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" rocket i .... i just dont think this is working . "
sword had mentioned wanting to talk to rocket about something important . in person too . he could see what was coming , and honestly , it was long due . their relationship was great at first , but the spark it had faded quickly .
sword looked so incredibly nervous , telling rocket the truth was hard , it felt like his head was about to explode .
little did he know , rocket felt the same about everything .
" im kinda happy you brought that up ... i feel the same about , it all . "
rocket genuinely felt like they were so much better as best friends . maybe itd be a bit awkward for a while , after all of this , but he believed they would overcome it . they werent best friends for nothing .
it wasnt that sword was bad at a relationship , or rocket himself being bad for that matter , it just felt ... weird . awkward . they werent destined to be a couple , he supposed . and besides that , when the adrenaline faded , rocket realized it was just him feeling pressured by everyone around him that it wasnt friendship or a platonic admiration for someone , but a crush .
it .. wasnt that , to say the least . he was sure sword realized that too . it probably didnt help that he felt .... something for someone else as well .
sword sighed loudly with relief . rocket couldn't help but giggle , it really did seem like that confession was going to make his head explode if it didnt go well .
" im really glad you understand . were just better at being best friends , you feel me ? " sword scratched the back of his neck , flashing a small smile at rocket .
" or i was just a terrible kisser ! " rocket joked around , receiving a friendly punch from sword .
they were already out , so they took the rest of the day doing what friend did . win prizes at the roblox arcade , stop by slingshot 's cafe for a quick chat and a snack , accidentally run into medkit [sword explained the situation to him , to which medkit said he was proud of sword for taking his advice] , mess around in the mall ... a day full of fun . it helped take their minds off the conversation they had before .
and it gave them the opportunity to continue to bond and learn more about each other .
though , as the sky started turning all sorts of purples mixed with a bright orange , they knew it was time to call it a day .
" medkit said he 'd meet me by the cafe to walk me home , you got a ride ? " sword asked . rocket shrugged , checking the map on his phone .
" my dad 's place is just a few blocks away , i should be able to walk home . " he smiled . sword nodded , giving a quick hug , before departing down the sidewalk .
rocket turned with a sigh , walking in the direction his phone told him to go . itd probably be dark when he 'd end up making it back , but it wasn't like he couldnt defend himself incase anything happened .
around a block from the apartment , he noticed someone sitting on a bench under a flickering street light . at first , it was fairly disturbing , the flicker of the light contributing to it . the figure seemed to be on a phone , and holding some sort of board under their arms .
as rocket approached , the figure became much more recognizable . he was relieved to see it was just skateboard . another friend of his . close friend ? he wasnt sure . just a friend in general .
though , seeing him made his heart flutter a bit . what was he doing , so close to where rocket lived ? he knew where his apartment was , hes been there before to hang out . could he possibly have been looking for rocket ?
no , he was going too fast . sure , he and sword didn't work out , but they were best friends . skateboard was a friend . one who really looked nice right now .
" rocket ? " he must have gotten off his phone while rockets thoughts raced . he froze , just looking at skateboard with a blank stare .
" ... you okay bro ? " skateboard got up from the bench , waving his arms infront of rockets face . rocket blinked , getting out of his trance .
" .. yeah , im okay ! " rocket smiled , catching skate off guard . he smiled back .
they kinda just ... looked at each other for a minute too long to be normal . breaking the eye contact , skateboard invited rocket to the bench he was sitting at . there was only less than an inch away from touching .
" so what are you doing out here ? " rocket asked . skateboard looked away , a bit of sweat falling from his face .
" uhm . honestly ? after i got your text about what happened with sword a bit ago , i ... made my way over here to see you . zuka said you were out of the house , so i waited around for you , hoping youd show up " . skateboard confessed .
" i wanted to make sure you were okay , yknow ? " skateboard smiled . rocket gave him a quick , tight hug .
" i doing really good now , thanks . and now even better , since you 're here with me ... " rocket 's volume drifted off , growing quieter of embarrassment . skateboard seemed a bit pink , from how close they were right now . he cleared his throat .
" well , uhm , i should skate on home , now that i know everythings alright .. " before he could get up and leave , rocket grabbed his hand .
" you have something to tell me , dont you "
skateboard seemed a bit shocked at the sudden move from rocket , but he did foresee this coming . he just wished he prepared himself better with what he'd respond with .
" ... i didnt want to tell you now , itd be a bit weird , after the breakup , but whatever . rocket , i like you , in a love way , i dont know how to word it !! ive had this feeling around you for so long now , i never thought youd end up liking me back , from how close you were to sword , but-"
rocket stopped him with a kiss , he pulled skateboard closer him in the process . skateboard felt like he was in heaven . was he dead ? is this real ? someone wake him up now . rocket couldnt believe he just did that too .
" call me tomorrow when you wake up , ok ? " rocket pulled off , their faces still only inches away . skateboard seemee dazed , but he nodded .
" yeah , we 'll talk ! see ya rocket " he dropped his skateboard to the pavement , picking up speee quickly . he was seemingly gone in a flash .
did rocket really just do that ? if he woke up tomorrow with a call from skateboard , he'd know his answer . it just felt so unreal .
now to get home to his sweet bed .