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“That one kinda looks like a Splattershot!”
“Pfft, no it doesn’t!”
“What does it look like, then?”
“It looks more like a .52 gal, because the barrel is thicker”
“Okay, okay, you win!” Goggles said with a laugh as he poked his tongue out at Rider.
Goggles had asked Rider if he wanted to go on a picnic, and after a lot of pleading, Rider agreed. The two had finished eating and were now looking up and the clouds together.
Goggles liked to spontaneously ask Rider out on little dates, despite the fact they lived together and didn’t have to leave their apartment for things like this… but Goggles had a special reason for this picnic, hidden in his jacket pocket.
“What about that one? What weapon do you think that looks like?”
“Hm… doesn’t really look like a weapon, more like… a sub. It looks like…” Rider paused as he thought about it. “It looks like a splash wall.”
“Huh… yeah, okay, I can see it!” Goggles said as he scooted closer to Rider.
Rider noticed and rolled onto his side to face his partner.
“What’s up? You’ve been kind of anxious this whole time”
“I-I didn’t think you’d notice” Goggles laughed nervously.
“Babe, you know you can tell me what’s bothering you, right?”
“I know, I know… um… s-stand up, please…”
Rider raised an eyebrow, confused, but he complied, standing and pulling Goggles to his feet.
“Is everything okay, Gogs?” Rider asked gently as he brought a hand to Goggles’ cheek. Goggles places his hand atop Rider’s and pressed it into his cheek.
“Everything okay… in fact… everything is almost perfect…”
“But…?”
“Well…” Goggles averted his eyes. “Rider… I need to say something.”
“Okay? Shoot, I’m listening”
Goggles took a deep breath in, held it for a few seconds, then let go.
“Rider Verdant-“
“Wow, am I in trouble? You never call me by my full name” Rider teased with a smirk, only for Goggles to look back with a slightly annoyed expression. “Okay, okay, not the time, sorry. Continue.”
“Rider, we’ve been dating for a while now, 5 years to be exact. It’s honestly crazy to think we’ve known each other since we were young, and… it’s been an honour getting to grow up by your side…” Goggles stopped to slow his breathing and readjust his words. “And, I can’t stop thinking about how I find myself loving you more and more every single day…”
Goggles put his hand in his pocket.
“Getting to see you get better and better, and to improve and open up more… I guess I just… I want to say that I love you more than anything else… and… I want to stay by your side forever…”
“Goggles, what are you-“
Goggles took a step back, and got down to his knee.
Realisation set in.
“Rider Verdant… will you marry me?!”
Rider covered his mouth as his eyes started to well with tears.
“Goggles… yes! Yes! One million times, yes!” Rider exclaimed as he dropped down to his knees as well and embraced Goggles tightly, letting his tears start to fall.
Goggles couldn’t help but laugh as he, too, started to cry.