“Welcome.” I let in the hairdresser that evening as I went to take care of the laundry, “Onyx, should be in the kitchen finishing off his coffee.”

“Thanks, Starburst!” The woman chirped with a smile as she came inside. She was an interesting woman. I’d seen her a time or two when she’d come over to attend to Onyx’s hair, “Is it alright if I take some coffee too?”

“Of course.” I returned her smile and gave a curt nod, “There should be plenty left.” Although I still had more than enough to do. I was curious after the mirror incident, “Is… Would it bother you if I lent you a hand today?” I pulled the basket back into my arms, “Just let me put this in.”

“Feel free.” She was already making her way to the kitchen, “Maybe you’ll let me have a try at your hair next?” The woman gave a hopeful laugh and a smirk.

“No thanks, I can do perfectly fine myself.”

. . .

I watched carefully as the woman applied the bleach first to Onyx’s darkened roots. It had been a while since the last time and his natural color was showing clearly against his scalp. Somehow it was strange to think of the boy having dark hair. I was so used to pink by this point.

I wonder if he has any pictures… I’ll have to ask him later… My mind wandered as I adjusted the veil around his shoulders as not to ruin his clothes, “So, how long does this have to stay in?”

“About a half-hour.” The hairdresser answered finishing off the last section of his hair, “I suppose you can keep him company for the meantime, right? I have a client to call.”

“Yeah, no problem.” She nodded in thanks as she exited the room almost silently, “Hey, Onyx.” I really wanted to hug him now that we were alone, but that would be fairly out of character, wouldn’t it be? “I suppose you’re going to be blond temporarily, huh?”

“You’re asking me something, aren’t you?” He smirked taking my hands from beneath his veil, “You can just directly ask me if you want something. You don’t have to be so indirect about it.”

“Okay.” My heart gave a light throb as I squeezed the vampire’s hand a bit harder, “Would it bother you if I hugged you?”

“Of course, not” His expression was warm as he beckoned for me to come closer, “Come here, you!” I collapsed into his arms both of us careful not to touch his hair too much, “Hmm, you’re warm, “He chuckled arms tight around my waist as I kept my face buried in his chest, “Is there anything else you want to ask of me?”

“Mmm, there is one thing…” I was still balanced across his lap as I perked myself up looking into his eyes curiously, “I’ve been wondering since before why you dye your hair.”

“Ha, I was expecting something a bit more exciting, but okay…” Onyx left his hands on my waist, “It’s fabulous that’s why.”

“You what?” I huffed not sure if I should believe it or not, “You can’t even see it!”

He gave a shrug as he carefully pecked my cheek, “Pink is fabulous plain, and simple. It doesn’t matter whether I can see it or not.”