Chapter 292: Be yourself and roast the world (1/2)
After cursing out loud, Charlotte held her breath, staring at Ben and dreading what he'd think of her vulgar behavior.
However, his reaction was the opposite of what she'd expected. ”That was great!” He peeked his head out from behind the camera, grinning.
This, made her blink in confusion. She didn't understand what was great about it.
Ben elaborated though. ”More! You shined there! Do it again!”
Her blinking rate tripled in an instant. ”Really?”
”Yes! You were incredible! That curse stoked a fire in me! Talk to me like I'm a politician who's ruining New York!”
”Scumbag sh*thead!”
…
Charlotte covered her mouth with both hands when the words escaped her lips, her eyes going wide in disbelief that she'd said such dirty things in a public park.
Except, as far as Ben was concerned…
*Snap* *Snap*
These were great photos! He stared through the camera lens at his model, and took pictures with great enthusiasm because he'd discovered something! 'She's sparkling...'
When the innocent, shy Charlotte cursed, it was like the atmosphere bent and something magical occurred. Although Ben wasn't sure how to describe it, he knew this was it! This was what he'd been searching for! Hence, he encouraged her to continue. ”Charlotte! Keep going! That sh*t was double-kawaii!”
…
She had no idea what he was talking about…
Yet, she understood he was trying to reassure her. 'Ben is always helping me… For once, I should do something for him. I can't let myself hesitate anymore!' Taking a deep breath, Charlotte closed her eyes, and when she opened them, behind those glasses, there was a glint of ruthlessness!
Although she didn't understand what was happening, not wanting to let Ben down, she decided to continue, and this time, she cursed without restraint!
Ben guided her. ”Charlotte, what did you think about the CATS movie?”
”Glorified no-brain sh*t-stain!”
*Snap*
”How about every new Apple iPhone needing new accessories?”
”Greedy capitalist f*ck-pigs!”
*Snap*
”How do you like tech companies stealing our information?”
”Those mother-zuckers can zuck a d*ck!”
*Snap*
As Ben kept aiding her by tossing out infuriating topics, she became more and more liberated with her expressions and words. So he continued snapping photos, his breath becoming heavy because the energy in the area was like she was going Super Saiyan!
In this manner, they continued for a while until Charlotte was panting, exhausted and wondering what just happened, and it wasn't only her--a few frightened bystanders also overheard her swearing...
Either way though, as Ben looked through the pictures in his digital camera roll, he showed a big grin! 'I got it!' Charlotte was very talented at trash talking, like a young Poison Dragon…and at least in his mind, there was nothing more beautiful than the growth of a child from his race!
So somehow, despite the pictures not communicating her words, they captured her energy, and it resulted in magnificent art!
In truth, Ben found it difficult to believe, because the shots came out better than he'd ever imagined! And it was all thanks to this cute little sister! Roaring with laughter, he ran up to the fatigued Charlotte and gave her a big hug! Raising her into the air and spinning her around! ”We did it! You were amazing! Cursing like a f*cking champ!”
Blushing like a strawberry, Charlotte didn't know how to react. She'd never allowed a man to touch her like this since she was a child. She never could, not even with her father. Yet, when Ben did it, there were no negative feelings, no signs of that familiar dread. Instead, though it was covered in a layer of sheepishness, the only thing she felt was joy, to have helped Ben and also somehow, to have created a crack in her shell.