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Amber. The sunset was a bright amber tinted red, matching with the colour of Davsprite’s glow. The kernelsprite sat down at the roof of Dave’s apartment, tracing his thumb over his knuckles as he lowered his head, eyeing the traffic below. He heard the door open behind him as he looked over to see Dave walk out with John behind him.
Dave: Right this way
John: Thanks man
Dave: Anytime
John walked over to Davesprite as he sat down next to him and looked over.
Dave: Alright, I did my job, you two have fun. Cya
Dave walked out as he shut the door behind him. John met Davesprite’s gaze as he began to speak up.
John: Hey, you wanted to talk?
Davesprite: Oh yeah, I know this might sound kinda weird but I mainly just wanted to say that I’m glad that you’re here right now
John: Oh, how so?
Davesprite: like-
Davesprite sighed before looking away at the cars again.
Davesprite: you are familiar with the whole “future dave” thing, right?
John: Yeah, no shit
Davesprite: Well I guess what I mainly wanted to say is that, since you weren't… alive, in my timeline. I'm just really glad I get to see you again after all this time.
John: Oh! Uh, you’re welcome! I guess.
Davesprite: Yeah, thanks.
There was an awkward silence between the two of them as John was kicking his feet in the air. Davesprite quietly hummed under his breath as John spoke up again.
John: You never really mentioned much about your timeline. At least to me.
Davesprite: Well, yeah. It’s kinda hard to talk about sometimes, especially with you.
John: Pff, what gives me the special treatment?
Davesprite: John, can you shut the fuck up for a second!
John was slightly taken aback, Davesprite sheepishly looked away as he put a hand against his forehead.
Davesprite: Look, I’m not good at the whole “feelings” thing. I- I guess, what I’m trying to say is- I- ugh…
Davesprite covered his face with his hands as John put a hand on his shoulder.
John: Hey man, it’s okay-
Davesprite: John, you don’t understand- YOU DIED! YOU DIED IN MY TIMELINE AND I COULDN'T HAVE DONE ANYTHING ABOUT IT! now you're here- and I fucking- I can't- I-
Davesprite was already choking up, trying to cover his face as he buried his head into his tail. John stammered in place for a bit before gently holding Davesprite’s hand as he looked at him and he looked back.
John: Do you… wanna talk about it?
Davesprite sheepishly nodded
Davesprite: You died in my timeline, I couldn’t- I couldn’t save you or help. Jade also ended up dying and I had to abandon Rose there to come here as my fucking Kernelsprite did jackshit to and wouldn’t fucking help and was a pain in the ass! And, now I’m here.
John: Dave sprite-
Davesprite: Can you not call me that? Or call me literally anything else!?
John: I’m sorry
Davesprite: Nah man, it’s fine. I just- do you have any idea how hard this is for me? Having to be here with you guys. Having been through so much and spending so much time together however when you look at me it’s like you’re looking at a stranger. I have to remember everything! But you all don’t! I can’t even- You don’t see me! You see a damn copy that helps the “real” me! I don't even deserve to be here with you guys! I really don’t! I- ugh….
John was speechless and was stunned into silence. He simply brushed his hand against Davesprite’s as Davesprite blushed slightly and looked back at him. John leaned into his shoulder as his hair brushed against the crook of Davesprite’s neck.
John: At least you’re here
Davesprite: I don’t get it, how can you still like me? Let alone consider me a friend?
John: I like you because you are you.
Their hands clasped together, their fingers brushing against each other as Davesprite properly, looked at John, Teary-eyed.
Davesprite: I-I love you.
John: I love you too.