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Full blooms were becoming more and more frequent for Four. Fortunately, he's been hanging out with Three more and hopefully is making progress on their relationship, he kind of has to otherwise things won't be too good for him. The pair had gone bowling a couple days ago and just yesterday, Three came over and played Super Smash Each Other in the Ass Bros with him. Everything went as well as Four's luck would let, which is average. There were a few coughing fits but he'd managed to cover them up.
Meggy and Mario told him later on they're holding a game night in the castle and he's invited to tag along, which seems like a set up of sorts but Four needed all the opportunities he could take at this rate, so he accepted. As far as he knew, most of the crew were going to be there asides from Boopkins who said he had plans with JubJub.
The day slowly turned to evening and the crew arrived at the castle little by little, some later than others. The game room was set up with pillows and blankets, Meggy made sure everyone was comfortable whilst Mario offered around spaghetti he had made (SMG4 made a mental note to not try any because you can't trust anything Mario makes.)
Alcohol and other drinks were passed around, bringing a comfortable atmosphere upon everyone.
“Guys, what game are we playing first?” Bob asked, sipping on a Bud Light.
“Mario found-a Uno deck!” The red Italian pulled out a deck of cards embellished with the Uno logo.
“Sounds good to me!” Meggy grinned, okay something is up, Mario and Meggy are acting awfully suspicious.
The pair had been passing smug glances since game night started, and Four would be lying if he said he didn't want to know why.
“Okay! Look at your cards,” Meggy passed seven cards to each member who agreed to play, Mario, Tari, Four, Three, Saiko and of course herself.
After the cards were passed around, the ex-inkling sat down next to Tari, shuffling close.
“Who's starting?” Four questions.
“I'll-a start!” Mario declares, placing a green six to officially start the game. They go round clockwise, Mario, Tari, Meggy, Four, Three and Saiko.
“Is stacking allowed?” Three asks.
“Mmm” Mario humms, “yes.”
The purple meme guardian then proceeded to place down three plus twos and one plus four wildcard for Saiko.
“Eh?! How'd you have so many!” Saiko exclaimed before a grin pulled her lips, “lucky for me, I can continue the stack.”
She placed down a plus two and it went back to Mario who also placed a plus two.
Tari and Meggy both continued the stack until it wrapped round to Four who was left unlucky with 18 cards to pick up.
“Seriously?!” Four's mouth dropped. Unfortunately, his hand contained only numbers and one block, leaving him with 18 additional cards.
“Sucks to suck, scrub.” Three elbowed him lightly, grinning with victory.
“You're all ganging up on me!” he tried to keep a stern tone but laughter bubbled up anyways.
“Take a guess at who's going to lose,” Three continues, joining in with Four's giggles. His laughter was melodic to the blue-clad meme guardian's ears, making him grin harder. His giggles soon broke off into wheezy coughing.
“S’cuse me guys,” he got up and made a brief exit, careful not to ruin the mood.
In the castle's bathroom, Four hacked up yet another full bloom. It was wilted and slightly crushed but it still resembled a full flower. He sat back against the wall, catching his breath from that fit before flushing the flower away from prying eyes.
Opening the door to the bathroom, he made a quick journey to the kitchen to grab some water to soothe his throat before returning to the game room.
“Hey Four, whilst you were gone Three took your turn..” Meggy informed him, “everything okay?” she added, quieter. He gave a brisk nod before sitting back down to continue the game.
He felt Three nudge him as his counterpart murmured “You alright?”
“Fine, let's just continue.”
After Mario (somehow) won Uno, Meggy suggested another game.
“How ‘bout spin the bottle truth or dare?” she grinned. With no complaints, she reached for an empty bottle before placing it in the circle.
“Who's playing?” she looks around, it seems like this time everyone's joined in.
“I'll start!” Bob reached for the bottle and spun it before it landed on Saiko.
“Truth or dare?” He said in that robotic voice.
“Hmm, dare.” Saiko grinned.
“I dare you to steal SMG4’s forklift.” Bob proudly announced.
“Eh?! My forklift?? What about my certification? I can't be forklift certified without a forklift!!” Four tried to protest before Bob thrust one of his blades to his face, doing a shushing gesture.
“It just a game, bro, you'll get it back don't worry.” Bob stated. Four rolled his eyes, accepting defeat. He hadn't used his forklift in forever anyways.
Next, Meggy spun the bottle, it landed on Four.
“Ouuh! Four, truth or dare?” The Splatfest champion rubbed her hands together devilishly.
“Uh, truth? I don't even want to think what you'd dare me to do.” He shuddered, she'd probably try to get him to do a pushup (terrifying!)
Meggy's face deflated slightly before she perked up again.
“What’s a habit of yours no one knows about?”
“Uhh, I listen to ASMR to fall asleep.” Four scratches his neck, as long as they don't ask what type of ASMR it is, I should be fine.
“That's not so bad, what type?” She pries further.
“You already asked your question!” He crossed his arms defensively.
“Mario knows!” The red Italian had a smug grin. If looks could kill, Mario would be long gone under SMG4s icy stare.
“Mario don't you dare.”
“It's-a okay Glitchy, I won't tell them.” Mario gives a thumbs up.
Tari spins the bottle next, landing on Three.
“Truth or dare?” She asks.
“I'm confident! Dare.” Three places his hands on his hips, ready for whatever Tari could dare him to do. This was Tari, it couldn't be that bad.
“Kiss the person in this room you like the most!” Tari giggles. Meggy nudges her arm approvingly, so this was their scheme all along.
“WHAT?!” Three's jaw is on the floor, eyes wide.
“You picked dare, you have to do it!” Meggy laughs.
“F-fine!” Three's face is beet red, “...SMG4, come here… baka.” he didn't meet Four's eyes.
Wait,
What?! Did Three just say out of everyone in this room he'd rather kiss Four?
His face probably mirrored the purple-clad guardian as he slowly realised that he actually had to kiss Three. His heart raced. His chest tightened.
Now is not the time!
All eyes were on the two guardians as they awkwardly shuffled into a better position. The two leaned in until Four felt his lips touch Threes. Gloved hands grazed his cheeks, cupping them as Three deepened the kiss, which Four greedily mirrored. He closed his eyes, savouring this moment and the taste of Three's cherry chapstick. It was the best thing he had tasted, it was intoxicating, making his body feel warm.
His mind felt hazy, drugged by the sweet taste and overwhelming feelings for the man in front of him, mixed with some effects of alcohol.
God he wishes he could spend every moment of his life like this.
Eventually, they pulled back for air. Slow, steady claps came from beside him, turning to face the source he sees Meggy staring in bewilderment at how well her plan was probably turning out.
“Wow.. not gonna lie that was kinda gay.” Bob states.
“S-shut up!” Three turns away crossing his arms. His chest tightened even more.
“U-um excuse me, again.. sorry!” Four quickly gets up to make a run for the bathroom before he notices Three was following him.
“Four, you… good?” Three glances around. They were outside the game room now with the door shut. Away from unwanted attention.
“I'm sorry if that made you uncomfortable..” His counterpart continued before trialing off.
“I'm not good at this kind of thing,” He forces a smile at Four, who was still holding back a violent cough.
“Yeah, its fine dude.” His voice had a faint rasp to it.
“I was just heading to the bathroom, you're not going to follow me, right?” He raises an eyebrow, teasing the other to bring down the tension.
Three's shoulders relaxed, “Pfft, no, that's gay..!”
Four raises an eyebrow, “Is that.. bad?”
Okay he really needs to hurry this up, the bathroom is literally right there.
“Whuh- What?! Of course not! I'm literally pan dude.” Three pouts.
He coughs into his elbow, catching and pocketing the petal before Three could see it.
“I never knew that.” He shrugged, fighting the tingle in his throat.
“Okay, Four, I'm going to be straight up with you.” Red eyes meets his blue ones.
“That kiss, was in no way platonic,” Three deadpans. A heartbeat passes before Four's laughter bubbles up.
“Hell no!” Four says through giggles, waiting for Three to continue.
“Do not make me say it.” Three grumbles.
“Say what?” Normally he'd tease the guy but he had no clue what Three meant by this.
“SMG4, will you be my boyfriend? I.. really like you baka..” Three pauses, “fuck that, I don't like you, I love you Four.” he swears his heart stopped.
“Wh- actually?!” He squeaked out.
“Yes, you idiot!” Three tried to put on an annoyed face but a grin pulled his lips.
“I love you too, Three.” and for the first time in 2 weeks, SMG4 got a breath of fresh air without constricting blooms.