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”C00lkidd, no.”
“…”
”Stop pouting at me like that when you know you shouldn't do that.”
Coolkidd pouted as he sat criss crossed on the top of closet. The infuriating little thing was looking at 1x like they were inconveniencing him.
"Come down now. There's better ways to get someone's attention without scrambling around the house like a maniac."
The childish frown deepened with him doubling down as he crossed his arms to look more 'serious'. "How else was I gonna make you stop sulking like a baby!"
1x was momentarily taken aback before firing back defensively, "First off, I do not sulk. You are severely mistaken."
"Oh yea? Why did I find you laying on the papa's bed while holding his pillow close to you!" Cookidd retaliated back with an accusatory tone.
1x's heart promptly sunk to his stomach as the red child's eyes widened, most definitely coming up with an idea they weren't sure they wanted to hear.
"You miss papa, don't you?"
1x didn't respond to that.
A devious grin emerged, "You were sad he was gone, you actually missed-"
1x maybe had used more then enough force to snatch C00lkidd, but it was for the greater good.
A familiar burning sensation resurfaced in 1x, but slightly different as shame and embarrassment burned into their cheeks. Hoping to intimidate the child (not hurt, never hurt again.), he grabbed him by the collar and leaned close.
"You will not speak another word of this."
But C00lkidd clearly didn't take the hint, only doubling down with the opportunity to tease 1x. "You have a crush on paapa!"
The little shit was so pleased with himself and wasn't afraid of them clearly. It wasn't their fault the ex-hacker had grew on them-
1x let out a bone deep sigh as the dreaded question was asked, "What do you want."
But the little demon only grinned, and 1x felt a chill run down their spine. (No one could help now)
This.. was surprisingly tame to say the least.
"Alright so your, in short, gonna help me cook for papa!"
But 1x knew better then to underestimate C00lkidd, the small thing was an absolute menace when he wished to be.
This didn't seem like it was the worst idea tho. It was more the method he used to get 1x to aid him in his quest to make dinner that was questionable.
They saw 007n7 do it countless times before, what was it making it themselves? They were gonna regret their life choices today
The kitchen was slightly redecorated with plushies in view and C00lkidd scrambling around to get the needed kitchenware. 1x felt bad enough to help him, only abit tho.
"What are you making anyway? And what's with all the cookware that I'm pretty sure we won't need..?"
"If your gonna help me cook, you can't be a party pooper!"
1x grabbed the child by the back of his shirt when he started climbing up the counters with a chair they didn't remember seeing him put there.
Why do children have so much energy?
"Regardless of you coercing me into this or not, your still going to stay safe while making this."
"Staying safe is booring if I can't have fun! Plus, I'll probably be in even more danger with someone who doesn't know how to cook."
1x was stunned by the sass and sheer audacity of this child.
"Listen here you little-"
1x bit his tounge.
"If you won't follow easy, straightforward instructions, then we won't do this. Simple as that."
There was no way they were gonna allow a child to boss them around.
"I'll tell papa about your other habit."
Nevermind.
"Alright! We'll do the damn cooking, just don't tell him."
C00lkidd instantly brightened up, "Really?!"
No, but there was no other way around it.
"Yea- just.. don't bring that up again." 1x wouldn't see the end of it if others (Shedletsky, for one) heard how soft they've gotten with 7n7.
They couldnt believe they were actually doing this right now.
C00lkidd had a cookbook in hand (or arms, didn't look like they were carrying it right) and carried it over to the counter and plopped it there with a thud.
They found their place next C00lkidd as the child stuck his tounge out in concentration, all while flipping through pages to look for a recipe. "I'm thinking about Spaghetti and meatballs, you?"
There were lots of options to go by..
"You pick," 1x said with a shrug as they went off to find an apron.
Finding one on the pantry door and returning to the kitchen, they immediately went to work.
"Alright, let's see the first step.." The recipe couldn't be that hard to make, right? Even if it was their first time cooking something..
Just follow the instructions and everything else would be fine, right?
"It says to make the meatballs first, you got the ingredients?"
No response.
"C00lkidd?"
The child was busy with his plushies..? Why did he bring his plushies to the kitchen table?
"And all done!" He said as he adjusted his beloved Drakobloxxer plush, one of the biggest of his collection, so it wouldn't fall off the table.
1x couldn't choose between being deadpan or bewildered, but they couldnt be surprised considering the childs eccentricity.
Not knowing what to do, they fully trusted the cookbook's instructions.
And now 1x was left with small lumpy, and clumsily made balls of future meatballs that were suppose to be one to something inches wide? And that was after mixing the ingredients together in a bowl.
Looking at the book one more time for good measure as C00lkidd handed the skillet, they carefully put it over the oven.
IN A LARGE SKILLET, HEAT A LITTLE OIL OVER MEDIUM HEAT. BROWN THE MEATBALLS ON ALL SIDES (ABOUT 6-8 MINUTES). REMOVE AND SET ASIDE.
1x was sure the instructions were clear and they followed them to a tee, but it came out burnt.
Great. I messed this up and now Im left with burnt meatballs, why did I agree to this again?
But there was something wrong each time, maybe with the proportions of the meatballs, or the heat being too hot or not enough and now being left with over and undercooked meatballs.
Don't even get started on the sauce, or better yet the spaghetti out of all things!
They were slowly, but surely growing more agitated by the minute. All the fails were starting to get to them.
"1x? Hellooo earth to 1x?" Suddenly getting snapped back from their self-depreciating thoughts, they realized the meatball in hand was squashed. C00lkidd had a concerned look on his face as they gritted their teeth.
"I'm fine." Still, the concern didn't erase fully.
"What if we take a break? Papa won't come back in a while so we can still make it in time."
Pathetic. Getting angry over cooking out of all things? I really reached a new low with the failure not being able to make a simple dinner.
And more so, getting angry near C00lkidd?
The hum of the television had become white noise as the two became situated on the couch, and with C00lkidd putting a blanket around the both of them.
It felt weird.. at first. Being with the two, even if they were more familiar with C00lkidd was an experience. Especially after escaping that damn purgatory.
Life in itself was hard to adjust to especially when the admins found them and decided that locking 1x up wasn't the best option.
What surprised them most wasn't the unexpected freedom, but the fact their creator out of anyone pushed it for them.
They didn't exactly know how to process that. Nor did they want to at the time, after all Shedletsky was the one to..
And ontop of that, Shedletsky had become their guardian once more. And man was that awkward.
1x shook their head to silence the thought, not wanting to think of what followed the days after. But instead directed the attention towards C00lkidd, who looked like he was a second away from falling asleep.
It was early evening but was far from the time he'd sleep in. Maybe he'd nap for abit? Atleast till 7n7 came back, where did he go anyway?
Tired from all the sighing they've done, 1x went to pick C00lkidd up. Only for him to wake up suddenly, his eyes turning to them instantly.
It turned to an awkward stare down, both sides locking eyes for an uncomfortable amount of time.
C00lkidd was the first to break it as he recalled something, "The spaghetti and meatballs!" He tumbled down the couch with flailing arms and the blanket around him that fell the second he scurried off.
1x followed with even pace and with watchful, amused eyes at the absolute panic of C00lkidd. Funny sight, really.
They got everything set up and got to cooking much, much more carefully.
It took a while but after only two attempts, the duo finally got the recipe right. The aroma of it all was practically beckoning them to taste the now mouth watering dish.
C00lkidd sniffled as he wiped a tear from his eye, "My harkwork looks so awesome-"
Was he trying to break the moment? "Your? I think you mean we, even then I did most of the work."
"Yep, yeah tootally. It's Chef C00lkidd and apprentice 1x for a reason!"
". . Let's just get this set up." C00lkidd's stomach rumbled at the same time.
"This looks so beautiful!" Said C00lkidd with clasped hands as he cooed at his creation, his beloved spaghetti and meatballs.
"Now all we have to do is wait.." But 1x wasn't sure if he'd last the delay, not with C00lkidd subconsciously scooting closer to the set table but he sure wasn't allowed to eat it yet.
It should've been a war crime to wait with this delicious food on the line, at least in C00lkidd's eyes (That greed of his sickens me).
His stomach loudly growled as 1x grabbed his phone, probably talking to papa.. ugh his hunger was killing him-
"Please just let me take a bite!
He did not get a bite.
1x did leave his phone on the table, probably going to get something-
What mattered more that it was open.
Now fueled with a different type of hunger, he grabbed the phone and immediately tried the passwords.
They were an emo so they definitely had some sorta edgy password!
1x1x1rulez?
NoXfearz
IDONTSEEREDiseeblue
Gettheminmyhead
All. Of. Them. Denied.
"Ugh, litterly what could it be?" C00lkidd fiddled with the phone before almost giving up, keyword, almost.
007n7mybeloved
Ding!
Oh.
Ohh this was gonna fun.
C00lkidd went into messages, hoping to find something funny.
CHAT
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7n7mybeloved♡: can't wait to come back <3
I miss u already
7n7mybeloved♡: I'm parking rn so I'll be quick
C00lkidd had never turned off a phone so fast.
Alright.. that was questionable
His heart nearly leapt out of his chest when he heard footsteps, and immediately yeeted the phone to the table.
"Heey, 1x! How's it goin'?" C00lkidd tried to put on his most convincing, nonchalant expression ever.
The person in question only raised an eyebrow at how suspicious he was acting, they didn't actually care though.
C00lkidd's stare burned into 1x as they grabbed their phone and went off. wait why did I just realize he's still wearing his apron-
He didn't know if 1x was aware of the fact he was wearing, "Kiss the cook" apron but it was still funny nonetheless.
"Oh, and 7n7 is here."
"WHY DIDNT YOU TELL ME EARLIER!?" exclaiming as he ran past 1x and through the long hallways of his home.
"Papa!" C00lkidd jumped at him with open arms, making 007n7 stumble back. (C00lkidd was a growing boy after all)
"Are you trying to make me fall kiddo?" 007n7 said with a sigh as he hugged back, only to see 1x as he looked up.
007n7 was shocked at the sight of 1x in his apron, and it looked so much better on them too..
1x only smirked as they saw his obvious oogling, and got closer to him.
He nearly yelped in surprise as he was picked up and carried in bridal style, much to C00lkid's annoyance.
He got carried throughout the house and arrived in the kitchen. 007n7 stammered as he fumbled with his words, clearly flustered by his brazen display of affection.
But he got a pleasant surprise in the end, and it was heartwarming. He almost melted into goo right in their arms.
It was dinner, and while it wasn't much to others, It was everything to him.
The two got a bone crushing hug and 1x got a kiss.
"Eww! Get a room!"
1x, against all odds, turned red that night.
The house was lively again, and with everyone right where they belonged.
1x to his left, holding hands with him and C00lkidd (with a ridiculous amount of plushies 007n7 hiself supplied by his side) chowing down the spaghetti and meatballs like there was no tomorrow.
007n7 wouldn't want to be anywhere else, and he wouldn't trade the world for what he has now.
"Papa's dozing off again!"
"7n7?"
He snapped back to reality, and gave a sheepish smile in reply.
"Time we dig in now, and- C00lkidd leave some for us!?"