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Wilbur was having an explicitly awful day. Rotten, just rotten. He'd went to his office to edit some videos he'd recorded with Tommy and of course when he left to go home he'd forgotten his wallet in the office so he had to go back to grab it.
Which made the trip extra long. And a passing car splashed his shoes. So his feet were soggy.
Hands down worst sensory stimulation ever. Zero out of ten do not recommend.
He was damp and his legs were tired and he just wanted to go home.
Wilbur unlocked his office once more and quickly snatched his wallet from his desk. He locked the door and left the building.
Could this day get any worse?
The answer was yes. Which, to be fair, Wilbur did kinda tempt fate with that one.
He got home and slipped his soggy shoes and socks off, but came to the very unfortunate realization that his apartment was a mess, no laundry was done, and he didn't have the means to make dinner.
He crammed his palms into his eyes, vainly attempting to hold off the oncoming headache.
Normally it wouldn't be that big of an issue however Niki was supposed to be visiting.
He would've liked it to be clean. Maybe some food too so they could bake together?
Despite the pleasant thought of baking together, Wilbur was stuck with soggy everything.
Sighing, he trudged to his room and changed into his pajamas.
The temptation to curl up and just go to bed to forget about his bad day was too much. He laid down and pulled his stuffed whale close. Quietly humming and squeezing his Orca.
The stimming lulled him to sleep and he closed his eyes and snuggled deeper into his bed.
Niki arrived to a crowd consisting of Wilbur, Tommy, Tubbo, Phil and Kristen, Jack, and even Fundy.
They'd film for a day together before Fundy had to get back home. Phil and Kristen would stay as long as Tommy and Tubbo since the couple were the boys' ride. Jack would be leaving with Tommy for a stream later too.
Which meant after a couple days of filming, streaming, tons of train rides, and laughter later. Wilbur finally had Niki to himself.
"Hey Niki, are you up for some Minecraft?"
They were sitting in his apartment living room, relaxing after the chaotic past few days.
She brightened, "Sure Will, I don't have my streaming equipment up yet though…"
"Nah I meant just us, I figured it'd be fun?" He picked at a loose string on his shirt.
Niki smiled, "Awww Will! I'd love too!"
They stood and made their way to where they kept their equipment, Wilbur leading the way.
She continued, "Especially if I get to play with my little Wilbur!"
Wilbur blushed and sputtered, "I'm not little!"
"Alright sugar, if you say so." She said giving a light poke to his sides as she sat down.
He lurched and they laughed, pointedly ignoring the term of endearment.
He leaned back in his chair and sighed, the sudden exhaustion not lost on the woman.
"Will?"
He gave a small smile, "Don't worry, just tired, this past week sucked. Nothing seemed to go right. Guess I've just been stressed out, huh?"
She gave a pointed stare.
Wilbur chuckled, "I'm not little! I swear, just tired Niki."
She accepted that answer and continued with their Minecraft activities.
They played for a while, building a sweet little cottage and if Wilbur slipped a little so what? Him and Niki were picking flowers and that's all that mattered.
"Hey Will?" Niki quietly asked as he hummed.
"Hmm?"
"How old are you sweetie?" Niki gently asked.
He hummed, "Dunno, like pickin' flowers."
Niki nodded, continuing to pick flowers with him. Eventually they returned to their cottage and she made some pumpkin pie for their dinner.
He hummed loudly, flapping his hands, pumpkin pie sounded so good!
Niki laughed, "I like pumpkin pie too! With lots of whipped cream!"
Wilbur nodded vigorously, "Uhuh! The most whipped cream! So much you can't even see the pie!"
"Really? That much?" She grinned.
He stretched his arms all the way out, "This much!"
Niki giggled, "That's so much!"
He nodded and she laughed.
One yawn was all it took for Niki to notice, "Sleepy Will? We can go to bed early if you want to, especially for sleepy kiddos."
He shook his head but got interrupted by another yawn, stronger this time.
She smiled and stood, coaxing him up too.
"C'mon sugar, let's get you to bed! We can play more tomorrow."
He reluctantly nodded, rubbing his tired eyes.
Niki cooed as upon sitting on the bed, Will leaned into her.
She found his pajamas and Whalebur, handing them to him.
While little-bur changed and got ready for bed, Niki went and grabbed a gift she'd been meaning to give him.
She returned a short while later, Wilbur having changed and sat himself on the edge of his bed simply kicking his feet and quietly giggling in utter glee.
Niki gently rapped her knuckles on the doorframe to alert Will to her presence, "Hey sugar I got you a gift."
"Really?" Wilburs eyes shone with excitement despite the yawn forcing its way out.
She nodded and presented him with her gift.
He reached into the little bag and slowly pulled out the gift, careful as if it'd bite him.
It was a paci.
Wilbur turned to Niki and hummed, carefully getting up to hug her, "Thank you Niki! I really appreciate it!"
And if Wilbur's r's sounded more like w's then she'd keep it to herself to cherish the moment.
Wilbur loved when Niki visited, and Niki loved visiting Wilbur.
It meant she got to spend the rest of her evening quietly explaining to the sleepy little how to make homemade pumpkin pie with the most whipped cream ever.
Neither would trade their bond for the world.