Axillon99~A LitRPG Novel by Matthew S. Cox

Author:Matthew S. Cox [Cox, Matthew S.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Division Zero Press
Published: 2018-03-11T06:00:00+00:00

17

Level Up

The cops dropped her off at Eric’s building and even walked her up to the door to make sure someone let her inside. For a few tense minutes, it seemed as though she’d have to go with them somewhere else, but Eric eventually opened the door with a telltale ‘just logged out of VR’ disoriented expression.

“Oh, hey, Babe. What’s up?” He peered out at the cops.

“Creep issues. Didn’t want to be alone.”

Eric wiped his eyes. “Shit. Yeah, come on in.” He waved in greeting at the police.

“A detective will be in contact soon,” said Tall Cop.

“Thank you.” Dakota smiled at them and headed inside.

Eric pushed the door closed behind her and locked it. “What happened?”

She wandered over to the sofa and sat, not bothering to take her coat off. She couldn’t even figure out how to talk until Eric sat beside her.

“That stuff worked.”

“Huh?” asked Eric.

“The spray. I think it worked too well. Guy had to go to the hospital.”

“Dayum, babe. What happened?” He slid an arm around her back. “Same dude?”

“No.” She leaned into him and recounted the story again. He gasped when she mentioned shooting the stream up his nose.

“Ouch.” He grabbed his face. “That’s… shit, babe. Remind me never to piss you off.”

A nervous laugh leaked out of her.

“Well, that dude’ll never want to come near you again.” He shook his head, still rubbing his nose. “Christ.”

“A man attacked me over a game.”

“Not just a game. A lot of money.” Eric rubbed her shoulder.

“That doesn’t make it acceptable.”

“No, but it’s less psychotic at least.” He shook his head. “How the hell did crazy dude even find you?”

She shivered. “I dunno. He knew I’m on the Stormbringer though. As soon as I get over wanting to curl up in a ball and suck my thumb, I’m going to find out.” She patted her jacket pocket. “Nabbed his wallet.”

“You pickpocketed the dude?” Eric blinked. “I guess you didn’t mention that to the cops.”

“Nope. I wanted his information for other, more nefarious reasons. Besides, if the cops ask, I’ll say I grabbed it to get his ID and was too emotionally rattled to remember I had it.”

He pulled her close. “You’re literally shivering.”

“I’m emotionally rattled.” She let out a nervous laugh. “I’m going to become phobic about walking home in the dark. Umm. Is it okay if I spend the night?”

“Damn sure it’s okay.” He smiled. “I can crash on the sofa.”

She shrugged. “If you want.”

“If?” He pursed his lips. “Is our relationship about to level up?”

“Oh, I dunno.” She finally allowed herself to relax. “That might take a bit more grinding.”

Eric glided closer and rested his hands on her hips. “I think I can swing that.” He stood there for a few minutes, drinking in her presence. “You are damn near perfect, my epic loot drop.”

She leaned in so their foreheads touched. “Near perfect? What’s stopping me from being a legendary?”

He slid his hands around to squeeze her butt. “Booty’s a touch small.”

Dakota grinned. “Small? Contrary to your opinion, I actually do have an ass.

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