door and buckling up.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Can you just go from between a human form and mamono form at will?”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Yep, it’s magic, so don’t expect me to explain it.”

<p class="MsoNormal">The rest of our drive was met accompanied by awkward silence, yet when I would occasionally glace at her I found that she still had that same smile on her face as when I agreed to take her to my house. I swore I could even see tears in her eyes at times. Fortunately, the drive from the bar to my shared apartment with Ian wasn’t a long one.

<p class="MsoNormal">“So, you live alone?” Aerith asks as we step inside.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Nope, I live with Michael, who’s-a little occupied at the moment.”

<p class="MsoNormal">Aerith giggled, “Yeah, don’t worry about them. The girls are good mamonos, they’ll take care of them all night and drop them off at their respective homes.”

<p class="MsoNormal">I breathe a sigh of relief. I had planned on getting away from Aerith and holding up at the house, texting my friends on occasion in order to see if the coast was clear to get them out of there. Instead, I am now sharing the house with the mamono that tried to bring me to the same fate as my friends.

<p class="MsoNormal">“So, uh, it’s only seven, what did you want-” A loud growl from her stomach answered my question. “Right, the whole protein thing.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“That’s right.” She says as the moves close and wraps her arms around me, her face a mere inches from mine, “And I’m staying true to my promise, I won’t force it on you, but really, who would turn such an offer down? It’ll be great. Why not end the night with bang?” She started grinding her hips against mine.

<p class="MsoNormal">“I know a man who wants to get tied up when I see one, a man who loves being submissive. And trust me, from what I saw with your friends you seem to be a total sub.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“I am.” I say, blushing.

<p class="MsoNormal">Aerith giggled, “There’s no shame in that. Being a sub means putting a lot of trust in your partner, and you can trust me with anything.”

<p class="MsoNormal">As her grinding continues and she starts panting, whispering erotic things in my ear, I’ll admit I’m liking it but it just doesn’t feel right to accept her offer. I look into her eyes and despite her coy smile I see a hint of desperation, of true companionship. Something that I don’t think sex would solve.

<p class="MsoNormal">I gently push her off.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Is-is that a no?” She asks, a slight tremble in her voice.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Yeah, it just doesn’t seem right. And besides, you’re hungry. I don’t think you should have sex on an empty stomach.” I joke, but she doesn’t even chuckle, she just stares at the floor, a blank expression on her face.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Look, how about I make you dinner? I guess neither of us ate at the bar, and I have some chicken breast I need to use before they expire.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Make me dinner?”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Yeah, you’re hungry ri-”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Well aren’t you just sweet!” She shouts, “Aren’t you just such a sweet guy! I knew it! It was just an act, you are disgusted by me!” Tears begin streaming down her face, “You have no idea how hard it is being an Arachne. Even though I’m blessed with the magic to look human, I can’t keep up that appearance for long. A few hours at best. And you know what happens when I can’t keep that form? People run away from me, screaming that I’m a monster!”

<p class="MsoNormal">“You’re not a monster.” I say, trying to calm her.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Bullshit! Be honest with me! Go on! Go on and say I’m hideous, tell me to get out! What else would you say? There I was whispering all the sweet things we’d do together and you try to side swipe it with an offering for dinner.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“You want me to be honest?” I say as I look at her, she nods. “When I looked into your eyes when you whispering to me, I saw someone who’s desperate, someone not looking for sex, but for a friend. Maybe I’m wrong, I’m a terrible read at people.”

<p class="MsoNormal">She stares at me for a moment, before chuckling, “I guess it must’ve been pretty obvious then if you’re a terrible read.” She starts tearing up again. “I’m a poor excuse for an Arachne. Amy ropes in the guys with ease and is content with one night stands, and here I am looking for a relationship.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“There’s nothing wrong with that. Maybe you just aren’t that kind of Arachne.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Then-then would you be okay…being in a relationship with me?” Aerith asks nervously.

<p class="MsoNormal">“I’d have to get to know you first, fortunately I think we’ve got plenty of time.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Oh?” She says moving in close again.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Yeah, let me start making the chicken and we can find something to do to pass the time.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Oh.” At first she sounds deflated, but as a smirk spreads across her face I could tell she was just joking. “Thank you. Really, this means a lot to me.”

<p class="MsoNormal">After preparing the chicken and putting it in the oven, Aerith and I began passing the time simply talking about ourselves; our lives, hobbies, dreams, and just anything that came to mind. I was surprised to find how we were pretty alike, and I think she was surprised too. We were so enwrapped in our conversing that the dinging of the oven caused me to jump.

<p class="MsoNormal">Despite making two large breast, I offer her most of the two, much to her surprise. While she gratefully accepts the offer, she doesn’t look like she’s enjoying the food.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Is something wrong? Is it not good?”

<p class="MsoNormal">“No, no, it’s not that, it’s-I don’t deserve this kind of treatment.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“What do you mean?”

<p class="MsoNormal">“I should go.” She stands up and heads to the door.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Wait, you don’t have a key right?”

<p class="MsoNormal">With a guilty expression, she reaches into her pocket, a pulls out a key, “I’m sorry, I haven’t been completely honest with you. Amy and I have our own keys, and I came here thinking I could have sex with you. I just hate those private rooms, they’re way too…sterile you know? But that’s not important. You treated me like a friend, and I betrayed your trust. Be honest, you’re pissed at me.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“No, I understand why you did it. It doesn’t excuse it, but I can see why you did it. Besides, what’s important is that you’re regretting your actions, and you know what? I forgive you.”

<p class="MsoNormal">Her eyes are wide with shock, “Thank you.” She moves in for a hug, and I embrace her.

<p class="MsoNormal">The sudden roar of thunder causes us to jump, which is quickly followed by the pattering of rain.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Shit.” Aerith says under her breath as she looks out the window.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Did you want me to drive you to your home?” I ask.

<p class="MsoNormal">“No, this looks pretty bad, and I don’t want you driving in this. Besides, I don’t think I can take on my human form. I used the last of it at the bar.” She turns to me, “Please, can I stay here for the night? I promise I’ll do anything to pay you back.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“You don’t owe me anything, of course you can stay. Granted,” I look at her spider half, “I don’t think we have a mattress large enough for your body.”

<p class="MsoNormal">She smirks, “I thought you read up on Arachnes? One of the first things people know about us is how we sleep.” She moved to the center of the living room and in a few swift hand movements along with webbing coming out of her wrist, she made a makeshift hammock. “Don’t worry, I’ll clean this up tomorrow.”

<p class="MsoNormal">Neither of us were tired, so after inviting me into the hammock we decided to pay some video games. It would’ve been a better experience if she didn’t start rocking it when she began losing. Still we had fun and a good laugh about it. I’m not sure how long we played, all we knew was that the power gave out before we did. The storm clearly caused a blackout. It was then that we decided to bid each other a good night.

<p class="MsoNormal">I awoke pretty early the next morning, and after showering, I came down to see if she was still here. It was a pretty stupid thought, but I just thought she might’ve left during the middle of the night. Fortunately she didn’t, but unfortunately I discovered she slept in the nude. I jump in surprise and cover my eyes, Aerith just laughs.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Good morning to you, too.” She says, “Don’t worry, I’m dressed now.” I open my eyes and see she has the dress from yesterday on. “Not that I’d mind you looking of course.” she winked. Her smile though quickly fades, “So, I guess this is goodbye?” She asks as she begins pulling the web hammock from off the ceiling.

<p class="MsoNormal">“We can always see each other later right?” I ask.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Maybe.” Aerith says, “The thing is, Amy and the other girls I was with, we’re all one group, and we tend to get kicked out of apartments for being too rowdy. Granted that’s mostly Amy and Shannon, the Ogres, fault. If I could find a homestay to take me in though-”

<p class="MsoNormal">Our eyes locked as we came to the same conclusion.

<p class="MsoNormal">“No. You don’t have to do that for me. You’ve done more than enough, you’ve cooked, given a place for the night, been my friend-”

<p class="MsoNormal">“So pretty much a homestay?” I joke. “It’s fine, I think Michael will appreciate the reimbursement we’d get from taking in a mamono anyway.”

<p class="MsoNormal">My front door knocked, “That must be Amy,” Aerith says as I approach the door.

<p class="MsoNormal">Sure enough, Amy let herself in followed by a tired looking Michael.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Yo Aerith, looks like you got really lucky last night.” Amy says putty Aerith in a tight hug, “Ready to head home?”

<p class="MsoNormal">“About that…” Aerith took Amy back outside.

<p class="MsoNormal">I watched Michael as he limped to the couch and collapsed into it.

<p class="MsoNormal">“You okay?” I ask

<p class="MsoNormal">“Sore. Really, really sore. I had no idea I could bend like that.” He looked at me, “You look like you had a good night though, got lucky?”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Nope, we just hung out. She said she didn’t have a key to her apartment, only Amy did.” I decided to leave the truth out.

<p class="MsoNormal">“Well good, I hope she takes her back to wherever they live. I don’t think I can stomach seeing another Arachne for a while.”

<p class="MsoNormal">“Oh that’s so great! I guess we’ll need to be on our best behavior if we want to see you. I’ll tell the other girls to help get your stuff! Have fun here!” We heard Amy say from outside.

<p class="MsoNormal">Michael cocked his head, “What does she mean by that?”

<p class="MsoNormal">Aerith ran in and wrapped me in a tight hug, “They’re fine with it! We just need to fill out a few papers and you can be my homestay!”

<p class="MsoNormal">I gave a sort of guilty smile to Michael who simply sighed, “I’m getting all the reimbursement money, deal?”