[IC] Stranger Beetles

[Metronome]

He chuckled at the kids' jeering. "They're just jealous," He said with a grin.

"Ew, not even," Iggy laughed as she came over. "How did it go guys? We two were gone a while." She looked between the two demons with a knowing smirk.

"Well, on that note, I'm gonna head home," Beetlejuice gave Ash one more kiss on the cheek before disappearing. He reappeared in the living room. It was still early, maybe if he was quiet, Lydia would still be asleep...

[Beetlejuice96]

The lamp turned on, showing Lydia sitting in the recliner with her best upset parent face she could muster...which was both adorable and intimidating. "Where have you been, young man?"

[Metronome]

He jumped and spun to see her. Clever, very clever. "I think we both know exactly where I've been," He said with a smirk and an eyebrow wiggle. He quickly changed the subject. "How was last night without your bestie? Chuck didn't get too lame, did he?"

[Beetlejuice96]

"Eww." Lydia muttered before looking at him as he inquired about her night. "No, we played yahtzee which was pretty fun, then we watched your favorite horror movie before heading to bed."

[Metronome]

"Well, I'm glad I didn't miss much," he floated lazily on his back in the air.

[Beetlejuice96]

"You seem happier." She noted, smiling at him before gagging a little. "Oh god! You reek of booze!"

[Metronome]

Beetlejuice paused and sniffed himself. "Hey, it's better than the alternative, right?"

[Beetlejuice96]

"Not to me." Lydia replied, wrinkling her nose. "I prefer the other smell."

[Metronome]

He drooped a little, then perked back up. "Alright, one roll in the mud it is, then!" He turned into a pig and squealed loudly before running out the door and flopped into the nearest mud puddle.

[Beetlejuice96]

Lydia snorted with laughter as she shook her head. "You goof."

[Metronome]

Summer came and went, and finaly fall came. The gang came to visit a few times, and Lydia and Beetlejuice went to see them fairly often. Ash and BJ's relationship become disgustingly cute and fluffy.

Finally, the Christmas season rolled around, and the gang came to Hawkins to experience what was most of their first "normal" Christmas. The Maitlands were hosting, and they had never been more excited in their lives.

[Beetlejuice96]

"Are you sure about this, Barbara? Last time there was barely room for everyone." Lydia said as she helped set the table. She eyed Beetlejuice who was in his dog form, waiting for the gang- specifically Ash- to arrive.

[Metronome]

"We've always wanted to have a family Christmas!" Barbara was gleaming. "We'll make room."

Beetlejuice began to bounce excitedly at the sound of a van door shutting. "They're here!" He barked before shifting back and flying outside to tackle hug Ash.

[Beetlejuice96]

Ash barely took a step out of the van before yelping in surprise as they were taken down by Beetlejuice hugging them. "Darling, are the theatrics really needed? We've only been away for two weeks." They pointed out as they hugged back

[Metronome]

"Two weeks too long!" Beetlejuice floated up off of Ash, now dressed as a Shakespearean character. "Where art hast tho been?"

[Beetlejuice96]

Ash chuckled, shaking their head at him. "You know where I've been, darling. You could have visited at any time." They replied before taking a familiar green leafed plant with white berries. "Look what I brought." They said in a sing-song tone, holding ot above them.

[Metronome]

"A snack?!" Beetlejuice jumped up and snatched the plant in his mouth, munching on it. "Oh, wait. Oooh, I see what's happening here..."

He grinned wickedly and flew at Ash again, sweeping them back in a super dramatic kiss.

"Gross," Iggy commented as she stepped out of the van. "Lyds!" She ran to the other girl with her arms held open.

[Beetlejuice96]

"Iggy!" Lydia exclaimed, running over to hug her. "How have you guys been? Staying warm at the station I hope."

[Metronome]

"Yeah, we've added a few more barrels to keep it toasty," Iggy said. "What about here? Hasn't been too boring for ya'?"