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“Ugh.. What the heck does this even mean? I’m sick of this god …”
Cuphead gritted his teeth, both of his hands palming his eyes as he leaned back in the wooden chair.
He was exhausted trying to get his stupid homework done at 2 am, forcing himself to study and reread lectures he didn’t understand one bit.
Cuphead wasn’t the best when it comes to learning, he tends to lose track easily and get distracted or overwhelmed by the loud noises everywhere.
Despite Mugman and Cuphead being twins, the difference in their learning skills are hard to miss. That’s not the only thing tho, they’re pretty easy to tell apart just by looking at how they talk to someone.
He’s happy his brother is smart and talented, but it leaves a small pang of guilt inside him knowing that his maximum could barely reach the minimum.
His hands rested on his lap as the cup leaned back, remaining drowned in his internal dialogue. He didn’t notice the fact it started getting harder to breathe.
Cuphead silently nudged himself back to reality, staring at the pile of unfinished homework and graded tests getting below average.
”Jeez. I need a breather”
He grabbed his phone and slumped down onto the cold table, pushing the papers away to clear up space.
Soon he caught himself mindlessly scrolling through all social medias possible, trying to get the slightest bit of ease for his painful boredom.
The ting of a notification jolted him out of his head,
It was a text from Bendy, his best friend
’Why the hell is this guy awake at this time?’
The message read — “dud I see ur status y r u still online”
His fingers reached to tap the message and respond.
C — “I shud be asking u the same question, why r U awake??”
B — “lowk chugged down too much coffee before bed and now I can’t sleep”
C — “u and that fuckass coffee bro u rlly need to cut off on that shit pls remove coffee beans from ur next grocery list”
B — “errr how abbboutt nno. 😁😁”
Cuphead couldn’t help but giggle at the message, Cuphead could never handle the taste of coffee.
The comparison between Bendy’s caffeine addiction and Cuphead’s grudge against it humored him in a way.
B — “bbrro Im borrredddduhrhhr c c cc ccan I come over pls 😳🤯🤯😨🤔😲🥺🥺
C — “dude no is 2 am ur gonna get caught”
B — “hhheuhrhh wrmm too late, u got a surprise at ur window”
Huh?
To Cuphead’s absolute horror, Bendy was seen sitting on the tree branch that greeted right outside his window.
He hurriedly rushed over to the window, almost tripping over the gadgets scattered on the floor before barging open the window.
”HI CUPPY!!”
”SHH.! Be quiet! It’s the ass crack of midnight and you’re here lurking outside my window at 2 in the fucking morning!”
Cuphead yelled quietly trying to not alert anyone near, his expression shifted to an annoyed look but still remained shocked.
“How long have you been out here??”
”Uhh since you were walking around your room trying to not lose your shit over some homework”
Cuphead sighed annoyed. “Great. You’ve been stalking me for over half an hour outside of MY window. And potentially getting yourself hurt swinging on that tree.”
“C’mon dude I’m fine look-“
Bendy attempted to demonstrate by swinging back and forth on the branch twice before launching himself into Cuphead’s window.
Knocking both the cup and himself down.
Cuphead was now struggling to push Bendy away, as he was now caging him right below the demon with his whole body.
”Stop! Get off of me- Haha stop! Get off I’m not joking hpfft-“
Cuphead choked out a laughter from the situation he was in.
The two managed to drag each other onto Cuphead’s bed, still trying to trap the other ones face with blankets, plushes and pillows.
”Okay okay chill chill, that’s enough or my brother might hear”
“Mugman? Why would he be up?”
”He’s a big night owl, he says he works better at night because he doesn’t have me bothering him all the time.”
”He’s valid for that, you annoy me just as much”
”Hey! You never said anything about that! You annoy me too it’s only fair for both sides!”
The bag on Bendy’s side caught Cuphead’s attention, it seemed pretty stuffed. Probably filled with random things to entertain the two.
”Whaats in the bag? Looks like you got a lott of stuff in there”
”Oh buddy I got a LOT of stuff in here, tried to put more but I couldn’t and it would be too tacky to bring more bags so I just picked the ones you’d like”
”Aww you remember what I like?”
Cuphead jokingly asked, pretending to act surprised
Bendy was really attentive when it comes to noticing what he liked and didn’t.
He always thought Bendy was like that to everyone and didn’t pay any mind to it, but the thought still made him feel a little special.
”I stole my brothers Nintendo so we can both play! Last time you used mine you almost never gave it back”
”Pshh could’ve just gave it to me anyway”
Bendy pulled out two Nintendo Switches from his bag and handed one to Cuphead.
”Aw man this looks sick I miss playing on this thing”
”Yeah but make sure to log out of your account when you’re done playing or else he might-“
A faint sound of footsteps sounded from behind the door, slowly getting closer.
”SHIT SHIT get under!”
Before Bendy could process what was going on he was already dragged into the blankets with Cupheads arms trying to shield Bendy’s figure.
Bendy was still holding the Nintendo as his face was close to Cuphead’s chest.
“What was that dude?!” Bendy whispered loudly still a bit startled by the movement
”Shush. Just stay quiet for now, it’s Mugman.”
Under the blanket was warm, a little too warm for his liking. He held the device tightly as his gaze was pointing at the only thing he could see.
The two heard the door slowly creaking open, assuming it was Mugman.
”Tch. Sleeping with the desk light on? Typical. Now where the hell is my calculator..”
Mugman’s footsteps were gentle, but to Bendy every step rang through his head.
Bendy stared at the only thing that was in front of him, he could feel his face flush knowing he’s THIS close to his best friend.
He stared intently, watching him breathe as it rose up with every inhale.
He didn’t know what to do, I mean. You don’t ever find yourself in a situation where you’re being face to face with someone’s body because you’re being hidden from their brother??
Mugman suddenly decided to sit down on the bed right behind Cuphead.
Out of instinct Cuphead pulled Bendy closer to his body to avoid Bendy’s figure being seen through the blanket.
If earlier wasn’t bad enough, this just made Bendy feel even more embarrassed.
His face was now pressed against Cuphead’s chest, feeling his heart beat on his face.
It was no better for Cuphead, he was stressing from the fact he could get caught being awake and sneaking someone in at this time of day.
Worse, he could feel Bendy’s breath on his chest. Even just a soft exhale from the other made his back run cold.
“Hm.. Did he give it back already? Gosh this guys room is a mess.”
Mugman stood up from the bed, lightly brushed his shirt before stepping over the items on the floor and rummaging Cuphead’s stuff.
Kinda an invasion of privacy much? But it’s not like he can do anything about that now, or ever.
The sounds of drawers sliding out and shut back in echoed the room.
Bendy soon got a little more comfortable as he realized all he needed to do was stay still and not move.
In an attempt to soothe himself, he closed his eyes and nuzzled his face closer to Cuphead.
An arm slowly reaching over to wrap around his body to pull himself in. (Yes the Nintendo is left still between them it’s fine 🤫)
”Found it, god this took longer than it was supposed to.”
The mug was heard standing up and leaving the room, once the door clicked shut the two boys breathed a sigh of relief.
Cuphead finally let go of Bendy, when he tried to roll over Bendy subconsciously held him back with his arm still wrapped around him.
”Wait- I actually kinda like this can we just stay like that”
”Wha—?”
Both of them stared at each other blankly, though one of them had a more flushed look.
“You mean- You wanna keep hugging like that?”
”You don’t have to if you don’t want to!-“
”No. I didn’t say that, if you wanna hug then sure I don’t mind”
With that Cuphead then pulled the other in again, just this time it felt more comfortable and less suffocating.
They were now both lying face to face, but rather Bendy was just a bit below Cuphead’s face. They were still staring nonetheless.
‘Did Bendy always look this pretty?’ - Cuphead
’Dude this is so gay I can’t lie I wanna kiss him so bad’ - Bendy
”You know you’re kinda making me nervous with how intently you’re staring at me”
From Cuphead’s view Bendy looked like those “bugs when you pick up a rock” images, it made him giggle slightly.
Bendy. He didn’t know what to say, out of all the years of their friendship (and the months of Bendy crushing on Cuphead but not knowing) this is the closest he’s gotten with Cuphead.
They’ve both admitted their feelings to each other at one point, though it was really awkward and both tried to play it off horribly.
They’re still in love of course, but they’re not sure how to call their relationship.
They still treat each other like best friends, but the tension is more than just casual. It’s confusing and none of them ever let themselves dwell on it too much.
Bendy snapped out of his train of thought, realizing Cuphead has still been staring this entire time.
His gaze was soft and comforted Bendy just the right amount, but the silence was stretching a bit more than necessary.
”So like.. I saw you were studying earlier and you looked like you were struggling a lot, do you want me to help you with it?”
”Ahah. Yeah that. Maybe not now, I’m feeling too comfortable to get up and do anything, let alone studying”
”Fair enough.”
Instantly when getting reminded of his studying, he then started to feel a little embarrassed about it.
”Do you ever y’know. Not like me because I’m dumb at school and always mooch off of your work.?”
”Of course not!” Bendy shot up, his face inching closer to Cupheads.
”Yeah you’re like—kinda stupid or whatever but that’s not a problem to me, you’re cool in your own way. And even if you’re not smart at one thing doesn’t mean you’re bad at everything else”
Cuphead could feel his face warm up and grow a short smile
”Like how you’re really brave and always risk anything for the people you care about, or how you’re really street smart and talkative always knowing how to keep a conversation going!”
Bendy proceeded to go on a ramble about everything “good” about the other, which Cuphead found very endearing.
”— You also have a really nice appearance, y’know your smile and cute and everything. I also really love the way you dress it’s simple but stands out somehow, it’s like you’re glowing in a crowd full of boring people. Maybe that’s just you but whatever-“
Cuphead has always been a tad bit insecure about his smile, he has slightly crooked teeth but he’s still shy about it nonetheless.
As if he wasn’t already swoon from Bendy’s rant about him, his words just made his heart melt even more.
He swore that his eyes were heart shaped with how lovingly he stared at Bendy, he too. Did notice his gaze.
“Pfft- You look dumb”
“Hey! It’s not like I was the one going on a rant about his best friend and everything he loves about them”
”You liked it anyway so I win!”
”Since when was this a competition?”
The two laugh in their embrace, allowing them to sink into the bed further.
As their laughs worn off their eyes locked on each other again, their smiles not fading one bit.
The staring session was then cut off by Cuphead yawning loudly.
”I guess thats no Nintendo for tonight huh?”
”I mean we can always play some other time, it’s fine. I’d rather spend my time like this with you anyway.”
Bendy suddenly then leaned up to Cupheads face, just inches away from their lips touching.
This surprised Cuphead a bit, his eyes widening but soon softened before leaning in to give the other a kiss.
The kiss was quick and sweet, but it still left each other in a daze.
Wasn’t the first time they’ve kissed, it’s always been a small gesture when they’re really feeling nice.
Bendy nuzzled in Cuphead’s neck, his warm breathe grazing his throat.
”Good night Bendy.”
”Good night to you too, hon”
Cuphead wasn’t sure if he heard that right, probably just assumed he was really sleepy.
Still his hands and legs stayed wrapped around the other, intertwined together.
Maybe all he needed was a goodnight kiss to sleep, oh well.
Sweet dreams you two